— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a six-month review of U.S. military forces in Europe, citing President Trump’s demand that NATO allies lead and pay for their own defense.
— Trump signs a 60-day ceasefire memorandum of understanding with Iran during a dinner with the French p
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