Senate Republicans race to pass Trump's policy bill. And, takeaways from NATO summit
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At the recent NATO summit in The Hague, leaders committed to hiking their defense expenditure to 5% of GDP, a significant shift aimed at addressing U.S. President Trump's long-standing concerns about the alliance's funding. During the summit, Trump expressed positive sentiments towards NATO, despite previously criticizing it. Meanwhile, a federal judge in Nashville has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran facing human smuggling charges, amid fears that he might be deported by ICE before his trial could occur.
NATO leaders, during their summit in The Hague, agreed to boost their defense spending to 5% of GDP, reflecting President Trump's long-standing demands for increased military contributions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump for various accomplishments at the summit, even referring to him as 'daddy,' which illustrates the complex dynamics between the U.S. and NATO.
A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia pending trial, amidst concerns that he could be deported by immigration officials before facing charges.
The prosecution emphasized the risk of ICE deporting Abrego Garcia prior to his trial, complicating the case and highlighting challenges faced by individuals in the immigration system.
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