News for May 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have strained long-standing ties with Europe as tariffs and defense threats anger the European Union and raise worries about NATO.

The Trump administration plans to cut thousands of jobs across U.S. spy agencies, including a major workforce reduction at the CIA.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won re-election, while Peter Dutton and the opposition lost after a campaign shaped by cost-of-living worries and debate over Trump-style politics.

Poland is stepping up military training, spending, and planning as fears grow that Russia could pose a direct threat, while trust in the United States and NATO’s protection is being tested.