News for May 4, 2025

President Donald Trump said he would not use military force against Canada, but he would not rule it out for Greenland.

President Donald Trump drew criticism from Catholics after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope.

Lebanon held its first local elections in almost 10 years, with Hezbollah and the Amal Movement expected to do well in areas hit hard by war and destruction.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Mike Waltz should face a tough Senate hearing for U.N. ambassador after leaving his role as Trump’s national security adviser amid questions about a Signal chat leak.

Trump’s trade war with China is threatening Panama Canal traffic and could hurt a major long-term source of revenue for Panama.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unfit for the job, defended higher defense spending, and argued that Democrats should focus on plain-language messages that connect with Midwest voters.

Rep. Mike Turner backed President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and said Congress should be patient on Iran negotiations while pressing for stronger U.S. national security spending.

Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova said Ukraine is still under heavy Russian attack, but she stressed that Ukraine and the U.S. are moving ahead with a new economic partnership tied to future support and long-term security.

H.R. McMaster said the shake-up in President Donald Trump’s national security team reflects a deeper fight over America’s role in the world and a growing push to pull back from global involvement.

President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether due process rights apply to everyone, while also standing by his hard line on immigration and downplaying talk of force against Canada or a third presidential run.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected President Donald Trump’s reported offer to send U.S. troops into Mexico to fight drug cartels, saying the country’s sovereignty is not for sale.

President Donald Trump defended the cost of a planned military parade in Washington, saying it is worth the price because of the value of celebrating U.S. military power.