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WSJ: Germany’s secret plan for a possible war with Russia – Transfer of up to 800,000 NATO troops to the East
Troop movements, infrastructure and a return to “Cold War” mentality – Assessment of a potential Russian attack in 2029, but with indications of a more immediate threat – €166 billion in infrastructure investments – Quiet preparation and political framework
Chicago man accused of setting train passenger on fire had 72 prior arrests
The White House blamed the incident on Democrats' soft policies on crime
The Afghan man who shot the National Guardsmen in Washington had cooperated with the US military before coming to the United States
29-year-old Ramanoallah Lakanwal arrived in the United States in 2021 and was granted asylum this year – “Biden brought him here,” Trump says, as he suspends Afghan immigration applications
The two National Guard members who were shot near the White House have died — “This animal will pay dearly,” Donald Trump said about the assailant, who has been arrested (updated)
The gunman also has minor injuries. Trump, who was in Florida, was briefed on the incident. The White House was placed under lockdown during the shooting
The Ukraine Agreement: What Putin can endorse – The unseen limits of the peace process
The Russian president’s answer to this question will determine whether the recent diplomatic flare-up has any real prospect or whether it marks yet another turn in a process that has resembled a political “merry-go-round” since Trump took office