The Woman Keeping the ‘Special Relationship’ Special

The guardian of the special relationship—the historical but possibly mythical bond between the United States and the United Kingdom—is a short woman with discerning blue eyes and a penchant for glittering headbands. The role of an ambassador has always been strange. They’re expected to be fun—to flit around comfortably at galas and cocktail parties, charming guests and making inroads with important people while waiters weave around with platters of deviled eggs. Still, British Ambassador Karen Pierce’s real duty is to lobby for her country and offer advice on delicate matters…

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The GOP’s ‘Abusive Relationship’ With Trump

It’s a measure of Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party that his unprecedented criminal indictment is strengthening, not loosening, his grip. Trump was on the defensive after November’s midterm election because many in the GOP blamed voter resistance to him for the party’s disappointing results. But five months later he has reestablished himself as a commanding front-runner in the Republican presidential primary, even as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has delivered the first of what could be several criminal indictments against him. “It’s almost like an abusive relationship in…

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Coronavirus: Trump terminates US relationship with WHO – BBC News

Coronavirus: Trump terminates US relationship with WHO  BBC News UK PM Johnson and U.S. President Trump criticise China’s Hong Kong plan  Reuters Trump says the U.S. will cut ties with World Health Organization  CNBC Trump Pulls Out of WHO Amid Coronavirus Pandemic  Foreign Policy US President Donald Trump Cuts Ties, Terminates WHO Funding Permanently  India.com View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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What Queen Elizabeth’s relationship was like with every US president, from Truman to Trump – Business Insider

What Queen Elizabeth’s relationship was like with every US president, from Truman to Trump  Business Insider Queen Elizabeth II, the longest currently-reigning monarch, turns 93 on April 21st. She’s met with all but one US president since 1951. “us president” – Google News

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Trump-Duterte: US president hails ‘great relationship’ – BBC News

BBC News Trump-Duterte: US president hails 'great relationship'BBC NewsUS President Donald Trump said he has a "great relationship" with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte, after a highly anticipated meeting in Manila. It was unclear whether Mr Trump raised human rights violations in the country, despite calls for him …The president of the Philippines sang a song for world leaders 'on the orders of US President Donald Trump'Business Insider Philippine president Duterte kicks off Asian summit, shakes hands with TrumpCBS NewsTrump and Duterte share a joke as US president hails 'great relationship'…

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