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politics7 days ago•3 min saved

Trump plays down Burnham-impersonator scare, hints North Sea windfall for UK

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about a reported exchange between UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and someone posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, saying it was likely a miscommunication after he spoke with Burnham; the British Embassy raised security concerns but a White House aide said it wasn’t related to a device hack, and Trump also floated opening the North Sea as a potential boon for the UK.

via Politico|

#burnham #impersonation #politics

world8 days ago•198 min saved

UK PM Burnham contacted by impersonator posing as Trump's aide

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone who pretended to be Susie Wiles, a close adviser to Donald Trump. Burnham became suspicious and alerted authorities; Politico first reported the incident, and the British embassy in Washington raised it with the White House. Downing Street did not comment on national security. The article notes ongoing phishing attempts linked to Wiles dating back to a 2025 incident.

via CNN|

#andy-burnham #impersonation #phishing

politics8 days ago•3 min saved

UK PM Burnham’s chat with Trump aide impersonator sparks security questions

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The British embassy alerted the White House, raising concerns about a possible breach, though officials said the exchanges were not significant and the content remains undisclosed as investigations and security assessments continue.

via politico.eu|

#andy-burnham #national-security #politics

world16 days ago•7 min saved

Hidden courts, shared borders: exposing US base tribunals policing crimes in Britain.

Guardians’ investigation reveals that US servicemen accused of crimes in the UK are tried in US military tribunals on bases like RAF Lakenheath, where juries are fellow US personnel and victims face distinct protections, a parallel system that can retraumatize survivors and bypass British courts, sparking government reviews and broader questions about jurisdiction and accountability.

via The Guardian|

#base-justice #investigative-journalism #military-tribunals

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump weighs direct buy of Chagos Islands to control Diego Garcia base

Trump is reportedly considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to gain control of the Diego Garcia military base, potentially bypassing the UK while sovereignty is resolved with Mauritius; the proposal, not deemed a leading option, faces security concerns about espionage, and is discussed alongside refugee calls for rights and broader regional tensions related to Iran and the ongoing US-Israel conflict.

via The Guardian|

#chagos-islands #diego-garcia #mauritius

business3 months ago•6 min saved

Royal Visit Triggers Tariff Reprieve for Scotch Whisky

President Trump repealed all whisky tariffs, including on Scotch and Irish whiskey, in a move framed as honoring King Charles III after a state visit. The policy restores zero‑tariff terms between Scotland and Kentucky’s whiskey industries, boosting jobs and trade, and signaling a stronger U.S.–UK “special relationship.” The UK confirmed the change and industry groups welcomed relief from the ongoing tariff pressure.

via CNBC|

#business #king-charles #scotch-whisky

world3 months ago•6 min saved

A Bell, a Balance: Charles’s Soft-Power Masterclass in Washington

Charles III’s US trip is seen as a deft soft-power maneuver: complimenting Trump while signaling limits on Trumpism, strengthening the UK–US relationship even as critics note Britain’s monarchy has its own controversies.

via The Guardian|

#donald-trump #king-charles-iii #soft-power

world3 months ago•92 min saved

Charles signs off four-day U.S. visit with White House farewell and Virginia engagements

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wrapped up a four-day state visit to the United States with a formal White House farewell hosted by President Trump and first lady Melania, then continued to Virginia for engagements including wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery, a parade and block party in Front Royal, and a stop at Shenandoah National Park, underscoring the “special relationship” between the U.K. and U.S. as they head on to Bermuda next.

via Yahoo|

#arlington-national-cemetery #front-royal-block-party #king-charles-iii

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariff After Royal Visit, Emphasizing UK-US Ties

President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky, crediting King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. visit for strengthening US–UK ties and the interconnected whiskey industries of Scotland and Kentucky. He framed the move as part of broader economic cooperation (the Economic Prosperity Deal) to expand market access for key goods, a stance welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association and Kentucky lawmakers. The decision comes amid a backdrop of trade tensions that have pressured both the Scotch and U.S. whisky sectors, including declines in Scotch exports to the U.S. and U.S. exports overall, with the policy aimed at easing cross-border bourbon–scotch industry dynamics.

via Politico|

#bourbon #politics #scotch-whisky

world3 months ago•43 min saved

King Charles Urges NATO Unity and Shared Values in Historic Congress Address

During a four-day state visit, King Charles addressed Congress to press NATO unity, back Ukraine, and deliver coded messaging to Trump and Republicans, while the day’s events—White House ceremonies, symbolic gifts, and a Blair House session with tech leaders about AI safeguards and rainforest protection—signal a renewed U.S.-U.K. alliance even as tensions over Iran and partisan politics persist.

via Politico|

#artificial-intelligence #diplomacy #iran

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Charles presses NATO unity and Ukraine defense in Congress address amid Trump visit

During a joint session of Congress on his four‑day US state visit, King Charles III lauded the US‑UK “special relationship,” underscored NATO’s central role in defending Ukraine, urged climate action, and highlighted deep bilateral trade and defense ties including Aukus, signaling a call for renewed Western unity in a volatile security landscape.

via The Guardian|

#diplomacy #king-charles-iii #nato

world3 months ago•9 min saved

Royal visit aims to bolster US-UK friendship amid sharp divides

During his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, King Charles III delivered a nonpartisan address to Congress calling for continued Anglo-American cooperation, the defense of democratic norms, the rule of law, and NATO unity, and for support of Ukraine, while contrasting his stance with the policies of Donald Trump. The visit, marked by a White House ceremony and a state dinner, sought to refresh a long-standing alliance amid contemporary tensions and included symbolic gifts exchanged between the leaders.

via The Washington Post|

#congress #diplomacy #king-charles

world3 months ago•3 min saved

UK envoy privately suggests Israel is the U.S.'s sole 'special relationship' partner

Britain's Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christian Turner, privately told a group of British students that Israel was probably the only country with a 'special relationship' with the United States, remarks caught on recording and reported by the Financial Times. The Foreign Office said the comments were private and not a reflection of UK policy. The episode comes as King Charles III visits the U.S. amid ongoing tensions and debates over transatlantic ties.

via CBS News|

#foreign-office #israel #private-comments

world3 months ago•23 min saved

King Charles Makes Subtle Case for a Renewed US-UK Alliance in Congress

King Charles III arrives in Washington for a four-day state visit and will address Congress with a subtle push to strengthen NATO and U.S.-UK security ties, following a productive Oval Office meeting with Trump; the trip features symbolic gifts and diplomacy aimed at repairing the 'special relationship' while observers watch for any concrete policy signals.

via Politico|

#congress-address #king-charles-iii #nato

world3 months ago•11 min saved

White House meeting signals renewed U.S.-U.K. ties as Charles readies Congress address

King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet President Trump and the First Lady at the White House in a series of ceremonies and a bilateral Oval Office talk, capped by a four-F-35 flyover, as Charles prepares to address a joint session of Congress later in the day. Trump says he would have liked to attend in person but will watch remotely due to protocol, highlighting the enduring U.S.-U.K. friendship on the occasion of the United States’ 250th anniversary and leading into a state dinner.

via CBS News|

#address-to-congress #donald-trump #king-charles-iii