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Rubio meets G7 ministers in France as US leads on Iran — allies under fire for tepid response

Efrat Lachter / FOX NEWS 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in France on Friday to attend the G7 foreign ministers meeting where he will deliver a clear message on U.S. priorities for the ongoing war with Iran.

In the days leading up to the meeting, other members have taken markedly different approaches to the war. Nearly all of Washington’s partners — Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — have reacted cautiously to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign and declined to participate in offensive operations, even as they condemn Iranian actions.

Before departing on Thursday, Rubio signaled a defiant approach to the talks: "I don’t work for France or Germany or Japan… the people I’m interested in making happy are the people of the United States. I work for them," he said in a video posted on X.

The divergence has drawn frustration from President Donald Trump, who has pressed allies to contribute more, particularly in securing key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. While some countries have signaled a willingness to support defensive or maritime security efforts, they have stopped short of joining direct military strikes. Read more and see video here.

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Trump scorches NATO for failing Iran loyalty test, debates bailing on alliance                                                                  Caitlin Doornbos / NEW YORK POST

President Trump blasted NATO on Thursday for its unwillingness to help with the Iran war and implied the US may no longer “be there” for its allies.

Before the Feb. 28 US-Israeli military attacks, Trump said, “we’re always gonna be there” for NATO allies.

“At least we were. I don’t know anymore, to be honest with you,” Trump said Thursday at a cabinet meeting. 

Trump said the Iran war was a loyalty “test” and ripped Europeans for failing to step up. 

“They weren’t there,” he said of NATO allies. “So if there’s ever a big one… I don’t think they’re going to be there.”

“I’m so disappointed in NATO,” he said. “This was a test: you can help us — you don’t have to, but … if you don’t do that, we’re going to remember!”

Trump wanted NATO allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz — as Iran’s attacks on ships have closed off critical energy commerce and rocked oil markets.

The lack of support during the Iran conflict raises serious doubts about the alliance’s reliability — even as the US has spent decades and trillions defending Europe. Read more here.

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Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it

Democrats block SAVE America Act voter ID amendment after Schumer said he supports it

Alex Miller / Fox News  

Senate Democrats blocked an amendment to Trump-backed voter ID legislation that would have done something they publicly support and require photo identification to vote in federal electionsDemocrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have shown interest in photo voter ID, which has grown in popularity among voters across the country.

"Democrats support voter ID," Schumer said on a press call earlier this month. "In fact, we included it, and it is included, in our Freedom to Vote legislation several years ago."

Several others have also come out in support of a voter ID bill in recent weeks.

When asked by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins whether he would support a clean voter ID bill, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said, "Yes."

"And New Jersey has voter ID laws," Booker said. "I’ve got to show my driver’s license."

Still, Democrats blocked an amendment to the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act from Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, meant to put them on record for that position. Read more and see video here.

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