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05/25/2017: Trump wants Europe to spend more on defense. Will they listen?
May 25, 2017

05/25/2017: Trump wants Europe to spend more on defense. Will they listen?

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Part of Trump's agenda during his meeting with NATO leaders includes pushing them to join an anti-ISIS coalition and invest more in their militaries. We'll take a look at the numbers behind Europe's defense spending. Then back in the U.S., we'll discuss the increase in mortgage co-signing for first-time home buyers, and explore NYU's new effort to help college students graduate early. 

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Part of Trump’s agenda during his meeting with NATO leaders includes pushing them to join an anti-ISIS coalition and invest more in their militaries. We’ll take a look at the numbers behind Europe’s defense spending. Then back in the U.S., we’ll discuss the increase in mortgage co-signing for first-time home buyers, and explore NYU’s new effort to help college students graduate early.