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As long as Musk continues to love-bomb Trump, we can expect that Trump will defend his self-declared "first buddy," no matter what other allies he alienates in the process.

Republican critics of Trump, European allies, federal judges, and Democrats facing a big budget battle should all keep that in mind.

The Democratic Republic of Congo appears to be turning to the US in its latest efforts to find an ally in its fight against advancing M23 rebels.

In the past fortnight the world has learnt that President Trump is serious about tariffs, even on his allies.

Last week, the deputy chief of the army and two ministers - all allies of Machar - were arrested by the security forces, which an opposition spokesman called a "grave violation" of the peace deal.