This year, a record 18 out of 31 NATO members will meet the alliance’s defense spending goal of 2% of GDP. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made this announcement, according to Bloomberg. “However, some allies still have some way to go,” Stoltenberg said, adding that countries are “making real progress.” www.bloomberg.com This statement comes amidst Joe Biden’s criticism of Donald Trump for suggesting he would allow Russia to attack NATO members who hadn’t met spending targets. The U.S. President called these remarks “dangerous” and “un-American.” Stoltenberg previously warned in respon…