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French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable'
Read full article: French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable'France’s prime minister has decried the U_S_ pause on military aid for Ukraine as “unbearable.”.
AP again seeks end of its White House ban, saying the Trump administration is retaliating further
Read full article: AP again seeks end of its White House ban, saying the Trump administration is retaliating furtherFor a second time, the Associated Press is asking a federal judge to immediately restore its access to presidential events.
Trump's halt on military aid will hurt Ukraine's defenses. But it may not be fatal
Read full article: Trump's halt on military aid will hurt Ukraine's defenses. But it may not be fatalThe U.S. has been Ukraine’s biggest military backer since Russia’s full-scale invasion began three years ago.
Vance irks allies in UK, France with skeptical comments about Ukraine peacekeeping mission proposal
Read full article: Vance irks allies in UK, France with skeptical comments about Ukraine peacekeeping mission proposalVice President JD Vance has struck a nerve with allies after offering skeptical comments about a potential international security force for post-war Ukraine proposed by key allies Britain and France.
The Latest: Mexico and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: Mexico and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffsPresident Donald Trump’s launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin.
Without US help, Zelenskyy has few options except to repair his relationship with the White House
Read full article: Without US help, Zelenskyy has few options except to repair his relationship with the White HouseUkraine’s president has few options after last week’s astonishing Oval Office row with U.S. President Donald Trump, who berated the wartime leader.
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
Read full article: Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relationsThe leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war
Read full article: Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to warPresident Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia.
The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies lashed out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Washington as he attended a European summit in London to rally international support for his military’s fight against the Russian invasion.
Following Trump's lead, his allies criticize Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: Following Trump's lead, his allies criticize Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies are criticizing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family
Read full article: Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with familyCrowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort where he planned to vacation with his family.
UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
Read full article: UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peaceBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rallied his European counterparts to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.
Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowout
Read full article: Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowoutBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy he has the nation’s unwavering support a day after the blowout at the White House with President Donald Trump.
Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader
Read full article: Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leaderPresident Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to pausing US assistance to Ukraine
Read full article: Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to pausing US assistance to UkraineThe first time Donald Trump spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he tried to pressure Ukraine’s new leader to dig up dirt on Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election.
Ukrainians rally around Zelenskyy as defender of national interest after Oval Office blowout
Read full article: Ukrainians rally around Zelenskyy as defender of national interest after Oval Office blowoutUkrainians have rallied around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a defender of their country’s interests in the hours after he left the White House after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump.
JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Read full article: JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine's ZelenskyyVice President JD Vance was dismissing Ukraine long before he upended an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could mean
Read full article: What Trump's order making English the official language in the US could meanPresident Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, and activists and advocacy groups are alarmed by what that will mean for non-English speakers when it comes to immigration, voter access and other issues.
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
Read full article: European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with TrumpEuropean leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance's heated argument in the Oval Office
Read full article: What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance's heated argument in the Oval OfficePresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance had a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office over the war in Ukraine, accusing him of not showing gratitude after he challenged Vance on the question of diplomacy with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy
Read full article: What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and ZelenskyyKey Republicans and Democrats have been stalwart supporters of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdown
Read full article: Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdownVice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
Trump's early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primary
Read full article: Trump's early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primaryThe timing of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor has stunned and intrigued Ohio political observers.
A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington
Read full article: A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to WashingtonPrime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start.
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup
Read full article: Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowupPresident Donald Trump berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved that country closer to ending its war with Russia.
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Read full article: With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian warBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using a visit to Washington to press President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine as he looks to find a quick endgame to Russia’s bloody invasion of its neighbor.
High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise
Read full article: High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions riseA planned meeting between European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly canceled due to “scheduling issues.”.
Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential vote
Read full article: Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential voteRomanian prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation against a far-right populist who won the first round in a canceled presidential election last year.
Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'
Read full article: Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.
Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm
Read full article: Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helmThe Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service.
The Latest: Opposition leader Merz set to form Germany's next government
Read full article: The Latest: Opposition leader Merz set to form Germany's next governmentGermany’s mainstream conservatives have won the country’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the country's second-largest party.
Thousands rally in Romania's capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential race
Read full article: Thousands rally in Romania's capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential raceThousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital in a show of support for Calin Georgescu.
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
Read full article: After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to UkraineAs Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says
Read full article: White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source saysThe White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.
Steve Bannon is accused of doing a straight-arm Nazi salute at CPAC but says it was just 'a wave'
Read full article: Steve Bannon is accused of doing a straight-arm Nazi salute at CPAC but says it was just 'a wave'Steve Bannon has been accused of making a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering where President Donald Trump is slated to speak this weekend, but says the gesture was merely “a wave.”.
Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives
Read full article: Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservativesU.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington.
Trump’s attempts to denigrate Zelenskyy have led to a surge in Ukrainian unity
Read full article: Trump’s attempts to denigrate Zelenskyy have led to a surge in Ukrainian unityDays before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the war.
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
Read full article: Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night voteRepublican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote.
US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine
Read full article: US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from UkraineA top White House official says President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration’s growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through Congress
Read full article: Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through CongressSenate Majority Leader John Thune has teed up a vote on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a looming tax cut fight for later this year.
Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
Read full article: Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third yearRussian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II.
Senate GOP budget bill back on track hours after Trump threw it into turmoil
Read full article: Senate GOP budget bill back on track hours after Trump threw it into turmoilSenate Republicans are pushing ahead with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House’s mass deportations and border security agenda.
Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to lead
Read full article: Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to leadPresident Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he “better move fast” to negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or risk not having a nation to lead.
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
Read full article: A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blameTop U.S. and Russian officials have had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
Read full article: European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them offEuropean leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end
Read full article: Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's endPresident Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they're being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations.
US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return
Read full article: US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in returnUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on U.S. interests.
Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the time has come for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe” because the U.S. may no longer be counted on to support Europe.
Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will launch his bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing events in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.
The art of the deal? Zelenskyy says a Ukraine-Russia agreement must come through Trump negotiations
Read full article: The art of the deal? Zelenskyy says a Ukraine-Russia agreement must come through Trump negotiationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is appealing to U.S. President Donald Trump’s history as a dealmaker, offering flattery as he seeks his leadership in negotiations that could end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to the US government's payment system
Read full article: Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to the US government's payment systemThe Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General says it's launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system.
German prosecutors investigate possible Islamic extremist motive for Munich car-ramming attack
Read full article: German prosecutors investigate possible Islamic extremist motive for Munich car-ramming attackAuthorities say the suspect in the car-ramming attack in Munich that injured 39 people appears to have had an Islamic extremist motive, but there’s no evidence that he was involved with any radical network.
Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war
Read full article: Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia warUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country wants “security guarantees” before any talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war.
Plane carrying Secretary of State Rubio to Europe turned around because of a mechanical issue
Read full article: Plane carrying Secretary of State Rubio to Europe turned around because of a mechanical issueAn Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, to Germany for the Munich Security Conference was forced to return to Washington late Thursday after developing a mechanical issue.
Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting
Read full article: Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meetingU_S_ Vice President JD Vance has visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial in Germany and says “seeing it up close in person really drives home what unspeakable evil was committed.”.
As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections
Read full article: As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objectionsWhile Democrats have been speaking out against President Donald Trump's federal cuts, Republicans are just beginning to stir.
Marbury v. Madison, the case that established the courts' power to review the law, explained
Read full article: Marbury v. Madison, the case that established the courts' power to review the law, explainedPresident Donald Trump has been critical of federal judges who've moved to block some of his most contentious actions, such as his effort to freeze federal spending.
Lawsuit describes Musk's DOGE teams overseeing the ending of hundreds of USAID programs abroad
Read full article: Lawsuit describes Musk's DOGE teams overseeing the ending of hundreds of USAID programs abroadNewly filed affidavits of U.S. Agency for International Development workers describe a lieutenant of Trump ally Elon Musk and other outsiders directing the immediate termination of hundreds of U.S. aid and foreign assistance programs abroad this week.
Vance offers an 'America First' argument on AI deregulation in his first foreign policy speech
Read full article: Vance offers an 'America First' argument on AI deregulation in his first foreign policy speechVice President JD Vance has delivered an unmistakable message in his first foreign policy speech.
Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing Friday
Read full article: Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing FridayA federal judge has left intact a ban that prevents Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans, though she made clear that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is exempt.
Pope rebukes Trump administration over immigrant deportations and appears to aim directly at Vance
Read full article: Pope rebukes Trump administration over immigrant deportations and appears to aim directly at VanceThe U.S. border czar has pushed back against Pope Francis' criticism of the U.S. mass deportation of migrants plan.
Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace
Read full article: Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peaceRussian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside Russia, officials said.
JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit
Read full article: JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summitU_S_ Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,” and that the U_S_ would “never restrict our citizens’ right to free speech.”.
White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump’s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor
Read full article: Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governorOhio Gov. Mike DeWine is nominating former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel as the state's next lieutenant governor.
Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That's no accident
Read full article: Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That's no accidentPresident Donald Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction around the world with a blitz of executive orders and ideas.
Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
Read full article: Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in ParisJD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trump’s more assertive approach to diplomacy.
Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump's agenda faces legal pushback
Read full article: Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump's agenda faces legal pushbackTop Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary’s authority to serve as a check on executive power as the new president’s sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts.
Musk says he will bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after a report of racist postings
Read full article: Musk says he will bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after a report of racist postingsElon Musk said on Friday he is re-hiring a staff member at the Department of Government Efficiency who resigned a day earlier after he was linked to social media posts that espoused racism.
Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue states
Read full article: Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue statesPresident Donald Trump's transportation secretary is instructing his department to prioritize projects for states with higher marriage or birth rates.
Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to lead
Read full article: Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to leadPresident Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, got rich consulting for a roster of foreign clients whose interests may clash with the law enforcement agency he hopes to lead.
What is 'ordo amoris?' Vice President JD Vance invokes this medieval Catholic concept
Read full article: What is 'ordo amoris?' Vice President JD Vance invokes this medieval Catholic conceptVice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump.
A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration
Read full article: A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migrationLess than a week after he shared the inauguration stage with a senior Catholic cardinal, Vice President JD Vance picked a fight with the top American leaders of his church.
Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemail
Read full article: Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemailCallers are getting busy signals and voicemail inboxes are full at many U.S. Senate offices.
JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris and Munich security conference in first overseas trip as VP
Read full article: JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris and Munich security conference in first overseas trip as VPU.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day high-level summit focusing on artificial intelligence in Paris next week and the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany in his first scheduled trip abroad since taking office.
Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'
Read full article: Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'A new lawsuit alleges for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here's what to know
Read full article: Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures
Read full article: US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departuresTrump administration changes have upended the U.S. agency charged with providing humanitarian aid overseas, with senior officials put on leave, contractors laid off and a sweeping freeze imposed on foreign assistance.
Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins
Read full article: Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash beginsPresident Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday's deadly midair collision in Washington.
Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased
Read full article: Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biasedVice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased — perhaps even Democratic “propagandists.”.
The Latest: Senators grill 3 of Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks in confirmation hearings
Read full article: The Latest: Senators grill 3 of Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks in confirmation hearingsDemocratic senators have grilled three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks during their confirmation hearings.
Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work
Read full article: Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded workTens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a new Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies.
Norfolk Southern CEO optimistic about 2025 after solid fourth quarter
Read full article: Norfolk Southern CEO optimistic about 2025 after solid fourth quarterNorfolk Southern's solid fourth quarter — combined with the optimism the railroad is hearing from their customers and support they’re getting from Washington D.
New top prosecutor for DC advocated for Jan. 6 rioters and echoed Trump's false 2020 election claims
Read full article: New top prosecutor for DC advocated for Jan. 6 rioters and echoed Trump's false 2020 election claimsThe top federal prosecutor for Washington is a conservative activist who promoted Donald Trump’s conspiracy theories about a stolen election, railed against the prosecution of the rioters who stormed the Capitol and represented some in court.
Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends 'the wrong signal'
Read full article: Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends 'the wrong signal'A key ally of President Donald Trump says the White House pardoning rioters who fought with police while storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 is “sending the wrong signal” and expressed concern about the future ramifications of issuing sweeping clemencies.
Trump says inflation isn't his No. 1 issue. So what will happen to consumer prices?
Read full article: Trump says inflation isn't his No. 1 issue. So what will happen to consumer prices?Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump's election victory, but he's put the issue on the back burner during his first week in office.
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store
Read full article: As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in storeThere will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.
Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor would test experienced Republicans and tradition
Read full article: Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor would test experienced Republicans and traditionFresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of Ohio, his home state.