Paramount’s Shari Redstone Wants a Resolution on President Trump Lawsuit Ahead of Skydance Merger
Redstone, who controls Paramount, has been trying to close a merger with the Hollywood studio Skydance. President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News is complicating matters.
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Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit
The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.The New York Times - 3d -
Paramount expects to complete Skydance deal by summer
The Shari Redstone-controlled media company released fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday. The company cut streaming losses.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Paramount skids to a loss but says merger expected to close in first half as expected
Paramount Global Inc. swung to a loss in the fourth quarter despite marked growth in its streaming service, as the company said it was still on target to close its merger with Skydance in the first ...MarketWatch - 1d -
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Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live
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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump
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Johnson searches for consensus on budget resolution as opposition grows ahead of key vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team are feverishly searching for consensus on the House GOP conference's plan to advance President Trump's legislative agenda, which has thus far ...The Hill - 3d -
Paramount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive order
Paramount Global announced it is ending numerous diversity, equity and inclusion policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning the practice.CNBC - 2h -
One Month into the Trump Presidency
The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research
How government cuts are slowing research.The New York Times - 3d -
President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meeting on Russian war, rare minerals
President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday at the White House amid the ongoing war with Russia. Trump wants a deal for Ukraine's rare earth minerals while ...CBS News - 2h -
Trump wants a world safe for autocracy
Europe will have to defend liberal democracy without American supportFinancial Times - 4d -
The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?
And will he get a deal on Ukraine?BBC News - 6d -
Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks
The US leader plays down earlier frictions and predicts a "very good meeting" on Friday.BBC News - 17h -
Trump backpedals Zelenskyy ‘dictator’ comment ahead of meeting
As President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to broker a deal to end the war overseas and give the United States access to their rare earth minerals, Trump ...NBC News - 6h -
Thomas Friedman on Trump’s Desire to Be President for Life
The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 4d -
Trump holds press conference with French President Macron
Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.NBC News - 4d -
Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era
A group of academics met to hash out a first scholarly history of the Biden administration. But in today’s scrambled politics, has the yardstick for success and failure changed?The New York Times - 2d -
Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’
One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”Wired - Feb. 19 -
US Senate passes budget resolution to fund Trump’s deportation plan
Bill approving $175bn for border security and extra $150bn for Pentagon faces tough challenge in House. US politics live – latest updates The US Senate has passed a budget resolution that ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Senate defeats Democratic resolution to end Trump’s energy emergency
A Democratic-led resolution to end President Trump’s declaration of an “energy emergency” failed along party lines Wednesday afternoon. Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) ...The Hill - 1d -
Republicans block measure condemning Trump administration vote on UN Russia resolution
Senate Republicans on Thursday objected to an effort by Democrats to condemn the Trump administration's decision to vote against a United Nations resolution laying blame for the war in Ukraine at ...The Hill - 21h -
Iowa pollster facing Trump lawsuit files motion to dismiss
Veteran Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is seeking to dismiss President's Trump's lawsuit against her, the Des Moines Register and its parent company Gannett after a November survey incorrectly ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump threatens lawsuits, 'NICE NEW LAW' over anonymous sources in books
President Trump on Wednesday threatened lawsuits against authors who use anonymous sources in books about him or his allies, calling them defamatory and dishonest. Trump also teased that a new law ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge orders DOGE employee to testify in lawsuit against the Trump administration
U.S. District Judge John Bates called the Department of Government Efficiency's work "opaque" as he ordered an official to shed more light on its structure and activity.NBC News - 16h -
Judge orders Trump officials must testify in union lawsuit against admin
A federal judge issued a Thursday order requiring four Trump administration officials to testify in a lawsuit seeking to expose the inner workings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...The Hill - 15h -
Trump: 'We want the Keystone XL Pipeline built!'
President Trump is calling for the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline, the controversial oil pipeline canceled by President Biden in 2021. In a Monday evening post on his Truth Social platform, ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump wants generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal fired
President Trump said “every single one” of the military generals involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan should be fired, seated next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet ...The Hill - 1d -
Paramount Pulls Back on D.E.I. Policies
The company has a merger with Skydance pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized diversity, equity and inclusion hiring programs.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge gives go-ahead for the Trump administration to gut USAID's workforce
A federal judge paved the way for the Trump administration to move forward with plans to remove thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers from their jobs.NBC News - 6d -
US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs
Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surgesFinancial Times - 6d -
Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks
Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
Johnson makes 'prayer request' ahead of critical vote on Trump agenda bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) asked for prayers as he prepares to bring the House’s budget reconciliation resolution, the vehicle for President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda, for a floor vote ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump speaks with several holdouts ahead of key budget vote
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Watch: BBC's Chris Mason looks ahead to when Starmer meets Trump
President Trump is set to meet with Prime Minister Keir StarmerBBC News - 1d -
Trump lays out Ukraine minerals deal ahead of Zelensky meeting
President Trump on Thursday offered more details about the mineral agreement the U.S. is set to sign with Ukraine, arguing it would allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv, while boosting ...The Hill - 21h -
Inside look at Ukrainian mineral plant ahead of Trump, Zelenskyy meeting
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to visit the White House, his country's proposed deal with the Trump administration that would give the U.S. access to key minerals is in focus. ...CBS News - 17h
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