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Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.ABC News - 23m -
Inflation picks up speed after Trump promised to ‘rapidly’ bring down prices
Consumer price index rose by 3% in January as president has yet to fulfill pledge of tackling high cost of living. New inflation rate at odds with Trump’s promise to lower prices Inflation ...The Guardian - 4h -
What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.The New York Times - 17h -
Musk says DOGE is 'what democracy is all about' during Oval Office visit
Musk, the world's richest person and the leader of Tesla, X and SpaceX, contributed more than $250 million to getting Trump elected.CNBC - 19h -
What International Law Says About Trump’s Proposal to Remove Palestinians From Gaza
Taking over the enclave, forcing Palestinians to leave and preventing them from returning would be clear violations of international law, experts say.The New York Times - 1d -
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.CBS News - 3h -
Inflation heats up, adding pressure on Trump over vow to lower prices
Price growth sped up unexpectedly in January, posing an early challenge to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.NBC News - 4h -
Inflation ticks up to 3 percent annual increase in January
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5 percent in January to hit an annual increase of 3.0 percent after advancing by 2.9 percent in December. Economists were expecting the CPI to increase ...The Hill - 4h -
Law professor explains what alarms him about Trump's second term so far
The Trump administration is facing over 50 lawsuits on a range of issues. But will the president listen to the court rulings? Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law and public policy at the University ...CBS News - 17h -
What’s Most Frightening About Trump’s Gaza Ravings
There is a case to make for fresh thinking about Gaza. But Trump’s plan is not fresh thinking, it’s fresh riffing.The New York Times - 19h -
What to know about Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II
President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah II and reiterated his intention to displace around two million Palestinians so that the Gaza Strip can be developed. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - 22h -
Watch: Trump, King Abdullah II give remarks at White House meeting
President Trump welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday morning, as Trump doubled down on his push for the U.S. to take responsibility for the war-torn Gaza Strip. During ...The Hill - 22h -
What to know about Trump's ultimatum for Hamas about hostages
President Trump is demanding Hamas release all of its remaining hostages from Gaza by this weekend or "all hell with break out." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about checks and balances battle amid President Trump's executive actions
The Trump administration's flurry of executive actions in his first few weeks have brought about sweeping changes and have also increased fears of a growing constitutional crisis. CBS News legal ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump says he's spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
President Trump says he has spoken with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and is making progress on ending the nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine. Retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack joined CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks with Trump agenda on shaky ground
House Republican leaders will deliver remarks Tuesday morning as lawmakers appear divided on some of President Trump's legislative agenda — an issue that threatens to derail their timeline as the ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats step up talk about using shutdown as leverage against Trump
Democrats in Congress are growing louder with threats to force a shutdown in March to put the brakes on President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to overhaul the federal government by freezing ...The Hill - 1d -
What we know about Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump signed a proclamation Monday imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum goods coming into the U.S. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.CBS News - 1d -
What the polls can tell us about the early days of Trump's second term: From the Politics Desk
What the polls shows the public thinks about the early days of President Donald Trump's administration.NBC News - 1d -
What to know about the possibility of Trump serving a third term
Murmurs from President Trump and his allies have stirred up questions of the incumbent possibly seeking a third term in office, even as he’s currently constitutionally barred from doing so. Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says Palestinians won't have the right to return to Gaza
"No, they wouldn't," President Trump said when asked if Palestinians will have the right to return to the Gaza Strip.CBS News - 1d -
Trump has paralyzed agency guarding worker rights, labor experts say
President Trump's firing of one of the National Labor Relations Board's five members has left the labor watchdog adrift, experts say.CBS News - 2d -
What to know about Trump plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
President Trump says that new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will be announced Monday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - 2d -
Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
Trump tells the New York Post that he has a plan to end the war but declined to go into details. Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he’s spoken with Putin about Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting president to ever attend the Super Bowl, making security even tighter than usual at the big game. Meanwhile, the President says he has ...NBC News - 3d -
Flat whites or long blacks? What our changing coffee tastes say about us
From a 13th-century Yemen brew to the latest full-on blast of beans, the quest for the perfect caffeine hit continues. When a man called Jacob opened what’s thought to be the first British coffee ...The Guardian - 3d -
China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost
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Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance
President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riotsFinancial Times - 3d -
Here’s what junk bonds are saying now about the value of Treasury bonds
High-yield bond holders aren’t asking for much of a premium above ultra-safe U.S. Treasurys. Time to own quality.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance
"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," President Donald Trump says.BBC News - 4d -
Trump Says He’s Revoking Biden’s Security Clearance
The president suggested that he was acting in retaliation for his predecessor’s pulling of his security clearance shortly after the Jan. 6 riot.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says he is cutting off Biden's access to intelligence material
Former presidents are traditionally allowed to receive intelligence briefings if they are being consulted about events that occurred while they were in office.NBC News - 4d -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - 4d -
Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.CNBC - 4d -
Trudeau says Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada
Prime minister says US president covets northern neighbour’s vast resources as Canadians rally against threat. Donald Trump ’s recent fixation on absorbing Canada is “a real thing”, Justin ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency
In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.CBS News - 4d
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Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’
American leader and Vladimir Putin discussed end to conflict in 90-minute phone callFinancial Times - 8m -
Elon Musk’s Attacks on CFPB Remove Obstacle to Building ‘X Money’
Former officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Elon Musk’s payment-business aspirations were driving his efforts to hobble the agency.The New York Times - 10m -
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Bank of America CEO on inflation impact on U.S. economy: ‘Rates are going to stay where they are’
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