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Watch live: Senate weighs importance of Greenland to US amid Trump acquisition push
The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning is holding a hearing looking into the importance of Greenland to U.S. interests. The hearing comes as President Trump has consistently floated the ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid scrutiny over Trump agenda
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as House lawmakers rush to push through President Trump's legislative agenda and scrutiny mounts over executive ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Some federal workers given just 30 minutes to leave amid Trump layoffs
As many as 200,000 US workers slated to be affected by mass terminations as Musk leads crusade to slash spending. US politics – live updates Some federal employees who have been laid off were ...The Guardian - 6d -
A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump's Ukraine envoy is canceled amid growing tensions
A news conference was canceled Thursday as political tensions deepened between the two countries over how to end the almost three-year war with Russia.NBC News - 1h -
Officials bristle at courts throttling Trump actions and Hamas postpones hostage exchange: Morning Rundown
Court rulings against parts of Donald Trump's agenda put White House officials on the defensive.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Jordan’s King
Hamas and President Trump have threatened to upend the cease-fire. Analysts say those words could prove hollow, but the deal still may not last beyond early March.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump has a ‘real opportunity’ to bring Putin and Zelenskyy to a peace deal: Amb. Bill Taylor
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump announces initial talks to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. NBC News correspondents Gabe Gutierrez ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy says he won't accept a deal without consultation
Russian officials and state media have taken a triumphant tone after U.S. President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President ...ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Trump's presence looms as Florida GOP passes immigration deal after weeks of infighting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Thursday passed legislation they called the “strongest” immigration enforcement bill in any state in the country, after a fight that amplified political ...NBC News - 6d -
As it happened: Trump and Modi discuss oil and weapons deal to boost US-India trade
Talks with Indian leader followed US president’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partnersFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump’s trade tariffs hit Europe as it reels from his Ukraine deal with Putin
Also in this newsletter: Meloni’s Starlink deal with Musk draws ireFinancial Times - 6d -
The Memo: Firestorm grows over Trump DOJ’s deal to drop charges against Eric Adams
The Trump administration, which has been moving like a juggernaut across the political landscape, has hit a land mine. The decision by Trump’s Justice Department to halt the prosecution of New York ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump foreign aid freeze deals heavy blow to family planning efforts abroad
The Trump administration’s 90-day freeze on foreign aid has impacted family planning resources used by hundreds of thousands of women, girls and couples abroad, causing a number of health clinics ...The Hill - 5d -
Zelenskyy says he won't accept peace deal negotiated without Ukraine, urges Trump not to trust Putin
In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy laid out his vision for ending the war in his country in partnership with President Donald Trump — making ...NBC News - 4d -
China deal-making ramps up after years of decline as domestic companies prepare for Trump tariffs
China is starting to see a rebound in M&As as government stimulus measures start to bear fruit and pressure from Donald Trump's tariffs drive consolidation.CNBC - 1d -
Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia, saying it could have made a deal
President hits back at Ukraine’s complaint that it has been left out of US-Russia talks, saying it had years to make a deal ‘without the loss of much land’. Europe live – latest on Ukraine ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russia releases Marc Fogel after Trump envoy visit, White House says
Russia has released Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher detained since 2021, the White House announced. This comes after a visit from President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
'I am not a hero in this': Marc Fogel meets with Trump after release from Russia
Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was held in Russia for three and a half years returned home to the U.S. after being released. Fogel met with President Trump where he expressed his gratitude to ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine
President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy
Many people in Russia expressed relief that an end to the conflict in Ukraine seemed nearer and that the hardships of war, and the shunning of their country by much of the world, may soon end.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats: Get out of Washington and into the real world
Democrats are criticized for sounding the alarm on Donald Trump's policies but not providing solutions to improve people's lives, leading to the Martha Mitchell effect, where their concerns are ...The Hill - 2h -
WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington
A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.ABC News - Feb. 6 -
The Musketeers Take Washington + Spotify’s Ghost Music + Tool Time
“The way to control government is to control the computers”The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
The Slash-and-Burn Tactics Musk Brings to Washington Often Backfired at Twitter
Can Elon Musk’s track record at X help predict the results of his current exploits within the U.S. federal government?Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Dominant First OHL Season Suggests Sky Is The Limit For Washington Capitals' Prospect
Belarussian forward Ilya Protas is flying high as a member of the Windsor Spitfires.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
‘The Interview’: Denzel Washington Has Finally Found His Purpose
The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a “complicated” Jake Gyllenhaal in “Othello” on Broadway.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
4 killed, including at least 2 teens, in bus crash in Washington state
Four people were killed and seven others were injured when a car collided with a passenger bus Sunday in Washington state, authorities said.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
French fry plant closure leaves small Washington town struggling
Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Washington Commanders 2025 NFL offseason preview: Building on ascension of Jayden Daniels
Protecting and adding firepower around Daniels should be the top offseason priorities in Washington.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Tesla shares have plunged while Musk takes on Washington. Is that the reason?
Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla electric car company have fallen sharply, leading some investors to wonder if the drop is related to his cost-cutting work in Washington.ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Washington Post backs out of 'Fire Elon Musk' ad order
The Washington Post this week backed out of a “Fire Elon Musk” advertising order that was to run as a wrap on some of its Tuesday editions, according to the advocacy group Common Cause. The group ...The Hill - 3d -
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, ...The Hill - 2d -
John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics
It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle on the Mall. But do we revere the father of our country too much? It ...CBS News - 2d -
Family Files Claims Against U.S. for Washington Plane Crash
The filings over the collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter last month appear to be the first such claim and signal the start of a long legal fight.The New York Times - 2d -
Rutgers visits Washington following Mason's 20-point performance
Washington plays the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Mekhi Mason scored 20 points in Washington's 75-73 win against the Penn State Nittany LionsABC News - 1d -
Kennedy Center cancels Pride performance featuring Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
The Kennedy Center canceled an upcoming performance set to feature the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, which the center said was due to financial constraints and scheduling conflicts. The chorus, ...The Hill - 22h -
Kennedy Center performance featuring Gay Men's Chorus of Washington is canceled
An event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., and the National Symphony Orchestra has been canceled, the choral group said.NBC News - 18h -
Eagles release Nick Gates
The Eagles and offensive lineman Nick Gates are parting ways.Yahoo Sports - 1d
