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Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
Surviving aid to be administered by state department in radical narrowing of definition of US national interest. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has taken an axe to ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff
Trump adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he plans to double the size of his staff in the Department of Government Efficiency, which he noted is already working inside nearly ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
‘No military solution’ to Ukraine war, Rubio says ahead of Saudi meetings
First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacks. There is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Murray says CDC nominee believes 'lie' on vaccine-autism link
Dave Weldon, President Trump’s nominee to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), told a top Democratic senator that he believes there’s a link between vaccines and autism and ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Elon Musk visits NSA after saying agency needs ‘overhaul’
Tech billionaire and senior President Trump adviser Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency (NSA) this week after calling for an "overhaul" of the agency earlier this month. Musk, who is ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump. The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
White House’s defense for not recalling deportations ‘one heck of a stretch’, says judge
Administration claims it didn’t stop flights despite judge’s instructions because he did not write it in the formal order. The Trump administration claimed to a federal judge on Monday that it ...The Guardian - 6d -
Rehired probationary workers can't be placed on administrative leave, judge says
A federal judge told the Trump administration late Monday that fired probationary workers must be returned to their old jobs, not just placed on administrative leave, as many departments have been ...The Hill - 6d -
Teslas in Las Vegas set on fire in "targeted attack," police say
At least five Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas were damaged Tuesday following a string of violence at Tesla facilities nationwide over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.CBS News - 5d -
Bannon says Musk deploying DOGE 'shock troops': 'Not pretty,' but 'pretty effective'
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has acknowledged that Elon Musk's "shock troops" in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are making progress in reshaping the government, despite his ...The Hill - 5d -
Ukraine is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, U.S. officials say
Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, according to U.S. officials who met with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. This comes as the Trump administration agreed to lift a ...CBS News - 4d -
Bondi says judge has 'no right' to ask flight deportation questions
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the district judge who ordered the Trump administration to return deportation flights over the weekend has “no right” to be asking questions about the specifics. ...The Hill - 4d -
Tim Walz says he 'boosts mood' by looking at Tesla stock
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told a crowd in Wisconsin on Tuesday that he boosts his mood by looking at Tesla stock, taking a shot at Elon Musk, the automaker's CEO and the face of President Trump's ...The Hill - 4d -
Clyburn says prediction of 'Jim Crow 2.0' coming true
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said his previous theory that the Trump administration would enact “Jim Crow 2.0” is coming true. Clyburn joined CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Wednesday, and he was asked if ...The Hill - 4d -
GOP lawmaker booed at town hall for saying crowd is 'obsessed' with the government
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman faced a torrent of heckles and boos during a town hall in deep red Wyoming as she repeatedly tried to downplay constituents' concerns about the Trump ...NBC News - 3d -
Schumer says America is in a constitutional crisis: ‘Our democracy is at risk’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tells Kristen Welker he believes America is in a constitutional crisis amid President Trump’s calls to impeach a ...NBC News - 3d -
Administration’s Details on Deportation Flights ‘Woefully Insufficient,’ Judge Says
In an angry order, the judge, James E. Boasberg, told the Trump administration to explain why he should not find that officials had violated his instructions for the flights to return to the United ...The New York Times - 3d -
Kentucky Lt. Gov. says she is concerned about Education Department disassembly
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman (D) said Sunday that she is concerned about the Department of Education's disassembly in the wake of President Trump signing an executive order seeking to ...The Hill - 22h -
Expelled South African ambassador says new status is 'badge of dignity'
South African ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from the country and labeled persona non grata by the Trump administration, arrived home on Sunday to a warm welcome, ...The Hill - 1h -
Expelled South African ambassador says new status is 'badge of dignity'
South African ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from the country and labeled persona non grata by the Trump administration, arrived home on Sunday to a warm welcome, ...The Hill - 1h -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
How Europe can take up America’s mantle
The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
It’s time for Europe’s deep tech companies to go big
Reasserting technological sovereignty is becoming increasingly urgentFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Five ways Europe can boost growth — fast
The EU has to act decisively if it is to adapt to a radically altered geopolitical landscapeFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up
A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe
Some of the men who were there look back nearly 80 years to the largest single airborne operation.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Managed futures hedge fund ETF launches in Europe
The momentum-surfing vehicles have taken off in the US with investors seeking the potential of uncorrelated returnsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City
Omar Marmoush scored for Manchester City in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton at the weekend, then said he was confident of a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.A ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Europe is about to make its biggest strategic mistake
Control over Moscow’s blocked foreign reserves empowers the EU to shape how the Ukraine war endsFinancial Times - 4d -
On the hoof: readers’ favourite horse riding breaks in Europe
From guided rides for beginners to adventurous multi-day treks, our tipsters share their top horseback holidays from Spain to Sardinia. Sierra Trails , run by Dallas Love and her brother, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe still needs to earn the confidence of investors
Market hopes rest on gaining the benefit of the doubt that the US commandsFinancial Times - 2d -
Witkoff on Ukraine talks: 'Relatively short distance to a full ceasefire'
President Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, contends there's a "relatively short distance" to go before a full Russia-Ukraine ceasefire is reached. “I think the devil’s in the details, ...The Hill - 4d -
Amtrak CEO steps down amid Musk calls to privatize
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he would resign from his post in an effort to resolve concerns from the Trump administration. “I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues to ...The Hill - 4d -
Watch live: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez begin 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are set to hold their first joint rally in Las Vegas Thursday afternoon, as the duo protest moves by the Trump administration ...The Hill - 3d -
Watch live: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez take 'Fight Oligarchy' tour to Denver
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are in Denver on Friday, holding a rally in protest of President Trump's policies that they argue favor the rich. The event ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds
After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
In Speech to Justice Dept., Trump Airs Grievances Against His Enemies
The president, once the target of federal prosecution, says he wants to combat “weaponization” of the department, even as he uses its powers to punish enemies and reward allies.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
‘This Is Worse’: Trump’s Judicial Defiance Veers Beyond the Autocrat Playbook
The president’s escalating conflict with federal courts is even more aggressive than what happened in countries like Hungary and Turkey, experts say.The New York Times - 3d