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Trump has not decided whether to back UK’s Chagos Islands deal
Sir Keir Starmer sought US president’s blessing for lease that will affect joint military base on Diego GarciaFinancial Times - 2d -
Chris Riddell on Donald Trump’s plan to take over and redevelop Gaza – cartoon
The US president said he wanted Palestinians to leave, in an announcement widely condemned as ethnic cleansing. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - 2d -
How Trump, Musk and Bezos could preserve humanity from an asteroid strike
At the moment, humanity has all of its eggs in the planet Earth basket.The Hill - 2d -
Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing
The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk’s Lost Boys and Trump’s Mean Girls
Lost boys find ways to ransack the capital.The New York Times - 2d -
How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump
After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.The New York Times - 2d -
Judge blocks Trump plan to put thousands of USAID staff on leave
A last-minute lawsuit means Trump's efforts to dismantle the overseas aid agency have been put on hold.BBC News - 2d -
Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D.
Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave and recall nearly all agency workers abroad. He also temporarily reinstated 500 workers already on leave.The New York Times - 3d -
Will a Time Magazine Cover Drive a Wedge Between Trump and Musk?
The cover of the venerable newsweekly, long an object of fixation for the president, put Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.The New York Times - 3d -
Judge blocks Trump's plan to put thousands of USAID workers on leave for now
A federal judge has blocked, at least temporarily, drastic cuts at USAID, but the impact of what the Trump administration is doing is already having serious ripple effects. Margaret Brennan explains.CBS News - 3d -
Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover
President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House ...CBS News - 3d -
How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - 3d -
Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave
Judge Carl Nichols said he would be entering a "very limited" temporary restraining order directed at the 2,200 at-risk USAID workers.CNBC - 3d -
Trump says Nippon Steel has dropped plan to buy US Steel
US president warns he could hit Japan with tariffs after vowing to place levies on imports from Canada and MexicoFinancial Times - 3d -
As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up
In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal
President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.The New York Times - 3d -
Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...NBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...The Guardian - 3d -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump's Gaza plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel
President Donald Trump’s plan to seek U.S. ownership of the Gaza Strip and move out its population has found a sympathetic ear in IsraelABC News - 4d -
Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution
Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump ...The New York Times - 4d -
OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers
OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.Inc. - 4d -
Trump Trade Nominee Defends Plan to Reorder International Trade
Jamieson Greer advocated restructuring the international trading system and defended the president’s aggressive actions against Canada and Mexico as he testified before the Senate.The New York Times - 4d -
Federal Employees Push Back on Trump’s Job Slashing Drive
Civil servants, officials, and outside groups are challenging Trump’s frenzied orders to slash federal agencies and headcounts, often denouncing them as illegal.Inc. - 4d -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - 4d -
Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan
Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s plan for the territoryABC News - 4d -
Trump’s Gaza Plan Has Many Pitfalls, Hamas Among the Biggest
President Trump’s proposal to “own” Gaza and transfer its population elsewhere has stirred condemnation and sarcasm, but it is an opening bid and could disrupt a tired diplomatic paradigm.The New York Times - 4d -
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.Wired - 5d -
Jeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequences
The US president creates uncertainty and injects more instability, our international editor writes.BBC News - 5d