Could Europe fill the gap if the US cuts support for Ukraine

Hegseth Cuts Pentagon Work on Preventing Civilian Harm

Employees at the Pentagon’s Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response office were told their jobs would be eliminated, as would advisory posts at operational commands.

The New York Times - 1d

Federal Cuts Came to Native Schools. Students Are Livid.

As the Trump administration trims the federal work force, students and educators at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas fear for the future of a school that was already facing troubles.

The New York Times - 1d

Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions

Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.

BBC News - 1d

Reeves's proposed cuts will trigger big political arguments

The briefing that Rachel Reeves will make large spending cuts this month is very significant.

BBC News - 1d

Defense Department begins cutting workers this week

Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.

CBS News - 18h

Federal judge presses pause on NIH funding cuts

A federal judge on Wednesday issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from imposing a 15 percent cap on research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), finding ...

The Hill - 17h

Major VA job cuts planned under Trump

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Major VA job cuts planned under Trump The Department of ...

The Hill - 14h

Lord Lee: ‘cut cash Isa allowance in half’

UK’s first ‘Isa millionaire’ urges curbs on popular saving products to support domestic stocks

Financial Times - 4h

Stocks slump on Trump tariff fears, job cuts

The stock market sunk after the opening bell Thursday amid deepening fears about the potential damage President Trump's new tariffs could do to a weakening economy. All three major indexes kicked ...

The Hill - 1h

My husband gave his credit card to his son to pay for ‘medical bills.’ Does this kind of support send the wrong message?

“This young man has been enabled financially by both of his parents, but especially by his mom.”

MarketWatch - 1h

Ukraine or Russia: Whose Side Is Trump On?

Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine

Your questions answered on America's relationship with Ukraine - and the rest of Europe.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?

In their silence, Republicans are betraying the Ukrainians, national security and their own party’s values.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

German president vows Ukraine is 'not alone'

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Is Zelensky’s Approach to Trump Hurting Ukraine?

Through three years of wartime leadership, Ukraine’s president has mostly played weak hands wisely. But his approach has fallen flat with the Trump administration.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine war revisionism

Three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. When Trump administration officials were asked about the anniversary, the picture got cloudier. John Dickerson gives his take.

CBS News - Feb. 24

U.S. and Ukraine close in on minerals deal

The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the framework of a deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for access to ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Ukraine weathers new geopolitical climate

‘International law doesn't work but international engineering does’

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Lawmakers skeptical of Trump's Ukraine deal

Lawmakers in both parties are expressing skepticism of President Trump’s expected deal to share Ukraine’s mineral wealth, warning it will need a strong buy-in from Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

The Hill - 6d

How shocking is Trump's Ukraine approach?

President Trump has long signaled changes to the U.S. approach on the Russia-Ukraine war. Max Bergmann, the director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the Stuart Center in ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump and Vance Scolded Ukraine’s Leader

Also, measles cases are surging in West Texas. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

The New York Times - 5d

Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible?

President Macron proposes one-month ceasefire.

BBC News - 2d

Ukraine and Trump will define Starmer’s legacy

Recent diplomatic events crystallise what is at stake for PM

Financial Times - 2d

Showing Courage in Ukraine With Handfuls of Clay

Founded seven years ago in Kyiv, GORN Ceramics has become an object lesson in survival.

The New York Times - 2d

The Tariffs Are On, and Trump Suspends Ukraine Aid

Plus, women’s rugby gets a boost.

The New York Times - 2d

Details on Trump pause of Ukraine aid

President Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine in the aftermath of his Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

CBS News - 2d

Betraying Ukraine will not make America great

Moscow could terminate its war in Ukraine today if it so chose.

The Hill - 2d

Russia will not stop at Ukraine, Macron warns

Yahoo News - 18h

U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

In a move to pressure Ukraine into President Trump’s peace talks, the Trump administration has temporarily paused intelligence sharing with the war-torn country. Plus, President Trump announced the ...

NBC News - 16h

U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The Trump administration has confirmed it's stopped intelligence sharing with Ukraine after also pausing military aid for the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

CBS News - 2h

Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?

People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts Alfred to hit Queensland later this week, with state’s capital in its path. Live news: TC Alfred update, BoM path tracker, latest Brisbane ...

The Guardian - 2d

Tariffs could raise prices for new homes—see how much more it could cost buyers

Tariffs are expected to raise homebuilding costs, increasing prices for buyers.

CNBC - 18h

$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?

You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?

The Hill - 5d

European investors dump US equity ETFs in February unlike US peers

Outflows are in contrast to the US where flows to US equity ETFs represented nearly half of the total accrued

Financial Times - 11h

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility polices to align them with President Trump's orders.

Wired - 2h