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Watch live: Trump, Zelensky give remarks as Ukraine minerals deal comes into focus
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House Friday as the two put in work to finalize a deal that would provide the U.S. with critical minerals from ...The Hill - 6d -
‘I won’t come out to watch him’: scepticism among British public over Trump’s second state visit
On the streets of Windsor even some who don’t like the US president say the UK ‘can’t afford to fall out with America’. The pageantry of a state occasion is something Joanna Chin usually enjoys. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Watch live: House GOP leaders give remarks ahead of Trump joint address
House Republican leaders are holding a press conference Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's joint address to Congress and as the shutdown clock is ticking on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers have ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: Trump addresses joint session of Congress as tariffs, DOGE and Ukraine fuel uncertainty
Democrats have invited as guests people who lost their federal government jobs in an effort overseen by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.CNBC - 1d -
WATCH: Trump calls for 13-year-old DJ Daniel's dream of being a police officer to come true
Trump called attention to 13-year-old DJ Daniel, who aspires to become a police officer but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018.ABC News - 1d -
WATCH: How Trump has reshaped America's government in his 1st 6 weeks
From tariffs on trading partners and remaking the federal bureaucracy, President Donald Trump has been testing the limits of his power in the first 43 days of his second term.ABC News - 1d -
Sources: Saints hiring Staley to run defense
The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers
The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Where NATO members rank on defense spending
President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending
Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense ...ABC News - 1d -
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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 - 1d -
The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout
Plus, a James Bond takeover.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
WATCH: Who to watch for on the red carpet
Joe Zee, celebrity fashion expert and host of the series "Dressed," discusses who to look out for on the red carpet for a fashion statement.ABC News - 4d -
Ford, Rivian recall over 250,000 vehicles due to seatbelt, headlight issues
The companies said the repairs on the issues will be performed free of charge for owners.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
'Euphoria' star Hunter Schafer says she was issued a male passport
"Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer, who is one of the most prominent transgender woman in Hollywood, revealed Friday that her new passport was issued with a male gender marker against her will.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue
Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Why College Athletics Leaders Seem to Be Ignoring a Core Issue
Not addressing the unlimited transfer problem is delaying the inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Actress Hunter Schafer says she was issued a male passport
Hunter Schafer, one of Hollywood’s most visible transgender stars, said she was issued a U.S. passport with a male gender marker after her original passport, which listed her gender as female, was ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Flooding likely as Met Office issues new amber warning
Wind and rain expected to have an impact across parts of the UK on SundayBBC News - Feb. 23 -
Pope Francis in critical condition with pneumonia and kidney issues, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and a mild renal insufficiency, the Vatican shared on Sunday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
FAA testing Musk's Starlink at 3 sites to fix 'reliability' issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is testing the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet platform to fix connectivity issues in U.S. airspace. The agency, on Monday, stated that some ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Maher: Democrats will 'lose every election' without shift on trans issues
Comedian Bill Maher predicted Democrats will “lose every election” without a shift on transgender issues, a culture war debate that President Trump made a focus of his winning 2024 campaign. Maher ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
US lawmakers issue warning about China’s planned new London embassy
Letting Beijing build largest mission in Europe seen as inappropriate reward given its human rights recordFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilation
Pope Francis’ condition suffered a “sudden worsening” Friday afternoon after “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm,” the Vatican said Friday.NBC News - 6d -
RFK Jr. issues rule barring public comment on HHS rulemaking
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his department's rulemaking process, ending more than 50 years of the ...The Hill - 6d -
Messi no-show prompts Houston Dynamo to issue apology and free tickets
Argentinian not listed as injured but did not make trip Match was set to be sellout with expensive resales MLS club Houston Dynamo have issued an apology to fans after Lionel Messi was revealed ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nuggets plagued by poor spacing in loss to Celtics, and it's an issue that will define Denver's season
Denver's championship hopes rest on its iffy 3-point shootingCBS Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid's 'bad game,' Amorim is least of Man United's issues and more
Real Madrid had a bad performance, while Man United went out of the FA Cup. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.ESPN - 2d -
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Florida AG to issue search warrants, subpoenas into Tate brothers
Florida’s attorney general said his office launched a formal investigation into brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate on Tuesday following their arrival in the state after facing human trafficking ...The Hill - 1d -
As Israel and U.S. Align on Gaza, the Arab’s Plan Leaves Issues Unanswered
As Israel remains deadlocked with Hamas over key issues, Gaza’s future after the war ends appears no closer to a resolution.The New York Times - 1d -
MongoDB shares sink after company issues weak guidance
MongoDB's earnings forecast for the 2026 fiscal year came in well below Wall Street expectations.CNBC - 22h -
Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today
Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.CBS News - 8h -
Spider-Man, Resident Evil Actors Discuss Ongoing Strike And The Issue Of AI
Video game voice actors have been on strike since July 2024, and with no end in sight, members of the SAG-AFTRA union held their first picket of 2025 this week and further discussed why the issue ...GameSpot - 4h -
America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight
This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...The Hill - Feb. 22
