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Retired general: Putin will likely 'wait out' Trump term and take Ukraine
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he suspects Russian President Vladimir Putin will wait for President Trump to leave office before trying to topple the government in Ukraine. In an interview ...The Hill - 2d -
WATCH: Trump takes victory lap at Daytona 500 as he overhauls government
President Donald Trump greeted NASCAR fans over the weekend as Elon Musk and the Trump administration target roughly 200,000 federal employees who have been on the job for less than a year.ABC News - 2d -
Trump signs executive order on IVF, takes questions on Ukraine and more
President Trump spoke from Florida after signing multiple executive orders Tuesday afternoon focusing on expanding access to in vitro fertilization, "radical transparency" for government agencies ...CBS News - 1d -
Emil Bove takes leading role in implementing Trump takeover of DoJ
Dismissal of case against Eric Adams reflects new directive for prosecutors to toe line on White House’s policies. Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, moving with ruthless efficiency ...The Guardian - 20h -
What to expect as Trump’s anti-labor agenda takes shape
The president's anti-worker policies will come as a shock to the union and working-class voters Donald Trump charmed away from Democrats last year.The Hill - 17h -
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker takes jabs at Trump tariffs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slammed President Trump during his State of the State address on Wednesday, saying tariffs would increase the cost of everyday goods. Pritzker, a chief critic of Mr. ...CBS News - 7h -
While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia | Julianne Schultz
There is a talent pool of brilliant people who should be invited to study here, to work in our hospitals, construction sites and research labs. Move fast and break things was Mark Zuckerberg’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.
AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
The bond market just sent a message about Trump’s second term. Stock investors should listen.
Calm in bonds suggests it’s time to pencil in stocks you like — but wait for market-moving headlines from Washington.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his tariffs
Trump again switched positions on the Fed, indicating in a social media post Wednesday that interest rates need to come down.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves | Andrew Rawnsley
The betrayal of Ukraine is a final warning to the UK and its continental allies to put a lot more energy and money into rebuilding their defences. It was, Sir Keir Starmer told members of his inner ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump and Vance have smashed the old order – how should Europe respond? | Nathalie Tocci, Yanis Varoufakis and others
The vice-president’s attack on European values signalled a historic realignment. Should the continent seek rapprochement or go its own way? Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Can America's specialty farmers fill demand if Trump's tariffs hit niche crops?
Many of the specialty foods Americans enjoy are almost entirely imported from abroad. The few growers who cultivate these items domestically say it’s a tough business.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn
Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Trump demands AP use "Gulf of America" or lose access to White House events
The Associated Press says its reporters have been blocked from covering White House events over its continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America." President Trump renamed the body ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet America's corporate balance sheets are next
Last week, White House crypto czar David Sacks held his first press conference to discuss the future of crypto policy coming out of the Trump administration.NBC News - 6d -
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America's corporate balance sheets are next
Adoption of cryptocurrency and bitcoin continues to grow, but haven't found a home on corporate balance sheets, where trillions remain in cash and bonds.CNBC - 6d -
NASCAR draws stars to Daytona 500 with Trump, Captain America expected at 'Great American Race'
It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl with Sunday's Daytona 500ABC News - 5d -
How Trump’s antitrust officers can tackle Big Tech and keep America innovative
Striking the right balance between punishing anticompetitive behavior and allowing companies to leverage their scale to satisfy consumers would be a win for innovation and prosperity.The Hill - 4d -
Trump says he won't allow 'obsolete' AP back in Oval Office until 'Gulf of America' style changed
President Trump is not backing down from a standoff between the White House and The Associated Press over the Gulf of America, the body of water previously known as the Gulf of Mexico that he ...The Hill - 1d -
Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary
Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
King of Jordan says his country could take in 2,000 children from Gaza
President Trump met with King Abdullah of Jordan and was asked about his plan for the Gaza Strip. The king said his country would be prepared to take in 2,000 Palestinian children in need from ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Adams Donor Weihong Hu Is Accused of Taking Millions From Covid Housing Program
Brooklyn’s U.S. attorney said Weihong Hu and two men set out to “line their own pockets” at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Hu has helped raise funds for Mayor Eric Adams of New York.The New York Times - 6d -
NBA All-Star 2025: Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama disqualified from Skills Challenge for not taking shots
Participants in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge have to actually shoot the ball, not just chuck balls from the rack toward the basket.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The market is at the last stage of the bull cycle — but that may take a while. Here are three stocks from this value-focused manager.
Get ready for the “first year of the last leg of the bull run,” says ValueWorks’ Charles Lemonides.MarketWatch - 16h -
Trump excludes Europe from Ukraine peace talks
EU officials have struggled to secure meetings with their US counterpartsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
What is Trump trying to gain from tariff threats?
President Trump signed a memo on Thursday setting up reciprocal tariffs against any country that applies higher tariffs on American products. Those potential tariffs could impact countries like ...CBS News - 6d -
Five key takeaways from Trump's meeting with Modi
Modi and Trump rekindle ties amid a global trade war, balancing tariffs, trade deals and strategic interests.BBC News - 5d -
The headlines from Trump's first weeks in office
It has been 25 days since President Trump returned to the Oval Office, and he has kept his campaign promises, which have included mass firings, sweeping layoffs, and the upending of international ...CBS News - 5d -
4 takeaways from the Trump, Elon Musk interview
President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down for a joint interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity where they defended the administration’s massive overhaul of the federal government and ...The Hill - 1d -
Here's the Extent of the Fallout From Trump's HHS Purge
This is a MedPage Today story. Thousands of employees of federal health agencies have been let go in a chaotic and slow-rolling Trump administration purge over the holiday weekend. While the ...ABC News - 11h -
California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.The New York Times - 18h -
A new curriculum is needed for a new age
An upcoming review has the potential to radically reform what we teach the next generationFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Age discrimination payouts are getting bigger
High value cases of dismissed senior leaders show older workers must be taken seriouslyFinancial Times - 2h -
Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey
The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Instead of taking aim at inflation, Trump has returned to his familiar culture war fights
Donald Trump's immigration policies, including mass deportations and building a detention center for immigrants, are met with opposition from the majority of Americans, according to a Reuters survey.The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Macron takes swipe at Trump with ‘plug, baby, plug’ comment at AI summit – Europe live
French president refers to Trump’s oil remarks, but notes ‘electricity is available’. The Swedish prosecutor leading on the investigation into the Örebro shooting has confirmed this morning the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trump says he may withhold aid to Jordan, Egypt if they don’t take in Palestinians
President Trump said Monday he would consider withholding aid to Jordan and Egypt if they do not agree to take in Palestinians as part of a plan for the U.S. to take over and develop the Gaza ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump Says He May Cut Aid to Jordan and Egypt if They Don’t Take Gazans
The president turned up the pressure on the two nations to agree to his proposal for them to house the Palestinian population of Gaza and said the Palestinians would not have the right to return to ...The New York Times - Feb. 11