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Trump envoy describes 3.5-hour meeting with Putin in Moscow
Steve Witkoff described a three-and-a-half-hour meeting he held with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month, part of what he called a "trust-building" assignment.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Forest fires push up greenhouse gas emissions from war in Ukraine
Emissions estimated at 55m tonnes in 2024 and nearly 230m tonnes in three years of war . The burning of Ukraine’s forests at unprecedented rates over the past year has helped push the total ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Putin launches drones as fighting with Ukraine reaches 3 years
As the world marks three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin launches nearly 200 drones in an overnight attack. President Donald Trump is demanding Ukraine accept a deal in ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia's efforts to end Ukraine war
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the U.S. toward ending the war in UkraineABC News - Feb. 24 -
JPMorgan Chase sets aside $50bn for direct lending in private credit push
Move by Wall Street bank comes as increasing number of groups bypass traditional debt marketsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Starbucks Slashes 1,100 Corporate Jobs as Chain Pushes Turnaround Effort
The coffee chain has shuffled senior leadership, trimmed its menu, and is doing non-barista layoffs as it seeks to return to a growth trajectory.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
As Trump Courts Putin, China’s Leader Xi Emphasizes Close Ties With Russia
The Chinese and Russian leaders reaffirmed their relationship in a video call on Monday, an apparent rebuff to the idea that the Trump administration could drive a wedge between them.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Liverpool title push continues, Napoli lose again, Modric magic for Madrid
Liverpool aren't quite there yet, but they're close to a Premier League title after Sunday's win at Man City. PLUS: Napoli fall from top spot in Serie A and Arsenal's goal woes continue as Gab ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin
Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with a change of power in Washington.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Xi says China, Russia true friends as Trump pursues Putin talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping says China and Russia are true friends after speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi reportedly said history and reality show the two countries are ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump says he is open to meeting Putin, visiting Russia
President Trump says he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming weeks as part of his efforts to end the war with Ukraine. Mr. Trump also said he is open to visiting Moscow in ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Trump 'miscalculation' may mean danger for Zelenskyy, win for Putin: Source
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law early on Feb. 24, 2022, under Kyiv skies still tinged black by the smoke from Russian missile strikes.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they discussed the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
China’s Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his “no limits” partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defends tush-push as Packers seek ban
Eagles have used play in short-yardage situations Packers want to end use of play in NFL Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has pushed back against the Green Bay Packers ’ proposal ...The Guardian - 6d -
Musk push to downsize federal workforce runs into Cabinet roadblock
Elon Musk's push to reduce the federal workforce is running into headwinds as Senate-confirmed Cabinet and agency officials block his immediate efforts to carry out the Department of Government ...The Hill - 6d -
The ex-Goldman banker who became Vladimir Putin’s dealmaker
Kirill Dmitriev is the Kremlin’s go-between with Gulf countriesFinancial Times - 6d -
49ers GM Lynch shares frank reaction to potential ‘tush push' ban
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch shared his frank reaction to the NFL's potential ban on the controversial "tush push" play.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
AFP grows Capitol Hill footprint; Trump 2028 push looks to House
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) may be in the doghouse with President Trump, but it is increasing its footprint on Capitol Hill as it advocates for its top priority this year: Extension of the ...The Hill - 4d -
Cortez Masto, Grassley push for grants for small police departments
Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing to launch a grant program to boost resources for small law enforcement departments across the country. Dubbed the ...The Hill - 4d -
Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.ABC News - 4d -
Putin Praises Trump for Working to Thaw U.S.-Russia Tensions
“The first contacts with the new American administration give us some hope,” the Russian president said in televised comments on Thursday.The New York Times - 4d -
California Could Push Fast Food Minimum Wage Above $20
Business owners say it hasn’t been long enough since the $20 minimum wage went into effect to know its impact.Inc. - 4d -
Pro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine, Inspired by Trump and Putin, See an Opening
From prison and from exile, supporters of Moscow have been ramping up social media posts aimed at backing Russia’s call for elections in Ukraine and slamming President Volodymyr Zelensky.The New York Times - 4d -
GOP push for DOGE cuts inflames talks to prevent shutdown
Growing calls among hardline House conservatives to incorporate cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into a developing government funding bill are complicating efforts to ...The Hill - 3d -
Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival
Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push
Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...The Hill - 3d -
‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting
Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks. US politics live – latest updates Democratic lawmakers rushed to defend ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump and Zelenskyy’s Oval Office meltdown will fill Putin with glee
It is not hard to imagine the US president and his deputy were spoiling for a fight with the Ukrainian leaderFinancial Times - 3d -
Pelosi blasts Trump for 'shameful display' at Zelensky meeting: 'Putin must be overjoyed'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) blasted President Trump for his “shameful display” during Friday’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, claiming that ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office clash 'a gift' to Putin: Fmr. Amb. to Russia
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the tense public confrontation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office and ...NBC News - 3d -
NY Republican: Putin is ‘the only one that won’ in Trump-Zelensky meeting
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has called for President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to quickly resolve their disagreements after the explosive White House meeting, which he believes ...The Hill - 3d -
Putin Is Ready to Carve Up the World. Trump Just Handed Him the Knife.
The talks about Ukraine were never just about Ukraine.The New York Times - 3d -
Council pension ‘pools’ in England and Wales reject government push to merge
Investment vehicles tell ministers continuing to operate independently will deliver best value for 6.7mn membersFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims
The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace.The New York Times - 2d -
Johnson dismisses concerns, says it's ‘absurd’ that GOP supports Putin
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempted to dismiss concerns after President Trump’s fiery meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting it would be “absurd” for Republicans to stand ...The Hill - 1d -
China adviser pushes for lower marriage age to boost births
Thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for annual meeting of country’s rubber stamp parliamentFinancial Times - 1d -
Senate Republican: Putin 'killing anyone who disagrees with him'
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's track record of killing his perceived enemies on Monday, coming as President Trump and his Cabinet studiously avoid ...The Hill - 14h
