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Can Starmer rise to meet his Bismarck moment?
Labour will use the geopolitical crisis to defy its own members about the new priorities for a rearming economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump meeting with UK's Starmer at the White House
President Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as European nations work to have more say in any talks with Russia on the end to the war with Ukraine. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope
Also in this week’s newsletter, delivering the skills needed to power an infrastructure boomFinancial Times - 1d -
Starmer charms Trump, but any deals will have to wait
"What a beautiful accent," the US president said of the British leader. Sarah Smith breaks down their White House meeting.BBC News - 1d -
Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition
The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardballFinancial Times - 19h -
Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine
During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.The New York Times - 19h -
Development minister resigns in protest at Starmer’s aid cuts
Move by Anneliese Dodds comes after prime minister announces plan to shift resources to defenceFinancial Times - 15h -
Starmer’s bid to save a western alliance in meltdown
The British prime minister believes he can still be a bridge between the Trump White House and Europe. But is this anything other than wishful thinking?Financial Times - 14h -
Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row
A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".BBC News - 9h -
Eye on America: Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington film illuminates historic WWII battalion
In Washington D.C., we visit the Library of Congress, where a hand-painted display weaves together the oldest African American family tree. And in Virginia, we speak with Tyler Perry and Kerry ...CBS News - 6d -
Bivol vs. Beterbiev takeaways: Instant classic ensures a rubber match must happen
Uncrowned breaks down the seven biggest takeaways from Saturday's historic Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev 2 mega-event.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 results, takeaways: Trilogy expected as two men bring the best to rivalry
Beterbiev and Bivol are perfect adversaries and they put on a second consecutive incredible and tense fight over 12 roundsCBS Sports - 6d -
Santa Clara makes program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79
Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 22 points and Santa Clara made a program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79ABC News - 6d -
Germany's conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far right in elections
Germany woke Monday after an election in which the center-right conservatives won the most votes but far-right nationalists surged to huge gains causing dismay.NBC News - 4d -
Sleepers and Keepers Fantasy Hockey Podcast: Episode 55 - 4 Nations Takeaways Including Risers and Fallers
Fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss their big takeaways from the exciting 4 Nations tournament, the likely end of the Thatcher Demko era in Vancouver and the latest news ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bezos says Washington Post won't publish op-eds that oppose 'free markets and personal liberties'
Billionaire Jeff Bezos is retooling The Washington Post's opinion section to focus on "free markets and personal liberties," saying the newspaper he owns will no longer publish op-eds that are not ...The Hill - 2d -
Washington Post opinion page to focus on 'personal liberties and free markets,' Jeff Bezos says
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that the paper’s opinion editor has “decided to step away” as the section takes a new direction focusing on “personal liberties and free markets.”NBC News - 2d -
‘Culture of fear’: Jets rank bottom of NFL players’ report cards as Washington improve
Jets holds up rear in third NFLPA report card survey Super Bowl champion Philadelphia climb into top 10 The New York Jets have been graded the worst team in the NFL for ownership in this ...The Guardian - 2d -
Musk praises Bezos' new rules for Washington Post opinion pages as top editor resigns
Jeff Bezos said that Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley decided to resign rather than lead the opinion section under the new policy.CNBC - 2d -
Jeff Bezos is muzzling the Washington Post’s opinion section. That’s a death knell | Margaret Sullivan
‘I couldn’t be more sad and disgusted,’ says former top editor Martin Baron. Owners and publishers of news organizations often exert their will on opinion sections. It would be naive to think ...The Guardian - 2d -
Washington Commanders 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Building on ascension of Jayden Daniels
Protecting and adding firepower around Daniels should be the top offseason priorities in Washington.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Zelenskyy to sign rare earth mineral deal during Washington visit, Trump says
NBC News’ Courtney Kube and CSIS’ Gracelin Baskaran join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral deal, with President Trump saying that security guarantees are not part of ...NBC News - 2d -
Jeff Bezos’ Directive for Washington Post Opinion Pages Leads to Editor David Shipley’s Exit
David Shipley, The Post’s opinion editor, is resigning after trying to persuade Jeff Bezos to reconsider the new direction.The New York Times - 2d -
Washington Post opinion editor departs as Bezos pushes to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets’
Opinion editor leaves as Amazon executive and newspaper owner says ‘viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you ...The Guardian - 2d -
Washington state warning pet owners after bird flu confirmed in 2 indoor cats
Washington state officials are warning pet owners that two domesticated indoor cats have become infected with the bird flu after consuming potentially contaminated pet food. The Washington State ...The Hill - 1d -
Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues: How to watch Alex Ovechkin get closer to breaking an NHL record tonight
Here's how to watch the Capitals face the Blues tonight.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL combine 2025 takeaways: Grades for top EDGE and LB prospects, plus other winners and losers
Here's who won and lost among edge rushers and linebackers at the combineCBS Sports - 1d -
Ex-Washington Post editor Marty Baron rebukes Bezos: ‘betrayal of free expression’
Lauded former editor ‘appalled’ by billionaire newspaper owner’s overhaul of opinion section to narrow focus. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to ...The Guardian - 23h -
Washington Post loses 75K subscribers after Bezos-ordered op-ed pivot
The Washington Post has reportedly lost tens of thousands of subscribers in an apparent reaction to a decision by the outlet's billionaire owner to change the editorial focus of its opinion pages. ...The Hill - 15h -
A ‘break glass moment’: How Washington can prevent a Big Tech takeover of local news
Local broadcasters are facing an existential threat due to regulations that restrict growth and competition, and the FCC must take action to ensure their survival and the continued availability of ...The Hill - 15h -
Washington Post Owner Jeff Bezos’ Meddles With Editorial Policy and Offers Business Owners a Lesson
If you interfere with your business in a way that upsets staff and customers, you risk their ire—no matter the reasons for your decisions.Inc. - 15h -
Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China
PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war
Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky
The prime minister called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in four days.BBC News - 6d -
Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing
The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.The New York Times - 5d -
Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’
UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this week. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they ...The Guardian - 5d -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - 3d
