Trump's cuts to foreign food aid are affecting U.S. farmers, rural economies

Trump stresses Cabinet secretaries lead agency cuts, but keeps Musk as threat

President Trump on Thursday stressed that his Cabinet secretaries take the lead on making cuts to their agencies and staff, insisting that officials are empowered to make decisions before Elon Musk ...

The Hill - 3h

Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?

Confusion surrounding the TikTok ban last month has pushed creators to seek more stable ways to earn.

Inc. - Feb. 21

When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

‘We have nothing now’: Myanmar’s exiled media face existential crisis after Trump severs aid

Organisations that take extreme risks to document atrocities, corruption and war crimes fear for their future after USAid cuts. Each month Su Myat secretly crosses the border from Thailand into ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

How Johnson, Who Put His Job at Risk to Save Ukraine Aid, Flipped for Trump

Many Republicans have made a reversal on Russia and Ukraine, falling in line behind President Trump. No turnabout has been more striking than that of the Republican speaker.

The New York Times - 5d

Those who depend on aid must embrace Trump’s bombshell and shape their own destiny | Janet Mawiyoo

Trump cutting off USAid reminds us how much power we surrender to those who fund our work. We need a new mindset. About 35 years ago, the radio news announced that the then president of Kenya, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in the wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The move comes as Trump ramps up his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. financial support for Ukraine's war against Russia.

NBC News - 2d

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials, following last week's public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

NBC News - 2d

What to know about Trump's new tariffs, pause on Ukraine aid before congressional address

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night after his long-anticipated tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday morning. Mr. Trump has also put a ...

CBS News - 2d

Playing the victim: how Trump’s clash with Zelenskyy paved the way for the suspension of military aid | Lilie Chouliaraki

Who is really suffering from this conflict? We are, said the US president, in a move straight from the populist playbook. During a dramatic Oval Office meeting last Friday, US president Donald ...

The Guardian - 1d

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.

The New York Times - 1h

30 things we love in the world of food, 2025

From a taste of Brazil in Manchester to the rise of the choc ice. *** Continue reading...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

UK food inflation hits five-month high

Grocery price growth highlights persistent pressure on living costs

Financial Times - 3d

Smaller Food Brands Are Winning Amid Continued Inflation

Corporate giants like Unilever and P&G are losing market share as customers increasingly turn to indie competitors.

Inc. - 3d

Rising Temperatures Are Scrambling the Base of the Ocean Food Web

Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything.

The New York Times - 2d

Tariffs Add a New Shock to Food Supply Chains

Companies made their supply chains stronger and more flexible because of the Covid pandemic. But they weren’t banking on tariffs.

The New York Times - 1d

Zelensky Meets Kellogg, U.S. Envoy to Ukraine, Amid Public Spat With Trump

Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Trudeau Uses Canada’s Hockey Win Over U.S. to Send a Message to Trump

Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

U.S. envoy says talks with Ukraine are positive amid Trump criticism of Zelenskyy

Ukraine and European allies are being vigilant after a meeting between U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kellogg praised what he called a "positive" ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.

Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans

The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.

Inc. - Feb. 21

U.S. relationship with Ukraine shifting under Trump | 60 Minutes

Monday marks three years since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been Ukraine's decisive ally. Now, President Trump seems to be turning his back.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom

The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Did Macron's meeting with Trump impact U.S. position on Ukraine-Russia war?

President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron was amicable, but the two may not share the same views on how the Ukraine-Russia war should come to an end. CBS News' Weijia Jiang ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Changes at the U.S.-Mexico border under Trump's new immigration policies

New data shows a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings as the Trump administration touts new changes at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state

From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.

CNBC - Feb. 25

What the U.S. and Ukraine May Gain From Trump’s Rare Earth Diplomacy

The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally

Everyone who is in the U.S. illegally must register, give fingerprints and provide an address, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump

The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Norwegian Cruise on Trump’s call to pay U.S. taxes: It’s ‘really, really complicated’

Norwegian’s earnings show the cruise boom continued, but the outlook exposed some cracks and the stock turned lower.

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

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 - Feb. 27

Breaking down Trump's meeting with U.K.'s Starmer, tariffs on U.S. allies

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and establishing new trade deals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...

CBS News - Feb. 27

Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth

Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. ...

CBS News - 6d

Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.

The order is expected to be largely symbolic but would be a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has long had ties to efforts to reduce immigration and restrict bilingual education.

The New York Times - 6d

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs

Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.