Trump, Zelenskyy meeting shocks Europe, delights Russia: Analysis

Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies

Previous American presidents have had tense exchanges with allies. What made this one different was that it featured a US president siding with an autocratic adversary against a nascent democracy.

NBC News - 1d

Trump objected to Zelenskyy's tone and body language in Oval Office clash, White House says

Zelenskyy challenged the idea that Ukraine can rely on diplomatic guarantees by Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin launched the war in 2022.

CNBC - 23h

Pro-Ukraine protests erupt across US after Trump and Vance ‘ambush’ Zelenskyy

Demonstrators surge in Vermont, New York City and Boston after Oval Office debacle with US president and vice-president. Protests against the Trump administration erupted across the US on Saturday ...

The Guardian - 21h

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy willing to ‘restore dialogue’ with Trump as European leaders head to UK for defence summit

European heads of government and leaders of Canada and Turkey will attend talks aimed at presenting a united front on Ukraine crisis. What we know on day 1,103. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 16h

U.S. officials don't know what will happen next on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

After Friday’s public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. officials say the path to a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is deeply uncertain — ...

NBC News - 11h

GOP Sen. James Lankford defends Zelenskyy as Trump officials question his leadership

Sen. Lankford said that Zelenskyy is "rightfully concerned" about Russia reneging on agreements as some Trump officials questioned his leadership.

NBC News - 2h

Trump said Zelenskyy ‘does not have the cards’. But how well is he playing his own hand? | Olga Chyzh

The US president has no interest in countering aggressors. His short-termist game plan will cost America dear. The White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be ...

The Guardian - 6h

Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'

Luton Council acknowledges "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.

BBC News - 5d

TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - 3d

Thames Water customers shocked by ‘scandalous’ bill increases

Some consumers will pay almost 50% more from April as confusion mounts over price rises

Financial Times - 2d

'Daily Show' would be 'delighted' to have Musk on after he says he's open to interview

Elon Musk could soon be sitting down with Jon Stewart, after the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) expressed a willingness to go on "The Daily Show" following fierce criticism ...

The Hill - 3d

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over anti-Trump protest at city council meeting

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called for "peaceful civil disobedience" and "no kings" Thursday in the wake of his highly publicized arrest at a Southern California city council ...

NBC News - Feb. 20

PGA Tour, PIF, Tiger Woods meet with President Trump but do not reach a deal

Golf's reunification remains elusive even as the heads of two tours met with the president.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

‘He did his best’: Macron’s meeting with Trump prompts cautious optimism in France on Ukraine

Commentators say French president’s visit to the White House was amicable – but that differences remain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates French political commentators reacted with ...

The Guardian - 5d

Macron pushes back on Trump claims at White House meet, warns him to 'be careful'

French President Emmanuel Macron used his visit to the U.S. to publicly push back on President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Ukraine.

ABC News - 5d

Live updates: Trump praises Musk at first Cabinet meeting; DOGE panel dissects foreign aid

President Trump is convening his first Cabinet meeting with Elon Musk in attendance , while Congress is working to enact his agenda.

The Hill - 4d

Trump praises Doge in first cabinet meeting and claims ‘billions’ in savings without evidence – live

Elon Musk attends first cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term amid chaos and confusion caused by his efforts to cull the federal government workforce. Trump’s first full cabinet meeting ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘We won’t be perfect’: Elon Musk gives DOGE update at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting

During President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk made remarks about the recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the government’s deficit.

NBC News - 4d

Trump’s first full cabinet meeting celebrates government-shrinking effort led by Musk

Tech billionaire, who is not a member of the cabinet and described himself as ‘humble tech support’, warns without evidence that US could ‘go bankrupt’. Donald Trump used his first full cabinet ...

The Guardian - 4d

Elon Musk's DOGE, federal cuts and Ukraine discussed at President Trump's first Cabinet meeting

On Wednesday, Elon Musk joined President Trump's first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. Meanwhile, the president also announced that he will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

CBS News - 3d

Chiefs star gets in White House visit before the Eagles: President Trump meets with Harrison Butker

The Eagles haven't visited the White House yet, but one Chiefs player has

CBS Sports - 3d

Trump comments on Tate brothers, King Charles invitation and Ukraine during Starmer meeting

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House. Mr. Trump took questions on the Tate brothers returning to the U.S. from Romania, and he commented on the end of the ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump trusts Putin to 'keep his word' and more takeaways from Starmer meet on Ukraine

President Trump hosted United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.

ABC News - 2d

Trump meets British Prime Minister as peace talks over Ukraine kick off

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House. In an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Starmer praised President Trump for kick starting peace talks, while ...

NBC News - 2d

Mexico deports 29 drug cartel figures to the U.S. as officials meet with Trump team

Mexico has sent 29 drug cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States as the Trump administration turns up ...

NBC News - 2d

‘Tea with a side of flattery’: what US papers say about Starmer’s meeting with Trump

The get-together between the UK prime minister and US president barely made a splash across the Atlantic. A quick scan of the UK newspaper front pages and you would be forgiven for thinking it was ...

The Guardian - 2d

Starmer’s Trump meeting ‘spectacular success’, says Streeting, as Tories dismiss president’s backing for Chagos deal – UK politics live

Health secretary hails talks over defence, security and trade as Badenoch says her party will continue to oppose Chagos deal. Anneliese Dodds , the international development minister, has quit her ...

The Guardian - 2d

European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump

European leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

ABC News - 1d