Trump 2nd term live updates: US, Ukraine could agree to mineral deal soon

What Gettysburg teaches us about Ukraine and America

President Trump's comments about Ukraine remind us of the ideals enunciated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, highlighting the global dimension of the struggle for freedom and democracy.

The Hill - Feb. 25

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US has given over $300bn to Ukraine, but he is incorrect.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Putin hopeful after US talks on Ukraine ceasefire

Russian president says the first round held in Saudi Arabia lays the ‘groundwork for future co-operation’

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Can Europe secure peace in Ukraine without the US?

With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for Zelenskyy. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Britain and France are trying, with ...

The Guardian - 4d

British ambassador calls on US and Ukraine to meet again

The United Kingdom's ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, said he believes the U.S. and Ukraine need to meet again to kick-start negotiations over the war between Ukraine and Russia. Mandelson ...

The Hill - 4d

Is King Charles the key to keeping Ukraine and US talking?

King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.

BBC News - 3d

Ukraine to run out of US weapons by summer

White House decision to halt military aid means Kyiv’s armoury will be depleted in ‘two to three months’

Financial Times - 2d

US cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Fresh blow to Kyiv as Trump administration shifts on conflict

Financial Times - 1d

US stops sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine

US no longer providing information about targets in Russia, in latest blow after halting military aid. Europe live – latest updates The US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine after ...

The Guardian - 23h

In the US, DEI is under attack. But under a different name, it might live on

Donald Trump has promised to "terminate" diversity programmes. But a rebrand might yet save them.

BBC News - 4d

Trump Is Hiding Something on Ukraine

When you don’t call things by their real name, there is usually a reason.

The New York Times - 1d

Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

BBC News - Feb. 21

Ukraine wants more than a pause in fighting with Russia if peace deal is reached

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. as Ukraine and other European nations seek assurances that there will be more than a pause in fighting if talks with Russia about an end to the war ...

CBS News - 6d

Five unknowns about any possible deal to end Ukraine-Russia war

As Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump in Washington, a number of questions remain unanswered. Even before the astonishingly heated exchanges between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in ...

The Guardian - 5d

The Papers: 'New Ukraine peace deal' and Zelensky's 'king-size welcome'

Sir Keir Starmer's plans to form a "coalition of the willing" to end the war in Ukraine leads most of Monday's papers.

BBC News - 3d

European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal

European leaders met in London to formulate a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.

The New York Times - 2d

How Europe could seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine

One of the mechanisms Europe has at its disposal to make up the shortfall of American backing is to fully seize frozen Russian assets held in the region.

CNBC - 8h

About 20 countries could join Ukraine coalition, UK says

The countries, largely from Europe and the Commonwealth, would not all send troops but are offering support.

BBC News - 1h

Telefónica chair vows to challenge US tech supremacy with European deals

Marc Murtra says the Spanish group will pursue acquisitions to boost the region’s independence

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Chagos deal will not go ahead if US rejects it, says Lammy

David Lammy says the UK "a shared military and intelligence interest" with the US in the territory.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Putin ally pushes deal to restart Nord Stream 2 with US backing

Ex-spy Warnig’s plan to involve American investors shows breadth of Trump’s rapprochement with Russian president

Financial Times - 4d

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker he believes that calls from Trump allies to extend President Trump’s time in office are “a joke.”

NBC News - Feb. 23

Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.

Strategists at Morgan Stanley say the U.S. dollar may fall this year, just as it did in the first year of the first Trump administration.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Trump issues executive order reinforcing hospital price transparency rule from first term

President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order designed to reinforce an older executive order issued during his first term that requires hospital to publish their prices online, a rule that ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Democrat introducing resolution affirming 22nd Amendment support amid Trump third term talk

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) on Thursday introduced a resolution reaffirming the House’s support for the 22nd Amendment, which states that a person can be elected president no more than two times. The ...

The Hill - 6d

President Trump's address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term

Trump gave the longest address to Congress in history. His past speeches got better ratings.

Los Angeles Times - 18h

Romanian minister questions how Tate brothers could leave country for US

The brothers face rape and human trafficking charges, which they deny.

BBC News - 6d

US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding rates

Financial Times - 3d

Watch live: Melania Trump speaks on Capitol Hill

First lady Melania Trump is scheduled to speak Monday on Capitol Hill in her first major solo event of President Trump's second term. The first lady's office said she is going to take part in a ...

The Hill - 2d

Watch live: Trump gives joint address to Congress

President Trump, emboldened by more than a month of overhauling spending and the federal workforce paired with policy moves and sweeping executive orders, is set to give his first major address ...

The Hill - 1d

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services

ABC News - Feb. 18

Hamas says Netanyahu ‘sabotaging’ peace deal as Israel steps up West Bank operation – Middle East crisis live

Hamas official Basem Naim says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘preparing atmosphere’ to return to war with Gaza. According to a report from Hebrew media outlet Ynet, Israel has told international ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live

Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘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 - Feb. 26

Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China

U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin

As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

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.