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Senior USAID official put on leave after memo contradicting Rubio on aid
A top U.S. International Agency for Development (USAID) official has been put on leave after he released a memo that slammed the Trump administration’s moves to cut aid and said they will cause ...The Hill - 3d -
France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.The New York Times - 6d -
Many Chinese See a Cultural Revolution in America
People in China are expressing alarm at what seems to be an authoritarian turn in the United States, long their role model of democracy, that feels familiar.The New York Times - 16h -
He Gave a Name to What Many Christians Feel
And the feeling isn’t good. Aaron Renn has gained a following by warning that the U.S. is currently a “negative world” for Christianity.The New York Times - 1h -
Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia
President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctionsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders
Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Federal agencies preparing for large-scale layoffs
Government agencies have been ordered to prepare for extensive layoffs as part of the ongoing initiative by President Trump and Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" prepares to land on the moon
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its ...CBS News - 5d -
How to financially prepare yourself for a natural disaster
From Altadena to Asheville, the tragedies provided an urgent wake-up callMarketWatch - 2d -
Jets prepared to move on from Adams, Lazard
Embarking on the post-Aaron Rodgers era, the Jets are prepared to part with two of his favorite wide receivers, Davante Adams and Allen Lazard.ESPN - 2d -
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – live
US president also accuses Kyiv of talking ‘tough’ but having few bargaining chips in latest remarks in feud with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
US politics live: Donald Trump addresses Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland – as it happened
US president’s 75-minute tirade of repeated false claims ranges from voter fraud and stolen-election lies to foreign wars. This blog is now closed.. Donald Trump launched into his speech by ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Middle East crisis live: Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed
Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would keep following the path of slain chief Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday during ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Watch Live: Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron hold press conference at the White House
President Trump is meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron as the Russia-Ukraine war takes center stage three years after Russia's invasion.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Kremlin disputes Trump claim Russia would accept Nato peacekeeping troops in Ukraine – live
Kremlin says it has nothing to add to the foreign ministry’s position on the unacceptability of Nato peacekeepers in Ukraine. Ukraine’s presidential press service has issued a photograph showing ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
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 - Feb. 26 -
Watch live: McKernan, Trump's pick to lead CFPB, faces Senate confirmation hearing
Jonathan McKernan, President Trump's pick to lead the embattled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to testify Thursday morning before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live
Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Watch live: Trump, Zelensky give remarks as Ukraine minerals deal comes into focus
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House Friday as the two put in work to finalize a deal that would provide the U.S. with critical minerals from ...The Hill - 6d -
Diplomacy dies on live TV as Trump and Vance gang up to bully Ukraine leader
US president said his horrific blow-up would make ‘great television’ – the White House has never seen anything like it. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and Vance “This is going ...The Guardian - 6d -
Documents seized by FBI in Mar-a-Lago raid returned to Trump, White House says – live
Classified papers seized in 2022 were returned, a spokesperson told favorable reporters picked by White House aboard Air Force One. US aid cuts have forced the UN children’s agency Unicef to ...The Guardian - 5d -
European leaders rush to back Zelenskyy after fiery meeting with Trump at White House – live
Press conference between US and Ukraine leaders cancelled and no minerals deal signed after angry scenes in White House; European leaders stand behind Zelenskyy. Ukraine ‘gambling with world war ...The Guardian - 5d -
Watch live: House GOP leaders give remarks ahead of Trump joint address
House Republican leaders are holding a press conference Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's joint address to Congress and as the shutdown clock is ticking on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers have ...The Hill - 2d -
Zelenskyy says he is ‘ready to work under Trump’s strong leadership’ to negotiate Ukraine peace deal – Europe live
Ukrainian president says his country is ready to sign minerals and security agreement while admitting issues over White House meeting. New EU plans to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump to defend trade war in Congress speech as commerce chief says he will meet Canada and China halfway – live
Top Trump adviser says president will defend his trade war while Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary, says he will find middle ground. US consumers warned to brace for higher prices China ...The Guardian - 1d -
Watch live: Trump addresses joint session of Congress as tariffs, DOGE and Ukraine fuel uncertainty
Democrats have invited as guests people who lost their federal government jobs in an effort overseen by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.CNBC - 1d -
Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live
Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Full report: Trump says administration ‘just ...The Guardian - 1d -
US politics live: Trump cabinet reportedly told they’re in charge of hiring and firing – not Elon Musk
President appears to praise Elon Musk after Politico reports his cabinet has been told they’re in charge of employment decisions, not Doge. The White House announced that Donald Trump will sign ...The Guardian - 1h -
What are the terms of the US-Ukraine minerals deal?
Kyiv obtained some concessions from the Trump administration, but no postwar security guaranteesFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
MP Mike Amesbury's jail term suspended on appeal
Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury, convicted of a street assault, was originally sent straight to jail.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
3 CD account terms to consider this March
With new economic data set to be released in mid-March, savers should consider one of these three CD accounts now.CBS News - 6d -
Newcastle's Howe says Isak injury not long term
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match against Brighton, but is positive the striker is not ...ESPN - 6d -
Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed
Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.BBC News - 16h -
Interior halts employee spending and travel
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior halts employee spending and travel The Interior Department has paused spending and travel ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.CBS News - 6d