Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"

Putin has a 'constructive' conversation in first call with Syria's new leader, Kremlin says

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad

ABC News - Feb. 12

As U.S. and Putin negotiate, intel shows he's not interested 'in a real peace deal,' sources say

Intelligence from the U.S. and close allies shows Russian President Vladimir Putin still wants to control all of Ukraine, sources said.

NBC News - 2d

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’

North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082. See all our Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy open to Kursk swap

Ukrainian president does not say which Russian-held territory he would want in return during any negotiations; Kyiv seeks recruits below draft age. What we know on day 1,085 Continue reading...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Watch live: Hegseth discusses Russia, Ukraine as war nears 3-year mark

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is holding a news conference Thursday morning from Brussels focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, which is just over a week from entering its third year. Hegseth's ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

NATO tests new deployment model without US ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe — without direct U.S. assistance — as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine

ABC News - 6d

Rapid warfare tech helps U.S. Army build on lessons learned in Ukraine's war with Russia

U.S. troops have for the first time, tried out new equipment that has been developed and tested using information from the real life battlefield in Ukraine.

NBC News - 5d

EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine

European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

ABC News - 1d

As Ukraine war reaches 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II

ABC News - 14h

Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow

The main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future ...

ABC News - Feb. 7

NATO allies warn Ukraine and Europe can't be left out of peace talks with Russia

NATO allies are warning that Ukraine and Europe must not be left out of any peace talks after President Trump's announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start ...

CBS News - Feb. 13

Oil prices post back-to-back losses on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Oil futures tallied back-to-back session losses on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump said that he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks on ending the war in ...

MarketWatch - 6d

EU foreign policy chief on Ukraine-Russia talks: 'Any quick fix is a dirty deal'

The European Union’s (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “any quick fix” in forging a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia should not be done without the involvement of the rest of ...

The Hill - 6d

Europe clambers to form Ukraine plan as U.S. forges ahead with Russia on peace talks

Europe is vying for a say in fast-advancing Russia-Ukraine peace talks after the U.S. over the weekend exacerbated fears that Brussels would be absent from the high level negotiations.

CNBC - 3d

European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine. UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence ...

The Guardian - 3d

African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?

The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Trump to set tariffs on aluminum and steel; orders end of of pennies

President Donald Trump announces that “any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25% tariff” as the fate of the penny hangs in the balance after he instructs the Treasury to stop ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production

The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.

CNBC - Feb. 10

Trump warns of ending Israel-Hamas ceasefire if all hostages aren't returned

President Trump on Monday suggested he might end a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas if all hostages being held in Gaza are not released by the end of the week, warning that if the deal ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Trump threatens end of ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released by noon Saturday

President Trump announced that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will be canceled if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday, February 15. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

House GOP skeptical it can advance Trump agenda by week’s end

House Republicans are growing increasingly skeptical that they can advance a framework for President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda by the end of the week, with internal disagreements over ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

In Overture to Trump, Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas Ends Payments for Prisoners

The United States and Israel have long condemned the payment of stipends to families of Palestinian prisoners involved in attacks on Israel.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Trump orders end to federal funding for schools that require Covid vaccines

Trump signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require students to be vaccinated against coronavirus before they can attend classes in person.

NBC News - 5d

Trump administration moves to end New York City's congestion pricing

The Trump administration has moved to terminate the New York City congestion pricing program. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more.

CBS News - 1d

Trump Administration Moves to End New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls

The transportation secretary said he would revoke federal approval for the program, citing the cost to motorists; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit to stop the move.

The New York Times - 22h

Trump administration moves to end New York City congestion hikes

New York's governor criticised Trump's declaration of himself as a "king" in the announcement.

BBC News - 20h

Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate

The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in decline

Financial Times - Feb. 7

A Trade War Is on Hold, but Trump’s Motives and a Fix Remain Uncertain

President Trump announced potentially crippling tariffs against Canada, only to suspend them for 30 days. What will satisfy him remains unknown.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Trump is reviving ‘Star Wars’ and calling it the ‘Iron Dome for America’

The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.”

The Hill - Feb. 9

Trump’s short-sighted trade war with Canada is already hurting the US

Instead of turning economic policy into a battleground, let us work together to fortify the alliances that have kept North America secure for generations.

The Hill - Feb. 12

Will Trump use the 'fog of war' for cover, or will he get lost in it?

President Trump is using the "fog of war" to mask his intentions in matters both domestic and foreign, creating uncertainty and confusion in his foreign policy decisions.

The Hill - Feb. 13

Trump's tariff gambit: How to win a trade war with Mexico and Canada

President Trump has implemented new 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 percent tariff on imports from China, as part of a calculated strategy aimed at ...

The Hill - 6d

After a strange opening salvo, Trump’s trade wars are just getting started

Trump is setting the stage for a much broader implementation of tariffs, and the opening salvo was a trial balloon before the real negotiations about trade begin.

The Hill - 6d

How Trump’s trade wars could backfire on U.S. stock and bond investors

In Trump’s first term, American businesses cut investment spending and industrial production slowed.

MarketWatch - 5d

Trump’s war on net-zero will hit his Republican supporters hardest

The push into renewable energy is not about government dictates — it’s a result of market forces.

The Hill - 3d

Latest news on Trump's efforts on Israel-Hamas war, federal agency firings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for diplomatic meetings as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal remains fragile. This comes as the Trump administration persists in efforts to fire ...

CBS News - 3d