Latest in UK US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump
Sort by
2,624 items
-
Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s anti-DEI purge
Adam Abeldon rules that president’s efforts to ban DEI programs likely violate first amendment of constitution. A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked Donald Trump from ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump fires top US military officer in Pentagon shake-up
President removes CQ Brown and other senior leaders who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policiesFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Trump uses CPAC to hype first month in office, despite legal setbacks
In a speech that amounted to an attempted post-election victory lap, Donald Trump hyped his first four weeks in office, even as much of his agenda is bogged down in court fights and has Republicans ...NBC News - 6d -
Apple announces plans to create 20,000 US jobs in pitch to Trump
iPhone maker commits to building a facility in Houston at a time when it is vulnerable to new tariffs on ChinaFinancial Times - 4d -
Schumer accuses Trump of 'siding' with Putin over US allies
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a statement on the Senate floor marking the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine accused President Trump of “siding” with Russian President ...The Hill - 4d -
Trans athletes on Trump’s executive order: ‘Stripping us of sports is devastating’
The NCAA has ruled only women assigned female at birth can compete in college sports. We spoke to some of those affected by the ban. On 5 February 2025 – coinciding with Women and Girls in Sports ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump tasks son’s hunting pal with keeping the US food supply safe
Kyle Diamantas, Florida attorney with ties to Donald Trump Jr, will oversee about 80% of US food supply. The acting federal government official overseeing the vast majority of the US’s food supply ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump needs a lesson on the Monroe Doctrine for US-Colombia relations
The decline of positive U.S. engagement in Colombia had already contributed to the spread of faux-democratic thinking and disinformation-fueled populism throughout the hemisphere.The Hill - 3d -
US judge blocks Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement program
US district judge in Seattle says Trump’s executive order exceeded his powers by shutting down program. A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to suspend the US’s refugee admission ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Trump gold card’ to offer rich foreigners route to US citizenship for $5m
US president says new visa program would be open to Russian oligarchs, some of whom ‘are very nice people’. US politics live – latest updates Wealthy foreigners willing to pay about $5m, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Courts and the Trump administration: Obi-Wan Kenobi saving us or speed bumps?
Despite the initial successes of litigation against the Trump administration, many are skeptical that the courts will ultimately stop the erosion of democracy, highlighting the need for a broader ...The Hill - 2d -
Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover
UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for KyivFinancial Times - 2d -
Fact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump, as he navigates the Russia-Ukraine war, is making false claims about the amount of aid the U.S. has given to support Ukraine.ABC News - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens US media
Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term revealed a wide range of aims for the administration – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. In his first full cabinet meeting of his ...The Guardian - 2d -
US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing
The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvalsFinancial Times - 2d -
Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa schemeFinancial Times - 1d -
Murphy: Trump administration focused on 'stealing from all of us'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who has emerged as one of his party's loudest critics of the Trump administration, said the newly elected executive branch is focused on “stealing from all of us.” ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa
Employees informed by email that their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move a worker called ‘wrong all around’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free ...The Guardian - 1d -
After chiding US allies, Trump lavishes praise on ‘special’ Starmer
UK prime minister hails ‘very productive discussion’ but president declines to back plan for Ukrainian peacekeepersFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump to sign order to make English official language of US
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, rescinding policies that require federal agencies to provide language assistance ...The Hill - 21h -
Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings
Trump’s first defence secretary James Mattis among five to express alarm at ‘reckless’ dismissals of top military figures. US politics live – latest updates Five former US defence secretaries ...The Guardian - 21h -
Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.ABC News - 20h -
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms
Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.BBC News - 5d -
This Refinery Wants to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream. Trump’s Cuts Could Kill It
A sprawling Minnesota refinery wants to make low-carbon aviation fuel mainstream—but without government support experts believe the project could be “dead in the water.”Wired - 3d -
Marc Short: GOP conference could 'break apart' over attempts to pass Trump agenda
Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said he is concerned that the Republican conference could “break apart” if it embraces the Senate’s two-track approach to addressing ...The Hill - 2d -
Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls
Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by gutting one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.The New York Times - 2d -
With RFK Jr. at his side, a measles outbreak could prove 'politically perilous' for Trump
Trump's choice of RFK Jr. to be HHS secretary poses a risk to GOP lawmakers in the midterm elections if measles, bird flu, ebola or another disease rips through the country.NBC News - 1d -
Trump is following Obama’s path to gridlock — and could be creating the anti-MAGA that takes him down
A mandate for change is not a blank check for one party to do whatever it wants. Trump and Musk may want to rethink their strategy with DOGE if they want real reform.The Hill - 19h -
Why Trump’s move to boost the U.S. copper market is a ‘pipe dream’ that could raise prices
President Donald Trump has made it clear that he is concerned about the United States’ dependence on foreign countries for much of its copper and is looking to boost domestic mining of the metal, ...MarketWatch - 14h -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
What the German election result means for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Emmanuel Macron tries to woo TrumpFinancial Times - 5d -
What it means for Pope Francis to still be in ‘critical’ condition
A statement from The Vatican said that Pope Francis is still in critical condition though he showed slight improvement. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga and Dr. John Torres report on the assessment of ...NBC News - 4d -
What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy
The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 4d -
What Germany's election results mean for the U.S.
Germans delivered a major election win for their conservative party Sunday. Tim Ross, chief political correspondent in Europe and the U.K. for Politico, joins "America Decides" to examine what the ...CBS News - 4d -
What the German election result means for green policy
Also in today’s newsletter, will Big Pharma pay into the UN’s new biodiversity fund?Financial Times - 3d -
What possible compounded semaglutide ban means for patients
The FDA declared the shortage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs over, giving compounders until May to stop making alternatives. An industry group representing compounders is suing. Dr. Angela ...CBS News - 1d -
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.The New York Times - 1d