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US committed to buying and owning Gaza, says Trump
There has been global condemnation of his plan to take over the strip and move its Palestinians out.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Plymouth star on GK heroics: Used to hate him!
Plymouth Argyle's player of the match Nikola Katic praised his goalkeeper Conor Hazard's heroics as they dumped Liverpool out of the English FA Cup, revealing he "used to hate" his teammate owing ...ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
US estimated to have borrowed $127B in January: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated in a report on Monday that the federal government racked up a deficit of $127 billion last month. The CBO estimated the federal budget deficit ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
US, Russia relations nearing collapse: Kremlin
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday that the U.S.-Russia relations are on the verge of a major breakdown. Despite President Trump claiming that he spoke with Russian ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
The high cost of using military planes for deportation
President Trump says he is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government., but that may be at odds with what he's doing to keep another campaign promise. Jason Allen has been ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US
A conversation on day one of the job.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
EU to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
Trading bloc promises ‘firm and proportionate countermeasures’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
How Trump is Using Language to Target Transgender Rights
President Trump has signed five executive orders targeting transgender rights since coming to office. What’s striking about these executive orders isn’t just the sheer volume of policies that might ...The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Musk is using a chainsaw for a job that needs a scalpel
Chainsaws are made for cutting down forests, not trimming unnecessary growth.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Dozens of US organizations condemn Trump Gaza plan
Social justice organizations based in the U.S. issued a joint statement Monday condemning President Trump’s plans to redevelop the Gaza Strip, effectively displacing Palestinians from their ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
US cracks down on Russian ransomware networks
The U.S. took aim at two separate Russian ransomware networks Tuesday, announcing new sanctions and arrests against a Russia-based internet service provider and several Russian nationals. The ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Schumer: Democrats will use spending bills to curb Musk
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says Democrats will push for language in the spending bills that need to pass by March 14 that would unwind Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle government ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
No plans to draw down US forces in Europe, for now
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} a> Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story No plans to draw down US forces in Europe, for now ...The Hill - 6d -
US to remain in Ukraine arms initiative, says UK
Donald Trump had previously warned that he could suspend US shipments to KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
Google to test using AI to determine users’ ages
It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers.CNBC - 6d -
How much is the NHS going to cost us?
Spending on the NHS has been going up for decades and is set to rise further. BBC Verify has examined some of the key numbers.BBC News - 5d -
Hegseth: 'No betrayal' in US position on Russia, Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there’s “no betrayal” in the U.S. position on ending the war in Ukraine, as the Trump administration pushes for negotiations between Russia and the neighboring ...The Hill - 5d -
Mexican president blasts US for harboring drug cartels
Claudia Sheinbaum gives riposte to Trump’s accusation of ‘intolerable alliance’ between Mexican government and gangs. Mexico’s president has accused the US of harboring drug cartels and American ...The Guardian - 5d -
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.BBC News - 4d -
Mike Rowe: US 'obsessed with qualifications, certifications'
"This country has become so obsessed with qualifications and certifications," “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe said.The Hill - 4d -
No, the US is not funding condoms for Hamas — and don't cut USAID
Gaza is a prime example of why USAID programs are so vital. Sexual and reproductive humanitarian assistance saves lives.The Hill - 4d -
US deports 119 immigrants of varying nationalities to Panama
People from Afghanistan, Iran, China and other countries flown out as Trump’s deportation effort intensifies. US politics – live updates The US has sent undocumented immigrants from several ...The Guardian - 4d -
Thune: McConnell will be with Republicans on 'big stuff ahead of us'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he expects former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) to vote with Senate Republicans on the “big stuff ahead of us,” after McConnell voted ...The Hill - 4d -
Just 32 percent in US trust AI: Study
Only about a third of Americans trust artificial intelligence (AI), according to new data from the Edelman Trust Barometer. Just 32 percent of people in the U.S. said they trust the rapidly ...The Hill - 4d -
Inside Cambodia: Impact of freezing US foreign aid
President Trump’s move to freeze U.S. foreign aid spending is creating chaos around the world, as the stop-work order has a real-time impact on people’s wellbeing and America’s reputation. In ...NBC News - 4d -
Using Ted Danson in ‘A Man on the Inside’ as Fashion Inspiration
A sartorial remaking, inspired by Ted Danson’s character on “A Man on the Inside.”The New York Times - 3d -
MI5 investigates use of Chinese green technology in UK
Concern has grown at Beijing’s potential hold on strategic assetsFinancial Times - 3d -
Axios to use 'Gulf of America' in compliance with Trump administration
Axios has announced it will comply with the Trump administration's decision to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" the "Gulf of America" in its reporting, saying its audience is mostly U.S.-based compared ...The Hill - 2d -
US backs Israeli goal of ‘eradicating’ Hamas in Gaza
Secretary of state Marco Rubio’s comments raise concerns over Washington’s commitment to fragile ceasefire dealFinancial Times - 2d -
US isolation threatens global democracy, warns Major
Sir John says US policy will embolden Russia and China, with gains since the fall of the Soviet Union being reversed.BBC News - 2d -
8 deaths amid major storm in Eastern US
More than 100 million Americans were under alerts Sunday for dangerous flooding, strong winds and winter weather.ABC News - 2d -
US, Canada's brutal clash 'great event for hockey'
Players and coaches across the 4 Nations tournament acknowledged that the clash between Team USA and Team Canada on Saturday was a significant moment for the sport.ESPN - 2d -
The fool’s gold of a US sovereign wealth fund
President Trump's proposal to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund is flawed, as it would not generate new wealth and would likely rely on government debt, opening the door to political interference ...The Hill - 2d -
At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain
Kentucky has seen the worst effects of the rain so far, reporting at least nine dead.BBC News - 1d