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Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president
Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment.NBC News - 3d -
Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks
President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose shifting demands in negotiations with Ukraine have drawn out ceasefire talks and set back Trump's ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump sparks debate with third-term talk
President Trump can’t stop talking about the prospect of a third term. Trump over the weekend spoke at length in an interview with NBC News about the idea of pursuing a third term in office, saying ...The Hill - 3d -
Rubio downplays NATO rupture on European make-up mission
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO allies of the U.S. commitment to the alliance.NBC News - 16h -
Trump says he 'sometimes' takes Laura Loomer's advice, downplays her role in NSC firings
President Trump on Thursday said he “sometimes” listens to the recommendations of far-right activist Laura Loomer, even as he denied she was responsible for the ouster of multiple national security ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about a third term. Republicans insist he is
Congressional Republicans are brushing off President Trump’s latest comments about seeking a third term, downplaying them as a joke designed to needle the media even as the president insists he is ...The Hill - 3d -
Brooks Koepka noncommittal on LIV Golf future ahead of tournament at Trump National Doral
Brooks Koepka says everybody else seems to know more about his future on LIV Golf Tour as he downplays comments about his future.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Putin Envoy Says He’s in U.S. for Talks With Trump Administration
The meeting between Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff was apparently the first time in years that a senior Russian official had traveled to the U.S. for talks with an American counterpart.The New York Times - 11h -
Mehdi Hasan on talks of Booker's rise in Democratic Party: 'Let's calm down'
Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan said it’s premature for Democrats to talk about Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) potentially running for president in 2028, saying news cycles pass quickly in President ...The Hill - 5h -
Musk downplays Wisconsin results, saying he 'expected to lose'
Elon Musk downplayed the results in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying in a post early Wednesday that he had “expected to lose.” Musk was responding to a user on the social platform X ...The Hill - 1d -
Canadian Conservative dividing opinion after trying to sweet talk Trump
Alberta premier Danielle Smith has been welcomed by Trump-friendly Republican circles, sparking controversy in Canada.BBC News - 4d -
What to know about the 12th, 22nd Amendments as Trump talks third term
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd Amendments.CBS News - 3d -
Russia reportedly begins rare earth metals talks with US; Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin – Russia-Ukraine war live
Pro-Kremlin newspaper reports Washington and Moscow talks have started; US president speaks out against Russian president. Here are some fuller comments from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov , ...The Guardian - 3d -
GOP leader: Trump 'messing with' opponents with third term talk
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said he believes that President Trump is "messing with" his opponents and the media with his remarks about the possibility of seeking a third ...The Hill - 3d -
Booker talks through the night in marathon floor speech to protest Trump
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) pulled an all-nighter, delivering a marathon speech on the Senate floor that lasted well into Tuesday morning in a push to combat the Trump administration’s policies. ...The Hill - 2d -
Danish prime minister visiting Greenland amid Trump takeover talk
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland this week after the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric about a takeover of the semiautonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen ...The Hill - 1d -
The Papers: 'World faces economic war' and 'TikTok talks'
Most of Thursday's front pages lead on Trump announcing universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US.BBC News - 1d -
Trump says he doesn't 'want to talk about a third term now' but 'so many people' are asking him to run
President Trump said he doesn’t want to discuss his plans for 2028 but said “so many people” are asking him to run for a third term — a move prohibited by the Constitution. Trump was asked about ...The Hill - 4d -
Putin tests Trump's patience
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks President ...The Hill - 3d -
US and Denmark to hold first high-level talks since Trump win
Meeting between Marco Rubio and Lars Løkke Rasmussen is latest diplomatic activity centred on control of GreenlandFinancial Times - 3d -
John Dean on Trump third term talk: 'He likes constitutional end runs'
John Dean, former White House counsel for the Nixon administration, weighed in on President Trump contemplating a third term, saying the president “likes constitutional end runs.” Dean during an ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump 'hare-brained' third term talk a distraction from Signal leak: Ana Navarro
Ana Navarro, a co-host of ABC's "The View," says President Trump is floating the idea of a third term as way to distract from other headlines that are swirling around his administration. "He is the ...The Hill - 3d -
Stephen A. Smith on Trump third-term talk: I thought Republicans 'preached about the Constitution'
Media personality Stephen A. Smith blasted Republicans for entertaining the possibility of President Trump running for a third term in office. “Wait a minute, you’re a Republican voter out there. I ...The Hill - 3d -
Fox analyst: Trump third-term talk makes Vance look like 'Mini-Me'
Fox News analyst Jonathan Turley said President Trump floating the idea of a third term is not fair to potential Republican successors like Vice President Vance. “There’s also a cost to this that ...The Hill - 2d -
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlockedABC News - 2d -
Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok’s Chinese owners
Venture capital group could join last-gasp bid by allies of Donald Trump to take control of video app owned by ByteDanceFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump dashes Ukrainians’ hopes of returning home
Population from Russian-occupied territories watch peace talks with dread as US embraces Moscow’s land demandsFinancial Times - 2d -
Kane downplays PL return: 'Happy' at Bayern
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Harry Kane said he is unsure about a Premier League return and said he is already playing at the highest level.ESPN - 1d -
European chief downplays Saracens resting stars
The head of European rugby dismisses concerns over Saracens resting a host of England stars for their Champions Cup last-16 tie at Toulon.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Willard downplays flak: 'Time everyone moved on'
New Villanova coach Kevin Willard said he was aware of the criticism he received since leaving Maryland but said, "I just think it's time that everyone moved on."ESPN - 12h -
NBC News Exclusive: Trump says he's 'very angry' at Russia's Putin
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, President Trump said he's 'pissed off' at Russia's president amid ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine, and raised the possibility of new sanctions ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump says he'll meet with Bill Maher and Kid Rock: 'It might be fun'
President Trump and talk show host Bill Maher are set to have an "interesting" dinner, despite their past differences, with comedian Kid Rock and UFC CEO Dana White also joining them.The Hill - 3d -
The Bearcat Tip Off Talk Podcast: DePaul (The Crown)
The Bearcat Tip Off Talk Podcast: DePaul (The Crown)Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rubio arrives for NATO talks, allies wait to learn of US plans for drawdown in Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO have arrived in BrusselsABC News - 21h -
Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine
US president says he is ‘pissed off’ with Vladimir Putin for dragging feet in ceasefire talksFinancial Times - 4d -
After Trump interest and Vance trip, Denmark's prime minister to visit Greenland
Denmark’s prime minister will visit semi-autonomous Greenland on Wednesday for talks with the territory’s incoming government, following U.S.NBC News - 1d -
FirstFT: What to expect from Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Andreessen Horowitz in talks to invest in TikTok, and US government seeks death penalty for MangioneFinancial Times - 1d -
Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs. Trade experts say that is because its inflation-strained economy limits its options.The New York Times - 20h
