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Jeffries says Trump trying to 'disorient' with talk of third term, being king
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said President Trump is trying to “disorient” by talking about a third term and being a king. “Donald Trump made repeated comments this week ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff on Israel-Hamas talks, meeting with Putin
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, described the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, his 3.5-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the ...CBS News - 3d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities
British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businessesFinancial Times - 3d -
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Five talking points from round three of Six Nations
Here's our round-up of the big talking points from the third round of fixtures in the 2025 tournament.BBC News - 2d -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Gunners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in Liverpool’s triumph. Premier League top scorers | Latest table | Full fixtures Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah ...The Guardian - 2d -
Embattled Wood Group enters takeover talks with UAE’s Sidara
Middle Eastern company makes fresh approach after walking away from offer last yearFinancial Times - 2d -
Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel releases prisoners
Israel postponed the release of 600 Palestinians, accusing Hamas of "humiliating" hostage handovers.BBC News - 2d -
Martin Wolf talks to Richard Baldwin: What’s the future of global trade?
Is technology making tariffs redundant?Financial Times - 2d -
Xi says China, Russia true friends as Trump pursues Putin talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping says China and Russia are true friends after speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi reportedly said history and reality show the two countries are ...The Hill - 2d -
McConnell suggests Trump has ‘gross misunderstanding’ of Ukraine talks
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday suggested President Trump’s refusal to blame Russia as the sole aggressor who provoked the war in Ukraine “reflects a gross ...The Hill - 2d -
DeSantis Talks Up Wife as Potential Successor, Clashing With Trump
Far from tamping down chatter that Casey DeSantis could run for governor of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis praised her popularity and “intestinal fortitude.”The New York Times - 2d -
First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed
The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.BBC News - 2d -
Celsius CEO talks new acquisition and rise of sugar-free energy drinks
Celsius CEO John Fieldly told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that the sugar free category is a dominant force on the energy drink market.CNBC - 2d -
In Rome, talks to protect Earth's biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda
An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the agendaABC News - 2d -
Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump
During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".BBC News - 1d -
World Bank unit lambasts Pakistan over army-backed energy talks
IFC and development lenders urge authorities to rethink move to reopen negotiations to slash power costsFinancial Times - 1d -
Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security
A top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth yearABC News - 1d -
How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall
Israel ready to resume fighting if there is no progress in crucial talks this week, reports say. Israel is seeking to extend the first stage of the ceasefire agreement in the war with Hamas in Gaza ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel seeks Gaza ceasefire extension while shunning talks to end war
First phase of deal with Hamas to halt fighting is meant to end this weekendFinancial Times - 22h -
Baxter wants England talks after Feyi-Waboso injury
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says clubs must have talks with England over how injured centrally-contracted players are dealt with.BBC News - 16h -
Trump and Musk's slash-and-burn tactics are a sticking point in talks to prevent a shutdown
President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are taking a hatchet to federal agencies, using executive power to impose spending and job cuts that have sparked a polarizing debate in ...NBC News - 17h -
Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.The New York Times - 16h -
Quantum computing will be bigger than AI — so why is no one talking about it?
The quantum computing arms race is moving full speed ahead.The Hill - 11h -
Republicans dig in heels against restricting Trump powers in shutdown talks
Top Republicans are digging in their heels against restricting President Trump’s powers in funding negotiations with Democrats, as both sides struggle to strike a deal to avert a government ...The Hill - 6h -
Firings Expand at Interior Department With Purge of Probationary Workers
More than 2,000 workers at the Interior Department were fired in recent days, according to counts from workers groups and those familiar with the cuts, as probationary workers were targeted across ...The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Chipotle Plans to Hire 20,000 Workers for ‘Burrito Season’
As spring approaches, people’s thoughts will turn toward green grass, sunny days, the start of baseball, and, according to the fast-food chain, a hankering for burritos that will require its ...Inc. - Feb. 19 -
5,400 civilian workers on Pentagon chopping block
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 5,400 civilian workers on Pentagon chopping block The ...The Hill - 5d -
Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers
The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.The New York Times - 5d -
Former IRS worker on being fired by Trump administration
Jonathan Curry, a media relations specialist at the Internal Revenue Service, joined CBS News with more on losing his job as the Trump administration carries on with efforts to slash spending among ...CBS News - 2d -
Starbucks to Lay Off 1,100 Corporate Workers
The jobs cuts, which will affect about 7 percent of the chain’s non-retail staff, are part of its new chief executive’s plan to win back customers.The New York Times - 2d -
Hopes Fade for Workers Trapped for Days in Tunnel in India
Local officials have been unable to make contact with eight people after wall of silt and water caused the ceiling to collapse.The New York Times - 2d -
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips
The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office over a practice that ended in 2019, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.The New York Times - 2d -
Struggling Maryland city offers $20,000 for workers to relocate there
Cumberland, Maryland, is one of dozens of places offering financial incentives to people willing to relocate. Nancy Chen reports on how the rise of remote work is making it easier for struggling ...CBS News - 2d -
DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 1d -
Trump administration cuts some election security workers
There have been sweeping changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is tasked with protecting the U.S. from foreign meddling in elections. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.CBS News - 1d -
Musk boasts federal cuts by hoisting chainsaw at conference
Elon Musk drives home his rapid shredding of the federal government by hoisting a chainsaw representing the slashing of jobs and spending during a conference. Some Republicans are facing pushback ...NBC News - 5d -
Eye Opener: Federal jobs cuts continue
Thousands more federal workers find themselves without a job as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue their massive cuts. Meanwhile, bus explosions in Israel threaten the Gaza ...CBS News - 5d -
Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts
A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - 5d
