Halted Rubios Promise

Sec. Rubio arrives overseas for talks to end Russia-Ukraine war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet with Russian officials as they try to reach a deal to end the fighting with Ukraine. President Donald Trump says he’ll be joining the ...

NBC News - 1d

Rubio meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The State Department issued a statement on Rubio's meeting with the Saudi crown prince, ...

The Hill - 1d

Rubio Meets Saudi Crown Prince for Talks on Gaza and Ukraine

Marco Rubio’s visit to Riyadh, his first as secretary of state, came amid uncertainty about the future of Gaza and Ukraine and criticism of unilateral U.S. moves over the wars in both places.

The New York Times - 1d

Rubio says "work remains" on ending Ukraine war after talks with Russia

Officials from the United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday about bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting happened without any officials from Ukraine in attendance. CBS ...

CBS News - 8h

USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn

Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.

NBC News - Feb. 8

Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law

President Trump signed an executive order formally halting all aid to South Africa and urged his Cabinet to come up with a resettlement program for Afrikaners who he claims "are victims of unjust ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

'Grease and rags' sewer fatberg halts Bryan Adams concert

The performance in Perth, Australia was postponed due to the blockage of a major sewer.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Minting New Pennies to Cut Waste

Can he do that? It’s not clear. But President Trump is right when he says that pennies “literally cost us more than 2 cents.”

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Colorado's Polis backs Trump's halt on penny production: 'Great move'

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Monday backed President Trump’s direction to halt penny production, calling it a “great move.” On Sunday, Trump announced that he had requested that the Treasury ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Making sense of the penny debate as Trump calls for halt in production

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explores the spirited ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

Judge directs Trump officials to comply with earlier order halting funding freeze

A group of 22 states and the District of Columbia said the Trump administration was not complying with a judge's order blocking its freeze on federal assistance.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Judge finds Trump administration violated court order halting funding freeze

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Monday said that the Trump administration had violated his order halting a sweeping federal funding freeze and ordered the government to “immediately restore ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

FEMA halts migrant housing funds in NY after Musk’s criticism

The acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters says he’s suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held ...

ABC News - Feb. 11

Trump to halt enforcement of law banning bribery of foreign officials

President says move will ‘mean a lot more business for America’

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Palestinians and Israelis react to halt of hostage release and fragile ceasefire

The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has allowed the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. However, there are new concerns after Hamas said it would halt the ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Court Halt on Trump Cuts for Medical Research Is Extended Nationwide

The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at universities and medical centers into diseases like cancer.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign Research

Think tanks and universities have helped expose problematic Chinese business practices. Now, those businesses are accusing them of defamation.

The New York Times - 6d

Judge won't halt Trump, Musk federal worker buyout program

A federal judge declined to further pause a federal government buyout program, enabling the government to forge ahead with its "Fork in the Road" program. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole ...

The Hill - 6d

Protests in Brussels Halt Over 400 Flights and Snarl Public Transit

Tens of thousands of demonstrators in Brussels protested the government’s proposed pension reforms and cuts to public services. All flights into and out of Brussels Airport were canceled.

The New York Times - 5d

Second judge halts Trump's order targeting access to gender-affirming care

President Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under the age of 19.

CBS News - 4d

Judge appears unlikely to immediately halt DOGE access and firings

A federal judge hinted she might not throw up immediate roadblocks to Elon Musk's infiltration into the nation's government agencies, where he and his team have accessed sensitive data and enacted ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump’s USAID Cuts Halt Agent Orange Victims Program in Vietnam

Fifty years after the Vietnam War ended, President Trump’s gutting of foreign aid has halted American efforts to address a toxic legacy and build a strategic partnership.

The New York Times - 1d

BlackRock halts meetings with companies after SEC cracks down on ESG

Regulator’s rules are part of a broader effort to rein in the power of largest fund managers

Financial Times - 57m

Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’

Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.

Inc. - Feb. 6

Adobe’s New AI Promises to Help Your Company Tackle Tricky Contract Language. Should You Let It?

AI has taken big steps into the realm of legalese. Now, Adobe’s new tool is meant to strip the mystery from complex contractual language.

Inc. - Feb. 6

From Dad Energy to Pickleball Hustlers and AI, Super Bowl Advertising Promises Entertainment

From nostalgic reboots to AI-driven innovations, Super Bowl ads offer small businesses a masterclass in humor, engagement, and cultural relevance. Here’s what brands can learn from the high-stakes ...

Inc. - Feb. 7

Can Trump keep his promise to end the war in Ukraine? It’s possible – but it won’t be easy | Christopher Chivvis

The president has made big statements. But securing real peace will involve a mix of global diplomacy, threats and sweeteners. • Christopher S Chivvis is a senior fellow and director of the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Trump has promised reciprocal tariffs. Americans could pay more on imports from these countries.

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to create a reciprocal-tariff regime that increases taxes on the products Americans buy from countries that impose their own high import taxes.

MarketWatch - Feb. 11

Intel shares rise after VP Vance promises to safeguard American AI and chips

Intel shares rallied on Tuesday after Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will protect American artificial intelligence technologies.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Saber Interactive Only Started Making Profits After Promising To Remaster Halo For Free

They say you should never work for free, but in Saber Interactive's case, offering to do exactly that landed the studio a high-profile project. The news comes from an interview Game File's Stephen ...

GameSpot - 6d

Inflation picks up speed after Trump promised to ‘rapidly’ bring down prices

Consumer price index rose by 3% in January as president has yet to fulfill pledge of tackling high cost of living. New inflation rate at odds with Trump’s promise to lower prices Inflation ...

The Guardian - 6d

San Diego Padres top prospects 2025: Farm system holds promise if you can just wait for the teenagers

Teenage catcher Ethan Salas leads the pack

CBS Sports - 6d

Eagles' A.J. Brown keeps promise, visits boy who was injured protecting sister during Philadelphia plane crash

Brown even brought the Lombardi Trophy on his visit!

CBS Sports - 5d

Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US

Guatemala’s president says his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United States

ABC News - Feb. 5

Guatemala gives Rubio a second deportation deal for migrants being sent home from the US

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo says his country will accept migrants from other countries who are being deported from the United States