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Fact-checking the president's key claims to Congress

BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress.

BBC News - 1d

Greenland politicians condemn ‘disrespectful’ Trump takeover claim

Prime minister says country not for sale after laughter in Congress at US president’s assertion ‘we’re going to get it’. Donald Trump’s claim in his address to Congress that the US will acquire ...

The Guardian - 21h

DOJ investigating antisemitism claims against University of California

The Justice Department (DOJ) announced Wednesday is launching a civil rights investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the University of California. According to a press release, the ...

The Hill - 18h

Alisson, Elliott star as Liverpool claim win at PSG

Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner less than a minute after coming on to earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN - 18h

The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting

When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.

BBC News - Feb. 20

The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?

And will he get a deal on Ukraine?

BBC News - Feb. 22

The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs

UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Trump has changed Ukraine conversation, Starmer says

The PM suggests Trump has "created an opportunity" to end the war, ahead of a trip the the US.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown

The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending

The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 26

The Papers: 'Putin will strike again' and Starmer heads to DC

The prime minister's upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump dominate the front pages on Thursday.

BBC News - Feb. 26

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Starmer Flies to Meet Trump, With a Gift and a Difficult Message

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for Ukraine at the White House.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

Can Starmer rise to meet his Bismarck moment?

Labour will use the geopolitical crisis to defy its own members about the new priorities for a rearming economy

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Trump meeting with UK's Starmer at the White House

President Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as European nations work to have more say in any talks with Russia on the end to the war with Ukraine. CBS ...

CBS News - Feb. 27

Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending

Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.

CBS News - 6d

How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope

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Financial Times - 6d

Starmer charms Trump, but any deals will have to wait

"What a beautiful accent," the US president said of the British leader. Sarah Smith breaks down their White House meeting.

BBC News - 6d

Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition

The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardball

Financial Times - 6d

Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine

During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.

The New York Times - 6d

Development minister resigns in protest at Starmer’s aid cuts

Move by Anneliese Dodds comes after prime minister announces plan to shift resources to defence

Financial Times - 5d

Starmer’s bid to save a western alliance in meltdown

The British prime minister believes he can still be a bridge between the Trump White House and Europe. But is this anything other than wishful thinking?

Financial Times - 5d

Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row

A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".

BBC News - 5d

Starmer’s call for ‘coalition of the willing’ sends reminder to US

Phrase holds memories of 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq in which UK played supporting role. Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a ...

The Guardian - 3d

Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace

The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.

BBC News - 3d

Starmer’s diplomacy on Ukraine wins him plaudits at home

Prime minister draws praise from Conservatives for his diplomatic efforts

Financial Times - 2d

The odd couple: Trump and Starmer make nice, for now

Avoiding pitfalls is far short of concrete achievements.

The Hill - 23h

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Windhorst claims Warriors ‘going against the grain' by adding Butler

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst believes the Golden State Warriors deviated from NBA norms by trading for Jimmy Butler.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency

DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Arizona advances bill to keep AI from rejecting medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that would ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deny medical claims. The Arizona House of Representatives passed the legislation 58-0, ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Gasperini claims offence unintended in calling Lookman ‘one of worst penalty takers’

Atalanta manager says: ‘I didn’t want to offend anyone’ Striker called manager’s comments ‘deeply disrespectful’ Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, said he never intended to offend ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Shiffrin fails to make cut as Brignone claims Sestriere giant slalom double

Recovering Shiffrin misses first cut in GS since 2012 Italy’s Brignone wins second straight on home snow Mikaela Shiffrin is not yet competitive in her tentative return to racing in giant ...