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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia
The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.CBS News - 1d -
What we know about the U.S. pause on cyber operations against Russia
Sources tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has temporarily paused U.S. cyber operations against Russia as the Trump administration tries to initiate negotiations to end the war in ...CBS News - 16h -
Ukrainians vow to defend their nation as Russia lauds Trump's aid pause
Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the means to keep defending their country.CBS News - 4h -
US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer over Ukraine
The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.BBC News - 1h -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
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Pentagon orders transgender troops to be separated from the military
Transgender service members will be removed from the military within 60 days unless they are granted a waiver demonstrating their support of “warfighting capabilities,” according to a policy memo ...The Hill - 5d -
Transgender troops will be removed from the military, Pentagon says
Transgender service members will be removed from the military unless they are granted a waiver, according to a memo the Pentagon filed in court late Wednesday.NBC News - 4d -
Pentagon plans to remove transgender troops from military
The Pentagon issued a memo on Wednesday ordering the removal of transgender troops from the U.S. military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.CBS News - 4d -
Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo
Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."ABC News - 3d -
The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump eases rules on military raids and airstrikes
President Trump is giving U.S. commanders more leeway to authorize military airstrikes and special operational raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented the changes earlier this month while ...CBS News - 3d -
Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers
A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the ...CBS News - 3d -
Hegseth’s Plans to Reshape the Military Start With Cuts
At the same time, Republican lawmakers are aiming to add more than $100 billion to the Pentagon’s proposed budget, which would push military spending close to $1 trillion a year.The New York Times - 8h -
US not co-sponsoring UN resolution supporting Ukraine: report
The U.S. is reportedly refusing to co-sponsor a draft U.N. resolution marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signaling weakening U.S. political support for Ukraine as President ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Italy’s Meloni torn between supporting Ukraine and pleasing Trump
Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fadesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war
Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed’ Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive, Serhii Palkin, has accused Fifa of failing to ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Luigi Mangione Supporters Remain Steadfast Ahead of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial
Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions
Los Angeles' top prosecutor rejected a bid by Erik and Lyle Menendez to challenge their murder convictions, telling reporters Friday that evidence cited by the brothers did not meet the standards ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
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Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’
UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this week. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support
Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government. The conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Most voters support having agency focused on government efficiency: Poll
Most voters support having an agency focused on ensuring government efficiency but were split on the current Elon Musk-led department having access to their own personal data and the country’s, ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv
Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels
The UK government will cease attending events hosted by Rwanda, as well as pausing aid to all but the ‘poorest and most vulnerable’. The UK government has announced it will cease attending events ...The Guardian - 6d -
VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities
A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.ABC News - 5d -
'In a scary world, he gives us hope': Faithful gather to support the Pope
The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".BBC News - 5d -
Trump: Wayne Gretzky supports independent Canada, should not be criticized
Wayne Gretzky, a longtime friend and supporter of President Trump, does not support Trump's vision of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, but the two remain on good terms.The Hill - 5d -
US support 'crucial,' Zelenskyy says amid mineral deal negotiations
Ukraine is "preparing for negotiations" with the U.S. regarding security guarantees and "crucial" aid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.ABC News - 5d -
Murkowski joins Democrats supporting measure granting protections to Ukrainians in US
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined Democrats on Thursday to support a measure that would grant Ukrainians in the U.S. temporary guest status, allowing them to stay in the country until ...The Hill - 4d -
Students chant support for Palestinians at Barnard College protest in New York
Dozens of anti-war protesters gathered to demand the reinstatement of two students expelled for disrupting a class on Israel. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing
Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer RothesayFinancial Times - 4d -
Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.CBS News - 4d
