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DOGE’s war on American veterans has begun

Only about 5 percent of the U.S. population has served, which is not enough to form a significant voting bloc, and few of us belong to the donor class.

The Hill - 1d

White House pulls Trump’s nomination for CDC director hours before confirmation hearing

The White House pulled Weldon's nomination just hours before the former Florida lawmaker was set to appear before the U.S. Senate for confirmation.

CNBC - 1d

Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation

Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.

ABC News - 1d

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

ABC News - 1d

Judge orders 6 federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers

U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.

CBS News - 1d

Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.

NBC News - 1d

Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for giving "so much attention" to the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine deal.

CNBC - 1d

'I'm not going to bend at all': Trump doubles down on tariff plans as stocks sink

Trump said he would not change his mind about imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries that have their own tariffs on U.S. goods.

CNBC - 1d

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europe

The president said he would impose the levies if the European Union did not walk back plans to place retaliatory tariffs on whiskey and other U.S. products.

The New York Times - 1d

Latest news on Putin's remarks about a ceasefire with Ukraine

Russia's Vladimir Putin is commenting on a 30-day ceasefire deal proposal that the U.S. worked through with Ukrainian officials. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.

CBS News - 1d

Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.

U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.

The New York Times - 1d

Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.

Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”

The New York Times - 1d

This American winemaker doesn’t like Trump’s tariffs — but its stock is climbing

Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau said uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs is making consumers spend less and has destabilized the U.S. wine industry.

MarketWatch - 1d

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service has long struggled with its finances. President Trump and Mr. Musk have both suggested it should be privatized.

The New York Times - 1d

Second judge orders thousands of probationary employees fired by Trump to be reinstated

U.S. District Judge James Bredar's order applies to 12 departments and several agencies that fired probationary workers during the Trump administration.

NBC News - 1d

Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed

Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.

CBS News - 1d

A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare

The U.S. stock market has just dropped 10% from its high set last month, hurt by worries about the economy and a global trade war

ABC News - 1d

US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

ABC News - 1d

China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions and the restart of nuclear talks

Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue

ABC News - 1d

Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and four more bodies

Hamas said it has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen in the militant group's captivity.

NBC News - 1d

Trump to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act to carry out mass deportations: Sources

Trump is expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act as part of the efforts to carry out mass deportations, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

ABC News - 22h

Military families have special tax breaks — but the rules can be tricky, experts say

Many members of the U.S. military qualify for special tax breaks that aren't available to other Americans. Here's what to know about eligibility.

CNBC - 22h

Guinness sees a resurgence as more Americans consume the Irish stout

Guinness is experiencing a surge in popularity across the U.S., with more Americans embracing the iconic Irish stout just in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

CBS News - 20h

Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs

President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.

The New York Times - 18h

Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats

Russia struck a sedate tone Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.

CNBC - 18h

Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.

CNBC - 16h

'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump

President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property.

CNBC - 15h

IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

One of the strong candidates to win the IOC's presidential election next week says meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the winner's agenda

ABC News - 14h

FDA reportedly raids manufacturer of poppers, an increasingly popular party drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reportedly targeted a manufacturer of poppers, an inhalant drug that has gained increasingly mainstream popularity as an adjunct to clubbing and sexual ...

NBC News - 13h

CENTCOM forces kill ISIS' chief of global operations in precision airstrike

A U.S. airstrike in western Iraq on Thursday killed the ISIS’ chief of global operations who also served as ISIS’ second in command, known as “Abu Khadijah."

ABC News - 7h

Why NASA Is Trying to Go Back to the Moon

President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has expressed more interest in Mars.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Realignment has ACC, Big Ten spanning four time zones, scheduling long road trips

Realignment has shaken things up for college programs everywhere, yet it has been particularly grueling in the ACC and Big Ten as power-conference leagues spanning the four contiguous U.S. time ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6

Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says

As President Trump casts doubt on U.S. alliances, Poland needs to double its military manpower and consider more destructive weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Russian strike on Ukrainian town kills 11 as US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv

A Russian strike on a town in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region has killed at least 11 people as a wave of heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.

NBC News - 6d

First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

CBS News - 6d

How a trailblazing chef changed American's taste in bread

Nancy Silverton is globally known thanks to her restaurants and cookbooks. She popularized sourdough and artisan breads in the U.S. with Los Angeles' La Brea Bakery, and became the first-ever James ...

CBS News - 6d

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its ...

ABC News - 6d

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