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Hundreds of US diplomats decry dismantling of USAid in letter to Rubio
Officials say slashing of US Agency for International Development leaves power vacuum for adversaries. Hundreds of diplomats at the state department and US Agency for International Development have ...The Guardian - 16h -
Democrats press Rubio on USAID, State Dept. program terminations
Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) and Brian Schatz (HI) pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over recent firings at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in a Thursday letter ...The Hill - 6d -
Senior USAID official put on leave after memo contradicting Rubio on aid
A top U.S. International Agency for Development (USAID) official has been put on leave after he released a memo that slammed the Trump administration’s moves to cut aid and said they will cause ...The Hill - 2d -
Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin
As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans
European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Rubio praises Trump after explosive Zelensky meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Trump after he and Vice President Vance got into a public spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday “Thank ...The Hill - 5d -
Rubio Attacks Zelensky, Firmly Defending Trump and Vance
Facing a wave of criticism from his former Senate colleagues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the complaints lobbed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance against Ukraine’s leader.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump hails Rubio’s performance as Secretary of State
President Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s performance on the job during his address to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday. “We have Marco Rubio in charge. Good luck Marco. Now ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump has 'lost his patience' with Hamas: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that President Trump has “lost his patience” with Hamas and advised the administration to turn up the pressure on the Palestinian militant group to ...The Hill - 1h -
Frankétienne, Father of Haitian Letters, Is Dead at 88
A prolific novelist, poet, painter and soothsayer, he was inspired by the chaos of his country and published the first novel written entirely in Haitian Creole.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters
The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.BBC News - 2h -
‘War feminism’ helped doom USAID
The failure to deliver women’s liberation to Afghanistan delegitimized USAID in the eyes of Americans who have decided to turn away from the idea of development aid altogether.The Hill - 21h -
China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting
The absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio hung over the year’s first high-level meeting of the world’s largest economies, with diplomats fretting over turbulent times.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Rubio on Trump's Ukraine rhetoric: 'Joe Biden had frustrations with Zelensky'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid ongoing peace negotiations involving their war with Russia and shared that the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Swalwell tells Rubio to ‘grow a pair’ after Trump-Zelensky squabble
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) told Secretary of State Marco Rubio to “grow a pair” after the former senator defended President Trump after his heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...The Hill - 5d -
Rubio: Zelensky should apologize to Trump over Oval Office showdown
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should apologize to President Trump over Friday’s heated Oval Office showdown, expressing doubt over whether the ...The Hill - 5d -
Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.The New York Times - 3d -
Senate Democrats express regret over Rubio confirmation votes
Two Senate Democrats are expressing regret that they voted to confirm their former colleague Marco Rubio to become secretary of State in the Trump administration. Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrat questions Rubio over reported State Department Tesla purchase
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) pressed the State Department on Monday for answers about the agency’s plans to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas after new reporting disputed its ...The Hill - 1d -
Rubio says Ukraine conflict is part of US-Russia proxy war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Wednesday interview described the war in Ukraine as a proxy war between the United States and Russia, as he sought to explain on the Oval Office blow-up last ...The Hill - 45m -
We made a zine with Lauren Halsey for Frieze, and it's a love letter to South Central
Halsey shares the seeds and vision behind her much-anticipated Summaeverything Community Center in L.A.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
PBS and NPR on edge over FCC letter and Trump budget scrutiny
PBS President Paula Kerger has felt the heat from politicians over government funding before. But this time the FCC is focusing on the nonprofit's sponsorships.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton enjoys red-letter day in his new Ferrari
On first serious drive in new car, former champion shows how he’s bringing an aura of optimism to the Scuderia. The air of determination around Lewis Hamilton is certainly familiar but there is ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
The Department of Education’s D.E.I. Letter Just Threatened the Existence of Many Colleges
The government offers an implausible interpretation of the law.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Bondi sends Patel letter demanding release of 'full' Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded the full release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein in a Thursday letter to FBI Director Kash Patel. “By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February ...The Hill - 6d -
With a Letter From King Charles, Starmer Was Welcomed Into Trump’s Court
The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, presented President Trump with a royal invitation and scored several political wins. But his top goal — a security guarantee for Ukraine — remained elusive.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump touts 'important' letter from Zelensky amid push to smooth relations
President Trump in his address to Congress touted receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier Tuesday amid an effort to smooth ties between Washington and Kyiv following ...The Hill - 1d -
Zelensky's conciliatory letter to Trump suggests he's out of options
The Ukrainian leader's climb-down on security guarantees may be because the US is the only place he can turn to, writes BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse.BBC News - 21h -
Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 90% drop in numbers
PostNord says it will stop service at end of year and cut a third of staff to focus on parcels business. The Danish postal service has said it will deliver its last letter at the end of this year, ...The Guardian - 59m -
Thousands of USAID workers terminated by Trump administration
United States Agency for International Development workers received 15-minute windows to vacate their offices after most staff members were terminated by the Trump administration. CBS News' Aaron ...CBS News - 6d -
Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.The New York Times - 6d -
USAID employees given 15 minutes to clear desks
Foreign aid workers at USAID were given just 15 minutes to clear out their desks today. The layoffs were part of President Trump’s efforts to cut spending by downsizing the federal bureaucracy. NBC ...NBC News - 6d -
Political theater ruined Congress's opportunity to save USAID
They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.The Hill - 5d -
USAID cuts could send global health into chaos
The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration considering criminal referrals in USAID fight
The Trump administration is signaling it may bring criminal referrals against employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or grantee recipients over allegations of misuse of ...The Hill - 19h -
Rubio hopes for 'reset': You cannot end a war unless both sides come to the table'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday he hasn't spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the explosive Oval Office meeting Friday.ABC News - 3d -
Rubio says Trump would be 'on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize' if he were a Democrat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio fiercely defended President Trump’s approach to negotiating a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday, saying the media and public would be praising his ...The Hill - 3d -
Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter
Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Warren Buffett prefers stocks over cash and other takeaways from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders
Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, defends Berkshire’s cash pile but says the company will always prefer equities when they’re attractive.MarketWatch - Feb. 22