Walks Tightrope Trump

As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S.

Some U.S. allies are considering scaling back the intelligence they share with Washington in response to the Trump administration’s conciliatory approach to Russia.

NBC News - 2h

Trump warns Hamas as U.S. holds unprecedented talks with the terrorist group

President Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release all hostages it still holds even as the White House confirmed unprecedented direct U.S.-Hamas talks.

CBS News - 1h

Inside Trump’s Deportation Push, and the U.S. Holds Talks With Hamas

Plus, Dolly Parton’s love story.

The New York Times - 1h

As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block

Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.

The New York Times - 47m

Trump administration hit with over 100 lawsuits since inauguration

More than 100 federal lawsuits have been filed since the inauguration, taking aim at Trump administration policies.

ABC News - 1h

GOP lawmakers balk at Trump’s call to repeal CHIPS Act

Republican lawmakers on Wednesday said President Trump’s call for Congress to “get rid of” the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, which provided $52 billion for the domestic semiconductor manufacturing ...

The Hill - 1h

On schools, Trump talks DEI and trans athletes, not test scores or student loans

President Trump barely mentioned U.S. schools in his address to Congress on Tuesday night — and when he did, he was really talking about other things. The Trump administration sees academic ...

The Hill - 1h

Free-market advocates assemble coalition, at Trump’s request, to push tax cuts

EXCLUSIVE: Free-market economics big wigs, acting on a request from President Trump, have assembled a coalition that aims to be the premier voice in the push to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts ...

The Hill - 1h

‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update

Remake of 2000 Molson beer ad has the same message as Trump threatens tariffs: Canada will not cower to the US. For the second time in 25 years, a lone figure takes to the stage , an oversized ...

The Guardian - 54m

Hamas says Trump’s threats encourage Israel to back out of Gaza ceasefire

Militant group accuses the US president of seeking to undermine deal with his ultimatum for release of hostages . Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas has accused Donald Trump of seeking to ...

The Guardian - 2h

Leonardo chief says Trump has given Europe ‘unprecedented’ urgency on defence

Italian group signs new joint venture with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar

Financial Times - 1h

Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.

The New York Times - 30m

Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources

President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.

ABC News - 23m

British politics has yet to catch up with Trump’s new order

In a world without US security guarantees, all other priorities must give way to defence

Financial Times - 32m

Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to freeze billions in foreign aid

The Trump administration suffered a legal setback after the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected its request to keep nearly $2 billion in foreign aid frozen. The ruling was 5-4, with conservative ...

NBC News - 34m

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials

ABC News - Feb. 19

Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake

The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a disease

ABC News - Feb. 19

Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips

The president talks about trans athletes ‘invading’ women’s sports, while doing nothing at all to elevate, fund or support women athletes. Earlier this month, Donald Trump singled me out. In ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings

Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says

Guillaume Faury also said Airbus had ramped up U.S. production in recent years and that he hoped tariffs would not disrupt the aviation industry.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over anti-Trump protest at city council meeting

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called for "peaceful civil disobedience" and "no kings" Thursday in the wake of his highly publicized arrest at a Southern California city council ...

NBC News - Feb. 20

Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says

Airbus could prioritize deliveries to its non-U.S.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Trump is 'not happy' with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat

President Trump has expressed frustration about delays of new Air Force One aircraft from Boeing.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

ABC News - Feb. 20

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv

National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with Russia. White House officials have told Ukraine to stop badmouthing Donald Trump and to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Trump’s first month back in office marked by mixed polling on his federal cuts

NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin join Meet the Press NOW to report on President ...

NBC News - Feb. 20

PGA Tour, PIF, Tiger Woods meet with President Trump but do not reach a deal

Golf's reunification remains elusive even as the heads of two tours met with the president.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights

Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy

In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026

President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump administration hasn't complied with order to halt foreign aid freeze, judge says

The Trump administration has not fully complied with a court order pausing the freezing of foreign assistance grants and contracts, a federal judge ruled.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency

Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees

A U.S. flight carrying 135 deportees, half of them minors from various countries, is set to land in Costa Rica, making the country the latest Latin American nation to serve as a stopover as U.S. ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case

From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Mohammed bin Salman wants an alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – but one that most benefits Saudi Arabia | Madawi al-Rasheed

The crown prince sees Hamas as a regional threat, and may propose a deal that risks sidelining Palestinians. Saudi Arabia has suddenly experienced a diplomatic awakening after lukewarm engagement ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

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