Trump’s difficult legislative demands

Some Chinese legislators quiet on President Trump's tariffs at annual meeting

China has vowed to retaliate against President Trump's new tariffs. While lawmakers at an annual meeting of China's legislature did not answer questions regarding the tariffs, one of China's ...

CBS News - 12h

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 - 6d

Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence

US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitution

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Zelensky seeks to thaw relations after Trump spat: Peace 'will be difficult' without US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media Saturday to clarify comments he made during the contentious back-and-forth with President Trump at the White House a day earlier, saying ...

The Hill - 4d

‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals

Ukraine’s lithium deposits are among biggest in Europe and the US is looking for ‘payback’ for previous military assistance. Drawing in the snow with his finger, Mykola Hrechukha sketched out how ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

To Stop Tariffs, Trump Demands Opioid Data That Doesn’t Yet Exist

A top administration official said that, without new declines in overdose deaths, tariffs on Canada and Mexico were appropriate. But the kind of real-time data he demanded doesn’t exist.

The New York Times - 13h

At Ukraine’s Trump-Themed Cafe, Patrons Demand a Name Change

At a pizza and coffee joint in Kyiv named for the U.S. president, patrons are having second thoughts about its moniker after President Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1h

The difficult choices facing Volodymyr Zelensky

Should he apologise to Trump or even resign? The options for Ukraine's leader are looking increasingly thin.

BBC News - 1d

Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference

From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. As Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

California legislators propose bills to expand film and TV tax credit program

To address the flight of productions to other states and countries, legislators are proposing bills that they say will make it more attractive to film in California.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27

Some Trump officials are opposing Musk's email request demanding list of tasks done

Some Trump-appointed officials have instructed their employees not to reply to an email that Elon Musk touted on social media. The request came from the Office of Personnel Management and demanded ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

FCC chair swats away questions about Trump's demand Comcast be punished over MSNBC coverage

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr did not address a social media post by President Trump demanding Comcast be forced to pay "vast sums" to the federal government when asked ...

The Hill - 6d

Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market

At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment

Seed-strapping is the "Goldilocks version" of bootstrapping and venture capital, Josh Payne of OpenSky Ventures tells CNBC.

CNBC - Feb. 23

Erik ten Hag feels today’s players ‘find it difficult to deal with criticism’

Dutchman admits ‘more tact and more love’ needed Ten Hag enjoyed Manchester United spell ‘very much’ Erik ten Hag says the current generation of players “usually find it difficult to deal with ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending

Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussions

Financial Times - 5d

Germany and the European Union should brace for difficult structural reforms

Twenty-five years after the launch of the euro, the European Union faces a serious predicament.

The Hill - 5d

Rangers Going Through Difficult Emotions Following Tear Down Of Leadership Core

Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Yahoo Sports - 3d

49ers could face difficult roster decisions with five veteran players

Matt Maiocco highlights five veteran players the San Francisco 49ers might have to make difficult decisions on this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Dems demand answers on workforce safety cuts

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Dems demand answers on workforce safety cuts The top Democrats on the House Committee on Education and the ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Alarm over Musk's latest demands for federal employees

Elon Musk posted on social media about federal workers having to document their work or risk losing their jobs. This comes as more details emerge about USAID worker firings and as Musk persists on ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Israel demands complete demilitarisation of southern Syria

The announcement could make conflict between Israel and the new leadership in Syria more likely.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand

President Trump praised Elon Musk’s demand for federal workers to outline in an email what they accomplished last week – or face dismissal. But there is also confusion after the Trump ...

NBC News - Feb. 25

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

LNG demand to jump 60% by 2040, Shell forecasts

Faster economic growth in Asia and decarbonisation efforts expected to boost demand

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match

Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near Jerusalem.

ESPN - 5d

Israeli demonstrators demand 'all' hostages be freed

Yahoo News - 4d

As Musk Consolidates Power, His Mother, Maye, Is in Demand

Maye Musk, a model and a public speaker, recently headlined a government conference in Dubai and endorsed a slew of products in China.

The New York Times - 3d

Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players

The Fighting Illini are dealing with all sorts of setbacks on and off the court as they face the most demanding part of their schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

Amid Navy's demand for subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools

It's part of a national effort by shipyards and the Navy to bring on 100,000 skilled workers over the next 10 years.

CBS News - Feb. 20

Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing

The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills.

BBC News - Feb. 22

U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals

The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Elon Musk demands federal workers explain their jobs or be sacked

Billionaire steps up efforts to cull government employees with emailed deadline

Financial Times - Feb. 22

The Papers: 'PM lays down peace demand' and 'New breed of danger dog'

A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, with a focus of the prime minister's upcoming trip to the US.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Elon Musk demands federal employees justify their work or resign

Federal employees are on edge after weeks of mass firings and President Donald Trump urging Elon Musk and his DOGE team to “get more aggressive” on government cuts. Musk and his team emailed ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Musk demands federal employees list accomplishments or lose job

Elon Musk faces new resistance from inside the Trump administration over an ultimatum he sent to more than 2 million federal workers, asking them to justify their work or resign. Some agencies told ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Some agency heads push back on demands for federal employees that Musk touted

Several federal agency leaders appointed by President Trump told employees not to reply to an Office of Management and Budget email demanding more details on accomplished tasks. Elon Musk previewed ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Trump’s difficult legislative demands

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