Bill Gates on His Meeting with Trump Musks Doge His Childhood

Trump gets high approval ratings for his first weeks, new CBS poll finds

President Donald Trump received positive marks on immigration policy, his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and more.

CNBC - Feb. 10

Trump seeks to expand his influence over arts and culture with Kennedy Center moves

After dominating U.S. politics for nearly a decade, President Trump now appears to be setting his sights on the country’s cultural landscape. A Friday announcement that Trump is naming himself ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Trump's signature issue is at the center of Congress' fight over his agenda: From the Politics Desk

House and Senate Republicans remain on a collision course over Donald Trump’s agenda. And the president’s signature issue is at the center of it.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Bank stocks set to do 'pretty well' under Trump 2.0, investor says, naming his favorites

Investor Kingsley Jones names his favorite investment bank stocks and says "Wall Street, in general, will do quite well" under Trump.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan

It comes as Jordan's King Abdullah visited the White House on Tuesday.

ABC News - Feb. 11

Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration

Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.

NBC News - Feb. 12

Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his tariffs

Trump again switched positions on the Fed, indicating in a social media post Wednesday that interest rates need to come down.

CNBC - Feb. 12

Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite | Larry Elliott

The president’s protectionist policies, ripe with potential global repercussions, show how exposed Washington feels to China’s growing power. The opening shots have been fired in a trade war . ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says after Trump-Putin call that his country cannot accept 'any agreements without us'

ABC News - Feb. 13

Trump’s trade tariffs hit Europe as it reels from his Ukraine deal with Putin

Also in this newsletter: Meloni’s Starlink deal with Musk draws ire

Financial Times - 6d

Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS

RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.

ABC News - 6d

McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees

No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mind

ABC News - 6d

Trump's border czar tells NYC mayor he'll be 'up his butt' if he breaks vow to help ICE

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Trump's border czar on the same day six federal prosecutors resigned over an order to drop charges against the mayor.

NBC News - 6d

Two more staffers quit John Fetterman's office as the senator carves his own lane with Trump

Two of Sen. John Fetterman’s longest-serving staff members are leaving his team as the senator takes a more open approach to President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 1d

'Long live the king': Trump adds rhetoric to actions that critics say exceed his authority

President Donald Trump is branding himself a monarch.

NBC News - 21h

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 - 3h

Musk to rehire Treasury DOGE staffer behind racist posts after Trump endorses idea

Marko Elez was on the DOGE team formed by Elon Musk and tasked by President Donald Trump with cutting federal spending and reducing the government workforce.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review "just about" every federal agency

President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News ...

CBS News - Feb. 7

Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems

The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power, Elon Musk takes questions in Oval Office

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give DOGE more power while tech billionaire Elon Musk spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “We post our actions to the DOGE handle on X and ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

With Elon Musk watching, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was signing an executive order to give tech billionaire Elon Musk more power over the federal workforce, adding to Musk's swift and sweeping consolidation of ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Trump tariffs, Musk's DOGE role and AI are among the top concerns shared by CEOs, Cramer says

Among major executives' primary concerns are the actions of the Trump administration and artificial intelligence, Cramer said.

CNBC - 1d

Modi meets Trump

Also in this newsletter: a new income tax bill, and DeepSeek induces a bull run in Chinese tech

Financial Times - 6d

Patrick Mahomes’s Secret Weapon? His ‘Dad Bod.’

The common measurements humans use to calculate athleticism are woefully incomplete.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Jeff Koons on his famous "Celebration" series

Popular artist Jeff Koons talks to 60 Minutes about "Balloon Dog" and what influenced his "Celebration" series

CBS News - Feb. 9

Canadiens' Montembeault Reveals His Team Canada Gear

Team Canada held its first practice in Brossard on Monday and Samuel Montembeault unveiled his new Canadian gear.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11

King tries his arm at American Football

King Charles throws an NFL ball on a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

BBC News - Feb. 12

What’s Next for Aaron Rodgers? These Are His Best Options.

The quarterback’s best move might be retirement, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

In Troy Hawke’s Comedy, Compliments Are His Punchline

Milo McCabe, a comedian known for complimenting strangers through his character Troy Hawke, is proof that kindness never goes out of style.

The New York Times - 3d

Giménez credits Milan fans for his strong start

Mexico forward Santi Giménez has said he is playing well because of the confidence the coaching staff, teammates and fans at AC Milan are giving him.

ESPN - 2d

'He was just an innocent wee boy on his holidays'

Supt Norman Haslett says the death of a 12-year-old Spanish boy in the Omagh bomb had "the most profound" effect on him.

BBC News - 2d

Slot: Rashford will show his quality at Aston Villa

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

ESPN - 1d

Kevin Durant’s Pregame Ritual Is a Glimpse Into His Greatness

Watching the Suns star is like watching prime Tiger Woods on the driving range, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1h

My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?

“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 8

Adams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains

It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

‘There was a nastiness’: has Peter Kay thrown out his cuddly image along with his ‘garlic bread’ hecklers?

The chummy everyman seemed to let his facade slip as he brutally ejected two hecklers from a recent gig – a misstep that showed he’s out of touch with the current cut-and-thrust of standup. Peter ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12