Breaking down Trump's Ukraine comments, judge's DOGE ruling

Breaking down Trump's latest moves on Russia, Ukraine

President Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as his administration brokers deals to procure detained Americans. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers news on ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

Trump says he will speak to Hegseth about his comments on Ukraine

President Trump told reporters he would speak to Pete Hegseth about his comments on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the criticism the defense secretary has faced from GOP Sen. Roger Wicker.

NBC News - 5d

Zelenskyy hits back at Trump's comments, says Ukraine is not for sale

Zelenskyy hit back at President Trump's accusation that Ukraine started its war with Russia, saying the president is trapped in a “disinformation bubble."

NBC News - 1d

Boris Johnson: Trump's Ukraine comments meant to 'shock' Europe into action

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said President Trump’s recent remarks about Ukraine are intended to “shock” Europe into action. “When are we Europeans going to stop being scandalized about ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP senators walk fine line on Ukraine without bashing Trump's comments

Republican senators went to great lengths to avoid bashing President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine but they didn't hold back on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

ABC News - 21h

Rahm Emanuel: Trump helping achieve Stalin’s dream with Russia-Ukraine comments

Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said President Trump is helping to achieve former Soviet Union dictator Joseph Stalin’s dream with his recent actions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine ...

The Hill - 19h

JD Vance comments on Trump's efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

Vice President JD Vance commented on President Trump's efforts to negotiate a deal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.

CBS News - 1h

NATO forces train in Romania as world reacts to Trump's comments on Ukraine

Around 10,000 NATO personnel participated in training in Romania as the U.S. stance on the Russia-Ukraine war appears to shift. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.

CBS News - 1h

Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments

Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News ...

CBS News - 6d

Breaking down court challenges that Trump administration will likely face

From firing an inspector general to attempting to freeze federal spending, the Trump administration has made several controversial moves in recent weeks. Jan Crawford, CBS News chief legal ...

CBS News - 6d

Breaking down Trump's claims about Zelenskyy, relationship with Putin

As President Trump prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending his invasion of Ukraine, he picked up his rhetorical attacks on the president of the invaded country, ...

CBS News - 19h

Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants

The federal judge in Rhode Island said the Trump administration had failed to comply with his order unfreezing billions of dollars in federal grants.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Judge rules Trump can downsize federal government with worker buyouts

Legal victory for Republican president is significant progress following string of courtroom setbacks. Donald Trump’s buyout program for federal employees can proceed, a federal judge ruled on ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Judge adjusts ruling blocking Musk, DOGE from Treasury Department payment systems

A federal judge Tuesday clarified that a ruling preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems does not extend to ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D.

Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave and recall nearly all agency workers abroad. He also temporarily reinstated 500 workers already on leave.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Trump rebukes judge blocking DOGE access at Treasury as 'crazy'

President Trump rebuked a federal judge’s decision that the Treasury Department should block access to anyone “other than civil servants with a need for access to perform their job duties” from its ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

House Republicans plot impeachment against judges blocking Trump, DOGE

A few House Republicans are pledging to bring up impeachment articles against federal judges who have blocked Trump administration actions, including those of the Department of Government ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump floats using DOGE savings to pay Americans, pay down debt

President Trump on Wednesday said his administration is considering using some of the money saved from Elon Musk and his team slashing government spending to pay down the federal debt and ...

The Hill - 20h

Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.

ABC News - 1h

Trump's sweeping plan to get federal workers to resign can continue, judge rules

Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. dissolved his restraining order blocking the "deferred resignations" program after finding the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

NBC News - Feb. 13

Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions

The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

Breaking down the best commercials from the Super Bowl

Millions of Americans tuned into the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday, but some were watching for the ads more than the game. Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi breaks down some of the best Super Bowl ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Breaking down Jets' quarterback options for 2025 season

The Jets want a fresh start – distance themselves from these last two years. They have a new coach (Aaron Glenn) and general manager (Darren Mougey). Now, they’ll have a new quarterback, too.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Sunday shows preview: Trump's Russia-Ukraine moves rattle allies; Dems play defense against DOGE

President Trump’s push to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled allies over the Atlantic and has unsettled some Republican Senators who want to see Kremlin leader Vladimir ...

The Hill - 4d

Judge Halts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems

The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Judge denies states' bid to curtail DOGE's powers

A coalition of 14 states wants to block the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, from accessing federal data systems and making personnel decisions at agencies.

NBC News - 1d

Judge homes in on DOGE staffer duties in privacy lawsuit

A federal judge on Wednesday looked to pinpoint the exact duties of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers during a hearing over whether to cut off their unfettered access to troves of ...

The Hill - 22h

Breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show

Grammy-winner Kendrick Lamar on Sunday became the first solo rap artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show, with his performance including "Not Like Us," the song at the center of a defamation ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data

Anthropic uncovers AI's true workforce impact: 57% augmentation vs 43% automation across industries, based on 4 million Claude interactions.

VentureBeat - Feb. 10

Breaking down the judicial branch's role in curbing executive power

Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Schools describe 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract breaks down

What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.

BBC News - Feb. 12

NTSB breaks down timeline of D.C. midair collision events

The National Transportation and Safety Board shared an update on last month's fatal midair collision between a commercial jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter near Washington, D.C. CBS News ...

CBS News - 5d

Breaking down the trillion-dollar risk posed by climate change

This weekend's flooding in Kentucky is a reminder of nature's power, and how it can be amplified by climate change. According to climate risk modeling company First Street, climate change could ...

CBS News - 2d

Toronto Plane Crash: Aviation expert breaks down ‘major accident’

Airline safety is in the spotlight after a string of crashes, including the most recent incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Former FAA and NTSB investigator and MSNBC aviation ...

NBC News - 2d

Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry

Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.

VentureBeat - 20h

Couple can hand back moth-infested £32.5m mansion, judge rules

The pair - who bought the London property in 2019 - found moths on toothbrushes and in their clothes.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Federal judge rules White House failed to comply with court order on funding

A federal judge in Rhode Island said that the Trump administration had violated his order halting a sweeping federal funding freeze and ordered the government to “immediately restore frozen ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

Judge hearing arguments over Musk's authority defers ruling on restraining order

The judge hearing arguments over whether Elon Musk's role at DOGE is unconstitutional indicated she will not issue a ruling Friday on a temporary restraining order.

ABC News - 5d

Breaking down Trump's Ukraine comments, judge's DOGE ruling

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