How Battleground Trump Voters Are Viewing the Opening Weeks of the Administration from the Politics Desk
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'SNL' Cold Open mocks heated Trump-Zelenksy meeting, Musk chainsaw moment
This week's “Saturday Night Live” Cold Open spoofed the meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and featured a special appearance from a chainsaw-wielding Elon ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump's NIH pick does not link vaccines with autism, but shows openness to more research
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's pick to lead the NIH, appeared to be open studies investigating potential links between vaccines and autism, a long-debunked theory.NBC News - 19h -
How Trump's comments on Ukraine are rattling European allies
The diplomatic dispute between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has upended international protocols and rattled U.S. allies in Europe. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
How Trump’s mission to Mars could save the nation
A robotic colony on Mars might seem like far-fetched science fiction, but so was the Moonshot. American Exceptionalism will rise again.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Here's how Trump can still win in Ukraine
Team Trump is struggling to find a solution to the war in Ukraine, with President Trump refusing to blame Putin and instead placing blame on Ukraine and NATO, despite a Quinnipiac University Poll ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope
Also in this week’s newsletter, delivering the skills needed to power an infrastructure boomFinancial Times - 6d -
How Trump’s Reverse Robin Hood Could Backfire
Taking from the poor and giving to the rich has not been a historically smart move.Inc. - 6d -
How will Trump's proposed "gold card" for immigration work?
President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Tuesday a new "gold card" that would allow wealthy immigrants to buy a path to citizenship for $5 million and replace the current ...CBS News - 6d -
How the Trump, Zelensky meeting went off the rails
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine were left in tatters following President Trump’s confrontational White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which erupted ...The Hill - 5d -
Video: How Trump-Zelenskyy dispute unfolded
Oval Office meeting deteriorated into an angry argument that exposed years of mistrust between the leadersFinancial Times - 5d -
How Ukrainians are responding to heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
When Ukrainian news channels reported on the volatile exchange at the Oval Office, the war-battered country almost immediately rallied around their leader. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - 5d -
How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy
President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.The New York Times - 4d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.The New York Times - 3d -
How Putin likely reacted to the Trump-Zelenskyy fight
Rep. Don Bacon, Sen. Angus King and H.R. McMaster, who served as Mr. Trump's national security adviser during his first administration, weigh in on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship.CBS News - 3d -
How the world is reacting to Trump's clash with Zelenskyy
European leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy days after President Trump's bombastic remarks during his visit in the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House and ...CBS News - 2d -
How Trump can strengthen the US Navy
The idea of the Shipyard Accountability and Workforce Support plan is to allow the Navy and its shipbuilders more flexibility in how they spend money.The Hill - 2d -
How Trump’s Tariffs on China Are Affecting Toy Companies
A trade show for toys, most of which are made in China, showcased an industry, underneath the fun, rattled by President Trump’s higher tariffs.The New York Times - 2d -
Here’s How to Watch Trump’s Address to Congress
At 9 p.m. Eastern, President Trump will speak to a joint session of Congress for the first time in his second term. The New York Times will carry the address live.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump's tariffs on Canada will impact businesses
The U.S.'s trade partnership with Canada has long been a key driving force for several border states' economies. Canada imposed a retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods on Tuesday. CBS News national ...CBS News - 1d -
Here’s How Democrats Are Protesting Trump’s Speech to Congress
Many Democrats are taking guests who they say have been hurt by Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal bureaucracy. Several others will skip the speech and host counterprogramming, such as live ...The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Will Disrupt Key Industries in Mexico
The imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada represents a violation of the USMCA and could trigger a tariff war, experts say.Wired - 1d -
How to watch Trump's speech to joint session of Congress
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.CBS News - 1d -
How Taiwan is reacting to Trump's treatment of Ukraine and Zelenskyy
President Trump's dust-up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is causing concern in Taiwan about their relationship with the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.CBS News - 1d -
How Trump is proceeding on the future of Ukraine's war with Russia
Mike Waltz, a national security adviser for President Trump, weighed in on the U.S. pausing aid for Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskyy advocates for movement in peace talks to end the war with Russia. ...CBS News - 21h -
How should Canada react to Trump’s threats?
Liberal politician Chrystia Freeland advocates a 'smart and surgical' responseFinancial Times - 11h -
How Trump's tariffs could pinch the tech sector
The tech industry is set to feel the pinch as the Trump administration levies new tariffs against key U.S. trading partners. Tech stocks dropped 3.7 percent on Monday, as President Trump indicated ...The Hill - 5h -
Watch: Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers
Christian Democrats leader Friedrich Merz thanks those who placed their trust in the party and him.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
German voters shift to the right in Sunday’s elections
Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellorFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Why some German voters embraced the far right
Concerns over the economy may have contributed to the increasing number of votes for the far-right party during Germany's national election. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Most voters want Ukraine to reach settlement with Russia
Most voters want Ukraine to reach a settlement with Russia as the war between the two countries reaches its three-year anniversary, including a majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents, ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump says peace deal to end war in Ukraine could happen 'within weeks'
President Trump met with France’s President Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump is pushing for a deal to access Ukraine’s minerals as a way to repay the U.S. for billions of dollars in ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Ways and Means committee to start drafting plans for enacting Trump tax agenda next week
Politico - 2d -
Musk's PAC launches $1 million TV ad buy touting Trump's first 6 weeks in office
Billionaire Elon Musk's political action committee has placed a $1 million ad buy to tout President Trump's first six weeks in office.ABC News - 19h -
Bondi says Epstein client list 'sitting on my desk' for review
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is in the process of reviewing the alleged "client list" of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as directed by President Trump.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Hourslong delays at check-in desk plague famed Las Vegas resort
A planned automation upgrade went haywire and plagued one of Las Vegas' most prominent properties over the weekend, forcing thousands of guests to wait hours before reaching their rooms, officials ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Protests at USAID building as workers pack up their desks, cuts take effect
Protesters are outside a United States Agency for International Development building in Washington, D.C., in support of fired workers. This comes after the Supreme Court's Chief Justice John ...CBS News - Feb. 27 -
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 -
Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts
Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration guts USAID humanitarian office, despite pledge to save its work
Dozens of officials in USAID's humanitarian aid bureau have received termination notices, despite prior assurances that its humanitarian services would be preserved.ABC News - Feb. 24