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In our news wrap Thursday, delegations from Ukraine and other European countries are trying to push the U.S. to take a tougher stance with Russia, Chinese President Xi said Cambodia should “resist protectionism” in an apparent slight against U.S. tariffs

A recent court ruling cleared the way for the firings, which follow a memo from the bureau’s chief legal counsel outlining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new priorities. (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The lead Hamas negotiator for ceasefire talks offered to swap all hostages held in Gaza for an agreed-upon number of Palestinians jailed in Israel. The offer came after Hamas reportedly rejected the latest Israeli proposal. Meantime, airstrikes overnight killed at

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney entered politics as trade relations with the U.S. hit a low point. The former central banker’s economic chops may propel him to victory in the next election.

U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO  The New York Times Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO  CNN Luigi Mangione indicted on federal murder charge over healthcare CEO killing  The Guardian Luigi Mangione assassination case signals

Trump administration likely acted in contempt of court by not turning around deportation flights, judge says  ABC News Judge says Trump officials could be found in contempt. What happens next?  BBC There May Just Be Consequences Yet for Trump’s Summit of the

An Israeli missile strike in Gaza Wednesday killed a Palestinian photojournalist featured in a documentary set to premiere in Cannes, France, in May. The journalist Fatma Hassona, 25, was known for her photographs of the civilian casualties of Israeli military

A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza was honored Thursday as World Press Photo of the year.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to enforce birthright citizenship order  Reuters Supreme Court to hear arguments in May in challenge to Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship  CNN Trump administration live updates: Supreme Court to hear Trump birthright citizenship arguments;

The Federal Reserve has long prided itself on its independence from political pressure. But that tradition is facing renewed strain as President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Jerome Powell, the central bank’s chair, for refusing to cut interest rates.