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Judge declines to block Trump administration’s resignation offer to federal employees  NPR Trump’s Resignation Program for Federal Workers Can Proceed, Judge Rules  The New York Times Judge restores Trump administration’s buyout offer to federal workers  Fox News Judge rules Trump’s sweeping plan to

Trump says ‘I’m OK with’ Russian president Putin’s demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato – live  The Guardian US Trump’s plan for Ukraine a great deal — ‘for the Kremlin,’ Kyiv’s backers say  POLITICO Europe Trump says Russia agrees to ‘immediately’

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart disease and sleep apnea—and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Improving connectivity can both benefit those who most need it most and boost the businesses that provide the service. That’s the case telecom industry leaders made during a panel on Feb. 11 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.  [time-brightcove

In a matter of weeks, we have witnessed what feels like a seismic shift in U.S. foreign-aid policy. Signaling the priorities of his new Administration, President Trump has paused nearly all U.S. foreign-aid programs for a comprehensive review while dismantling

Trump Made Chair of Kennedy Center as Its President Is Fired  The New York Times Hear what Trump said to new Kennedy Center board in audio obtained by Jake Tapper  CNN Column | Trump’s attack on the Kennedy Center is petty but

LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest  CNN Race to protect homes, residents in burn zones as major rainstorm slams into L.A.  Los Angeles Times Major storm is

Donald Trump has promised peace talks and teased the prospect of ending the war in Ukraine but, in the background, there are potential complications.

Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), chairwoman of the DOGE oversight subcommittee, did not appreciate the “tone” of some House Democrats who taunted President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the chairwoman herself at Wednesday’s meeting. Greene scolded them for their

President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order this week that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.