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What it’s like to be a public-health worker or scientist at the start of Trump 2

Kremlin says US-proposed truce would merely give relief to Ukraine’s military  Reuters Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say  Reuters Russia wary of proposed Ukraine ceasefire plan as US talks begin  The Guardian Russian Negotiator Rejects Temporary Cease-Fire

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here’s why  NPR

In a tank across town, suspended in liquid nitrogen at -320°F, float my leftover embryos, whose future is unknown to me. From this batch, I have two children, and my husband and I feel confident our family is complete, yet

The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to reconsider more than two dozen rules. And, astronauts “stranded” on the International Space Station may be able to return to Earth. (Image credit: Ting Shen/AFP)

In the first few months of his second term, President Donald Trump has raised concerns among commentators and academics that the U.S. could face a constitutional crisis. Trump has issued numerous executive orders of questionable legality and given unprecedented power

New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy  CNN

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here’s why  NPR

China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl  The Associated Press

US team lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia takes Sudzha  BBC.com Russia presents US with demands that need to be met before ending Ukraine war: report  Fox News Russia plays hard ball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head