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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 24.02.2025.
It displays 258 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.02.2025 โข Day Third Powers Balanced Ukraine
โจMorning coverage focused on Germany's election results, with Merz's conservatives winning while AfD secured second place. The appointment of Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director emerged alongside mass federal workforce confusion over Musk's job justification demands.
By afternoon, attention shifted to Ukraine's third war anniversary, with Trump meeting Macron amid reports of US alignment with Russia on UN resolutions. The administration pushed a controversial minerals-for-peace framework, while European leaders rushed to Washington.
Evening brought further institutional upheaval as agencies received conflicting guidance about Musk's demands, with some departments declaring them voluntary. Trump-Macron's press conference revealed sharp differences over Ukraine's future, with Macron insisting on security guarantees while Trump suggested quick resolution through Moscow talks. The Pope's reported critical condition and continuing MSNBC restructuring received limited coverage amid the diplomatic focus.
By afternoon, attention shifted to Ukraine's third war anniversary, with Trump meeting Macron amid reports of US alignment with Russia on UN resolutions. The administration pushed a controversial minerals-for-peace framework, while European leaders rushed to Washington.
Evening brought further institutional upheaval as agencies received conflicting guidance about Musk's demands, with some departments declaring them voluntary. Trump-Macron's press conference revealed sharp differences over Ukraine's future, with Macron insisting on security guarantees while Trump suggested quick resolution through Moscow talks. The Pope's reported critical condition and continuing MSNBC restructuring received limited coverage amid the diplomatic focus.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump announced that Secret Service veteran Dan Bongino had been picked to serve as the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."
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The Daily Beast
As the president fumed about the latest bombshells, he indicated some of those close to him may have spoken out.
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The Epoch Times
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Fox News
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UNION: MUSK'S DEMAND 'PLAINLY UNLAWFUL'
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Los Angeles Times
By midafternoon, it appeared that the operation โ if indeed one had been launched โ had not been anywhere near as widespread as many had predicted.
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The idea of sending out checks follows the playbook of a pandemic-era program, but in this plan, only certain households would receive the rebate.
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Elon Musk's claim that federal workers who ignore a mass email will lose their job isn't supported by the email's request โ or OPM guidance that says responses to its mass emails are "voluntary."
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New York Post
At least three people are dead, two are injured and another is missing after a boat capsized in a waterway between Brooklyn and Staten Island Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin stated on Sunday that he doesnโt โbelieve for one secondโ that Russia would invade any other countries out of โfearโ of President Donald Trump.
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From Timotheฬe Chalamet's surprise win to Jane Fonda and Colin Farrell, these were the biggest moments at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Merz warns Europe should seek to โachieve independenceโ from US after conservatives win German election
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01:25 (06:25)โขMerz Takes Germany, AfD Falls Short
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Germany's election results, with conservative Friedrich Merz winning while AfD takes significant share despite falling short (NYTimes, AP, Common Dreams, Mother Jones). Trump administration makes multiple agency moves, appointing Dan Bongino to FBI deputy director and ordering ICE to locate migrant children (Breitbart, ABC). Federal workers continue receiving conflicting guidance regarding Musk's work documentation demands (NPR, HuffPost, Epoch Times).
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The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."
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The New York Times
Elon Musk had ordered workers across the federal government to summarize in an email their accomplishments for the week or be removed from their positions.
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The New York Times
Friedrich Merz and his party won a parliamentary election in which President Trump and NATO were on votersโ minds. Here are some takeaways from the vote.
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Associated Press
Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germanyโs 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his partyโs iconic leader.
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A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark three years since Russia's invasion, in a show of continued support from some of Kyiv's most important backers.
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Other tidbits from Kutlerโs call included her claiming Donald Trumpโs presidency didnโt play a role in Reidโs ouster and the decision was based on โdata analysis and programming strategy,โ Status reported.
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New York Post
The Roosevelt Hotel, which has roughly 1,000 rooms, first transformed into a migrant welcoming center and shelter in May 2023.
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Provisional results confirm that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germanyโs national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nationโs second-largest.
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The idea of sending out checks follows the playbook of a pandemic-era program, but in this plan, only certain households would receive the rebate.
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Associated Press
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germanyโs national election, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
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Several in the intelligence community have expressed concern over Bongino's lack of experience and support for conspiracy theories.
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Thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Amid a stark shift in U.S. policy, Ukrainians want the war to end โ but not on Russia's terms.
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Associated Press
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germanyโs national election, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
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The New York Times
Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir Putin of Russia as President Trump has pursued a rapid rapprochement with the Kremlin.
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Los Angeles Times
Jill Filipovic
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06:05 (11:05)โขUkraine's Three Years, Trump's New Course
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Ukraine marking three years since Russia's invasion, with Trump's stance raising concerns about future US support (ABC, CBS, NPR, NYTimes, Boston Globe). In related developments, Trump appoints conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director despite intelligence community concerns over his qualifications (NBC, Breitbart). German election results confirm Merz's victory while AfD makes significant gains (AP, CNN, Common Dreams).
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Common Dreams
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Los Angeles Times
The gunk has turned up on shorelines from Malibu to Redondo Beach: ghostly lines of charred black bits and melted debris left behind by retreating waves.
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On the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. position has shifted dramatically now that Donald Trump is back in office.
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Germanyโs likely next chancellor slams US โinterventionโ in election campaign
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Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germanyโs national election, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
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Germanyโs likely next chancellor slams US โinterventionโ in election campaign
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The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didnโt.
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Germanyโs likely next chancellor slams US โinterventionโ in election campaign
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The Atlantic
The Russian president canโt win his war against Ukraine unless he persuades its allies to betray it.
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โThis whole corrupt operation is nothing more than an illegal arm of the Democrat Party. They should be forced to pay vast sums of money for the damage theyโve done to our Country.โ
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Research Says Big Federal Grants to Local Governments Breed Corruption
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Associated Press
Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday. Theyโre facing an 11:59 p.m.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news from President Donald Trumpโs administration | February 24, 2025
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Sovereigntist AfD soar to new heights, but milquetoast conservatives may still prefer to enter into an Merkel-style coalition with the left.
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Sundayโs German election saw a big shift toward right-wing parties. But while the Alternative fรผr Deutschland piled up votes in the former East, socialist party Die Linke also made a major breakthrough.
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Mother Jones
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President Trump has made clear he wants to close the U.S. Department of Education, but Republicans seem torn on just how far to go.
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The New York Times
Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir Putin of Russia as President Trump has pursued a rapid rapprochement with the Kremlin.
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Elon Musk has further explained why he is demanding federal workers justify keeping their jobs โ as newly-confirmed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ordered her officers to ignore it.
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DOGE Boss Elon Musk Instructs Federal Workers To Justify Their Jobs
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Ames v. Ohio should be an easy โ and potentially unanimously decided โ case, assuming the Court doesnโt overreach.
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President Trump says he's ending the 3-year Ukraine war and wants $500 billion in Kyiv's mineral wealth to go to U.S. companies.
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10:44 (15:44)โขTrump's Mineral Deal Rattles Allies
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's Ukraine policy shift and its implications. Multiple sources (ABC, CNN, NYTimes, USA Today, Washington Post) cover Trump's new stance on Ukraine, including demands for $500B in mineral rights and European leaders' rushed responses. Simultaneously, federal workforce tensions continue as Musk demands job justifications, with agencies divided on compliance (AP, NY Post, Reason, Common Dreams).
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The Boston Globe
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The Supreme Court turned away two appeals asking the justices to overrule a 24-year-old decision that allowed for buffer zones around abortion clinics.
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The federal government is now subject to the whims of Trump, Musk, and RFK Jr.
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Jill Filipovic
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Since Donald Trumpโs election, his opposition party hasnโt acted much like one. The same cannot be said of Bernie Sanders, who hit the road this weekend in red states in an effort to stoke pushback to Trumpโs slash-and-burn plutocratic governance.
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The Boston Globe
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Tech giant Apple is investing $500 billion to the U.S. economy in a historic move, the company announced on Monday, marking "an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation."
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Los Angeles Times
Jill Filipovic
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Sovereigntist AfD soar to new heights, but milquetoast conservatives may still prefer to enter into an Merkel-style coalition with the left.
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Common Dreams
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On the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, Zelensky says he hopes for continued US support after trading barbs with Trump
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Mike Macans is one of an unknown number of Small Business Administration employees who were fired, unfired and fired again as part of the Trump administration's deep cuts to the federal workforce.
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New York Post
MSNBCโs new president continued to overhaul the embattled network Monday โ canceling shows hosted by anchors left-wing anchors Ayman Mohyeldin, Katie Phang and Jonathan Capehart, The Post has learned. The bloodbath follows the ousterโฆ
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Following his partyโs victory in federal elections on Sunday, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, rejected overtures from President Donald Trump while calling for โindependenceโ from the United States and accusing Washington of election interference.
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One America News
Multiple reports suggest that the Trump administration is planning on reviving a COVID-era Title 42 policy that would turn migrants away at the U.S. border due to spreading diseases.
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12:25 (17:25)โขFederal Workers Face Musk's Purge
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the Trump administration's evolving stance on federal workers, with mass confusion and reported purges following Musk's deadline for job justifications (AP, NPR, Fox News, Common Dreams). International tensions rise as Germany's incoming Chancellor Merz rejects Trump's overtures and calls for independence from US influence (Breitbart, CNN). Trump meets Macron amid Ukraine policy shifts on the war's third anniversary (Boston Globe, CNN, USA Today).
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The Washington Post
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Fox News
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Mike Macans is one of an unknown number of Small Business Administration employees who were fired, unfired and fired again as part of the Trump administration's deep cuts to the federal workforce.
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On the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, Zelensky says he hopes for continued US support after trading barbs with Trump
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The State Department claimed a plan to buy thousands of armored Teslas was left over from the Biden administration. A document obtained by NPR shows the Biden plan was far smaller.
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The New York Times
In treatment for cancer and with her husband in a Russian prison, Olha Kurtmallaieva, 25, worries time may be running out for herself and for her country.
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Associated Press
In a win for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, the United States has failed to get the U.N.
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President Trump is meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron as the Russia-Ukraine war takes center stage three years after Russia's invasion.
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A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
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The Blaze
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These government scientists are likely the next in line for big cuts.
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Associated Press
In a win for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, the U.N. General Assembly has refused to approve a U.S.
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One America News
President Donald Trump released a statement celebrating MSNBCโs decision to cancel Joy Reidโs primetime show.
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Florida Sues Target Over Trans Merchandise
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13:53 (18:53)โขUS Sides With Moscow At UN
โจThe newspapers report extensively on shifting US positions regarding Ukraine on the war's third anniversary. Multiple sources (ABC, CNN, WaPo, AP) cover Trump's meeting with Macron amid controversial US alignment with Russia on UN resolutions. New developments show disputed State Department claims about Tesla contracts (NPR) and MSNBC's programming changes (NY Post, OANN). A federal judge blocks immigration enforcement at religious sites (CBS).
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The Daily Beast
โThose who do not take this email seriously will soon be furthering their career elsewhere,โ Musk warned Monday.
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New FBI Director Kash Patel announced that former U.S. Secret Service agent Dan Bongino will serve as the deputy director of the bureau.
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The New York Times
On the third anniversary of Russiaโs war with Ukraine, President Trump said fighting could end โwithin weeks,โ and suggested he could visit Moscow as soon as spring.
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โNBC Nightly Newsโ anchor Lester Holt announced on Monday that he will be leaving the networkโs nightly broadcast.
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Quakers, Baptists and Sikhs filed a lawsuit opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions at places of worship, which have been off limits.
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The Daily Wire
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One America News
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday that the migrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan will be closing down in a couple of months.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news from President Donald Trumpโs administration | February 24, 2025
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15:04 (20:04)โขMacron Hears Moscow Plans
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump and Macron's White House press conference, where Trump suggested a possible Moscow visit and claimed the Ukraine war could end "within weeks" (ABC, Fox, NYT, AP, Boston Globe). In parallel coverage, federal workforce tensions escalate as Musk issues ultimatums to government employees (Daily Beast, Slate, The Blaze), while immigration enforcement faces new restrictions at religious sites (USA Today, CBS).
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The Daily Beast
Jonathan Capehart, Katie Phang, and Ayman Mohyeldin have all lost their shows.
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Authorities say Matthew Hertgen, 31, allegedly used a knife and a golf club to stab and beat his 26-year-old brother, Joseph Hertgen, to death at about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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Macron earlier interrupted Trump to correct him on European assistance to Ukraine, underscoring the strained dynamics between US and its traditional allies
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Starbucks is set to lay off 1,000 corporate workers, in addition to cutting more than ten drinks from its menu.
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Authorities say Matthew Hertgen, 31, allegedly used a knife and a golf club to stab and beat his 26-year-old brother, Joseph Hertgen, to death at about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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The Trump administration is developing plans to build immigration detention facilities on bases nationwide, a step that could significantly expand the military's role in immigration enforcement.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump sought to smooth over a transatlantic rift on Ukraine Monday, with the US president eyeing a deal to end Russiaโs invasion โwithin weeksโ backed by European peacekeepers. Hosting Macron at the White House
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The Boston Globe
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Breitbart News
French President Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump sought to smooth over a transatlantic rift on Ukraine Monday, with the US president eyeing a deal to end Russiaโs invasion โwithin weeksโ backed by European peacekeepers. Hosting Macron at the White House
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news from President Donald Trumpโs administration | February 24, 2025
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โThatโs the presidentโs phrase, and I adopted it. In fact, I have a tattoo on my chest here,โ Johnson joked.
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French President Macron interrupted Trump earlier in the Oval Office to correct him on European assistance
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One America News
Roberta Flack, who topped the Billboard charts with singles like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love" -- has died at 88-years-old.
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16:07 (21:07)โขMacron Corrects Trump, Backs Mineral Deal
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the Trump-Macron White House meeting, where Trump claimed the Ukraine war could end "within weeks" while demanding mineral rights concessions (ABC, NYT, CNN, AP, Breitbart). Macron publicly corrected Trump's claims about European war spending, though appeared to back peace initiatives. The headlines show growing focus on Ukraine's mineral resources as a key negotiation point (Fox News, NYTimes, The Epoch Times). Internal changes continue with IRS job cuts (The Blaze) and new DHS immigration detention plans (NPR).
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The โWhat did you do last week?โ email and the ensuing drama, explained.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the government to recognize only two sexes. Transgender people are fighting the orders in federal court.
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WATCHDOG: FIRINGS ILLEGAL...
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Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of the Special Counsel, wrote that the terminations appear "contrary to a reasonable reading of the law."
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Before DOGE came along, Jonathan Kamens worked on cybersecurity for the VA. Now, he says in an interview with Jacobin, he dreads an avalanche of scams against veterans โ and hopes his former coworkers will push back.
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The New York Times
Meeting with Franceโs leader, Emmanuel Macron, on the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, President Trump again demanded Ukraine sign over mineral rights.
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Mark Joseph Stern
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The New York Times
Meeting with President Trump on the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, Franceโs leader said that a deal โmust not mean a surrender of Ukraine.โ
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One America News
Irish leaders have announced their intention to skip the annual St. Patrickโs Day celebrations in the U.S., and specifically in Washington, D.C., out of "protest" for President Donald Trumpโs comments about moving Palestinians out of Gaza while the U.S. and other allies help rebuild the war-torn region.
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The president can now replace the top echelon of military officials with his own people.
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17:21 (22:21)โขMacron Challenges Trump's Ukraine Peace Push
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump-Macron's White House meeting marking Ukraine war's third anniversary (NYT, Boston Globe, AP, CNN). While Trump suggests quick war resolution and Russia economic talks (Epoch Times, Breitbart), Macron emphasizes Ukraine's security needs. New coverage focuses on federal workforce tensions as Trump administration declares Musk's email demands voluntary (ABC, Washington Post), and watchdog calls recent firings illegal (USA Today, HuffPost).
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One America News
Irish leaders have announced their intention to skip the annual St. Patrickโs Day celebrations in the U.S., and specifically in Washington, D.C., out of "protest" for President Donald Trumpโs comments about moving Palestinians out of Gaza while the U.S. and other allies help rebuild the war-torn region.
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The Daily Beast
He isnโt quite ready to leave the governorโs mansion once his second term ends in 2026.
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One America News
Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis took a swipe at GOP Representative Byron Donalds on Monday in relation to him becoming the next governor of the Sunshine State, instead supporting his wife to take over his role -- being term limited.
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The Daily Beast
The exchange went instantly viral.
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One America News
Clint Hill, the notable U.S. Secret Service agent who shielded First Lady Jacqueline (Jackie) Kennedy during former Democrat President John F. Kennedyโs assassination, has died at 93.
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They shared their desire for peace, but Macron warned it wonโt happen if Ukraine is forced to surrender
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news from President Donald Trumpโs administration | February 24, 2025
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Fox News
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Meeting with President Trump on the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion, Franceโs leader said that a deal โmust not mean a surrender of Ukraine.โ
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Los Angeles Times
Nitish Pahwa
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The Atlantic
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
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During a joint press conference President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted their friendly relationship, even when they appeared far apart on the war in Ukraine.
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Are Democrats Actually in Disarray?
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The Office of Personnel Management told workers replying to billionaire Elon Musk's questions about their job accomplishments was 'voluntary.'
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The Trump administration is going to Fort Knox to see if the gold is still there, President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday.
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The Boston Globe
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18:24 (23:24)โขMacron Defies Trump's Ukraine Vision
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump and Macron's divergent Ukraine positions at their White House meeting. Macron publicly contradicted Trump's characterization of the war as "a horrible, bloody mess" (Boston Globe, NYT), insisting peace cannot mean Ukraine's surrender (CNN, NPR, Daily Beast). New developments include Trump's announced Fort Knox inspection (Breitbart) and the closure of all 800 Joann fabric stores (NBC). The death of Secret Service agent Clint Hill, known for protecting Jackie Kennedy during JFK's assassination, is reported (OANN).
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The Boston Globe
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They shared their desire for peace, but Macron warned it wonโt happen if Ukraine is forced to surrender
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They shared their desire for peace, but Macron warned it wonโt happen if Ukraine is forced to surrender
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"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.
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The Blaze
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President Donald Trump has met with French President Emmanuel Macron in the White House.
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Some FBI employees said they feared Bongino's hire put the bureauโs capabilities in the hands of political actors with radical agendas.
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Actress Natasha Lyonne, who has starred in movies and television shows like "Russian Doll," "Orange Is The New Black," and "But I'm A Cheerleader," is currently the target of ridicule after she recently blasted the Trump administration, mentioning, among other things -- the lack of "abortion access" for "12-year-old" girls.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news from President Donald Trumpโs administration | February 24, 2025
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One America News
Actress Natasha Lyonne, who has starred in movies and television shows like "Russian Doll," "Orange Is The New Black," and "But I'm A Cheerleader," is currently the target of ridicule after she recently blasted the Trump administration, mentioning, among other things -- the lack of "abortion access" for "12-year-old" girls.
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The Epoch Times
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Associated Press
As they mustered support for their confirmations by the U.S. Senate, some of Donald Trumpโs nominees made statements from which theyโve already distanced themselves upon taking office.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Breitbart News exclusively on Monday that the United States voted against a United Nations measure bashing the Russians for the war in Ukraine earlier in the day because it was โantagonisticโ and ran counter to the efforts to bring both sides to the table and end the war.
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A survey of Bonginoโs podcast transcripts over the last 7 years found he regularly pushed conspiracy theories about corrupt FBI leadership.
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The Boston Globe
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21:00 (02:00)โขMacron Spurns Trump's Russia Plans
โจThe newspapers report extensively on diverging US-France positions on Ukraine, as Macron warns against a "weak deal" that would amount to Ukrainian surrender (CNN, NYT, Fox, Epoch Times). Secretary Rubio explains US vote against UN resolution on Russia as avoiding "antagonistic" approach (Breitbart). New coverage focuses on Dan Bongino's controversial appointment as FBI Deputy Director despite his history of criticizing the agency (NBC). The administration maintains that federal agencies' responses to Musk's work report demands remain voluntary (Boston Globe, NPR).
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The Boston Globe
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One America News
A panel of U.S. Circuit judges upheld a Massachusetts school district's policy, allowing staff to use a different name and gender pronouns for a student -- without notifying the child's parents.
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The Atlantic
The billionaire Trump enforcer told federal workers they needed to justify themselvesโor else. Then the administration changed its mind.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump says heโs hopeful Russiaโs war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
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The New York Times
The response to an email sent to federal employees suggests that there may be limits to how far Elon Musk can push the governmentโs work force.
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One America News
Following his 2024 run for the White House and former introduction as a head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has officially announced his 2026 gubernatorial campaign for the state of Ohio.
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The Boston Globe
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Fox News
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"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting directives on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.
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The US president touted his dealmaking ability as the French leader tried to inject reality into his ambition to end the war
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โThe email request was utterly trivial, as the standard for passing the test was to type some words and press send!โ Musk wrote on X. โYet so many failed even that inane test, urged on in some cases by their managers.โ
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Los Angeles Times
California officials want to reduce the financial credits that households with rooftop solar panels can earn for excess energy. โItโs the utilities preserving their monopoly,โ says one homeowner.
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The Daily Beast
โThat feels indefensible, and I do not defend it,โ the MSNBC anchor said.
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Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.
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Breitbart News
A multi-agency manhunt for a seven-time deported Salvadoran illegal alien wanted for murder came to a head Monday night, with the subject taken safely into custody. The suspected MS-13 gang member took off on Monday after allegedly stabbing a neighbor in the Colony Ridge subdivision. Colony Ridge is reported to be Texasโ largest migrant colony.
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