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US President Donald Trump’s abrupt pivot to Russia will remould Moscow’s ties with China but is unlikely to prise apart its flourishing partnership with Beijing, analysts say. Since taking office last month, the US president has sought to unravel three

The fiery altercation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday was shocking but not entirely unexpected, analysts say, with the way forward for Kyiv looking increasingly uncertain. US President Trump has long been a critic

Trump will give his first speech to Congress next Tuesday since his reelection. It has characteristics of what Americans call a State of the Union address, but it’s not officially designated as such. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

Spring is just around the corner. As the days get longer, you’ll want to spend those extra hours of sunlight with a good book. This month’s must-reads include astronaut and activist Amanda Nguyen’s debut memoir, Torrey Peters’ experimental follow-up to

Trump administration accused of sidestepping court rulings amid spree of legal losses  NBC News

This Texas County Voted Republican for the First Time in a Century. They Like What They See.  POLITICO

Trump will give his first speech to Congress next Tuesday since his reelection. It has characteristics of what Americans call a State of the Union address, but it’s not officially designated as such. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash  BBC.com Opinion | A Day of American Infamy  The New York Times Zelensky says Trump’s backing is ‘crucial’ after US president berated him at White House  CNN Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of

Hamas says it is not willing to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, rejecting an Israeli request to delay negotiations on the second phase. (Image credit: Youssef Alzanoun)

Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact  CNN SSA wants to reduce workforce by 7,000 through VERA/VSIP  Federal News Network Trump officials start dismantling civil rights offices, as part of DOGE’s secret plan  The Washington