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US and Russia to appoint teams to negotiate end of Ukraine war in talks that excluded Kyiv

US and Russia to appoint teams to negotiate end of Ukraine war in talks that excluded Kyiv

US and Russia to appoint teams to negotiate end of Ukraine war in talks that excluded Kyiv
MidEast|Political|US

Iran ‘behind everything that threatens peace’ in Middle East, Rubio says

Marco Rubio, in his first joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as US Secretary of State, made clear that the Trump administration’s Middle East strategy is strikingly focused on the Iran regime.

Iran ‘behind everything that threatens peace’ in Middle East, Rubio says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump

Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump

Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump
MidEast|Political|World

Top Trump officials set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin Ukraine talks

Top Trump officials set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin Ukraine talks

Top Trump officials set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin Ukraine talks
Europe|Political|US|World

Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel

Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel

Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

See Trump greet Marc Fogel at White House

President Donald Trump hosted Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained for more than three years in Russia, at the White House after the Trump administration secured his release in an “exchange.”

See Trump greet Marc Fogel at White House
Crime|Europe|US|World

Marc Fogel's sister shares her reaction to his sudden release

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with Marc Fogel's sister Anne about his release after more than three years of being detained in Russia.

Marc Fogel's sister shares her reaction to his sudden release
Political|US

USAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency

USAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency

USAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency
MidEast|Political|US|World

Wrongfully detained American teacher Marc Fogel meets with Trump after being released from Russia in an ‘exchange’

Wrongfully detained American teacher Marc Fogel meets with Trump after being released from Russia in an ‘exchange’

Wrongfully detained American teacher Marc Fogel meets with Trump after being released from Russia in an ‘exchange’
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

Watchdog warns Trump’s dismantling of vetting at USAID means US money could reach terror groups

Watchdog warns Trump’s dismantling of vetting at USAID means US money could reach terror groups

Watchdog warns Trump’s dismantling of vetting at USAID means US money could reach terror groups
Americas|Political|US|World

US formally seizes second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Maduro

US formally seizes second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Maduro

US formally seizes second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Maduro
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300
Americas|Political|US|World

Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels

Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels

Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump’s rapid dismantling of USAID leaves workers around world concerned for safety and futures

Trump’s rapid dismantling of USAID leaves workers around world concerned for safety and futures

Trump’s rapid dismantling of USAID leaves workers around world concerned for safety and futures
Political|US|World

First on CNN: Republican and Democratic former USAID leaders speak out against Trump’s attempts to dismantle agency

First on CNN: Republican and Democratic former USAID leaders speak out against Trump’s attempts to dismantle agency

First on CNN: Republican and Democratic former USAID leaders speak out against Trump’s attempts to dismantle agency
Business|Political|US

USAID employees around the world will be placed on leave Friday and ordered to return to US

USAID employees around the world will be placed on leave Friday and ordered to return to US

USAID employees around the world will be placed on leave Friday and ordered to return to US
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Gutting of USAID could cost thousands of American jobs

Gutting of USAID could cost thousands of American jobs

Gutting of USAID could cost thousands of American jobs
Political|US

Trump appoints speechwriter fired for attending conference with White nationalists to top State Department role

Trump appoints speechwriter fired for attending conference with White nationalists to top State Department role

Trump appoints speechwriter fired for attending conference with White nationalists to top State Department role
Political|Technology|US|World

Trump and Musk slam USAID, agreeing that the department should be shut down

According to multiple sources, USAID workers were emailed that the headquarters was closed for the day and they should not come into their Washington office. CNN's Jennifer Hansler explains what we know so far and plays remarks from both President Trump and Elon Musk, who both agree the department should be shut down.

Trump and Musk slam USAID, agreeing that the department should be shut down
Political|US

Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department

Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department

Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department
Political|US

Alex Marquardt reports two top USAID security officials on leave amid dispute over DOGE access

Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave after attempting to refuse officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency access systems at the agency, even after DOGE personnel threatened to call law enforcement, multiple sources familiar told CNN. CNN’s Alex Marquardt reports.

Alex Marquardt reports two top USAID security officials on leave amid dispute over DOGE access
Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk said Donald Trump agreed USAID needs to be ‘shut down’

Elon Musk said Donald Trump agreed USAID needs to be ‘shut down’

Elon Musk said Donald Trump agreed USAID needs to be ‘shut down’
Americas|Political|US|World

Rubio heads to Central America as Trump admin attempts crackdown on migration to US

Rubio heads to Central America as Trump admin attempts crackdown on migration to US

Rubio heads to Central America as Trump admin attempts crackdown on migration to US
Political|US

US government agencies order employees to remove gender pronouns from email signatures

US government agencies order employees to remove gender pronouns from email signatures

US government agencies order employees to remove gender pronouns from email signatures
Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

Fact check: $50 million for condoms in Gaza? Five big reasons to be skeptical Trump’s story is true

Fact check: $50 million for condoms in Gaza? Five big reasons to be skeptical Trump’s story is true

Fact check: $50 million for condoms in Gaza? Five big reasons to be skeptical Trump’s story is true

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