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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is seen during a hearing for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of Education, on Feb. 13, 2025.
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Murkowski slams Trump administration over Russia-Ukraine war stance: ‘Sick to my stomach’ ​

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) condemned the Trump administration over the recent fallout with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during Friday’s Oval Office meeting broadcasted by the American press.

“This week started with administration officials refusing to acknowledge that Russia started the war in Ukraine. It ends with a tense, shocking conversation in the Oval Office and whispers from the White House that they may try to end all U.S. support for Ukraine,” Murkowski wrote in a Saturday post on X.

“I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but right now, I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world.”

Her stance, notable from a Republican, echoes that of many foreign leaders who labeled the meeting a stark sever in American values, including the country’s tradition of fighting for democracy across the globe. ...

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US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics

Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon, according to four people familiar with recent US...
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Trump's moves test the limits of presidential power and the resilience of US democracy

During his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has worked to tear down the federal government and attack long-standing institutions.
apnews.com

Furious Dems attack Trump, Vance after explosive Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy: 'Siding with dictators'

Democrats quickly reacted to President Donald Trump's tense meeting Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling it shameful.
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Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rules | CNN Politics

A federal judge ruled Saturday that the head of a government watchdog agency whom President Donald Trump is attempting to fire is entitled to remain in the post, setting up a dispute that will almost certainly be decided by the Supreme Court.
www.cnn.com

Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader

President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
apnews.com

Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?
www.bbc.com

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

A federal judge has ruled that the head of a federal watchdog agency must remain in his job, saying President Donald Trump’s bid to remove the special counsel was unlawful.
apnews.com

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

Trump’s efforts to drastically shrink the federal government are running into legal roadblocks.
www.nbcnews.com

Judge rules that Trump's firing of whistleblower office chief was unlawful

Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, sued President Trump last month after he was fired.
www.cbsnews.com

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrators have gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. to protest the automaker’s billionaire leader, Elon Musk.
apnews.com

A measles crisis decades in the making: How RFK Jr. helped drive America to this moment

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits atop the very health system he spent years attacking, and he’s already chipping away at the institutions he’s been appointed to lead.
www.nbcnews.com

Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer

Democrats and Republicans are already pointing fingers over a potential government shutdown next month. Republicans may pass a short-term extension of last year's federal funding.
www.foxnews.com

Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies

Analysis: The confrontation revealed Trump’s deep impatience with Ukraine and its democratically elected president, and his persistent defense of Russia’s autocratic ruler.
www.nbcnews.com

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US has given over $300bn to Ukraine, but he is incorrect.
www.bbc.com

Pennsylvania Republicans who narrowly won their House seats feel the heat of early votes back home

Back in November, three Pennsylvania Republicans won seats in Congress by tight margins. Today, the three find themselves navigating the delicate politics of a divided electorate once again as President Donald Trump makes economy-altering decisions early in his second term.
apnews.com

FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say

Newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the FBI with help from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, say sources who were told of the proposal.
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Rep. Mike Turner says Oval Office meeting "should have been a win" for Ukraine's Zelenskyy

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GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "should have been a win" for Zelenskyy, but Turner alleged that Zelenskyy "turned it into a debate on American security guarantees during a peace negotiation."
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DNI Gabbard sounds off on Europe's 'divergence' from U.S. values after tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

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The tense meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy puts the spotlight on some European nations' "divergence" from promoting freedom and reaching peace in Eastern Europe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on "Fox News Sunday."

"I think those who are criticizing [Trump's] efforts in this way are showing that they are not committed to peace, and in the case of many of those European countries, that they're not committed to the cause and values of freedom, even though they speak of this,"...
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Speaker Johnson says Zelenskyy may have to resign after Oval Office spat

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “needs to come to his senses and come back to the table in gratitude or someone else needs to lead the country” in order for Ukraine to continue pursuing a peace deal negotiated by the U.S.

His comments come just two days after President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Zelenskyy publicly sparred in the Oval Office while the Ukrainian president visited Washington to finish negotiations on a deal over Ukraine’s mineral wealth.

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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: And we are back now with Republican Congressman Mike Turner. Good to have you back.

REP. MIKE TURNER: Thank you. Appreciate you having me.

MARGARET BRENNAN: So what were you thinking when you saw that Oval Office meltdown?

REP. TURNER: Well, I mean, the first thing, obviously, is, you know, we have to realize why- why this is important and really what was at stake...
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday that his department will be creating an "affordability czar" to address high prices in the U.S. — a continuing concern for Americans which Bessent says he is "laser focused on."

Bessent described the new role at the Treasury Department as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans." He also previewed the creation of an "affordability council."

"I think President Trump said that he'll own the economy in six or 12 months...
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Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal off after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the economic deal with Ukraine is off the table after the heated Oval Office meeting — which Bessent attended — between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Senator Mark Kelly in Tucson, Arizona. Good morning to you, Senator.

SEN. KELLY: Good morning.

MARGARET BRENNAN: You were one of the lawmakers who met with President Zelensky prior to that Oval Office meltdown. Senator Lindsey Graham later told reporters he had warned Zelensky, "don't take the bait." Do you think Zelensky took the bait? Is that how you...
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Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We're going to turn now to Michigan Congressman John James. Good morning to you, Congressman.

REP. JOHN JAMES: Good morning, Margaret.

MARGARET BRENNAN: I want to ask you about what's happening in your state with the economy and tariffs, but just staying on the theme for a moment, I know you have a lot of Ukrainian-Americans in your district. You voted in support of...
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This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as fallout continues from the unprecedented Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, GOP Reps. Mike Turner and John James and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.
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Norway to keep supplying US Navy with fuel despite company boycott call

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Norway made clear that it will continue supplying fuel for U.S. Navy ships after a private marine fuel supplier threatened to boycott the U.S. in response to deteriorating U.S.-Ukraine relations.

"We have seen reports raising concerns about support for U.S. Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government's policy," Norway's Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said in a statement Sunday, according to a report from Reuters.

The statement comes after privately held Norwegian fuel supplier Haltbakk Bunkers took to social media...
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Border state Republicans optimistic Trump DOJ will help reverse liberal court's ruling on 'common sense' law

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EXCLUSIVE: Arizona Republicans are eyeing an additional fight over the state’s law requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, hoping that the Trump administration will voice its support for the law after a defeat in an appeals court this week.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the findings of a district court regarding the 2022 Arizona laws that enabled officials to require proof of citizenship to vote in state and federal elections, saying they were "unlawful measures of voter suppression."

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of faking genocide suspects video

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Rwanda-backed rebels said they captured fighters from a group that took part in the 1994 genocide.
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Pope absent from St Peter's Square for third week

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Pope Francis is unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing a text.
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Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning to you, Mr. Treasury Secretary.

SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT: Good morning Margaret.

MARGARET BRENNAN: So let's dig on- in on this, because it seems there's a bit of a perception gap there. Our polling also shows at least half the country reports concern about paying for food and groceries and housing. They continue to call the economy bad, even more so than last...
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Rubio says he hasn't spoken to Zelenskyy since contentious Oval Office meeting

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday he hasn't spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the explosive Oval Office meeting Friday.
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