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U.S. Cuts Off Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine as Trump Pressures Kyiv for Concessions: Report
The Biden-era intelligence-sharing agreement between the United States and Ukraine has been abruptly terminated under President Donald Trump, multiple sources confirmed on Wednesday. The move comes days after Washington halted military aid shipments to Kyiv, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the war-torn country. 
The Biden-era intelligence-sharing agreement between the United States and Ukraine has been abruptly terminated under President Donald Trump, multiple sources confirmed on Wednesday. The move comes days after Washington halted military aid shipments to Kyiv, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the war-torn country. -
Democrats Plan Boycotts and Protests for Trump’s Address to Congress
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), a senior Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced Tuesday that he would boycott President Donald Trump's address to Congress in protest of the administration's policies and mass federal firings. 
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), a senior Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced Tuesday that he would boycott President Donald Trump's address to Congress in protest of the administration's policies and mass federal firings. -
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Markets React Sharply
President Donald Trump announced Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would go into effect Tuesday, dismissing the possibility of further negotiations with the two neighboring nations. The move, aimed at addressing fentanyl trafficking and reducing trade imbalances, sent shockwaves through financial markets, with the S&P 500 closing down nearly 2%. 
President Donald Trump announced Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would go into effect Tuesday, dismissing the possibility of further negotiations with the two neighboring nations. The move, aimed at addressing fentanyl trafficking and reducing trade imbalances, sent shockwaves through financial markets, with the S&P 500 closing down nearly 2%. -
Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky Over Ukraine War Comments as White House Mulls Aid Suspension
The divide between Washington and Kyiv deepened Monday as President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the war with Russia could continue for the foreseeable future. Trump's remarks came as his administration convened top officials to discuss the future of U.S. aid to Ukraine, raising concerns that support may soon be curtailed. The divide between Washington and Kyiv deepened Monday as President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the war with Russia could continue for the foreseeable future. Trump's remarks came as his administration convened top officials to discuss the future of U.S. aid to Ukraine, raising concerns that support may soon be curtailed. -
Andrew Cuomo Launches NYC Mayoral Bid, Vows to Fix ‘Crisis’ in Public Safety and Housing
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on Saturday, launching a political comeback after resigning in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations. His entry into the race, confirmed in a 17-minute video posted on X, sets the stage for a contentious Democratic primary ahead of the June 2025 election. 
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on Saturday, launching a political comeback after resigning in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations. His entry into the race, confirmed in a 17-minute video posted on X, sets the stage for a contentious Democratic primary ahead of the June 2025 election. -
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Transgender Protections from Civil Rights Code
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday making the state the first in the U.S. to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a move that critics say will leave transgender individuals vulnerable to discrimination. The law, set to take effect on July 1, revises Iowa's Civil Rights Act by eliminating gender identity as a protected category while reinforcing a legal definition of sex based on reproductive organs at birth. 
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday making the state the first in the U.S. to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a move that critics say will leave transgender individuals vulnerable to discrimination. The law, set to take effect on July 1, revises Iowa's Civil Rights Act by eliminating gender identity as a protected category while reinforcing a legal definition of sex based on reproductive organs at birth. -
Trump Ends Talks with Zelensky, Calls Him ‘Not Ready for Peace’ After Oval Office Clash
President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a heated Oval Office exchange in which Trump accused Zelensky of being "not ready for peace." The confrontation, which also involved Vice President JD Vance, underscored the shifting stance of the U.S. toward Ukraine, as Trump increasingly pressures Kyiv to accept a ceasefire with Russia. 
President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a heated Oval Office exchange in which Trump accused Zelensky of being "not ready for peace." The confrontation, which also involved Vice President JD Vance, underscored the shifting stance of the U.S. toward Ukraine, as Trump increasingly pressures Kyiv to accept a ceasefire with Russia. -
Gene Hackman’s Wife Betsy Arakawa Found with ‘Mummified’ Hands and Feet, What It Reveals About Their Mysterious Deaths
The discovery of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, in a partially mummified state has raised new questions about the circumstances surrounding the couple's deaths. According to a police search warrant affidavit, Arakawa's body exhibited clear signs of decomposition, including bloating and mummification in her hands and feet, suggesting she had been dead for an extended period before being found. 
The discovery of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, in a partially mummified state has raised new questions about the circumstances surrounding the couple's deaths. According to a police search warrant affidavit, Arakawa's body exhibited clear signs of decomposition, including bloating and mummification in her hands and feet, suggesting she had been dead for an extended period before being found. -
Mexico Hands Over Drug Lord Caro Quintero, 28 Others in Sweeping U.S. Extradition
Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, was extradited to the United States on Thursday alongside 28 other cartel members. The high-profile transfer, among the largest in recent history, comes as Mexico seeks to defuse tensions with President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports over concerns about drug trafficking. 
Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, was extradited to the United States on Thursday alongside 28 other cartel members. The high-profile transfer, among the largest in recent history, comes as Mexico seeks to defuse tensions with President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports over concerns about drug trafficking. -
Trump, Zelenskyy to Finalize Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Peace Talks With Russia
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. a stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals. The meeting follows the United States' direct talks with Russia aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing war, a process Zelenskyy has insisted on joining but has largely been excluded from. 
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. a stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals. The meeting follows the United States' direct talks with Russia aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing war, a process Zelenskyy has insisted on joining but has largely been excluded from.
