From Donald Trump’s latest remarks to actions taken against crucial government agencies – key US politics stories from Friday at a glanceDonald Trump has said he finds it it “easier” to work with Russia than Ukraine and that Vladimir Putin was “doing what anybody would do” after Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine days after the US cut off vital intelligence and military aid to Kyiv.“I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don’t have the cards,” Trump said in his latest attack on Kyiv. “In terms of getting a final settlement, it may be easier dealing with Russia. Continue reading...
A Trump administration briefing covers several key points: Trump finds it "easier" to work with Russia than Ukraine and defends Putin's actions; the administration cancelled $400m in funds to Columbia University; the EPA now requires approval from Elon Musk's "department of government efficiency" for spending over $50,000; transgender women have been transferred to men's prisons despite court rulings; the US labor market grew in February amidst economic uncertainty; 26,000 images were flagged for deletion in a DEI purge; the administration agreed to drop an environmental justice case in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley"; the US withdrew from a global climate agreement; and a lawyer advised dropping corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
