5 h. ago Trump set to meet with world leaders in DC during busy week as Russia

President Trump will meet with the French president and U.K. prime minister this week as administration leaders continue efforts to reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

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21 h. ago Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

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56 h. ago Obama fired top military officers to align Pentagon with his policy vision, now Trump set to do the same

President Obama fired top generals and commanders who did not align with his vision over the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and now Trump is set to do the same.

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4 d. ago Trump backs House's approach to budget plans to implement his agenda

The chambers are at odds about the best way to approach President Trump's legislative priorities, which could set them up for a showdown.

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5 d. ago American detained in Russia released as officials work to set up potential Trump

Kalob Byers, a 28-year-old U.S. citizen detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges, was freed ahead of talks between Washington and Moscow on ending the war in Ukraine.

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5 d. ago Hochul to Meet With City Leaders to Discuss the ‘Path Forward’ for Mayor

After four top aides to Mayor Eric Adams resigned, calls for him to step down are growing.

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6 d. ago Health agencies lose staff in key areas as Trump firings set in

As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here's how many people got cut, and the impact of the roles that were lost.

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6 d. ago Health agencies lose staff members in key areas as Trump firings set in

As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here's how many people got cut and the impact of the roles that were lost.

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6 d. ago NY Gov. Hochul to meet with 'key leaders' to discuss 'path forward' amid Eric Adams turmoil

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander wants Mayor Eric Adams to provide a plan this month on how he will govern the city amid turmoil and drama at City Hall

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6 d. ago European Leaders Meet in Paris as U.S. Pushes Ahead With Ukraine Plan

The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.

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6 d. ago European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks

The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.

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6 d. ago Paris Emergency Summit, Marco Rubio in the Middle East, Trump's First Month

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle East amplifying President Trump's vision for Gaza. And a review of Trump's first four weeks reshaping the U.S. government.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Didi Schanche, Krishnadev Calamur Reena Advani and Adriana Gallardo. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.

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6 d. ago Jack Ma and Other Chinese Business Leaders Meet With Xi Jinping

The once-sidelined Alibaba founder was among the executives who met with Xi Jinping, in what was seen as a show of support for private enterprise by Beijing.

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6 d. ago China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry

China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry  Reuters

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6 d. ago European leaders to meet about emerging transatlantic rift over security, Ukraine

European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine, while the U.S. will send negotiators to meet Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia.

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