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February 12, 2025

Putin viewed as 'great competitor' but still a US 'adversary' as Ukraine negotiations loom, Leavitt says

U.S. sees President Vladimir Putin as a "great competitor" and "adversary" as it works to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

February 12, 2025

‘Mr. Brexit’ advocates for UK DOGE over 'complete waste' of taxpayer money

Farage said Elon Musk’s DOGE investigations inspired him to reevaluate where British taxpayer money is going.

February 12, 2025

American among 3 detainees released from Belarus

An American is one of three hostages released from Belarus, the White House has announced.

February 12, 2025

Trump US trade rep pick Jamieson Greer advances out of Senate Finance Committee

Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Trade Representative, advanced out of the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday and moves on to a full Senate vote.

February 12, 2025

Russian missiles rained down on Ukraine just ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit

Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Wednesday just hours before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived for a visit to discuss a security deal.

February 12, 2025

Mother of Israeli hostage begs Trump, Netanyahu to bring son home before ceasefire collapses: 'No more time'

The mom of an Oct. 7 hostage begged President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring her son home before the ceasefire ends.

February 12, 2025

Trump says Russia agrees to 'immediately' begin negotiations to end war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump announced he had a "lengthy" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that their respective teams will begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine.

February 12, 2025

Hegseth warns Europeans 'realities' of China and border threats prevent US from guaranteeing their security

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europeans this week that "realities" prevent the U.S. from being its security guarantor, and to expect a drawdown of U.S. forces in the region.

February 12, 2025

US releasing Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik in Marc Fogel exchange, official says

The United States is releasing Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik as part of the deal to secure Marc Fogel's freedom, a Trump administration official said.

February 12, 2025

Ukraine regaining pre-2014 borders is 'unrealistic objective,' Hegseth says

Secretary of State Pete Hegseth speaks about ending Ukraine war during first visit to NATO headquarters.