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The meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was cut short Friday after a tense exchange in the Oval Office. A joint press conference and the signing of a critical minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine were both called off.

Trump is set to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States, a move aimed at promoting unity within the nation.

Vice President JD Vance addressed the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington Friday morning, as Pope Francis continues to battle pneumonia. Earlier Friday, the Pope suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty and was placed on a breathing machine.

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House today. During their joint press conference, Trump discussed upcoming tariffs and the situation in Ukraine.

Tomorrow, President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to finalize a minerals deal, though U.S. lawmakers have differing opinions on the agreement.

Earlier today, a group of independent journalists in Washington, D.C. received the first batch of declassified Jeffrey Epstein files. A letter, reportedly from Attorney General Pam Bondi, suggests there is more to come.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)-related executive order to scrutinize federal contracts and grant spending. Agencies must review contracts for waste and abuse, justify and publicize payments, and work with DOGE to terminate unnecessary contracts, while the General Services Administration will develop a plan to dispose of excess government property. Trump also convened the first official Cabinet meeting of his second term Wednesday, with Elon Musk in attendance.

Trump announced that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Feb. 28 to sign a critical minerals deal, though Washington and Kyiv differ on the details. Zelenskyy denied Ukraine owes money to the United States, while Trump declined to make security guarantees "beyond very much."

A school-aged child who tested positive for measles has died in West Texas, marking the first U.S. measles death in nearly a decade. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his department is tracking the cases.

President Trump signed an executive order directing the Commerce Department to investigate copper tariffs, emphasizing its importance to solar panels, EVs, and U.S. defense. This move is part of his effort to secure U.S. dominance in critical materials amid national security concerns over China.

President Trump says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy could visit the White House Friday to sign a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's critical minerals. He also hinted at an economic deal with Russia, expressing interest in Russian minerals and suggesting Putin wants to resolve the situation.

The Congressional DOGE Caucus held its first ‘DOGE Day’ outside the Capitol, where GOP lawmakers introduced new legislation to cut costs in Congress. This comes as 21 federal tech workers resigned in protest over DOGE.

House Republican leaders are preparing to vote on their version of the budget resolution, unsure if it has enough support to pass. The plan cleared a key procedural hurdle earlier today, and a final vote could occur as soon as tonight.

President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine. Trump said the United States is very close to a minerals deal with Ukraine that could help end the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted Western leaders in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of the war with Russia. Western leaders vowed to continue providing Ukraine with billions of dollars in aid.

Trump said FBI Director Kash Patel appointed Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and podcast host, as FBI deputy director. He will be responsible for the bureau's day-to-day law enforcement operations, and the position does not require Senate approval.

The Office of Personnel Management sent an email to federal workers asking them to list five work accomplishments from the past week, with Elon Musk saying in a post on X that they could be fired if they don't respond. Trump defended the move as a way to downsize the federal workforce.

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s willing to give up his position to achieve peace in Ukraine. His response to comments from President Trump.

Head of the doge Elon Musk told all federal workers to report their work or otherwise resign, sending shock waves through the federal workforce.

Voters in Germany headed to the polls today, with conservatives projected to win. Why the right-wing is gaining momentum?

A New York flight bound for India makes an unscheduled landing in Rome due to an unspecified security threat. and a Delta flight turns back to LAX after smoke is detected onboard. More on the latest mid-air incidents.

On the final day of the Conservative Political Action Conference, President Donald Trump delivered remarks after foreign conservative leaders and provided a recap of his administration's achievements so far.

The Hamas terror group released six Israeli hostages Saturday in an emotional homecoming after more than 500 days in captivity. In exchange, Israel has agreed to free over 600 Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas is set to release six living hostages Saturday, after Israel says that one of the bodies it returned was not that of an Israeli hostage.

The United States and Ukraine have not yet agreed on a rare earth minerals deal. The White House says using the minerals as compensation for aid would benefit both Washington and Kyiv.

President Donald Trump is signing another round of memorandums while two of his nominees are sworn in Friday: Howard Lutnick as secretary of commerce and Kash Patel as FBI director.

The Senate passed a budget resolution along party lines after 10 hours of overnight voting. Democrats attempted to slow the process and use the floor time to target the Department of Government Efficiency and Republicans' future tax plans.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley after the devastating January wildfires. The move follows ongoing disputes between Bass and Crowley over the department's handling of the fires.

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The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director with a 51–49 vote. Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in voting against his confirmation.

Longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026.

A federal judge Thursday rejected a group of labor unions' request to prevent the Trump administration from downsizing the federal workforce.

President Donald Trump is honoring Black History Month at the White House. Trump addressed a crowd Thursday alongside golf legend Tiger Woods.

Hamas has returned the bodies of four hostages, and Israelis lined the streets to honor their return. Meanwhile, empty buses exploded in Israel in what appears to be a terrorist attack.