KYIV, April 10 (Reuters) – Technical consultations between the U.S. and Ukraine on a minerals deal will begin in Washington on Friday and will not interfere with Kyiv’s other financial commitments, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking a bilateral minerals deal as part of a peace … Read more
PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel. “We need to move towards recognition (of a Palestinian state). And so over the next few months, we will. … Read more
As layoffs and other cuts roil federal agencies, Meals on Wheels workers, volunteers and recipients brace for a bumpy ride ahead. Abilene’s Meals on Wheels Plus future uncertain as feds mull cuts Meals on Wheels Plus Executive Director Betty Bradley outlines the mission of her nonprofit and the possibility of a halt in federal aide … Read more
Lucy Papachristou and Guy Faulconbridge | Reuters MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) – Russia released a dual Russian-U.S. citizen jailed for donating to a charity providing aid to Ukraine, her lawyer said on Thursday, in what the Wall Street Journal described as a swap for a Russian-German national jailed in the United States. A lawyer for … Read more
Luc Cohen and Ted Hesson | Reuters Family, lawmakers call the for return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia “History will always remember you.” Family and lawmakers called for the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. NEW YORK CITY — U.S. judges in Texas and New York dealt blows on Wednesday to President Donald … Read more
Michelle Obama dismissed rumors that she and former President Barack Obama are heading toward divorce. While speaking on the “Work in Progress” podcast, the former first lady discussed having the freedom to pursue and decline different opportunities since leaving the White House. She said whenever she makes “a choice for myself,” people are quick to … Read more
The National Weather Service has halted its automated translation services for weather alerts until further notice. The change, which was announced last week, is “due to a contract lapse,” weather service spokesperson Michael Musher confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY without elaborating further. Language translation software firm Lilt has provided artificial intelligence to translate … Read more
Trump discusses 90-day tariffs pause, Dems say he’s ‘feeling the heat’ President Donald Trump addressed his announcement of a 90-day pause on global reciprocal tariffs, but Democrats say it’s due to pressure. President Donald Trump loves to skewer his political opponents, but he had nothing but praise for Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during a … Read more
Could President Trump’s agenda lead to a Constitutional crisis? President Donald Trump’s pushback against the judiciary could change the how executive power functions. WASHINGTON – Addressing complaints about the courts from President Donald Trump, House Republicans approved legislation on Wednesday to restrict federal judges from issuing opinions and directives that have immediate national consequences. The … Read more
