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'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances

1:17pm March 06, 2025

The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.

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The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week

4:18am March 06, 2025

by A Martínez

European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.

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Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

11:41pm March 05, 2025

The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges that the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.

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Nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now

12:43pm March 05, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.

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China's parliament opens with confidence about the economy despite tariffs, headwinds

2:42am March 05, 2025

China will aim for economic growth of around 5% this year, the same as last year. This comes despite deep domestic challenges and fresh tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.

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OPM alters memo about probationary employees but does not order mass firings reversed

6:13pm March 04, 2025

The Office of Personnel Management has revised a Jan. 20 memo asking federal agencies to identify probationary employees ahead of a mass firing. The reissued memo does not order fired workers reinstated.

Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

8:50am March 04, 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.

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President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid

8:56pm March 03, 2025

The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky Visits Downing Street Ahead Of European Leaders Summit

European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy's stormy meeting with Trump

9:37am March 01, 2025

Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.

Zelenskyy leaves the White House early after Trump meeting gets heated

1:09pm February 28, 2025

A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy, "You're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.