Trump, Macron Discuss Ukraine’s Future as Diverging Views Emerge

‘Our focus is on achieving a cease-fire as soon as possible, and ultimately a permanent peace,’ Trump said. WASHINGTON—During a meeting at the White House on Feb. 24, U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron both voiced a strong desire to end the war in Ukraine swiftly, although their differing views on key

Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor

The Ohio-born biotech entrepreneur, who still lives in the state, launched his bid a month after leaving DOGE. CINCINNATI, Ohio—Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur who ran for president last year before leaving the race and supporting now-President Donald Trump, has launched a bid for Ohio governor. His announcement on Feb. 24 had been anticipated

US Highway Safety Agency Fires 4 Percent of Staff

The agency says it has ’retained positions critical to the mission of saving lives, preventing injuries, and reducing economic costs.’ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has terminated about 4 percent, or several dozen, of its 800-strong workforce, the agency said on Monday. “The last administration grew NHTSA by a whopping 30 percent. Even

LIVE NOW: House Rules Committee Holds Meeting on Budget

The House Rules Committee holds a meeting at the Capitol at 4:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 24 regarding the following measures: H. Con. Res. 14—Establishing the congressional budget for the U.S. government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. … Original News Source Link –

DeSantis Launches Florida’s Own Version of DOGE

The new task force will be aimed at streamlining government, auditing agencies, and eliminating waste, the governor says. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he is launching a state version of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. Like its counterpart at the federal level, Florida’s DOGE will advise on downsizing government and