U.N. rejects U.S. resolution on Ukraine war that downplayed Russian role

In a win for Ukraine as it marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, the United States on Monday failed to get the U.N. General Assembly to approve its resolution urging an end to the war without mentioning Moscow’s aggression. And the assembly approved a dueling European-backed Ukrainian resolution demanding Russia immediately withdraw from Ukraine. It

Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship

Washington — A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration on Monday from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at certain places of worship for Quakers, Cooperative Baptists and Sikhs, who filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s unwinding of a Biden-era memo that barred immigration arrests at certain protected locations. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang

Federal Workers Who’ve Been Working From Home Returning to Offices This Week

Trump’s senior adviser Elon Musk warned that those who do not return could be placed on administrative leave. Federal employees who have been working from home are returning to offices this week, according to Trump administration senior adviser Elon Musk and several agency heads. Musk warned on social media on Monday that federal workers who

US Tariffs Could Revive Global Free Trade, End WTO: Wilbur Ross

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Trump’s tariff plans could usher in a new era of free trade. On Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum that said he will implement “a robust and reinvigorated trade policy” to bolster investment and productivity. A month later, the president imposed 10 percent additional tariffs on Chinese

Blowback in the Windy City: 4 in 5 Chicagoans Disapprove of Dem Mayor, Poll Finds

Only 8.2 percent of residents support Brandon Johnson’s reelection, according to poll Brandon Johnson (Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images) Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson (D.) is grappling with historic levels of voter disapproval over his handling of the city’s migrant influx and his pushback against President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. An overwhelming 79.9 percent of Chicago

Federal Employees Sue Over OPM Missive, Musk Termination Threat

Federal employees have been told to list their recent work accomplishments. Federal workers on Feb. 23 sued the U.S. government over Elon Musk’s threatening workers with termination if they do not respond to a new, mass email instructing employees to list some tasks they’ve recently accomplished. In an email titled “What did you do last

Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House

Trump to meet with French and British leaders Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders 01:53 Washington — President Trump is meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron, who becomes the first European leader to visit with the president at the White House since Mr. Trump’s return to office last month.