Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington to sign minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on sharing his country’s mineral resources, Trump has said. Zelensky has described the bilateral deal as preliminary, and said he wants further agreements which include US security guarantees to deter renewed Russian aggression. But Trump said the […]
Dozens of DOGE ‘receipts’ saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Many of the receipts published by Elon Musk’s DOGE aren’t receipts at all — they’re negotiated deals with vetted vendors who might do future government work. Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, […]
Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US
Ukraine has agreed the terms of a major minerals deal with the US, a senior official in Kyiv has told the BBC. “We have indeed agreed it with a number of good amendments and see it as a positive outcome,” the official said, without providing any further details. Media reports say Washington has dropped initial […]
Trump floats $5 million ‘gold card’ as a route to US citizenship
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of replacing a visa program for foreign investors with a so-called “gold card” that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American citizenship. Trump told reporters he will replace the “EB-5” immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign […]
Trump to invite Philadelphia Eagles to White House after Super Bowl win
President Donald Trump has said he will invite the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House to celebrate their recent Super Bowl win, despite rumours that the champions may decline the invitation. “Absolutely, they’ll be extended an invitation,” Trump said in the Oval Office on Tuesday. “They deserve to be down here, and we hope to […]
Musk renews firing threat after being stymied by federal officials
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Elon Musk, President Donald Trump’s point person to root out what he says is government waste, on Monday renewed his threat to fire federal workers who do not comply with his demand to justify their jobs, even after the Trump administration said workers did not have to respond. The U.S. agency […]
Federal agencies can ignore “What did you do last week?” email, Trump administration says
Washington — The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told executive branch officials on Monday that individual agencies can decide how to respond, despite a threat from Elon Musk that employees who refused could lose their jobs. Two officials said that the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, held […]
‘It’s bedlam’: Federal workers left in limbo as clock ticks down to Musk’s email deadline
Federal workers spent Monday trying to figure out how – or even whether – to respond to Elon Musk’s weekend email blast telling them to explain their work last week or risk losing their job. A day of confusing and often contradictory guidance, left many federal workers still unclear ultimately how to handle Musk’s request. Some were […]
A Chilling Effect:’ Central New York County Faces Federal Threats for Not Complying with ICE
The Trump administration, eager to force local officials to collaborate with ICE, is coming for a Tompkins County sheriff who released a man who’d served his sentence. CENTRAL NEW YORK’S Tompkins County, home to Ithaca, found itself in the federal government’s crosshairs last month when the Trump administration made the county a focal point of the […]
Why You Should Visit Cala Goloritzé…..
Located on the eastern coast of Sardinia, Italy, Cala Goloritzé…… Cala Goloritzé is one of the most stunning and unspoiled beaches in the world. Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, dramatic limestone cliffs, and pristine white pebbles, this secluded paradise is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone looking to experience the […]