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The Trump administration is pursuing a streamlined minerals agreement with Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected an initial proposal granting the U.S. 50% control over Ukraine’s critical minerals. The administration aims to establish a basic pact quickly while leaving detailed negotiations for later. The deal is seen as a potential precursor to additional U.S. military aid or involvement in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 20, 2025, Vice President JD Vance delivered a compelling address to young men, urging them to resist societal pressures that undermine traditional masculinity. He emphasized the importance of embracing one's identity against a culture he described as intent on erasing gender distinctions.

Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, announced on his 83rd birthday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, concluding a tenure that began in 1985.

Two buses exploded Thursday night in a parking lot in central Israel in what authorities believe was a terrorist attack. No injuries were reported.

In a notable display of maritime reach, three Chinese warships have been detected operating approximately 150 nautical miles off the coast of Sydney, Australia.

The Trump administration has initiated a review to potentially rescind approximately $4 billion in federal grants allocated to California's high-speed rail project.

Israel has strongly criticized Hamas for a public ceremony in Gaza where the bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over, including those of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus has been detected in black rats in Riverside County, California.

Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, deputized law enforcement officers from the State Department.

During an interview with CNBC, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla defended liability protections for vaccine manufacturers.