On February 24, 2025, President Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The meeting focused on a potential peace agreement, with Trump suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin might accept the deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of a broader settlement. “I have asked him that question. Look, if we do this deal, he’s not looking for more war,” Trump stated, expressing optimism about a possible resolution.
President Donald Trump has called for the resumption of the Keystone XL Pipeline project, inviting the original builder to return and complete the work. In a recent social media post, Trump criticized the previous administration's decision to halt the project and promised expedited approvals under his leadership. He stated, "I know they were treated very badly by Sleepy Joe Biden, but the Trump Administration is very different—Easy approvals, almost immediate start!"
Political analyst Mark Halperin and former Democratic National Committee official Lindy Li criticized the Democratic Party’s response to President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk during an appearance on “Sunday Report.” Both analysts argued that Democrats are struggling to counter Trump’s agenda and have become fixated on personal attacks rather than policy debates.
Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark attempted to assure CNN viewers on Monday that her party is successfully opposing President Donald Trump, despite polling that shows most Democrat voters disagree. A CNN/SSRS poll found that 73% of Democrat-leaning voters believe their congressional leaders are doing too little to oppose Trump, with only 22% believing their response has been appropriate.
President Donald Trump has rescinded a Biden-era executive order that protected gender clinics from federal investigations, marking a significant policy shift.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill have announced they will not attend the annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House.
President Donald Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has initiated a directive requiring federal employees to detail their weekly work accomplishments.
Senator John Curtis (R-UT) is backing President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss several senior military officials, calling it a necessary step to realign the military with the administration’s priorities. In a recent interview, Curtis described Trump’s election victory as a “stop the car” moment, suggesting that voters demanded a dramatic shift in leadership. The senator argued that the firings reflect Trump’s commitment to fixing issues such as border security, military readiness, and excessive bureaucracy within the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a firm warning to Pentagon officials, making it clear that those who refuse to follow President Donald Trump’s directives will be removed from their positions. During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Hegseth addressed growing speculation about a list of personnel slated for termination, denying the existence of a formal list but reiterating that officers unwilling to carry out lawful orders would be dismissed. His remarks underscore the administration’s intent to enforce strict discipline and realign the Pentagon’s priorities with the president’s defense strategy.
