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Pro-union Trump nominee faces Senate grilling as at least one Republican vows to oppose her

Fox News Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a pro-union Republican, will go before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of Labor. President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Labor will be questioned by committee senators beginning at 10 a.m. …

Putin raised the anti-woke banner long before it flew over Washington

Washington Post Vance’s Munich speech matched many of the issues long promoted by Russia including anti-migrant rhetoric, curbing abortion and equating “cancel culture” with free speech infringement. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/19/putin-raised-anti-woke-banner-long-before-it-flew-over-washington/

Riyadh talks crucial step towards resolution in Ukraine — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Due political will has been shown on both sides,” Dmitry Peskov stressed, meaning Russia and the US https://tass.com/politics/1915531

Australia’s spy chief warns of rising antisemitism, intolerance

Washington Post Australia’s social cohesion is eroding, according to a sobering intelligence assessment that also warned of growing foreign interference and espionage. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/19/australia-threat-assessment-antisemitism-aukus/

Pope Francis Has ‘Peaceful Night’ After Pneumonia Diagnosis, Vatican Says

New York Times The Vatican said Francis had slept well and eaten breakfast. A further medical update is expected later on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/pope-francis-health.html

U.S. Ukraine Envoy Kellogg Arrives in Kyiv Ahead of Talks With Zelensky

Moscow Times Keith Kellog’s arrival came hours after Russian strikes in the southern port city of Odesa left tens of thousands of people without power. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/19/us-ukraine-envoy-kellogg-arrives-in-kyiv-ahead-of-talks-with-zelensky-a88072

Homes in DNA-shaped Taipei tower go on sale

Taipei, Feb. 19 (CNA) Residential properties in the Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (陶朱隱園), a distinctive double helical tower in Taipei’s Xinyi District, officially went on sale Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502190012

Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine Kellogg arrives in Kiev

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Keith Kellogg’s visit to Ukraine follows the failure to sign a minerals agreement between Washington and Kiev https://tass.com/world/1915519

Kremlin says Putin and Trump could meet before end of February, agencies report

Jerusalem Post Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the US-Russia talks held on Tuesday in Riyadh were a “very, very important step” towards reaching a settlement on the Ukraine war, nearing its third year. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842772

Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board

Fox News Four sheriffs in Florida have been appointed to a council advising the state’s new Board of Immigration Enforcement. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell will make up half of the State Immigration Enforcement Council, which advises the board on…