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Russia’s Lavrov aligns positions with Iran on nuclear program

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843761

US wants to talk Russia’s frozen assets, American companies with Moscow — state secretary

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Marco Rubio emphasized that such talks cannot begin until a sustainable ceasefire is achieved in Ukraine https://tass.com/economy/1919037

Multimillion-dollar Biden-era COVID-19 vax project halted by Trump’s HHS

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has paused a multimillion-dollar contract from the Biden administration to create a new COVID-19 vaccine, Fox News Digital has learned. “While it is crucial that the Department [of] Health and Human Services (HHS) support pandemic preparedness, four years of…

To counter China, US must maintain soft power and alliances, Congress hears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Witnesses tell House panel President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policy moves undercut effective mix of military, aid and influence. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3300126/counter-china-us-must-maintain-soft-power-and-alliances-congress-hears?utm_source=rss_feed

French leader decries ‘unprecedented diplomatic scandal’ after Israel bars European MPs

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Decision by the Israeli regime to deny entry to two European Union lawmakers prompts French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon to denounce the move as an “unprecedented diplomatic scandal.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743504/Israel-Europe-denies-entry-Palestine-European-lawmakers-Rima-Hassan-M%C3%A9lenchon

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

New York Times White House officials say they have no immediate plans to take over the service. But the president suggested he would consider a major reorganization of the agency. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/politics/trump-usps.html

U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say

New York Times President Trump had insisted he wanted “payback” for past aid, shifting America’s three-year alliance with Ukraine to a mercantile footing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-minerals-deal.html

To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data

New York Times New records show that the F.B.I. identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential murder suspect after tapping consumer databases that were supposed to be off limits. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/idaho-murders-bryan-kohberger-dna.html

What’s at Stake in Ukraine’s Deal With Trump

New York Times The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-trump-minerals-explain.html

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Soros Static

Fox News Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… -Noem reveals major milestone on border crossings amid Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants -Deadline for Musk’s ultimatum to federal workers hits, but OPM reportedly says it’s voluntary…