Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend the G20 finance ministers meeting in South Africa, citing domestic priorities. His absence, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's snub, raises questions about the Trump administration's commitment to multilateral engagement.
Published on: February 20, 2025, 02:04 AM UTC
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterates support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, despite criticism from US President Donald Trump.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 11:04 PM UTC
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposes reducing projected military spending by 8% over five years, exempting certain areas like border enforcement, drone programs, and nuclear weapons modernization.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 11:04 PM UTC
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip the G20 finance ministers meeting in South Africa, sending a senior official in his stead. The decision follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio's snub of the G20 gathering of foreign ministers this week.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 10:09 PM UTC
Elon Musk's government efficiency commission claims billions in 'savings' through contract cancellations, but accuracy and long-term consequences are uncertain.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
Elon Musk says he’s considering giving Americans "DOGE dividend" checks from government cost cuts proposed by a MAGA financier.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
Extreme cold and an arctic blast threaten to break low-temperature records in the US, with over 100 million people facing frigid conditions from Texas to the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC
New York City's controversial congestion pricing program faces a setback as the US Department of Transportation reverses approval, potentially ending the initiative altogether.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 06:00 PM UTC
Elon Musk remains silent on President Trump's tariff plans, despite his frequent tweeting and support for the president's agenda. Musk's past comments on tariffs have focused on reciprocity to drive down duties, while Trump touts tariffs as beneficial and a revenue source. Musk's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to Tesla's business interests in India, which could be affected by EV tariffs.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 03:02 PM UTC
Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to an affidavit filed by the Trump administration in federal court.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 02:03 PM UTC