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Shelby Talcott / Semafor:
Why the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting imploded  —  The News  —  President Donald Trump's perception that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was overtaking the day's planned emphasis on a US-Ukraine minerals deal partly set off Friday's Oval Office blowup, according to a White House official.
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Jonathan Chait / The Atlantic:
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky  —  Of the many bizarre and uncomfortable moments during today's Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump, J. D. Vance, and Volodymyr Zelensky—during which Trump finally shattered the American alliance with Ukraine—one was particularly revealing: What …
Wall Street Journal:
Putin Wins the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Spectacle  —  Vice President Vance starts a public fight that only helps Russia's dictator.  —  Toward the end of his on-camera, Oval Office brawl with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, President Trump quipped that it was “great television.”
David Frum / The Atlantic:
At Least Now We Know the Truth  —  Sign up for Trump's Return, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump presidency.  —  At least the Oval Office meeting held by President Donald Trump and Vice President J. D. Vance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was held in front of the cameras.
Politico:
‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack  —  BRUSSELS ― European leaders on Friday rallied to defend Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after United States President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance subjected him to a tirade of withering and infantilizing abuse in the Oval Office.
The Kyiv Independent:
A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office.  It wasn't Zelensky  —  It's time to say it plainly.  America's leadership has switched sides in the war.  The American people have not, and they should speak up.  —  In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership …
Zachary Basu / Axios:
“The free world needs a new leader”: Allies defend Zelensky after Trump debacle … - “He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. … - The verbal clash was triggered when Zelensky asked Vice President Vance “what kind of diplomacy” he envisioned with Vladimir Putin …
Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press:
Live updates: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up  —  Watch live as U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C.  —  President Donald Trump has cut short talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …
Josh Kovensky / Talking Points Memo:
Trump And Vance Ambush Zelensky In Prelude To Betrayal  —  JD Vance egged on the president, setting the stage for the US to abandon a key American ally in televised Oval Office meeting.  —  President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance moved to betray a key U.S. ally that has lost hundreds …
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
It Was an Ambush  —  Today marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.  —  Leave aside, if only for a moment, the utter boorishness with which President Donald Trump and Vice President J. D. Vance treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House today.
CNN:
A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down  —  A member of Russia's state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office on Friday to cover President Trump's sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting.
Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing / Politico:
Russian state media briefly enters Oval Office during Zelenskyy meeting
David Rothkopf / The Daily Beast:
Trump Thinks He Humiliated Zelensky. He Really Humiliated the United States
Discussion: New York Post and Twitchy
The Hill:
Trump, Vance go off on Zelensky in contentious Oval Office spat
Washington Post:
Trump cancels news conference with Zelensky after contentious Oval Office meeting
Shawn McCreesh / New York Times:
‘This Is Going to Be Great Television’: Trump Sums Up His Zelensky Showdown
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Zelensky says he doesn't think he did anything wrong after public spat with Trump
The Guardian:
‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting
Martin Matishak / The Record:
Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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Stephanie Kirchgaessner / The Guardian:
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
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New York Times:
Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Trump Comments  —  The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.  —  Voice of America, the federally funded broadcaster to the world, has long prided itself on serving …
Politico:
Federal workers told once again to justify their work to DOGE  —  The late-night email created more anxiety for public-sector employees.  —  Federal workers are again being asked to justify their jobs to the Department of Government Efficiency overseen by billionaire Elon Musk.
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Nicole Narea / Vox:
Elon Musk's plans for mass government firings just hit a legal roadblock
Discussion: AFSCME and Daily Kos
Perry Stein / Washington Post:
FBI returns materials seized at Mar-a-Lago to Trump, White House says  —  The search was part of the federal investigation into Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and obstruction of attempts to retrieve them.  —  Just now  —  The FBI on Friday returned at least …
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Nina Golgowski / HuffPost:
Georgia Nonprofit That Produces Life-Saving Food For Kids Has Federal Contract Cut  —  An estimated 300,000 children globally are expected to lose access to a nutrient-dense peanut butter that's specially formulated to treat severe acute malnutrition.  —  A Georgia nonprofit that produces emergency aid …
Discussion: CNN
Washington Post:
Trump officials start dismantling civil rights offices, as part of DOGE's secret plan  —  Legal experts said that unwinding a civil-rights-era bulwark designed to safeguard employees' rights removes a crucial check on institutional power.  —  Agencies across the federal government …
CNN:
Exclusive: US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say  —  Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security …
Washington Post:
IRS rejected request for addresses of people believed to be in U.S. illegally  —  Immigration enforcement officials sought home addresses for 700,000 people and asked for skilled auditors to investigate businesses.  The tax agency is forbidden from sharing protected information, even with other parts of the government.
Discussion: New York Times
Axios:
1 big thing: 🚨 Trump speech splits Dems … - Jeffries and Schumer want members to attend Tuesday's speech and bring special guests who have been negatively affected by the administration.  — “We ask that House Democrats attending the Joint Address bring a guest who has been harmed …
 
 
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Daily Mail:
Left-wing theatre managers who invited 200 migrants to a free show will abandon the building and face bankruptcy as refugees still refuse to leave …
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Ilya Somin / Reason:
How Trump Imperils Free Markets and Personal Liberties
Sarah Fitzpatrick / NBC News:
Special counsel who prosecuted Hunter Biden quietly resigned in January
Reuters:
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
U.S. Mint takes Jan. 6 coin honoring officers who protected the Capitol off its website
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