Trump News for Monday, February 17, 2025
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European Leaders Rally to Support Ukraine
Devdiscourse
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed European defense and support for Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and European leaders. His talks aim to advance the European Commission's proposals on defense investment and Ukrainian aid. Further discussions are anticipated in the following days.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:54 PM
Turbulence Within: Trump's Administration Faces Legal Hurdles and Resignations
Devdiscourse
The Trump administration tackles legal challenges at the U.S. Supreme Court over agency leadership and faces internal turmoil with multiple resignations. It also confronts international criticism, issues warnings to universities about funding cuts, and prepares for changes as Elon Musk's DOGE team stirs debate over government IT systems.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:51 PM
FDA staff reviewing Elon Musk’s Neuralink were included in DOGE employee firings
The Globe and Mail
Trump has said that Musk will excuse himself from any conflicts of interest between his various businesses and DOGE
Feb 17, 2025, 11:36 PM
NYC Mayor Adams calls demands to resign over Trump DOJ indictment dismissal a 'modern day Mein Kampf,' sparking outrage
New York Daily News
Adams delivered the heated remark while speaking at an event at Brooklyn's Rehoboth Cathedral — a gathering billed as a rally for his reelection in June's Democratic mayoral primary.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:31 PM
Europe needs to toughen up and shrug off Trump’s bullying
The Australian Financial Review
European leaders need to reduce their dangerous dependence on a new adversarial America.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:26 PM
Sir Keir Starmer joins Europe in confronting reality of Trump and Putin's emerging new world order
Sky News
European leaders tried to reassert themselves in Paris after being pushed to the sidelines but there is a growing sense that the US and Russia see the world in the same way and may strike deals on more than the future of Ukraine.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:19 PM
Peter V’landys invites Donald Trump to NRL Las Vegas opener on US TV
7NEWS.com.au
V’landys showed up on one of the president’s preferred shows to plead with the ‘walking billboard’.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:16 PM
Crowds protest outside State House on Presidents Day
Live 5 News WCSC
Large crowds gathered at the State House on Presidents Day to rally against the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s moves to reshape the government.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:08 PM
Can the Fed Look Past Trump’s Tariffs?
The New York Times
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.
Feb 17, 2025, 11:01 PM
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees
The Globe and Mail
Hearing held for a temporary restraining order seeking to curtail Musk’s power in Trump’s quest to downsize the federal government
Feb 17, 2025, 10:24 PM