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· Feb 4
Tracking Trump’s executive actions | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.
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At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
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December 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
They already have allowed Trump, in the opening months of the Republican’s second term, to fire almost everyone he has wanted, despite the court’s 1935 decision in Humphrey’s Executor that prohibits the president from removing the heads of independent agencies without cause.
The justices could take the next step in a case being argued on Monday (December 1) that calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
US: Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency, starting well before Donald Trump’s time in the White House.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
They already have allowed Trump, in the opening months of the Republican’s second term, to fire almost everyone he has wanted, despite the court’s 1935 decision in Humphrey’s Executor that prohibits the president from removing the heads of independent agencies without cause.
The justices could take the next step in a case being argued on Monday (December 1) that calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
US: Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency, starting well before Donald Trump’s time in the White House.
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The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The justices could take the next step in a case being argued on Monday (December 1) that calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
The Justice Department has argued that the FTC and other executive branch agencies are under Trump’s control and the Republican president is free to remove commissioners without cause.
Trump first moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter in the spring, but she sued and lower courts ordered her reinstated because the law allows commissioners to be removed only for problems like misconduct or neglect of duty.
US: Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday (December 1) let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by Supreme Court.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Justice Department has argued that the FTC and other executive branch agencies are under Trump’s control and the Republican president is free to remove commissioners without cause.
Trump first moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter in the spring, but she sued and lower courts ordered her reinstated because the law allows commissioners to be removed only for problems like misconduct or neglect of duty.
US: Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday (December 1) let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by Supreme Court.
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Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
Chief Justice John Roberts has let Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Trump first moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter in the spring, but she sued and lower courts ordered her reinstated because the law allows commissioners to be removed only for problems like misconduct or neglect of duty.
The challenges began after the airline failed to implement new government rules that required longer rest periods for employees and limited night flying hours for greater safety.
The country's biggest carrier, IndiGo, canceled more than 1,000 local flights on Friday (December 5), the worst day of disruptions, leaving many thousands stranded at airports nationwide.
The Indian government pm Saturday (December 6) ordered airlines to cap fares as it tries to contain the fallout from one of the worst air traffic disruptions to have ensnared the country.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The challenges began after the airline failed to implement new government rules that required longer rest periods for employees and limited night flying hours for greater safety.
The country's biggest carrier, IndiGo, canceled more than 1,000 local flights on Friday (December 5), the worst day of disruptions, leaving many thousands stranded at airports nationwide.
The Indian government pm Saturday (December 6) ordered airlines to cap fares as it tries to contain the fallout from one of the worst air traffic disruptions to have ensnared the country.
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India orders airlines to cap fares amid IndiGo traffic chaos – DW – 12/06/2025
India's aviation ministry ordered air carriers in the country to rein in airfares, as prices on popular routes shot up given the disruption in air travel.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The country's biggest carrier, IndiGo, canceled more than 1,000 local flights on Friday (December 5), the worst day of disruptions, leaving many thousands stranded at airports nationwide.
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Fighting has largely come to a halt, but Gaza authorities report over 360 deaths since the ceasefire began.
Fighting has largely come to a halt, but Gaza authorities report over 360 deaths since the ceasefire began.
It comes amid talks on the next stages of the US-backed plan to end the two-year war in the Palestinian territory, triggered by the Hamas-led terror attack in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Mediators in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza are pushing for the next step to be taken in the three-phase ceasefire agreement.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Fighting has largely come to a halt, but Gaza authorities report over 360 deaths since the ceasefire began.
Fighting has largely come to a halt, but Gaza authorities report over 360 deaths since the ceasefire began.
It comes amid talks on the next stages of the US-backed plan to end the two-year war in the Palestinian territory, triggered by the Hamas-led terror attack in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Mediators in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza are pushing for the next step to be taken in the three-phase ceasefire agreement.
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Gaza ceasefire: Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next step – DW – 12/06/2025
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces. Fighting has largely come to a halt, but Gaza authorities report over 360 deaths since th...
www.dw.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It comes amid talks on the next stages of the US-backed plan to end the two-year war in the Palestinian territory, triggered by the Hamas-led terror attack in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
As part of Trump’s crackdown on both legal and illegal migration, the Republican president has upended the decades-old refugee program that has served as a beacon for those fleeing war and persecution.
When US President Donald Trump suspended the refugee program on day one of his current administration, thousands of people around the world who had been so close to a new life in America found themselves abandoned.
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Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies
When President Donald Trump suspended the refugee program, he left thousands stranded worldwide. Many had prepared for new lives in America, selling possessions and ending leases.
apnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As part of Trump’s crackdown on both legal and illegal migration, the Republican president has upended the decades-old refugee program that has served as a beacon for those fleeing war and persecution.
The change means that all 18-year-olds in Germany will be sent a questionnaire from January 2026 asking if they are interested and willing to join the armed forces. The form will be mandatory for men and voluntary for women.
It marks a significant shift in Germany's approach to its military and follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz's push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.
Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, in a move aimed at boosting national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The change means that all 18-year-olds in Germany will be sent a questionnaire from January 2026 asking if they are interested and willing to join the armed forces. The form will be mandatory for men and voluntary for women.
It marks a significant shift in Germany's approach to its military and follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz's push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.
Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, in a move aimed at boosting national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It marks a significant shift in Germany's approach to its military and follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz's push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.
The shifting of this burden from the US to European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would dramatically change how the United States, a founding member of the post-war alliance, works with its most important military partners.
The message, recounted by five sources familiar with the discussion, including a US official, was conveyed at a meeting in Washington this week of Pentagon staff overseeing NATO policy and several European delegations.
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic.
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The shifting of this burden from the US to European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would dramatically change how the United States, a founding member of the post-war alliance, works with its most important military partners.
The message, recounted by five sources familiar with the discussion, including a US official, was conveyed at a meeting in Washington this week of Pentagon staff overseeing NATO policy and several European delegations.
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic.
US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
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December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The message, recounted by five sources familiar with the discussion, including a US official, was conveyed at a meeting in Washington this week of Pentagon staff overseeing NATO policy and several European delegations.
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic.
US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
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Exclusive: US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week,...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic.
The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void.
The deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Friday (5 December) that the court's investigation into the invasion of Ukraine can’t be halted by peace talks but could be deferred by the UN Security Council.
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Putin warrant won't disappear if Ukraine peace talks succeed, ICC says
The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void.
www.euronews.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void.
At least eight people were wounded in the attacks, Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko said.
Among these, at least three people were wounded in the Kyiv region, according to local officials. Drone sightings were reported as far west as Ukraine’s Lviv region.
Among these, at least three people were wounded in the Kyiv region, according to local officials. Drone sightings were reported as far west as Ukraine’s Lviv region.
Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching overnight attack on Ukraine, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, the country’s air force said on Saturday (December 6) morning.
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into December 6, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, aimed at ending the nearly 4-year war.
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
At least eight people were wounded in the attacks, Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko said.
Among these, at least three people were wounded in the Kyiv region, according to local officials. Drone sightings were reported as far west as Ukraine’s Lviv region.
Among these, at least three people were wounded in the Kyiv region, according to local officials. Drone sightings were reported as far west as Ukraine’s Lviv region.
Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching overnight attack on Ukraine, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, the country’s air force said on Saturday (December 6) morning.
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into December 6, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, aimed at ending the nearly 4-year war.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
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December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching overnight attack on Ukraine, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, the country’s air force said on Saturday (December 6) morning.
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into December 6, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, aimed at ending the nearly 4-year war.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
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Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into December 6, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, aimed at ending the nearly 4-year war.
Zelensky said they had discussed how to ensure that Russia stuck to any potential deal to end its war with Ukraine and that he was "determined" to continue working with the US.
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said he had a "very constructive" phone call with US President Donald Trump's peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the US president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
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Zelensky signals progress in talks with US to secure peace plan
The Ukrainian leader says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as Russian strikes continue.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Zelensky said they had discussed how to ensure that Russia stuck to any potential deal to end its war with Ukraine and that he was "determined" to continue working with the US.
The statement from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as well as Ukrainian negotiators Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov came after they met for a second day in Florida on Friday (December 5).
The two sides also offered the sober assessment that any “real progress toward any agreement” ultimately will depend “on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace.”
US President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday (December 6) after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
apnews.com/article/russ...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The statement from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as well as Ukrainian negotiators Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov came after they met for a second day in Florida on Friday (December 5).
The two sides also offered the sober assessment that any “real progress toward any agreement” ultimately will depend “on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace.”
US President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday (December 6) after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
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US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
apnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The two sides also offered the sober assessment that any “real progress toward any agreement” ultimately will depend “on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace.”
It came as a surprise, demanded painful concessions from the parties involved, set a short deadline and featured freelance diplomacy by officials willing to overlook the concerns of traditional policy experts and senior figures in Trump's own Republican Party.
The Russia-friendly peace plan that emerged two weeks ago bore many of the hallmarks of Trumpian diplomacy visible in crises from Gaza and Iran to Venezuela.
The confusion still swirling in Washington over US President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear: The US president's unconventional, all-in approach to diplomacy carries big risks - both domestic and geopolitical - as well as potential rewards.
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It came as a surprise, demanded painful concessions from the parties involved, set a short deadline and featured freelance diplomacy by officials willing to overlook the concerns of traditional policy experts and senior figures in Trump's own Republican Party.
The Russia-friendly peace plan that emerged two weeks ago bore many of the hallmarks of Trumpian diplomacy visible in crises from Gaza and Iran to Venezuela.
The confusion still swirling in Washington over US President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear: The US president's unconventional, all-in approach to diplomacy carries big risks - both domestic and geopolitical - as well as potential rewards.
Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
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www.reuters.com/world/europe...
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Russia-friendly peace plan that emerged two weeks ago bore many of the hallmarks of Trumpian diplomacy visible in crises from Gaza and Iran to Venezuela.
The confusion still swirling in Washington over US President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear: The US president's unconventional, all-in approach to diplomacy carries big risks - both domestic and geopolitical - as well as potential rewards.
Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
The plan that emerged two weeks ago bore many of the hallmarks of Trumpian diplomacy visible in crises from Gaza and Iran to Venezuela.
www.reuters.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The confusion still swirling in Washington over US President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear: The US president's unconventional, all-in approach to diplomacy carries big risks - both domestic and geopolitical - as well as potential rewards.