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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 01.03.2025.
It displays 129 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.03.2025 ⇢ Day Oval Office Storm Scattered East
⌨Morning coverage unveiled details of the previous day's Oval Office confrontation, with Trump and Vance berating Zelenskyy over his refusal to sign a minerals-for-security deal. Zelenskyy's rejection to apologize dominated early reports.
By afternoon, focus shifted to European responses as Zelenskyy flew to London for crisis talks. Western leaders scrambled to demonstrate support while acknowledging potential need to aid Ukraine without US backing. The Treasury revealed Zelenskyy had rejected the minerals deal twice before the meeting.
Evening brought institutional responses, with NATO chief Rutte urging Zelenskyy to restore relations with Trump. Federal agencies received a second round of performance review emails, while the Social Security Administration announced plans for 7,000 layoffs. Border statistics showed illegal crossings at multi-decade lows following Trump's enforcement policies.
By afternoon, focus shifted to European responses as Zelenskyy flew to London for crisis talks. Western leaders scrambled to demonstrate support while acknowledging potential need to aid Ukraine without US backing. The Treasury revealed Zelenskyy had rejected the minerals deal twice before the meeting.
Evening brought institutional responses, with NATO chief Rutte urging Zelenskyy to restore relations with Trump. Federal agencies received a second round of performance review emails, while the Social Security Administration announced plans for 7,000 layoffs. Border statistics showed illegal crossings at multi-decade lows following Trump's enforcement policies.
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President Donald Trump kicked Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky out of the White House on Friday after Zelensky made “disrespectful” remarks in front of the media ahead of planned private talks and the expected signing of the much-discussed minerals deal.
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The Daily Beast
The senator, and longtime Ukraine ally, called the meeting an “absolute, utter disaster.”
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The president and VP berated Ukraine’s leader at White House meeting, upending US-Ukraine wartime alliance
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he was “not sure” he “did something bad” during his meeting with President Donald Trump, which resulted in him being kicked out of the White House.
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Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies are reportedly recruiting disgruntled U.S. federal employees in national security roles who have been recently fired or those who fear impending termination, according to CNN.
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President Donald Trump berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved that country closer to ending its war with Russia.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he was “not sure” he “did something bad” during his meeting with President Donald Trump, which resulted in him being kicked out of the White House.
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The Democrat, who could be a 2028 presidential candidate, has been popping up frequently as a voice of opposition to the White House.
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The Epoch Times
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New York Post
‘Zelensky will have to figure out how to fix this on his own,’ a senior US official told The Post. ‘We can’t fix it for him.’
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03:02⇢Zelenskyy Refuses Apology As Ties Shatter
⌨The newspapers extensively cover new developments in the Trump-Zelenskyy fallout, with Zelenskyy refusing to apologize for the Oval Office incident (Breitbart, CNN, Fox). Trump approved a $3B arms package for Israel (Common Dreams) while maintaining his position that Zelenskyy can return "when ready for peace" (Daily Wire). A senior US official described the relationship as "irreparable" (CNN). New details emerge about a mineral deal that was central to the failed meeting (NY Post, AP).
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The Daily Beast
Two TV stars-turned-presidents nearly came to blows in a White House first—and a moment Trump knew would make for “great television.”
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The fiery personality clash was the most consequential moment of the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion
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Los Angeles Times
Federal prison worker raises concerns about ‘inhumane’ situation for detained migrants.
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The Daily Beast
The bouncing baby boy is Musk’s fourth child with Neuralink exec Shivon Zilis.
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The Trump administration touted the release of files in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, on Thursday. But the documents contained no new revelations.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
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The New York Times
President Trump’s Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great-power negotiations.
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The Washington Post
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The New York Times
President Trump castigated President Volodymyr Zelensky for not being grateful enough for U.S. aid. “You’re gambling with World War III,” Mr. Trump told Mr. Zelensky.
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Los Angeles Times
The National Park Service and an Australian company are at odds over an old Mojave Desert gold mine, where the company is seeking to extract rare earth minerals.
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An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.
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The New York Times
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the consequences.
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President Trump’s Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great power negotiations.
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Zelensky bristled at his berating by Trump and Vance. After three years of war, what did they expect?
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12:21⇢Western Powers Rush To Bridge Trump-Zelenskyy Chasm
⌨The newspapers extensively cover new developments in the Trump-Zelenskyy confrontation, with Western leaders scrambling to salvage the situation (CNN, NYTimes, AP). A disputed rare earth minerals deal emerges as central to the clash (LA Times, Newsweek). Separately, NPR reveals systemic issues of abuse in the federal court system, while The Daily Beast reports Elon Musk welcomed his 14th child, and Mother Jones notes Costa Rica's emergence as a potential semiconductor manufacturing hub.
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Trump's efforts to drastically shrink the size of the federal government are running into legal roadblocks.
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According to city records and officials, the LAFD discovered the damage to the hydrants during inspections in the months prior to the Jan. 7 Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes.
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Vice President JD Vance told Zelenskyy he was being "disrespectful" to Trump during the meeting.
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Trump's Dramatic Crossroads Between Protectionism and Dynamism
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Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago in an ongoing conflict, has been known for his casual style.
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Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago in an ongoing conflict, has been known for his casual style.
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New York Post
When Diddy’s away, his kids will play.
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The Daily Beast
The bouncing baby boy is Musk’s fourth child with Neuralink exec Shivon Zilis.
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It’s been 13 years since we lost Andrew, but his legacy will always live on, and he will be remembered as the original fighter and the one who understood how culture truly affected politics.
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Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
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Walter Salles’s I’m Still Here is the true story of a left-wing political family in Brazil caught up in the dark days of the military dictatorship. It’s a riveting story with incredible character and period detail that deserves an Oscar this Sunday.
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Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
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Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
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Jacobin
In deep-red Hardin County, Kentucky, workers are trying to unionize a new electric vehicle battery plant. If Donald Trump scraps the IRA, it may cost thousands of his supporters safe, well-paying jobs.
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Los Angeles Times
New state bar exam plagued with glitches. Some test takers are considering suing the State Bar of California.
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The New York Times
President Vladimir Putin of Russia could prolong the fight in Ukraine after the public blowup between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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According to city records and officials, the LAFD discovered the damage to the hydrants during inspections in the months prior to the Jan. 7 Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes.
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15:52⇢Europe Rallies As Ukraine Ties Shatter
⌨The newspapers extensively cover new developments in Trump-Zelenskyy relations, with multiple revelations about their clash's aftermath. European leaders rally to support Ukraine (NPR, NYTimes) while border crossings hit record lows (CBS). A Los Angeles investigation reveals LAFD failed to report over 1,000 damaged hydrants before a major fire (LA Times). Separately, Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child (Daily Beast).
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New York Post
Despite receiving hundreds of billions of dollars in critical military aide since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Ukraine has made a habit of obfuscating U.S. interests at the United Nations,
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Zelensky bristled at his berating by Trump and Vance. After three years of war, what did they expect?
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Astrophysicist Clara Sousa-Silva needs data on Earth’s climate to accurately observe space. Earlier this month, she discovered that crucial climate datasets had disappeared. When DOGE cuts accelerated, more data vanished.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the American people and leadership and voiced hope for “strong relations,” a day after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with U.S.
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In an admission of intellectual weakness, the Washington Post’s billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, announced that the paper will no longer publish perspectives critical of the economic status quo. If his ideas are defensible, why is he so squeamish about debate?
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Los Angeles Times
New state bar exam plagued with glitches. Some test takers are considering suing the State Bar of California.
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New York Post
Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo has finally announced his bid for New York City mayor — after months of speculation of whether he’d use the race for his return to politics.
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Considered to be one of the worst kept secrets in New York City, New York's former governor announced his bid to run for mayor on Saturday.
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18:07⇢Minerals Deal Behind Oval Office Storm
⌨The newspapers extensively cover new developments following the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office confrontation, with reports of a rejected minerals deal being central to the clash (Fox News, AP, Daily Wire). Zelenskyy has moved to crisis talks in London while appearing conciliatory (CNN, AP). Separately, the Social Security Administration announces 7,000 planned layoffs (Epoch Times), and former Governor Andrew Cuomo enters NYC mayoral race (NY Post, USA Today).
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Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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The Boston Globe
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The troops add to a growing U.S. military presence on the border. Trump has ordered about 4,500 troops there since January.
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In the wake of Friday’s remarkable Oval Office exchange, there has been a notable exception to Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine
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Dr. Francis Collins is leaving the National Institutes of Health, where he served as director from 2009 to 2021. The agency is facing cutbacks and restrictions under the Trump administration.
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The Daily Beast
The former New York governor, who resigned amid sexual harassment claims, announced that he is making a run at mayor of New York City.
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The New York Times
The question hovering over Washington was whether the confrontation between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky was an outburst or planned.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the American people and leadership and voiced hope for “strong relations,” a day after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with U.S.
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Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo has finally announced his bid for New York City mayor — after months of speculation of whether he’d use the race for his return to politics.
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A woman who accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment while he was governor seethed it is “absolutely disgusting” he’s running for NYC mayor, saying he’s “ill matched” to be the Big Apple’s savior. One of…
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Immigration authorities are making more arrests than they did under President Biden. But the Department of Homeland Security's own data shows that they're not keeping pace with White House demands.
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A woman who accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment while he was governor seethed it is “absolutely disgusting” he’s running for NYC mayor, saying he’s “ill matched” to be the Big Apple’s…
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NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a blunt warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his tense Oval Office exchange with President Donald Trump, saying that the Ukrainian leader must make amends.
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New York Post
“There’s quite a bit of pain, anger, emptiness, sadness and confusion. I’m sure many of you here feel the same. We lost a very great man — and a far better person — all too soon.”
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Los Angeles Times
Aymann Ismail
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22:08⇢Europe Shields Zelenskyy From Trump's Storm
⌨The newspapers extensively cover European leaders rallying behind Zelenskyy in London crisis talks (CBS, CNN, AP), following his Oval Office confrontation with Trump. NATO chief Rutte calls on Zelenskyy to restore relations with Trump (OAN). Domestically, federal workers face a second round of performance review emails (Epoch Times, Fox), while Trump deploys additional troops to the southern border (USA Today). New developments suggest the Oval Office clash might have been premeditated (NYTimes).
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Common Dreams
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One America News
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that he is throwing his name in the ringer and will run to be the next mayor of New York City.
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The Daily Beast
Musk confirmed his 14th known child, Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink exec Shivon Zilis.
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Dr. Francis Collins is leaving the National Institutes of Health, where he served as director from 2009 to 2021. The agency is facing cutbacks and restrictions under the Trump administration.
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