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28.02.2025Day Ukraine Peace Crashed In Oval Room

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 28.02.2025.

It displays 301 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.02.2025Day Ukraine Peace Crashed In Oval Room
The morning brought reports of new Epstein files and a judge's ruling against federal workforce cuts. A planned minerals-for-security deal with Ukraine dominated coverage, as Zelenskyy arrived at the White House.

By afternoon, the Oval Office meeting deteriorated into confrontation. Trump and Vance berated Zelenskyy over his reluctance to accept peace terms, with Trump warning about "gambling with World War III." The Ukrainian leader left without signing the minerals agreement, effectively ending negotiations that had been developing since Tuesday.

Evening coverage revealed institutional responses, with some GOP representatives rebuking Trump's handling of the meeting. Trump called for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, marking a shift from previous US positions. Separately, Gene Hackman's death investigation continued, with pacemaker data indicating February 17 as the date of death.
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00:30Judge Blocks Federal Purge

The newspapers report extensively on a federal judge blocking Trump administration's mass firing of probationary federal workers (Boston Globe, NBC, NPR, Washington Post, Epoch Times). New developments in the Epstein case reveal the FBI's New York office withholding documents (Breitbart, NY Post, The Blaze) and a newly released contact list. The Hackman death investigation continues with details about scattered pills and signs of decomposition (Fox, Daily Beast, HuffPost).
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Breitbart News that his conversations with leaders across the Middle East suggest a “strong desire” in the region to see expansion of the historic Abraham Accords, and that worldwide the planet is thrilled President Donald Trump is back in the White House, as the “world has been dying for” Trump’s “kind of leadership” again in Washington.
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Breitbart News that his conversations with leaders across the Middle East suggest a “strong desire” in the region to see expansion of the historic Abraham Accords, and that worldwide the planet is thrilled President Donald Trump is back in the White House, as the “world has been dying for” Trump’s “kind of leadership” again in Washington.
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03:26Judge Halts Federal Purge While Epstein Files Surface

The newspapers report extensively on new developments in federal employment, with a judge blocking Trump's mass firing of probationary workers (USA Today, NPR, Judge Alsup). The Epstein files release generates coverage, with the DOJ providing initial documents and Bondi demanding full intelligence records (ABC, OANN). Several sources track Ukraine diplomacy ahead of Zelensky's Friday visit (Newsweek, Breitbart). The Hackman death investigation continues with new autopsy findings (Fox, Daily Beast).
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10:59Weather Service Gutted As Judge Objects

The newspapers report extensively on mass firings at federal agencies, particularly NOAA and the National Weather Service (AP, LA Times, NPR, USA Today), with a judge ruling these dismissals likely illegal (CBS, HuffPost). Coverage continues of Trump-Zelenskyy minerals negotiations (CNN, NBC), while new details emerge in Gene Hackman's death investigation (Fox, NY Post, Daily Beast). Reports show migrants facing difficult conditions at Guantanamo (ABC), and Mexico transfers cartel leaders to US custody (NYTimes).
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13:23Minerals Deal Meets Judge's Blockade

The newspapers report extensively on Trump meeting Zelenskyy for a minerals deal (NYTimes, CNN, USA Today, Epoch Times), while a federal judge rules recent mass firings at NOAA and Weather Service illegal (Common Dreams, LA Times, CBS). Coverage continues of Republican plans to extend Trump's tax cuts despite deficit concerns (NBC), and potential Medicaid funding reductions raise state-level alarms (Boston Globe).
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The economist Alice Amsden’s work unmasked the dirty secret underlying capitalist development: it relied on states breaking all the rules of the free market. But her work also showed that industrialization required corporate discipline, not welfare.
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Breitbart News that his conversations with leaders across the Middle East suggest a “strong desire” in the region to see expansion of the historic Abraham Accords, and that worldwide the planet is thrilled President Donald Trump is back in the White House, as the “world has been dying for” Trump’s “kind of leadership” again in Washington.
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15:22Minerals Deal Sealed As Hackman Death Probed

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy to sign a minerals deal (ABC, CBS, CNN, NYTimes, Epoch Times), with sources highlighting Trump's shifting stance on Ukraine. Marco Rubio discusses potential expansion of Abraham Accords (Breitbart). Coverage continues of Gene Hackman and wife's deaths under investigation (Fox, Newsweek, Daily Beast). A measles outbreak spreads in Texas (NPR), while economic concerns emerge with Americans reducing spending (HuffPost).
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On Sunday, Germany voted in a federal election that saw massive growth in support for the far-right AfD, resurgence of the socialist Die Linke party, and more losses of working-class votes for the Social Democrats. These ten graphs explain what happened.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s leader will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, one that hinges on whether he can persuade Trump to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s leader will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, one that hinges on whether he can persuade Trump to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression.
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16:49Ukraine Minerals For Security Deal

The newspapers report extensively on Trump and Zelenskyy's White House meeting to finalize a minerals deal (Breitbart, CBS, CNN, NYTimes, AP, Epoch Times), which may include security assurances against Russian aggression. Major workforce changes continue with mass firings at the Social Security Administration (Common Dreams). Mexico has deported 29 drug cartel figures to the US (NBC, Daily Wire), while Trump faces another setback on birthright citizenship (Newsweek).
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17:54Oval Office Minerals Talk Erupts

The newspapers extensively cover a tense Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy regarding the minerals deal. Multiple sources report Trump and Vance called Zelenskyy "disrespectful" when pushed for security commitments (ABC, CBS, CNN, NYTimes, AP, Fox, Boston Globe, Washington Post). Trump reportedly warned Zelenskyy about "gambling with World War III" (NY Post). Separately, Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the official US language (OANN, USA Today), while concerns emerge about NATO's future (Reason).
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18:37Oval Office Erupts As Zelenskyy Balks

The newspapers extensively cover a heated Oval Office confrontation between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy (ABC, CBS, CNN, NYTimes, AP, Fox, Breitbart, MSNBC, NY Post, USA Today, HuffPost, Daily Wire). Trump and Vance reportedly berated Zelenskyy over his reluctance to accept their terms for a minerals-for-security deal, with Trump warning about "gambling with World War III". A single news source (NPR) mentions a planned national economic boycott for Friday.
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19:31Zelenskyy Storms Out Of Minerals Talk

The newspapers extensively cover a dramatic collapse of White House talks with Zelenskyy, who left without signing a planned minerals deal. Trump and VP Vance accused him of being "disrespectful" (CBS, CNN, NYTimes, Breitbart, Fox), with Trump stating Zelenskyy wasn't "ready for peace" (Newsweek, USA Today). The Daily Beast reports Trump initially criticized Zelenskyy's attire. Multiple sources indicate the planned press conference was canceled and Zelenskyy was asked to leave (AP, ABC, HuffPost, NY Post).
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The top 10% of earners account for almost half of all consumer spending in the United States. Wealth concentration has made economic stability shockingly reliant on elite consumption.
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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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21:02Zelenskyy Expelled From Oval Office

The newspapers extensively cover a dramatic deterioration in the White House minerals deal meeting, with Trump and Vance ordering Zelenskyy to leave after accusations of disrespect (Boston Globe, Breitbart, CNN, Fox, NPR, NY Post). Trump warned about "gambling with World War III" (Fox, USA Today), and the planned minerals agreement was not signed. Separately, Pope Francis was placed on a ventilator due to bronchial complications (OANN), while a debate continues over federal workforce reductions (Vox, LA Times).
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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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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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22:28Zelenskyy Thrown Out After Oval Clash

The newspapers extensively cover a hostile Oval Office confrontation that ended with Zelenskyy's expulsion without signing the planned minerals deal. New details emerge about Trump and Vance berating Zelenskyy for being "disrespectful" and "gambling with WWIII" (Breitbart, CNN, Fox, Daily Beast, HuffPost). GOP lawmakers describe the incident as "reckless" and "heartbreaking" (Daily Beast). Separately, an Illinois landlord was found guilty in the murder of a Palestinian child (USA Today).
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sent a letter on Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting “clarity” as to whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating her over “Know Your Rights” webinars discussing immigration organized by the Democrat’s office.
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The Atlantic
Today marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.
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23:42Trump Orders Ceasefire, Expels Zelenskyy

The newspapers extensively cover Trump's expulsion of Zelenskyy from the White House, with Trump demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine (AP, Newsweek, Epoch Times). GOP lawmakers described the incident as "reckless" and "heartbreaking," though few publicly rebuked Trump (Daily Beast). New developments indicate a U.S. foreign policy shift, with America siding with Russia at the UN (NPR). Separately, investigations reveal Gene Hackman died around February 17, based on pacemaker data (NY Post, USA Today).
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