Reed Albergotti
Alexis Akwagyiram
Eight inspectors general fired by President Trump filed a lawsuit, the latest in a spate of legal challenges to the new administration’s push to reshape government.
2US President Donald Trump said Russia’s Vladimir Putin had agreed to start negotiations to end the Ukraine war, but Kyiv’s role in any potential talks remains unclear.
3Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as Trump’s national intelligence director, after facing scrutiny over her views on Edward Snowden, Syria, and Russia.
4US inflation unexpectedly heated up in January, reducing expectations of rapid interest rate cuts.
5Elon Musk defended his sweeping federal cost-cutting in the Oval Office as a Trump executive order expanded DOGE’s powers.
6Rebel forces resumed their attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite calls from regional leaders to respect a ceasefire.