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Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, told NBC News that he’d warned President Trump that Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, is a “liar.” New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump either made a major mistake or he is smarter than a fox.
A woman is hospitalized in Wyoming with H5N1 bird flu, likely the result of handling infected birds in a backyard flock, health officials say. LA Times
Violence remains the rule of law in Gaza after 15 months of war. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Sad animals.
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Experts say that the abusive behavior could be detrimental to their real life relationships. New York Post
"He who saves his Country does not violate any Law," Trump proclaimed on Truth Social on Saturday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Dems are lost in what to do.
The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of Pepsi Co, previously announced the limited recall of certain boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix on Jan. 14. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Be careful.
"You can call it 'know your rights' all you want. I think it's more about how they evade law enforcement not to get arrested, even though there's a federal warrant for your arrest, how they evade that, rather than 'know your rights,' " border czar Tom Homan said Sunday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: AOC may be putting herself behind bars.
The Trump administration’s push for direct negotiations with Russia without Ukraine’s involvement leaves the European allies with no clear role. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump may overstepped his hand.
Heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and damaging winds of up to 70 miles per hour are all in the mix for Sunday into Monday. New York Times
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Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs. New York Times
Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has filed paperwork to begin his Ohio gubernatorial bid. OANN
VOA VIEW: As expected.
Border czar Tom Homan pushed back on allegations that the Justice Department decided to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for allowing federal immigration officials to enter Rikers Island. OANN
VOA VIEW: It was a quid pro quo.
A transgender migrant wanted by federal immigration officials has allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in New York. OANN
VOA VIEW: He should stay in jail forever.
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White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated on Sunday that he will be traveling to Saudi Arabia later in the day, along with Security Advisor Mike Waltz, to speak with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. OANN
VOA VIEW: They better take a hard stand with Putin.
Utah students in as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House with overwhelming support Friday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: May be a good idea.
The parent company of President Donald Trump's social networking site Truth Social says it lost $400.9 million last year and its annual revenue declined 12% to $3.6 million. Washington Times
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Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European leaders need to have a "much stronger message" toward Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine. CBS
VOA VIEW: Agreeable!
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk. CBS
VOA VIEW: Those needed should be kept.
The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focused on increased migration as well as drug and weapons smuggling. But another concern is rising, especially among farmers and ranchers: "super pigs- wild boars that were deliberately bred with domestic pigs". CBS
VOA VIEW: Canada is a competitor.
The new Air Force One was initially set for 2024, but has been pushed to some time in 2027 for the first plane and in 2028 for the second, the Air Force said. CBS
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law. CBS
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President Trump pushed hard to revamp the federal workforce, including controversial layoffs. Some of the other changes Mr. Trump is focusing on: paper straws, pennies and the keys to a new Air Force One. CBS
VOA VIEW: As he should.
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income. CNBC
Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year CNBC
VOA VIEW: Things are different and the change must be followed.
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The NATO secretary general confirmed the alliance would reach a new agreement for defense spending targets when members meet in June. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Peace is the main issue.
More than 161,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps from China were recently seized in Chicago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday. FOX News
VOA VIEW: China is in favor of hurting the US financially.
Construction of former President Obama's long-awaited library and museum in Chicago began with ambitious plans for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) but is now plagued by huge cost overruns, delays and a $40 million racially charged lawsuit filed by a minority contractor. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Typical Obama spend and waste.
Hundreds of millions of dollars taken out of U.S. Army soldiers' Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) pay that is meant to help with food costs is being redirected elsewhere. FOX News
A Michigan judge sentenced shoplifters to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot. FOX News
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the two nations' interest in releasing remaining hostages in Gaza, eradicating militant Hamas, addressing Iran's dominance. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good for all.
Three hostages -- American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, Russian-Israeli Alexandre Troufanov and Argentinian-Israeli Iair Horn -- on Saturday were released by militant Hamas in exchange for 369 prisoners. UPI
VOA VIEW: The balance is do now.
The U.S. Army Black Hawk crew possibly didn't know there was an impending collision with a American Airlines jet in Washington, D.C., that resulted in the most deadly crash in the United States in 23 years. UPI
Additional measles cases "are likely to occur" as an outbreak of the virus grows, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in its latest update. UPI
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