Where the Ukraine–Russia Cease-Fire Stands After US-Led Talks
The negotiations this week have begun to bear some fruit, but agreements are scarce on the future of a cease-fire agreement.

Hamlet’s Lent
The penitential imagery in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a lens through which readers can experience Hamlet’s turmoil and tragic transformation.

The Struggle for Unity in the Soul
A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.

A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years
Both biography and historiography, Josiah Osgood’s ‘Lawless Republic’ presents the fall of Rome via the life of one of its greatest statesmen, Cicero.
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Ratcliffe, Gabbard Say No Classified Information Shared in Leaked Chat
The CIA chief and the director of national intelligence faced questions about their participation in the Signal group chat during a Tuesday Senate hearing.
Trump Says Government Likely Won’t Be Using Signal After The Atlantic Fallout
But the president said that it ’may be forced to use it' in the future.
New York Seeks More Federal Transit Funds; Transportation Secretary Pushes Back
Gov. Kathy Hochul cites the MTA’s national importance while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demands accountability and a safety plan.
Experiences in the Wild Helped Prepare This Congressman for The Hill
Eighteen years after his first run for Congress, outdoorsman Jeff Crank finally hit his target.
Trump Orders Declassification of FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Russia Investigation
‘Now you’ll be able to see for yourselves,' Trump said of the investigation files.
Some Illegal Immigrants Deported Under Alien Enemies Act Were Returned to US: Filings
Some were sent back because El Salvador would not accept women, according to a court document.
Federal Judge Blocks 3 Agencies From Disclosing Personal Data to DOGE
The March 24 order is another setback to the Trump administration and DOGE.
Consumer Confidence Slumps to 4-Year Low
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Nevada Investigates Hundreds of Potential ‘Double Vote’ Cases in 2024 Election
The secretary of state’s office recently released a report confirming the investigations.
Shen Yun Is ‘A Great Representation of the Values That the Chinese' Can Bring to the World, Says Navy Officer
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Social Security Nominee Says He’s ‘Never Thought About Privatizing’
‘I don’t see this institution as anything other than a government agency that gets run for the benefit of the American public,’ Frank Bisignano told senators.
Tempted by Rewards, Americans Increasingly Trapped in Credit Card Debt, Survey Finds
‘Interest rates far outweigh rewards,’ Ted Rossman, Bankrate senior industry analyst, says.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Department of Energy Further Postpones Biden-Era Home Appliance Rules
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US to Assist Russia in Restoring ‘Access to the World Market’ Following Saudi Talks
The agreement marks a shift in U.S. policy, with a focus on easing restrictions on Russian maritime trade and payments related to food and fertilizer exports.
Social Security Announces New Transparency Measures
Agency meetings are being recorded and shared online, along with other measures, to inform the public as well as staff.
Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Admin to Block Dismantling of Education Department
The groups argued that only Congress, not the president, has the authority to dismantle the Department of Education.
Trump Defends National Security Adviser Waltz After Signal Leak
The president also appeared to confirm the adviser’s staffer added The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg to the chat.
House Speaker Johnson Says Hegseth, Waltz Shouldn’t Face Discipline Over Signal Chat
‘The administration is addressing what happened,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Trump Media Teaming Up With Crypto.com to Launch ETFs
Trump Media and Crypto.com plan to launch exchange-traded funds mixing cryptocurrencies and American-focused assets, pending regulatory approval.
US Supreme Court Declines Appeal in Youth-Led Climate Change Case
Justices turned away an appeal of a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
Ex Libris: Harry Truman
In this installment of our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that influenced the last US president who guided the country through post-WWII changes.
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