Day: February 12, 2025

On Wednesday afternoon, the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, comprised entirely of members appointed by President Donald Trump, voted to remove billionaire David Rubenstein and chair of the board and replace him with Trump.

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European countries including Germany, France, and Britain, and the European Commission issued a joint statement on Wednesday in support of Ukraine and said they would work with the United States on its future.

The 50501 organizers behind the nationwide “anti-Trump” protest at U.S. state capitols are back again with a day of action planned for President’s Day.

Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump’s threats.

Russia is elated. pic.twitter.com/DLGawkgnQG

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 12, 2025

The conflict isn’t over, but its fate now appears clear.