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Hegseth calls Ukraine’s peace goals ‘unrealistic’ in meeting with allies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Ukraine’s desire to recover all of the territory it lost to Russia since 2014 an “unrealistic objective” while pledging that the Trump administration will pursue peace talks.

By Dan Lamothe and Ellen Francis1 hour ago

Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout

Kremlin says Russian citizen is released from U.S. in exchange for American teacher

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a meeting in Brussels. (The Post)

Economy

Inflation heated up more than expected in January, driven by grocery and housing prices

The data could strengthen the case for the Federal Reserve to continue its pause in lowering rates amid uncertainty over the economy and the impact of Trump administration policies.

By Andrew AckermanUpdated 1 hour ago

Who pays for tariffs? Depends on the product and the country.

Trump promised no new pennies. Here’s how that would work.

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The New Administration

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Trump executive order vows substantial cuts to federal workforce

The order installs a “DOGE Team Lead” at each agency and gives that person oversight over hiring decisions.

By Dan Diamond and Emily Davies

White House fires USAID inspector general one day after blistering report

Senate to take key votes on Cabinet nominees Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr.

Ousted federal watchdogs sue Trump, saying they were fired illegally

27 religious groups sue to block immigration arrests at houses of worship

(Sean Scheidt for The Post)

California’s insurer of last resort runs out of money to pay L.A. fire claims

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, the FAIR plan is getting a $1 billion bailout, the latest indication that California’s home insurance market is on shaky footing.

By Anna Phillips

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A comedian who delivers jokes with moral clarity and a sharp tongue

For years, comics have struggled to make relevant, topical, good jokes about sexuality and gender identity. Caleb Hearon makes it look easy.

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

Full list: 50 fascinating people shaping our society in 2025

(David Urbanke for The Post)

Handler Katie Bernardin sits with Monty, a Giant Schnauzer who was awarded Best in Show. (Sara Konradi for The Post)

The best moments of the Westminster Dog Show, including a Giant Schnauzer’s big win

Here’s what you might have missed from Madison Square Garden, where the Westminster Kennel Club held the world’s most prominent dog show.

By Kim Bellware, Maura Judkis and Angie Orellana Hernandez

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Shelley Clark and Matthew M. Brooks

In rural America, more women are saying ‘I don’t’

The Trump administration’s most dangerous misstep

Alan Charles Raul

Why DOGE is unconstitutional

There are two checks on a president’s power. One is missing.

It’s too late for progressives to be careful what they wish for

Theodore R. Johnson

What Hegseth and Trump don’t understand about DEI and the military

Silicon Valley’s ‘Great Replacement’ theory

Ruth Marcus, Jason Willick and James Hohmann

The legal resistance is mounting. Will it work?

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