G7 foreign ministers reached a consensus on Ukraine amidst tensions over tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, showcasing a united front despite sharp differences.

The Mauna Loa Observatory, crucial for tracking greenhouse gases since 1958, may face closure due to funding cuts from NOAA, with implications for climate research.

The new spending bill expected to pass may grant President Trump more control over federal spending, enabling unilateral decisions without congressional input, raising concerns among Democrats regarding the implications for federal agencies.

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister amid severe instability in U.S.-Canada relations, particularly due to President Trump’s aggressive economic policies. He is poised to call for a federal election.

The head of USPS, Louis DeJoy, has signed an agreement allowing the DOGE team, associated with Elon Musk, to assist in finding efficiencies at the Postal Service, amid concerns about employee data protection and the implications for mail service reliability.