Thursday, February 13th, 2025 - US-Russia prisoner swap; Ukraine talks; Cabinet updates; Inflatio...

Описание: Today’s Headlines: The U.S. swapped American detainee Marc Fogel for Russian bitcoin money launderer Alexander Vinnik, as Trump and Putin agreed to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire without Ukraine’s NATO membership. Belarus freed three prisoners, including one American. Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence, and RFK Jr.’s nomination for Health Secretary advanced. A judge ruled federal employees must choose buyout offers, while eight fired inspectors general sued for reinstatement. Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit over Guantanamo immigrant detentions. Inflation rose 3%, dimming hopes of rate cuts. Lastly, the White House barred an AP reporter for refusing to adopt the term "Gulf of America."


Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:



• Axios: Russian bitcoin exchange co-founder to be released as part of swap for Marc Fogel (https://www.axios.com/2025/02/12/marc...)



• Axios: Trump says he might meet Putin in Saudi Arabia after call on Ukraine (https://www.axios.com/2025/02/12/trum...)  


• ABC News: Journalist, American among 3 prisoners freed from Belarus - ABC News (https://abcnews.go.com/International/...)



• WA Post: Tulsi Gabbard confirmed by Senate as director of national intelligence (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...)



• AP News: Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations (https://apnews.com/article/trump-elon...)



• Axios: Inspectors general sue Trump admin over their firings (https://www.axios.com/2025/02/12/trum...)



• Axios: Groups sue to get access to immigrants at Guantánamo Bay (https://www.axios.com/2025/02/12/guan...)  


• CNBC: Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3% (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/12/cpi-j...)  


• AP News: White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America' (https://apnews.com/article/trump-ap-j...)  







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