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Three federal labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over DOGE's access to confidential Treasury Department data. They claim that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent allowed Musk's team to access government payment systems without proper procedures.

The US President signed a decree to create a state investment fund within 12 months. The fund can be used to acquire TikTok and other national projects.

U. S. District Judge Lauren Alikhan has extended a temporary injunction against a federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration. The judge believes the plan may violate Congress' constitutional authority.

The cryptocurrency market recovered after Trump's decision to postpone the introduction of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Bitcoin reached $100,000, and most altcoins rose by 5-13% after the previous drop.

The German Chancellor opposed Trump's proposal to provide aid to Ukraine in exchange for rare earth metals. According to Scholz, Ukraine needs the resources to rebuild itself after the war.

China imposes new tariffs on imports of US goods in response to US restrictions. Starting on Monday, duties of 15% on coal and gas, 10% on oil, cars and agricultural machinery will be imposed.

The Trump administration is considering a 10% tariff on all imports from the EU. European leaders are already discussing retaliatory measures to possible US trade restrictions.

The US Senate confirmed Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy by 59 votes to 38. The appointment was controversial due to his ties to the oil sector and contributions to Trump's campaign.

The Trump administration is planning to sign a decree to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and to stop funding humanitarian aid in Gaza. The document also provides for a review of international organizations for anti-American views.

Canada and the US agreed to a 30-day suspension of US tariffs on Canadian imports. Trudeau also announced that border controls between the two countries would be tightened.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announces the EU's readiness for active negotiations with the US on tariffs. Trump announces the imminent introduction of duties on European products due to the $300 billion trade deficit.

Donald Trump officially signs a decree appointing retired General Keith Kellogg as US Special Representative to Ukraine and the terrorist state.

The Trump administration temporarily suspended the supply of American weapons to Ukraine due to internal debates. Deliveries were quickly resumed after the White House revised its position.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with the president of Panama after Trump's statements about his intention to regain control of the canal. The main topic was China's growing influence in the region.

US President Donald Trump plans to hold talks with China on customs tariffs in the next 24 hours. The main reason for discussing the tariff plan is the problem of fentanyl entering the United States.

US President Donald Trump announced his desire to conclude an agreement with Ukraine to exchange military aid for rare earth resources. He also noted “significant progress” in the peaceful settlement, without providing details.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio became the interim head of USAID and criticized the agency's work. A conflict arose at USAID headquarters over attempts to gain access to classified information.

Keith Kellogg plans to meet with President Zelensky in Kyiv after February 11. After that, he will travel to Europe to attend the Munich Security Conference.

The US suspends a new 25% tariff on Mexican goods for a month. In exchange, Mexico will send 10,000 troops to the northern border to fight drug trafficking.

The Ukrainian side agrees on a schedule of meetings with the Trump administration. US Special Representative Kellogg's visit to Ukraine remains on the agenda and is being prepared by the Foreign Ministry.

The media revealed internal disagreements within the Biden administration over the supply of weapons to Ukraine. By November, only half of the promised US military aid for 2024 had been delivered.

The Hungarian prime minister said that without negotiations, Ukraine would become the “Afghanistan of the EU. ” He also emphasized that a Ukrainian victory is impossible without sending Western troops to Ukraine.

USAID employees were ordered not to report to the headquarters in Washington after Musk's announcement that the agency would be closed. More than 600 employees lost access to systems, and the agency's website disappeared without explanation.

The Hungarian prime minister refused to express his personal position on Russian aggression, referring to the official position of the EU. He also said that the Ukrainian victory is impossible without direct intervention of Western troops.

Mark Rutte called Trump's interest in Greenland logical and called for a stronger NATO presence in the far north. Denmark once again reminded that Greenland is not for sale, and most locals are against joining the United States.

The French president said that Europe will make itself respected in case of an attack on its commercial interests. He also noted that the US statements are pushing the EU to greater cohesion and security.

Tedros Ghebreyesus called on WHO member states to put pressure on Washington to reverse the decision to leave the organization. The United States plans to officially leave the WHO on January 22, 2026.

At a meeting in Brussels, EU leaders discussed a possible response to Trump's new tariffs on European goods. European leaders declared unity in opposing US trade restrictions.

Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.

The cryptocurrency market suffered a sharp decline after Trump imposed new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Bitcoin hit a three-week low, and ether lost a quarter of its value in three days.