The News Roundup For February 28, 2025
A woman walks along one of the central streets of Kyiv amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. TETIANA DZHAFAROVA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A woman walks along one of the central streets of Kyiv amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
TETIANA DZHAFAROVA/AFP via Getty ImagesThe so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, posted a list of "receipts," of government misspending on federal contracts. After reporters found multiple inaccuracies, the department quietly deleted five of its biggest examples of savings.
Several House Republicans are cancelling constituent town halls following backlash at previous events across the country.
Gene Hackman, a Hollywood legend, passed away this week at the age of 95.
Meanwhile, overseas, this week marked three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kyiv in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The right won the German elections held on Sunday, in its best showing in decades. The AfD party, Alternative for Germany, the country's most anti-immigration party, made historic gains.
Tensions are simmering between Israel and Hamas. The two sides find themselves in a standoff over hostage body and prisoner exchanges. The handover would complete the first phase of ceasefire which expires this weekend.
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