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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Essentially upending U.S. support of Ukraine and its war against Russia's invasion, President Donald Trump today said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations toward ending the conflict. Trump's saying he and Putin will, quote, work together very closely to end the war and will eventually meet in person.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Essentially upending U.S. support of Ukraine and its war against Russia's invasion, President Donald Trump today said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations toward ending the conflict. Trump's saying he and Putin will, quote, work together very closely to end the war and will eventually meet in person.

Trump said he's also spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. White House officials, however, declined to say whether Ukraine would be party to the negotiations, indicating a deal might be made by Washington and Moscow to try to end the fighting. Critics of Elon Musk say his push to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could benefit one of his companies.

Trump said he's also spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. White House officials, however, declined to say whether Ukraine would be party to the negotiations, indicating a deal might be made by Washington and Moscow to try to end the fighting. Critics of Elon Musk say his push to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could benefit one of his companies.

NPR's Bobby Allen explains the agency was working to regulate digital wallets, and Musk's X platform is set to release a digital wallet service.

NPR's Bobby Allen explains the agency was working to regulate digital wallets, and Musk's X platform is set to release a digital wallet service.

The Senate Finance Committee signed off on President Trump's choice to be the nation's top trade negotiator. Members of the Senate Finance Committee approving the nomination of Jameson Greer. That clears the way for Greer's nomination to go to the full Senate. Consumer prices in January were higher than expected. NPR's Scott Horsley reports on the latest inflation data from the Labor Department.

The Senate Finance Committee signed off on President Trump's choice to be the nation's top trade negotiator. Members of the Senate Finance Committee approving the nomination of Jameson Greer. That clears the way for Greer's nomination to go to the full Senate. Consumer prices in January were higher than expected. NPR's Scott Horsley reports on the latest inflation data from the Labor Department.

Stocks closed mixed today after the release of the new inflation figures. The Dow was down 225 points. The Nasdaq closed up six points. The S&P was down 16 points. This is NPR. While Trump administration efforts to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development have led to problems with food aid overseas, other groups are also being affected.

Stocks closed mixed today after the release of the new inflation figures. The Dow was down 225 points. The Nasdaq closed up six points. The S&P was down 16 points. This is NPR. While Trump administration efforts to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development have led to problems with food aid overseas, other groups are also being affected.

That includes Christian aid groups that partner with USAID. Two of the 12 largest non-governmental recipients of USAID funds are faith-based Catholic Relief Services and World Vision. The Christian nonprofit served millions globally, providing food, water and medical care in conflict zones. Last month was officially the warmest January ever.

That includes Christian aid groups that partner with USAID. Two of the 12 largest non-governmental recipients of USAID funds are faith-based Catholic Relief Services and World Vision. The Christian nonprofit served millions globally, providing food, water and medical care in conflict zones. Last month was officially the warmest January ever.

That's according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. What's worrying scientists, it wasn't expected to be that hot. Here's Alejandro Barunda reports.

That's according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. What's worrying scientists, it wasn't expected to be that hot. Here's Alejandro Barunda reports.

Well, February is the month of romance. It's also apparently time to be on guard for scams. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms warning users to be vigilant for so-called romance scams. Scammers often post as attractive, single, and successful individuals and seek to build trust before seeking money. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News.

Well, February is the month of romance. It's also apparently time to be on guard for scams. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms warning users to be vigilant for so-called romance scams. Scammers often post as attractive, single, and successful individuals and seek to build trust before seeking money. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Donald Trump reaffirmed today he supports SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's remaking of the federal government via what the administration is calling Doge. NPR's Daniel Kurtzleben has more.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Donald Trump reaffirmed today he supports SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's remaking of the federal government via what the administration is calling Doge. NPR's Daniel Kurtzleben has more.

The Trump administration is now delaying the end of a loophole in import tax that's helped some companies import cheap goods from China. The president just closed the loophole as part of his new tariffs on Chinese imports, but is now pausing that plan while customs inspectors look at the big change. NPR's Alina Selyuk has more.

The Trump administration is now delaying the end of a loophole in import tax that's helped some companies import cheap goods from China. The president just closed the loophole as part of his new tariffs on Chinese imports, but is now pausing that plan while customs inspectors look at the big change. NPR's Alina Selyuk has more.