Tracey Mumford

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From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracey Mumford. Today's Thursday, February 20th. Here's what we're covering.

From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracey Mumford. Today's Thursday, February 20th. Here's what we're covering.

From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracey Mumford. Today's Thursday, February 20th. Here's what we're covering.

Tensions are flaring between Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky over how to end the war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, President Trump mocked the Ukrainian leader, called him a dictator, and repeated his false claim that Ukraine started the war. He also suggested that Zelensky is effectively ripping off the U.S. by asking for military aid.

Tensions are flaring between Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky over how to end the war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, President Trump mocked the Ukrainian leader, called him a dictator, and repeated his false claim that Ukraine started the war. He also suggested that Zelensky is effectively ripping off the U.S. by asking for military aid.

Tensions are flaring between Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky over how to end the war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, President Trump mocked the Ukrainian leader, called him a dictator, and repeated his false claim that Ukraine started the war. He also suggested that Zelensky is effectively ripping off the U.S. by asking for military aid.

Zelensky, meanwhile, said Trump is caught in a web of Russian disinformation about the war and said that he would, quote, like to have more truth with the Trump team. It was some of Zelensky's most open criticism yet of Trump, and it came on the heels of Trump sidelining Ukraine. while he pushes forward on negotiations directly with Russia.

Zelensky, meanwhile, said Trump is caught in a web of Russian disinformation about the war and said that he would, quote, like to have more truth with the Trump team. It was some of Zelensky's most open criticism yet of Trump, and it came on the heels of Trump sidelining Ukraine. while he pushes forward on negotiations directly with Russia.

Zelensky, meanwhile, said Trump is caught in a web of Russian disinformation about the war and said that he would, quote, like to have more truth with the Trump team. It was some of Zelensky's most open criticism yet of Trump, and it came on the heels of Trump sidelining Ukraine. while he pushes forward on negotiations directly with Russia.

My colleague Kim Barker is based in Ukraine. She's been reporting from the town of Bucha, which became a symbol of Russia's brutality during the invasion.

My colleague Kim Barker is based in Ukraine. She's been reporting from the town of Bucha, which became a symbol of Russia's brutality during the invasion.

My colleague Kim Barker is based in Ukraine. She's been reporting from the town of Bucha, which became a symbol of Russia's brutality during the invasion.

Also yesterday, President Trump continued to test the bounds of federal power as he moved to end New York City's congestion pricing program. Since January, drivers have been charged a $9 toll to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan. It's designed to limit congestion and raise billions for repairs to the subway and other projects. Early data showed it's working.

Also yesterday, President Trump continued to test the bounds of federal power as he moved to end New York City's congestion pricing program. Since January, drivers have been charged a $9 toll to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan. It's designed to limit congestion and raise billions for repairs to the subway and other projects. Early data showed it's working.

Also yesterday, President Trump continued to test the bounds of federal power as he moved to end New York City's congestion pricing program. Since January, drivers have been charged a $9 toll to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan. It's designed to limit congestion and raise billions for repairs to the subway and other projects. Early data showed it's working.

Traffic's been down since the program started. But Trump has repeatedly criticized it, calling it a burden on working-class drivers and saying it will hurt tourism and business in the city. Yesterday, Trump's secretary of transportation said approval for the program will be revoked. And Trump wrote on social media, quote, congestion pricing is dead. Manhattan and all of New York is saved.

Traffic's been down since the program started. But Trump has repeatedly criticized it, calling it a burden on working-class drivers and saying it will hurt tourism and business in the city. Yesterday, Trump's secretary of transportation said approval for the program will be revoked. And Trump wrote on social media, quote, congestion pricing is dead. Manhattan and all of New York is saved.

Traffic's been down since the program started. But Trump has repeatedly criticized it, calling it a burden on working-class drivers and saying it will hurt tourism and business in the city. Yesterday, Trump's secretary of transportation said approval for the program will be revoked. And Trump wrote on social media, quote, congestion pricing is dead. Manhattan and all of New York is saved.

He signed his message, long live the king. The White House doubled down on that, recirculating his post with an illustration of Trump wearing a crown.