Stuff (AP): Donald Trump’s speech was full of wild claims. Here are seven that aren’t true
- He overstated the numbers on his immigration crackdown …
- He inflated the number of people who entered the US illegally under President Joe Biden …
- Economists differ with Trump on tariffs …
- There’s no evidence Social Security money is being paid to many people over age 100 …
- Trump did not inherit an ‘economic catastrophe’ …
- Trump’s reference to an ‘EV mandate’ is inaccurate …
- A closer look at US Army recruitment numbers …
Love the mention in item 4 that the SSA is still using COBOL!
BBC: US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Ukraine has heavily relied on the US for military assistance for the three years since Russia’s invasion, and the decision to pause aid may have a significant effect on the war.
Halting intelligence support, too, would likely have serious consequences on the battlefield.
The information is believed to help Ukraine both strategically understand Moscow’s next moves and also tactically, for example providing information on Russian troop positions for weapons guidance and targeting.
BBC: Trump faces pushback in Washington over Ukraine aid freeze
The aid pause was decried by Democrats and split Republicans - some of whom broke with the president to criticise the aid cuts.
“I do not think we should be pausing our efforts,” Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine said. “It’s the Ukrainians who are shedding blood.”
Last Updated: 05.Mar.2025 23:58 EST
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