Biggest breaking news stories from February
Here are some of the biggest breaking news stories from February 2025:
US & Politics
- Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Plan: Former President Donald Trump announced a new “reciprocal tariff” policy, where the U.S. would impose equal tariffs on countries that tax American goods. This move aims to protect domestic manufacturers but has sparked global trade concerns .
- Trump Calls Trudeau ‘Governor’ Again: Trump trolled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as a “Governor” and suggesting Canada could become the 51st U.S. state.
- TikTok Lawsuit: Court documents revealed a lawsuit against TikTok for allegedly promoting harmful content that contributed to a teenager’s suicide .
- Biden’s Vacation Controversy: The Republican National Committee claimed Joe Biden spent 40% of his presidency on vacation, but fact-checkers refuted this, placing the number at around 12.5% .
International Affairs
- Ukraine’s Critical Minerals: Reports surfaced about Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, with speculation that Trump was eyeing the country’s wealth as part of U.S. strategic interests .
- Zelenskyy’s Middle East Visit: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Saudi Arabia, avoiding meetings with U.S. and Russian officials, as tensions over the war continued .
- US-Russia Peace Talks: Trump hinted at a potential meeting with Putin to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war .
Disasters & Climate
- Detroit Flooding & Freezing: A broken water main led to severe flooding in Detroit, which then froze due to extreme cold, leaving residents trapped .
- Winter Storms Across the US: Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of the East Coast were hit by heavy snowfall and disruptions from a powerful winter storm .
Business & Tech
- Elon Musk & DOGE Savings: Trump suggested that savings from his federal cost-cutting efforts, overseen by Elon Musk, could be returned to taxpayers .
- Tesla’s India Expansion: Trump criticized Elon Musk’s plans to build a Tesla factory in India, arguing that it was unfair to American manufacturers .
These are just some of the key headlines from February. Let me know if you need more details on any specific event!