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Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kirsten Hillman, U.S. ambassador to Canada, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 9, 2025.CBS News - 4d -
Colts sign familiar face at kicker to roster; what does it mean for Matt Gay?
The Indianapolis Colts signed a familiar face at kicker to the roster. What does it mean for Matt Gay?Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency
Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.The New York Times - 4d -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 2d -
Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip
Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...The Hill - 4d -
Who are Johnson's remaining GOP holdouts on the spending bill?
Politico - 3d -
How DOGE is already changing the spending process in Congress
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has done significant work in exposing wasteful government programs, but this has created a difficult situation for the Trump administration as they ...The Hill - 1d -
Johnson says Zelensky has done 'about face' on mineral deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said during a radio interview that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has done a complete “about face” on the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal that was not signed ...The Hill - 4d -
Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain
Remains are of an adult member of an extinct species who lived up to 1.4m years ago, researchers say. Bone fragments unearthed at an ancient cave in Spain belong to the oldest known human face in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Attorney for Mahmoud Khalil speaks out as he faces deportation
Mahmoud Khalil is a green card holder who played a role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and is now facing deportation by the Trump Administration. NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke to ...NBC News - 1d -
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL: Permian girls to face EP Franklin in bi-district round
Mar. 13—The Permian girls soccer team will face El Paso Franklin in the first round of the Class 6A Division I state playoffs next week. The Lady Panthers will face Franklin at 3 p.m. March 21 at ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east
Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu, the region is facing a setback in its fight against the mpox outbreakABC News - 2d -
Fossilized face fragments are oldest human ancestor remains ever found in Western Europe
Researchers in Spain have discovered pieces of a fossilized face belonging to an ancient human ancestor. The fragments cannot be conclusively identified as any particular species.NBC News - 1d -
High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton
A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.NBC News - 15h -
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly
Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insuranceABC News - Mar. 5 -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - 1d -
Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation
Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...The Hill - 5d -
Malnutrition food product sees funding affected by USAID cuts
Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration's cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American ...CBS News - 5d -
‘Gut punch’: Democrats decry Trump's plan to cut 80,000 at Veterans Affairs
Democrat lawmakers and veterans' groups are fuming over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and ...The Hill - 4d -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions
Such major and arbitrary cuts to NASA’s budget would do very little to save money, but they will undercut and decimate one of the most cost-effective programs within the federal government.The Hill - 19h -
Kohl’s stock tumbles on weak outlook as sales slide. Retailer is taking action, CEO says.
Kohl’s has “identified key areas of focus,” CEO Ashley Buchanan said.MarketWatch - 2d -
Bills to cut Von Miller
Miller's contract called for a $23.814 million salary cap hit this year, so Buffalo needed to move on. He'll test free agency this week.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Falcons cut Grady Jarrett
Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is on the way out in Atlanta.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark
After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve ...The Guardian - 5d -
Best seat in the house: writer Geoff Dyer on why sitting in a corner is so satisfying
The author always sits in the corner of a room but doesn’t understand why. Do some people crave the solace of the corner more than others? He finds clues to the compulsion in his upbringing – and ...The Guardian - 4d -
NFL free agency winners and losers: Bucs’ smarts to questions for Bengals
As the new league year gets underway, we take a look at the best and worst moves heading into the 2025 season. The Vikings letting Sam Darnold walk was the headline-grabber, but they had more intel ...The Guardian - 1d -
Swamp Notes: Trump’s transatlantic divorce
Europe is learning to live without a US defence assurance. Could the split bring new life to the continent?Financial Times - 6d -
France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons
Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagreesFinancial Times - 6d -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - 5d -
Energy Secretary Chris Wright vows to reverse Biden climate policies, says renewables can't replace natural gas
"The Trump administration will end the Biden administration's irrational, quasi-religious policies," Wright said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.CNBC - 3d -
Trump vows to take ‘hundreds of billions’ in tariffs as Australia’s hopes of getting exemption fades
Australia unlikely to escape US president’s global steel and aluminium tariffs despite intense lobbying to be carved out. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - 3d -
US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency
Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’. The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US
Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister saysFinancial Times - 2d -
BAE in early talks with Japanese groups to collaborate on drones for fighter jets
Smaller pilotless planes could be used to suppress defences before combat aircraft enter danger zonesFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump vows he's 'not going to bend at all’ on tariffs despite stock market corrections
CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman and NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell join Meet the Press NOW to report on President Trump’s tariff policy and comments in the ...NBC News - 11h -
A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.
Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials
President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...CBS News - 5d -
Saquon: Other star RBs also 'need to get paid'
Eagles star Saquon Barkley wants his two-year, $41 million extension to serve as a catalyst for what until recently was a depressed RB market.ESPN - 3d
