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How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - 4d -
Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave
Judge Carl Nichols said he would be entering a "very limited" temporary restraining order directed at the 2,200 at-risk USAID workers.CNBC - 4d -
All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say
Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.ABC News - 4d -
Deion Sanders says 'there's a lot of teams' he wouldn't want Shedeur to play for, details how he'll handle it
The NFL Hall of Famer has plenty of opinions and isn't afraid to ask questionsCBS Sports - 4d -
New Jersey, Virginia gubernatorial elections could give insight to voters’ stance on Trump agenda
Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.NBC News - 4d -
Federal judge pauses administrative leave for thousands of USAID employees
A federal judge said he will pause a midnight deadline for the U.S. Agency for International Development to be stripped down to a few hundred workers from a workforce of more than 5,000.NBC News - 4d -
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.Wired - 4d -
Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - 4d -
2 AI Technologies That Could Deliver Massive Savings to Small Businesses by 2030
Ark Investment Management’s 2025 Big Ideas report highlights technologies making waves in logistics and manufacturing.Inc. - 4d -
USAID signage stripped from D.C. headquarters amid agency dismantling
Letter by letter, crews removed the signage displaying “U.S. Agency for International Development” from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington where the agency's headquarters once was. The seal ...NBC News - 4d -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - 5d -
Death of Telemundo reporter covering Super Bowl LIX leads to woman’s arrest
Police arrest woman caught fraudulently using Adan Manzano’s credit card after being seen leaving Louisiana hotel room where his body was found. A woman who has previously been accused of drugging ...The Guardian - 5d -
Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Antonio Gates and Jared Allen Lead N.F.L.’s Smallest Hall of Fame Class Since 2005
The former Chargers and Vikings stars, respectively, are joined by Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe in a streamlined class.The New York Times - 5d -
Fighting Intensifies in Sudan, Leaving Hundreds Dead
The army and the paramilitary forces are locked in a new and ruinous battle for territory across the northeast African nation.The New York Times - 5d -
USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say
Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.The New York Times - 5d -
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.The New York Times - 5d -
‘In a real sense, US democracy has died’: how Trump is emulating Hungary’s Orbán
Trump has moved to gut the federal government, fire critics and reward allies – a path similar to ‘would-be dictators’ like Orbán, experts say. A pitiless crackdown on on illegal immigration. A ...The Guardian - 5d -
3 Blackhawks Who Could Follow Taylor Hall Out Via Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks already traded Taylor Hall. Are there any other players who are going to follow him out the door?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. soccer
Emma Hayes, still in just her first year as head coach of the USWNT, is challenging long-held norms in women's soccer and pushing for a game built around female athletes.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.NBC News - 5d -
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science
The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.Inc. - 5d -
Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.The New York Times - 5d -
This officiating conspiracy theory could actually sway the Super Bowl outcome
No matter where anyone stands on the issue, what is undeniable is that the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX is well aware of what is being said.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency
The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.Wired - 5d -
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC News - 6d -
How Ukrainian artists channeled their creativity into documenting war
When Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine, a trio of artists found creative expression in documenting war — with help from an American filmmaker.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Trump's aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a ...CBS News - 6d -
The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE and a State Department funding freeze have severely disrupted efforts to help people escape forced labor camps run by criminal scammers.Wired - Feb. 5 -
LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs
The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.Wired - Feb. 5
