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Trump's birthright order to remain blocked; Pentagon to cut $50B
The Pentagon is in the cost-cutting crosshairs of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders officials to find $50 billion in cuts to the defense ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump executive order could cut ‘infant assistance’ benefits for undocumented migrants
NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss a new executive order from President Trump and the latest legal challenges to his administration's ...NBC News - 1d -
Border Patrol chief discusses asylum policy changes, possible DOGE cuts
A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump job cuts could throw national parks and forests into 'staffing chaos'
The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.NBC News - 1d -
6,000 IRS Employees Fired in Latest Round of Trump Cuts
Labor unions have sued to try to stop the mass firings, but this ruling has allowed them.Inc. - 1d -
Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide
As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.ABC News - 20h -
Hegseth wants massive Pentagon cuts, but many obstacles stand in his way
To come anywhere close to Hegseth’s target, the Pentagon bureaucracy will engage in yet another cut drill, with many promising programs falling on the cutting room floor while legacy activities ...The Hill - 19h -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - 15h -
Hegseth previews Pentagon staffing cuts, targets probationary employees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is preparing for a hiring freeze and an “aggressive” effort to fire civilian employees as the Trump administration’s axe to the federal workforce ...The Hill - 13h -
DOGE Cuts Hit Federal Workers Who Aren’t Funded by Taxpayers
Fees paid to agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the FDIC fund part of their workforces, so cutting those jobs doesn’t save any tax money.Inc. - 14h -
Trump, DOGE mass job cuts: Federal workers’ money questions answered
The Trump administration is terminating federal workers across agencies. Here’s what to know about your rights and finances if you were impacted by the cuts.CNBC - 13h -
GOP lawmakers confronted by constituents angry about Trump-Musk cuts
Republican lawmakers have faced backlash at town halls and other events in their districts in recent days.CBS News - 10h -
Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.CBS News - 9h -
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security
It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politicsMarketWatch - 11h -
Angry voters confront Republican congressman over DOGE cuts at town hall
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing ...CBS News - 8h -
Judge Extends Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding
Healthcare organizations and 22 states have sued to stop the cuts. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.Inc. - 10h -
Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk
House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.NBC News - 8h -
Trump administration pushes on with government cuts amid some signs of pushback
NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona report on new firings in the federal government as some House Republicans are confronted ...NBC News - 11h -
Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE's efforts to cut federal government's size
The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.CBS News - 7h -
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education
Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programmeFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation
The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.The New York Times - 3h -
Roki Sasaki's first live batting practice draws a crowd at Dodgers camp: 'Everybody's excited to watch it'
The Japanese phenom threw 27 pitches across two simulated innings on Wednesday at spring training.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term
President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.The New York Times - 1d -
WATCH: Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet wins first automated ball-strike challenge of 2025 spring training
Poteet successfully challenged a called ball against the Dodgers' Max MuncyCBS Sports - 1d -
The D&D Monster Manual Just Got Its First New Edition In Over A Decade
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Monster Manual ...GameSpot - 1d -
Live Nation expects a big 2025, boosted by stadium shows, but sees some bumps in the first quarter
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. reported a dip in fourth-quarter sales Thursday, but that figure still came in above expectations, and the Ticketmaster parent said it expected bigger gains this year ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Canada defeats USA in overtime to claim hockey's first 4 Nations Face-Off title
Canada defeated USA Thursday to win the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, capping what had become a heated and politically charged event.NBC News - 1d -
Knicks Notes: Miles McBride's dynamic first start of season, latest on OG Anunoby
With the Knicks heading to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Friday, here are a few notes from the team's win against the Bulls on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Is this ethical?’ I want to leave my home to my children from my first marriage — and not to my second husband.
“My husband has two children, who also have a mother and grandparents who have an inheritance to leave them.”MarketWatch - 21h -
'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition
The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.Los Angeles Times - 21h -
What 11 Black Voters Think About Trump’s Actions in His First Month
Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the speed at which he moved.The New York Times - 21h -
NCAA Rules Committee takes aim at fake injuries, but primitive call-and-review process needs fixing first
Give refs a chance to say 'I don't know'CBS Sports - 18h -
FBI Director Kash Patel has first full day on job, plans to implement major changes
It's the first day at work for newly-confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel after his nomination barely passed the Senate Thursday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.CBS News - 16h -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - 14h -
South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain. A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if ...The Guardian - 14h -
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Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years
Jessica Simpson's new single, 'Use My Heart Against Me,' is the first look into her new country EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Part 1.' The project will be released March 21.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Dodgers vs. Cubs: 6 takeaways from the first games of spring training 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto flashed his cutter, Gage Workman smashed a home run and more from Arizona.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.Los Angeles Times - 2d
