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Merkel says Merz ‘wrong’ for pushing through German migration proposal with far right in rare criticism of successor – Europe live
Former chancellor issues rare criticism of leader of CDU/CSU after radical plans to restrict migration supported by far-right. A spokesperson for the European Commission has just been asked about ...The Guardian - 8h -
Biden criticized for failing to ban menthol cigarettes after Trump withdraws proposal
The Biden administration never finalized a ban on menthol cigarettes, and the Trump administration withdrew the proposal. The American Lung Association is criticizing Biden's inaction.NBC News - 1d -
Senate Republicans urge Trump to sanction ICC after failed legislation push
Senate Republicans are recommending President Trump issue an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its pursuit of war crimes cases against Israel, after Senate ...The Hill - 1d -
Unrwa closure imminent as last-bid attempts to stop Israeli ban fail
Palestinians in war-devastated Gaza and occupied West Bank expected to be hardest hit by ban on refugee agency. The main UN agency serving Palestinians in the occupied territories, including Gaza, ...The Guardian - 1d -
After 'confusion' over Trump team's directives, critical NIH research will continue for now
Despite concerns about the future of research at the National Institutes of Health, current clinical trials can continue as scheduled, the agency’s acting director told staff scientists in an email ...NBC News - 3d -
Colombia lifts ban on deportation flights after Trump tariff threat
US president had called for ‘retaliatory measures’ after Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, blocked two military aircraft carrying deportees. The US and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump proposes ‘clean out’ of Gaza population
US president urges Egypt and Jordan to take in people from ‘demolition site’Financial Times - 4d -
Trump places tariffs, travel ban on Colombia after not accepting deportation flights
President Trump said Sunday he is placing tariffs, a travel ban and other measures on Colombia after the country's government rejected two planes carrying migrants and the country's president said ...The Hill - 4d -
North Carolina Republican proposes renaming Dulles airport after Trump
Freshman Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) introduced legislation this week to rename the Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington after President Trump. McDowell, who represents North ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump FDA officially withdraws long-delayed menthol cigarette ban
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn a rule that would have banned menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, putting a formal end to a policy that had been indefinitely delayed under ...The Hill - 6d -
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New York proposes ban on smartphones during school hours
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products is now in limbo after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing all federal regulations.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
WHO defends global health, security role after Trump withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it "regrets" President Trump's move to withdraw from the global health authority, saying it hopes the U.S. will reconsider the decision. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Bid to restore ban on Bain & Co winning UK state contracts fails
Labour advised there are no legal grounds for reimposing restrictions on consultant that followed South African ‘misconduct’Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Biden grants last-minute pardons to family and Trump critics
Before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pardons to people who could be targeted with President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, including members of his family, Dr. ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Biden departs Washington after Trump's inauguration
Former President Joe Biden has departed Washington, D.C., after the inauguration of President Trump. Biden served as the 46th president of the United States.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
What happens with TikTok ban law after Trump takes office
The law requiring Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok to keep the app online in the U.S. is still on the books as President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump vows to delay ban
Chinese-owned video app thanks incoming president for ‘clarity’ after temporarily going dark over the weekendFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban
Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban
President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake. TikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership
WHO is ‘critical in protecting US business interests’, says CEO of firm that may see lean years if Trump carries out vow. The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal
Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
TikTok CEO's message for Trump after Supreme Court ban ruling
TikTok CEO Shou Chew is praising President-elect Donald Trump's apparent willingness to help the social media app after the Supreme Court upheld the ban passed by Congress and signed into law by ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Biden administration says it will leave TikTok ban enforcement for Trump
President Joe Biden's administration said it will be up to President-elect Donald Trump to implement the ban on TikTok.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
President Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, leaving fate to Supreme Court, Trump administration
TikTok users in the U.S. should not expect the popular social media app to go dark amid the looming ban set to take effect. According to a White House official, President Biden will not enforce the ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Trump and Biden may agree on stopping TikTok ban as transition draws near
President Joe Biden’s administration and the incoming Trump administration both appear to be looking into preventing a potential U.S. ban on TikTok that could start Sunday.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Biden Administration Withdraws Proposal to Expand Protections for Rare Whales
The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
FDA Wants to Curb Nicotine in Cigarettes, But Plan’s Fate Rests With Trump
Officials proposed limiting the amount of nicotine to make cigarettes less addictive, but it’s unclear if the incoming administration will offer support.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports
The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Biden's last chance to tackle tobacco: Capping nicotine levels in cigarettes
In its last few days of power, the Biden administration is expected to officially propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump declines to criticize Supreme Court after justices greenlight sentencing
President-elect Trump responded to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing his hush money criminal case sentencing to move forward by not criticizing the justices, instead going after his trial ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Biden: Biggest regret failing to counter misinformation, including from Trump
President Biden in an interview published Wednesday reflected on the highs and lows of his administration, stating his biggest regret was failing to challenge misinformation — including claims ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he hasn't decided on preemptive pardons for Trump critics
President Biden said in a new interview that he had not yet decided whether to issue preemptive pardons to critics of President-elect Trump, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) or Anthony ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office
An order by Trump attempting to reverse the ban will likely end up in court and could ultimately be struck down.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Trump claims he will reverse Biden’s offshore drilling ban
President Biden bans new offshore drilling along most of the U.S. coastline as President-elect Trump plans to boost oil and gas productions during his second term. NBC News Senior White House ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Biden bans new drilling in US coastal waters weeks before Trump handover
Ban includes entire Atlantic coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington, and part of Bering Sea. Joe Biden has banned offshore drilling across an immense ...The Guardian - Jan. 6