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Google ends minority hiring goals, reviewing DEI efforts
Google is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring goals in the wake of President Trump’s executive orders seeking to end the practice. “We’ll continue to invest in states across ...The Hill - 1d -
Second judge orders temporary halt to Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship
Judge said no US court had endorsed Trump’s reading of the 14th amendment and her court ‘will not be the first’. US politics live – latest updates A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pam Bondi takes reins at DOJ as FBI employees sue over naming of Jan. 6 investigators
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is being sworn in to lead the Justice Department a day after multiple lawsuits were filed by FBI agents and employees who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol ...CBS News - 1d -
Iran praises U.S. for cutting foreign aid funding
Iran’s government seems to be welcoming some recent decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate.NBC News - 1d -
Greenland's parliament approves a ban on foreign political donations as Trump seeks the island
Greenland’s parliament passed a bill that bans political parties from receiving contributions “from foreign or anonymous contributors” after President Donald Trump expressed his wish that the ...NBC News - 1d -
Greenland, Eyeing Trump, Bans Foreign Political Funding
The law, billed as an effort “to safeguard Greenland’s political integrity,” came ahead of parliamentary elections.The New York Times - 2d -
FBI agents sue Trump DoJ over effort to target January 6 investigation workers
Agents say bid to compile list of employees who worked on US Capitol attack cases could be precursor to mass firings. US politics – latest updates Two groups of unnamed FBI agents sued the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Greenland looks to ban foreign political donations
Greenland’s Parliament on Tuesday debated whether it would ban political donations from foreign or anonymous contributors. The island territory's Inatsisartut examined a proposal that would ban ...The Hill - 2d -
China hits U.S. with tariffs and Elon Musk's influence and access questioned: Morning Rundown
China announces retaliatory measures after a 10% U.S. tariff takes effect.NBC News - 2d -
Ex-Tory MP reportedly joins Ukraine foreign legion in non-combat role
Former party deputy chair Jack Lopresti said to be carrying out support work to help the country’s fight against Russia. A former Conservative MP ousted in the 2024 election has reportedly joined ...The Guardian - 2d -
Venezuelans in U.S. call Trump's move to end deportation protections a 'betrayal'
Trump's order revoking TPS status for almost 350,000 Venezuelans in 60 days would be 'suicidal' for some if they're sent back; others would be jailed, an activist said.NBC News - 3d -
Ontario premier to end Starlink contract in response to U.S. tariffs
Leader of Canada's most populous province says he's "ripping up" contract with Elon Musk's Starlink over tariff war.CBS News - 3d -
Greenland plans to ban foreign political funding over Trump-led election fears
Bill to rule out interference from abroad expected to pass this week as country prepares for polls before 6 April. Greenland plans to ban foreign political donations over fears about potential ...The Guardian - 3d -
Greenland plans to ban foreign political donations after Trump threats
Arctic island in US president’s sights is due to hold parliamentary elections by April 6Financial Times - 3d -
Trump Administration Moves to End Protections for Venezuelans in the U.S.
The decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 people signals that President Trump will continue to dismantle a program that aims to protect migrants from potentially ...The New York Times - 4d -
End Appears Near for U.S. Aid Agency, Democratic Lawmakers Say
A sense of crisis among aid groups was growing as U.S.A.I.D.’s website went dark.The New York Times - 4d -
We have a shot at ending HIV — don’t let politics get in the way
When the next patient asks me about a game-changing HIV prevention tool, I hope I can say, "It's already here and available to everyone who needs it."The Hill - 5d -
U.S. Halt to Foreign Aid Cripples Programs Worldwide
Many of the frozen programs are aimed at alleviating disease and malnutrition, but even security programs with U.S. funding are shutting down.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump floats foreign imprisonment of U.S. criminals who are 'repeat offenders'
The president pitched the idea as a cost-saving measure, arguing that sending U.S. criminals overseas for a “small fee” would cost less than domestic imprisonment.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Bill Gates on Musk's growing influence on global politics: 'Insane s‑‑‑'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates discussed tech mogul Elon Musk’s growing influence on global politics during an interview. “You want to promote the right wing but say Nigel Farage is not ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
U.S. Halt to Foreign Aid Does Not Apply to Arms to Israel and Egypt
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s orders could force many groups working on global aid to stop their programs. And the White House has approved sending more 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Foreigners are chasing U.S. stocks. Historically, that’s a bad sign.
Foreigners have a tendency to buy U.S. stocks right before crashes.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Analyzing Trump's expansionist agenda and foreign relations outside the U.S.
From the moment President Trump took office, he has signaled a major shift in American foreign policy. U.S. Director for the Eurasia Group, Clayton Allen, joins "The Daily Report" to analyze his ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn't influence California wildfire response
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture says efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politicsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Judge halts Trump’s effort to end US citizenship at birth
Judge in Washington state declared the policy ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and issued temporary order blocking itFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
How DOGE’s Efforts May Be Unlucky for the U.S. Penny
A DOGE social media post details the cost of producing nearly valueless one cent coins, sparking speculation it may add pennies to its federal cost-cutting hit list.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
U.S. Orders Federal D.E.I. Efforts to Shut Down by Wednesday Night
Staff members overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were to be placed on paid administrative leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
'One of the great tragedies of American politics': Biden ends 5 decades in public life
President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated legacy of legislative wins, economic gains and fractured relationships and grievances within his own party.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Oil ends lower, with U.S. prices failing to hold above $80 a barrel
Oil futures settled lower on Thursday, pulling back as news of an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal helped to ease some worries about risks to global supplies — though the agreement has reportedly hit a ...MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live
Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict
A fresh drive to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict has seen politicians from the pro-Kurdish party meet jailed leadersABC News - Jan. 13 -
Wray bids farewell to FBI: Agency must sidestep 'partisanship and politics'
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray stressed during his farewell address that the bureau must sidestep “partisanship and politics” in maintaining “independence” and “objectivity.” Wray ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount
At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong
Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - Jan. 9