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Attacks by Sudan's RSF leave many dead as force prepares political charter
Attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have killed more than 200 people over the past three days, activists said Tuesday, as the paramilitary group delayed signing a political charter that could ...NBC News - 1d -
Janno Lieber, Congestion Pricing’s Biggest Booster, Prepares to Take on the White House
Janno Lieber, head of the M.T.A., has helped steer the tolling program through lawsuits and a last-minute pause. He now will face off with President Trump.The New York Times - 5h -
When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?
Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Leader of FDA food division resigns
Jim Jones, head of the FDA's food division, has resigned. The division is tasked with ensuring the safety of the U.S. food supply, overseeing inspections and recalls.NBC News - 2d -
Ukrainian leader not a dictator, says Farage
But Reform UK's leader appears to back President Trump's calls for elections in Ukraine.BBC News - 2h -
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 5d -
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance
President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riotsFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
More job cuts expected at Justice Department, FBI
Staff within the Justice Department and FBI are on edge and bracing for more firings due to the changes under the new Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Federal employee layoffs begin at Department of Education
President Trump has said of the Education Department that he'd "like it to be closed immediately."CBS News - Feb. 13 -
DOGE software approval alarms Labor Department employees
Elon Musk’s DOGE received approval from the Department of Labor to use software that could allow it to transfer vast amounts of data.NBC News - 6d -
What Does the Department of Education Actually Do?
Even as President Trump has vowed to close the Education Department, he has sought to use the agency’s powers. Dana Goldstein, a reporter covering education and families for The New York Times, ...The New York Times - 6d -
Justice Department moves to dismiss Eric Adams case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally asked a federal district court to drop its corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) after federal prosecutors in Manhattan resigned ...The Hill - 5d -
Expert on what happens if the Department of Education is dismantled
President Trump is considering executive action to shut down the Department of Education, which provides vital support for student achievement, financial assistance, and civil rights enforcement. ...CBS News - 2d -
Head of Justice Department's D.C. criminal division quits
The head of the criminal division at the Washington D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, Denise Cheung, has resigned. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.CBS News - 2d -
Department of Education contract cuts spur 'chaos and confusion'
More than a billion dollars of government contracts at the Department of Education has been cut, a move the Trump administration argues gets rid of “woke” wasteful spending as others sound the ...The Hill - 1d -
Judge to Scrutinize Adams’s Dealings With Trump’s Justice Department
At a hearing Wednesday, Judge Dale E. Ho is expected to examine the extraordinary events leading up to the government’s request to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump has a constitutional obligation to eliminate the Department of Education
The argument against the constitutionality of the Department of Education is remarkably simple.The Hill - 1d -
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly joins Hundred club with £40m stake in Trent Rockets
Cain International group buys 49% minority holding Delhi Capitals owners expected to buy into final franchise Todd Boehly’s Cain International has successfully bid £40m for a 49% stake in Trent ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Teen 'serial swatter' who made hundreds of fake threats sentenced to 4 years in prison
A California teenager who pleaded guilty to making hoax shooting and bombing threats to institutions around the country will serve four years in federal prison.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Hampshire owners snap up Southern Brave stake as Hundred sale hits £1bn
Delhi Capitals co-owners GMR Group secure 49% share Four of the eight franchises will now have IPL backers English cricket has completed arguably its greatest transformation in living memory ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Hundreds of books seized from stores in Kashmir as Indian police crack down on dissent
Most titles written by Islamic scholar who founded an Islamic organisation banned in the disputed region. Police in Kashmir have raided dozens of bookstores and seized more than 650 books as part ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 16
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 16)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - 6d -
Bottles, bags and a balloon: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - 5d -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Covering the Devastation of Water, and Then Fire
Isabelle Taft, a reporting fellow for The New York Times, writes of the parallels and differences in covering hurricanes and wildfires.The New York Times - 6d -
Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?
Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Former Secret Service leader Ronald Rowe is retiring
Former Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is retiring, according to the Secret Service. “Deputy Director Ronald Rowe, a valued executive and leader of the United States Secret Service, has ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
'Centrist dads' (and moms) are the quiet leaders we need
The attacks on centrism stem from a fundamental misreading of history and politics.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Putin’s Call With Trump Delivers a Victory for Russian Leader
Vladimir Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine — and other weighty matters.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Congressional Hispanic Conference picks new leader
The Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC) selected Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) as its leader for the 119th Congress. The organization, which was founded in 2003, on Wednesday elected Gonzales, ...The Hill - 6d -
Vance meets with leader of far-right German party
Vice President Vance met Friday with a leader of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, making him the highest-ranking U.S. official to do so. The vice president met with Alice ...The Hill - 5d -
European leaders, media stunned by JD Vance's speech
Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders in Munich this week with a speech in which he painted a picture of European politics infected by media censorship and political correctness. ...CBS News - 4d -
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once-in-a-generation moment" for the UK's national security.BBC News - 4d -
Polish leader says united European army 'will not happen'
The foreign minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, said that a united European army “will not happen.” “If you understand by … the unification of national armies, it will not happen,” Sikorski ...The Hill - 4d