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 - 2h

Israel's ban on U.N. aid agency for Palestinians comes into effect at critical point for Gaza

Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees' operations in Gaza and other Palestinian territories takes effect Thursday.

NBC News - 2d

Trump’s speculation on plane crash is ‘reckless,’ says Kansas lawmaker

Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her state's reaction to the collision of a military helicopter and a passenger jet that took off from Wichita, Kansas, and President ...

NBC News - 2d

Senate Democrats revolt against Trump in fallout from foreign aid freeze

Senate Democrats are starting to revolt against President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill amid fallout from an initial freeze on all foreign assistance, warning Republicans that failure to work ...

The Hill - 2d

Federal Agencies Ordered to End Initiatives That Support ‘Gender Ideology’

The directive was another step in the Trump administration’s campaign to root out “woke” ideology from the federal government.

The New York Times - 3d

DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers

The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and portrayed themselves as truer allies of President Trump.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump fires Democratic commissioners at civil rights enforcement agency

President Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners who enforce civil rights in the workplace Monday, extending his purge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the federal ...

The Hill - 4d

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 - 4d

Mulvaney says Trump's federal aid freeze could end up at Supreme Court

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Tuesday that President Trump’s federal aid freeze could end up at the Supreme Court. “How does this end? This is already in the courts, you ...

The Hill - 4d

UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump’s 90-day funding suspension

Exclusive: UNHCR chief orders clampdown on spending, including 90-day delay in ordering new supplies and hiring freeze. UN agencies have begun cutting back their global aid operations following the ...

The Guardian - 4d

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies

OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of ChatGPT for government agencies in the U.S.

CNBC - 5d

Dozens of senior officials at top U.S. aid agency put on leave: reports

At least 56 senior officials in the top U.S. aid and development agency have been placed on leave amid a probe into an alleged effort to thwart President Trump's orders, reports say.

CBS News - 5d

U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American trade restrictions

The U.S. lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the Chinese tech startup, with some calling DeepSeek "a serious threat."

CNBC - 5d

Longest Super Bowl droughts in NFL: Cowboys' absence in big game nearing 30 years; Lions seek first appearance

Four teams are still looking for their first trip to the big game

CBS Sports - 5d

Democratic lawmakers devising legal obstacles to fight anti-immigration push

California, New York and other states resist by expanding healthcare and education and limiting detention centers. As Donald Trump tightens the nation’s immigration policies, lawmakers in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.

CBS News - Jan. 25

Firefighters Battle Growing Blaze Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Officials said the fire, which had spread to more than 500 acres by Thursday night, was miles away from threatening any homes or buildings.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Some U.S.-born babies could be 'stateless' if Trump ends birthright citizenship, attorneys say

The situation could be particularly complicated for asylum-seekers from countries like Venezuela, which doesn't have diplomatic ties with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 24

Democratic lawmakers ask regulators to look into Donald and Melania Trump meme coins

The digital tokens have already generated billions of dollars on paper for the Trump family.

CNBC - Jan. 23

American Airlines’ weaker-than-expected guidance ‘not as negative’ as it appeared, says analyst

American Airlines cited “present demand trends” and fuel-price forecasts as it predicted a first-quarter loss.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Jan. 6 lawmakers say pardons given 'not for breaking the law but upholding it'

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the two leaders of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee, thanked former President Biden for a pardon they said was “not for ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Man started fire at lawmaker's office was motivated by TikTok ban, police say

The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.

CBS News - Jan. 19

Funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping women, aid agency chief warns

The head of a major international aid agency is warning that funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping the country’s women

ABC News - Jan. 19

Cowboys part of unwanted history after Commanders end their drought of NFC title game appearances

"America's Team" has hit a new low

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Mexico expands regional migrant aid to Latin America as Trump inauguration nears

Mexico has agreed to expand support to other Latin American and Caribbean nations as part of a regional migratory response

ABC News - Jan. 17

Lawmakers play high-stakes game of chicken in fight over California fire aid

The battle over wildfire aid for Los Angeles is quickly evolving into a game of high-stakes chicken. Many Republicans are demanding conditions on any new emergency funding, blaming Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"

Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'

A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.

NBC News - Jan. 11

U.S. Buyers Group to Bid for TikTok Assets as Supreme Court Decision Nears

Billionaire Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty and several partners offered few details on their plan to buy the U.S. assets of the platform, announced the day before the high court will decide its fate.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Greenland lawmaker says Trump Jr. visit 'was all staged'

A member of Greenland's Parliament said Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to the island this week was "all staged" to make it look like Greenlanders supported President-elect Trump as he ramps up rhetoric ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Renée Slegers in the frame as Arsenal Women’s search for manager nears end

Interim head coach has overseen 10 wins from 11 matches Numerous coaches from around the world considered Arsenal’s interim head coach, Renée Slegers, is among the candidates in the final round ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops

Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.

CBS News - Jan. 9

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden's term nears end, White House says

"That means that enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office," President Joe Biden said in a statement.

ABC News - Jan. 8

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Social order in Gaza will collapse if Israel ends cooperation with UN aid agency, official says

Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse. Social order in Gaza is likely to collapse further if ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Cybertruck bombing appears to be suicide of veteran who had PTSD, FBI says

Las Vegas police identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger as the driver of the Cybertruck who died in the New Year's Day bombing.

CBS News - Jan. 3

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