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The CFPB’s Headquarters Shutdown Came Swiftly, Under a Veil of Secrecy
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, used a take-no-prisoners approach in shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’
The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.Wired - Feb. 11 -
189 Democrats demand CFPB chief revoke DOGE access
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and nearly 200 other Democratic lawmakers are demanding that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficienncy (DOGE) ...The Hill - 6d -
CFPB’s new leadership begins staff purge with dozens of employees terminated
The terminations have sowed more confusion at the bureau, as several of those being laid off had already accepted federal buyout offers, said one of the people.CNBC - 6d -
What to know about the CFPB amid apparent DOGE efforts to shut it down
Dozens of employees with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were reportedly fired on Tuesday night as a part of the Trump administration's efforts to shut down the agency, according to Reuters.CBS News - 5d -
Elon Musk’s Attacks on CFPB Remove Obstacle to Building ‘X Money’
Former officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Elon Musk’s payment-business aspirations were driving his efforts to hobble the agency.The New York Times - 4d -
NSA Waltz says gutting USAID ‘absolutely not’ handing power to China and Russia: Full interview
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tells Meet the Press in an exclusive interview that USAID needs to realign its mission to fit President Trump’s foreign policy vision, as the Trump ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Lara Gut-Behrami finishes her last World Alpine Skiing Championships with a record
Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland skied at her ninth and final World Championships.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Here are the agencies purging federal workers
In the latest federal shakeup, the Trump administration ordered the heads of several agencies across the government to start firing employees who were still within their probationary period — or ...The Hill - 3d -
‘In a real sense, US democracy has died’: how Trump is emulating Hungary’s Orbán
Trump has moved to gut the federal government, fire critics and reward allies – a path similar to ‘would-be dictators’ like Orbán, experts say. A pitiless crackdown on on illegal immigration. A ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
Trump talking to Putin to end Ukraine war: 'I'd better not say' how much
President Trump says he has had talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, telling The New York Post that the two leaders have spoken and "I better not say" just ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
'A lot of people will die': How Trump's USAID overhaul could lead to famine in Sudan
President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on all foreign aid could not have come at a worse time for Sudan, which is facing famine amid it's 2-year civil war.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump wants both lower interest rates and tariffs. Here’s how that could backfire.
Economists say tariffs will make it harder for the Fed to lower interest rates — unless the U.S. economy enters a recession.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump really can achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine — here’s how
President Trump has stated that he has begun to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end the war between Ukraine and Russia “immediately.”The Hill - 5d -
How Trump’s antitrust officers can tackle Big Tech and keep America innovative
Striking the right balance between punishing anticompetitive behavior and allowing companies to leverage their scale to satisfy consumers would be a win for innovation and prosperity.The Hill - 3d -
Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
National Nuclear Security Administration officials attempted to notify some employees who had been let go that they are now due to be reinstated but struggled to find them because they didn't have ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump and Vance have smashed the old order – how should Europe respond? | Nathalie Tocci, Yanis Varoufakis and others
The vice-president’s attack on European values signalled a historic realignment. Should the continent seek rapprochement or go its own way? Continue reading...The Guardian - 18h -
There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens | George Monbiot
It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves. Though we might find it hard to imagine, we ...The Guardian - 17h -
How Trump and the new right came to ‘own’ the future – while apparently exploiting the past | Jonathan White
The centre left’s failure has left a vacuum that’s been filled by those offering hope, rather than a technocratic status quo. Jonathan White is professor of politics at the LSE At first glance, ...The Guardian - 13h -
‘The path forward is clear’: how Trump taking office has ‘turbocharged’ climate accountability efforts
‘Make polluters pay’ laws, led by blue states AGs, and accountability suits will be a major front for climate litigation for the coming years. Donald Trump’s re-election has “turbocharged” climate ...The Guardian - 12h -
No. 1 Auburn suffers first SEC loss, losing big at home to No. 6 Florida
Auburn is now tied for first place atop the SEC standings, following Alabama's win over Arkansas on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Man pleads guilty in hack of SEC's X account that claimed approval of bitcoin ETFs
The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Super Micro 'confident' it will meet SEC deadline and reach $40 billion next fiscal year
Super Micro expressed confidence it will meet a key SEC deadline this month and hit $40 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
College basketball rankings: Florida jumps Duke in Top 25 And 1; could SEC land all four No. 1 seeds?
The SEC is above every other conference this season, but could it do the unthinkable on Selection Sunday?CBS Sports - 6d -
Bracketology: Florida slides up to top line as SEC continues to dominate projected top four seeds
St. John's and Memphis are two more teams to watch as we inch closer to Selection Sunday next monthCBS Sports - 5d -
Sec. of State Marco Rubio en route to Germany after plane suffers mechanical issue
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday.ABC News - 4d -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: Texas, Arkansas, Georgia among SEC teams looking to boost résumé Saturday
There are 13 games involving teams hovering around the NCAA Tournament cut line on a busy day for bubble teamsCBS Sports - 3d -
March Madness: SEC boasts 5 of top 6 seeds in selection committee's early men's NCAA tournament bracket reveal
The top of the men's NCAA tournament is probably going to be dominated by the SEC.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
College basketball scores, winners and losers: SEC steals the show, Villanova chokes, Purdue loses ground
Sixteen (and counting) winners and losers from the Feb. 15 college basketball weekendCBS Sports - 2d -
Sources: SEC, Big Ten building momentum to further expand College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams
The conferences are pushing to assign multiple automatic qualifiers per league, with as many as four each for themselves. In short, a plethora of changes are on the table.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
This 14-team CFP proposal from SEC & Big Ten could alter college football FOREVER | College Football Enquirer
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look ahead to this week's meeting between the SEC & Big 10 conferences which may change college football as we know it.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
College basketball buy or sell: Does the SEC get three No. 1 seeds? Latest on Broome vs. Flagg for NPOY
Does Michigan win the Big Ten in Year 1 under Dusty May? Is Texas' Tre Johnson the nation's second-best frosh? We answer those and more.CBS Sports - 1d -
A Big Ten/SEC College Football Playoff takeover is inevitable, but what if it's actually the best solution?
Multiple automatic bids would take a lot of the guesswork out of determining the 14- or 16-team fieldCBS Sports - 1d -
Government Agencies Cancel Politico Pro Subscriptions
The U.S.D.A. said Thursday that it had canceled its subscriptions to Politico Pro, a news and information service aimed at policy professionals.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Who Are the Acting Heads of Federal Health Agencies?
This is a MedPage Today story. As President Donald Trump's picks to lead federal health agencies await confirmation hearings, there are now acting directors in place at HHS and its key ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Judge tells health agencies to restore website data
Presented by American Medical Association — A federal judge has directed health agencies to restore webpages and online datasets that were recently removed in response to an executive order from ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Murdered toddler was failed by multiple agencies, review finds
Agencies in four counties missed chances to save Isabella Jonas-Wheildon, a review finds.BBC News - 6d -
Musk calls for government to "delete entire agencies"
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.CBS News - 5d -
Purge of government employees underway at FBI and other agencies
CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the ongoing dismissals of FBI agents and other federal workers, as well as Attorney General Pam Bondi's Wednesday ...CBS News - 5d
