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Trump administration sued by religious groups over immigration arrests policy
The lawsuit from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy
Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debatesFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
China refuses to bow to UK request over fence for London embassy
Approval from Home Office had been granted on condition of perimeter for part of Tower Hamlets siteFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Anduril to take over Microsoft's $22 billion U.S. Army headset program
Anduril Industries will take control of Microsoft's multibillion-dollar augmented reality headset program for the U.S. Army.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Top FEMA Official Is Fired Over Payments for N.Y.C. Migrant Shelters
The Trump administration fired the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s chief financial officer and three others after Elon Musk misleadingly claimed the agency had used disaster relief funds for ...The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Missouri sues Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they slows orders
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Family of Sonya Massey agrees to $10M settlement over fatal shooting
The family of Sonya Massey has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Sangamon County, Ill., a year after the 36-year-old Black woman was shot and killed by police officers in her own home. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
What Texas' win over South Carolina means for the AP Top 25
A look at the latest rankings and what's next for all the top teams in women's college basketball.ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Doctor arrested in Germany over patients' deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
A doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of 10 patients, investigators said Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires
Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried about their air and water.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Solomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill
Claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster, which saw more than 300 tonnes of fuel leak into the water, filed in the Solomons High court. The companies allegedly responsible for the one of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Questions raised over Lord Mandelson’s work with Chinese ‘influence operation’
New ambassador to US and his consultancy firm under spotlight over links to agency said to have aim of co-opting western businesspeople. Peter Mandelson’s face appeared at the top of the screen. ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Philippines file criminal complaints against VP over assassination threats
Philippine government investigators have filed criminal complaints including sedition against Vice President Sara Duterte over her public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself ...ABC News - Feb. 12 -
'Profound injustice' - US Open criticised over mixed doubles change
The US Open receives strong criticism following its decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Slam.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet
“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Judge's sperm donor warning over man who 'fathered 180 children'
Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Starmer summons UK defence chiefs in tussle over spending
Donald Trump is pushing European governments to commit much higher funding to armed forcesFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Inflation heats up, adding pressure on Trump over vow to lower prices
Price growth sped up unexpectedly in January, posing an early challenge to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Former Palantir and Elon Musk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles
The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by Silicon Valley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.Wired - Feb. 12 -
Hamas faces hard choice over next hostage release as ceasefire falters
Delay will probably mean return to fighting, but releasing more hostages could force talks on next stage of ceasefire. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas is facing hard choices as the ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Larry Summers sounds alarm over inflation under Trump
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on Wednesday offered a warning about inflationary threats under the Trump administration, after a new report found inflation rose unexpectedly to 3 percent ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths
The fine over the deaths of Adele O'Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker is the largest for an NHS trust in maternity care.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Fired inspectors general sue Trump over their 'unlawful' termination
Eight inspectors general who were fired by Trump filed a lawsuit Wednesday charging their terminations were unlawful and seeking their immediate reinstatement.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Democratic lawmakers question Energy Department over DOGE nuclear data access
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) wrote Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright about reports that staffers with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
White House acknowledges disagreement with Jordan over relocating Palestinians
The White House on Wednesday acknowledged disagreement between President Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordon over Trump's pitch to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip while the U.S. takes ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Trump's FCC probing Comcast, NBC over DEI policies
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning to open an investigation into Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Education Department launches Title IX probes over trans athlete policies
The Department of Education announced on Wednesday it is investigating two state athletic associations that say they will not abide by the Trump administration's Title IX rules that forbid ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Evening Report — House, Senate GOP duel over budget path
Presented by March of Dimes — The race is on between Republican leaders in the House and Senate to see who can be first to create a budget with the greatest likelihood of passing President Trump’s ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Senate Dems ask for Homeland Security hearing over inspectors general firing
Senate Democrats asked for a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing over the recent inspectors general firings by President Trump, in a letter Wednesday. “President Trump's ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Nightclub bouncer jailed over plot to blackmail Michael Schumacher
Racing star’s former bodyguard passed sensitive data to Yilmaz Tozturkan and his son, German court heard. A nightclub bouncer who was part of a plot to blackmail Michael Schumacher for £12m has ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Bondi announces lawsuit against New York over immigration enforcement
The immigration lawsuit against New York is Bondi's first major announcement as attorney general.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts
The head of the FCC said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's diversity initiatives.ABC News - Feb. 12 -
PL clubs warned over illegal betting shirt sponsors
Britain's gambling regulator said on Wednesday it would write to three Premier League football clubs -- Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City -- warning them of the risks associated with ...ESPN - Feb. 12 -
First burned-down plot in Altadena in escrow with $100,000 over asking price
Eaton fire destroyed more than 9,400 structures in the neighborhood and residents mourn loss of community. After the Eaton fire tore through Altadena last month, residents of the historically ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Sanders sounds alarm over Musk acting 'in a sense, illegally'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Wednesday he thinks all Americans should be concerned that tech billionaire Elon Musk is acting “in a sense, illegally, unconstitutionally.” In a brief interview ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
How Tulsi Gabbard won over Republicans to get confirmed
Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in Wednesday as the next director of national intelligence. During the confirmation process, she faced scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans on the Senate ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Growing Showdown Over DOGE's Efforts to Downsize Federal Government
Tonight, Democrats are pushing back over President Trump's efforts to sharply reduce federal spending recommended by his Department of Government Efficiency. President Trump said he also wants to ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Trump Says Peace Talks Over Ukraine War Will Begin Immediately
After separate phone conversations with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump says peace talks to end the Ukraine War will begin immediately. It follows the ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
X reaches $10 million settlement with Trump over prior Twitter suspension
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
In Trump’s Cross Hairs Over Taking Gazans, Egypt and Jordan Try Diversion
The U.S. president has repeatedly asked the two Mideast allies to take in two million Palestinians from Gaza. Both Egypt and Jordan have been trying to offer Mr. Trump help in other ways.The New York Times - Feb. 13