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America Is Full of People Trump Doesn’t Like
If, according to the president, so many people in the United States are the wrong kind, who makes up the right kind?The New York Times - 2h -
Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'
Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see “Gulf of America” displayed over the body of water that was once labeled the “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in Mexico will still see the name “Gulf of Mexico,” ...The Hill - 11h -
What the end of the penny means for the economy, your piggy bank, and the way America prices items
President Trump and Elon Musk want the U.S. penny gone. There are currently 114 billion pennies in circulation, but the economy will be okay without the coin.CNBC - 17h -
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn
Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.CNBC - 18h -
'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500
Captain America is landing at The Great American RaceABC News - 20h -
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The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk
HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.Wired - 2d -
‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie says he turns to his hometown New Orleans for ‘normalcy’
As he takes on the role of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel movie, Mackie has good reason to buy real estate in New Orleans.MarketWatch - 2h -
Tariff hawks eager to see de minimis rule shuttered after Trump pause
President Trump pumped the brakes last week on a pledge to shut down an import tax exemption for cheap consumer goods from China, his latest last-second swerve in a global game of chicken playing ...The Hill - 13h -
Warren on efforts to shutter CFPB: 'No one can fire the financial cops'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused the Trump administration of trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to benefit tech billionaire Elon Musk's payment ...The Hill - 13h -
US needs an America-first, common-sense approach to global women’s rights
The Trump administration is expected to continue to prioritize women's rights, not as a "soft power" issue, but as a practical one that aligns with American foreign and domestic policy goals.The Hill - 17h -
Warren: Reported effort to shutter CFPB 'another scam'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday slammed the Trump administration’s reported efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as “another scam.” “If you have a bank ...The Hill - 17h -
Shuttering USAID is a win for China and a loss for America
Former Congressman Charles W. Dent argues that dismantling USAID would undermine American security, economic prosperity and geopolitical leadership, and hand a major victory to China, our greatest ...The Hill - 18h -
The assault on USAID is a wake-up call for the rest of the world
Even before the Trump administration’s slash and burn approach, international assistance was ripe for a rethinkFinancial Times - 19h -
'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500
Captain America is landing at The Great American RaceABC News - 19h -
Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered
Black educators are sounding the alarm as President Trump ramps up talk of eliminating the Department of Education. Trump, who has long called for the Education Department to be shut down, said in ...The Hill - 1d -
Can America's specialty farmers fill demand if Trump's tariffs hit niche crops?
Many of the specialty foods Americans enjoy are almost entirely imported from abroad. The few growers who cultivate these items domestically say it’s a tough business.NBC News - 1d -
Union sues Consumer Bureau head over DOGE access and attempts to shutter agency
WASHINGTON — A union filed two lawsuits against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's acting director, Russell Vought, on Sunday after Vought issued a series of directives halting much of the ...NBC News - 1d -
Who performed 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl 2025? Get to know Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty
A look at who took the field ahead of the actionCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump recognizes Feb. 9 as first ever 'Gulf of America Day'
President Trump announced that Sunday was the first ever "Gulf of America Day," following an executive order that set in motion the process of changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico. The president ...The Hill - 1d -
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China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - 1d -
This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected
He is making us a corrupted, brittle superpower.The New York Times - 1d -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump is reviving ‘Star Wars’ and calling it the ‘Iron Dome for America’
The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.”The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - 2d -
Alabama in position to move to No. 1 in major polls after road win vs. Arkansas follows losses by Auburn, Duke
Losses by No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Duke could allow the No. 3 Crimson Tide to lay claim to be the top team in the nationCBS Sports - 2d -
This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - 2d -
Eye on America: Starter home struggles and the sandwich generation’s retirement woes
In Texas, we examine how a shortage of millions of homes for sale is driving up demand and squeezing out families looking to purchase starter homes. And in Massachusetts, we hear from members of ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump says America was at its richest in the late 1800s. Here are the facts.
As President Donald Trump promises that more tariffs will be coming, he has made an effort to give history lessons to explain his fondness for imposing taxes on imports. Here’s what historians make ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Where the fight over USAID's future stands
The future of the government's foreign assistance agency hangs in the balance after a federal judge temporarily paused the Trump administration’s plan to place thousands of employees on leave ...The Hill - 3d -
Rangers Have No Excuses Following Unacceptable Loss To Penguins
Here are some takeaways from the Rangers' loss to the Penguins.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...CBS News - 3d -
Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.CBS News - 3d -
Profitable cement company Titan America touts Florida, Mid-Atlantic reach in IPO
Titan America’s IPO raises $384 million by pricing toward the low end of its range.MarketWatch - 3d -
No. 3 Notre Dame hands Stanford the worst loss in program history with 96-47 win
Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 3 Notre Dame handed Stanford the worst defeat of its storied women’s basketball program.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
EV Sales Climb in Spite of Automaker Losses and Trump-Related Uncertainty
Ford’s EV unit lost billions of dollars, but at the same time, EV sales as a whole were up in the U.S. in 2024 compared to the year before.Inc. - 4d
