Some Green Groups Are Running Out of Cash After Trump Freezes $20 Billion

Judge continues to block Trump administration's freeze on federal aid

U.S. District Judge Loren Alikhan sided with a group of nonprofit organizations, saying that a freeze on federal assistance "may be crossing a constitutional line."

CBS News - Feb. 25

Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers

Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Trump to host Zelenskyy; foreign aid freeze heads to the Supreme Court

NBC News - 5d

Senate Democrats urge Trump administration to end Colorado River funding freeze

Senate Democrats from the U.S. West on Monday urged the Department of the Interior to end a funding freeze that could endanger the flow of the Colorado River. The lawmakers, from California, Nevada ...

The Hill - 2d

Supreme court rejects Trump request to continue freezing $2bn in foreign aid

John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett join liberal justices to leave in place lower-court order on USAid cuts. US politics live – latest updates A divided US supreme court has rejected the ...

The Guardian - 9h

California pauses home energy rebate program amid Trump funding freeze

California paused a Biden-era home rebate program tied to energy efficiency because it can't access federal funding to administer the program.

CNBC - 7h

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid

The move came after Chief Justice Roberts temporarily paused a trial judge’s order requiring the administration to release more than $1.5 billion.

The New York Times - 6h

National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze

The nonprofit has enjoyed bipartisan support since its founding in the Reagan era, but it finds itself under pressure from the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 13m

Over 20 people are missing after local clashes at the Kenya-Ethiopia border

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Over 20 people are missing after local clashes at the Kenya-Ethiopia border

Kenya has deployed heavy security at its border with Ethiopia after an attack by armed men in what authorities describe as cross-border clashes

ABC News - Feb. 24

Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions.

BBC News - 3d

Microsoft reiterates plan to invest $80 billion in AI, but may 'adjust our infrastructure in some areas'

Microsoft hasn't backed off its plan for the current fiscal year but acknowledged that it may makes some infrastructure adjustments.

CNBC - Feb. 24

BP pivots back to oil and gas after ‘misplaced’ faith in green energy

Chief says group was too optimistic over shift to renewables

Financial Times - Feb. 26

USAID workers given 15-minute windows to clear out after Trump firings

Hundreds of U.S. Agency for International Development employees, or USAID, began clearing out their offices in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. USIAD workers spoke with CBS News and Caitlin ...

CBS News - 6d

Democrats dismayed, Republicans applaud after WH says Trump kicked out Zelenskyy

"What I saw in the Oval Office was disrespectful," said GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham.

ABC News - 4d

Top FBI official forced out after questioning Trump pursuit of agents who investigated Jan. 6

No. 2 Senate Democrat declares Trump “out of his mind” after address to Congress

Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) called President Trump “out of his mind” after he pledged that the United States would plant the American flag on Mars and balance the federal budget ...

The Hill - 22h

Some Games Run Better On Older GPUs Than On Nvidia's New 50-Series Cards

Nvidia's new 50-series graphics cards just aren't as good at running certain older games as previous hardware generations were, some PC gamers have discovered. With its latest generation of GPUs, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

We're tapping our large cash position to buy more of 3 stocks after the market pullback

We've started to get more aggressive with deploying our cash in recent days.

CNBC - 7h

Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs

This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.

Inc. - Feb. 22

Trump administration cuts some election security workers

There have been sweeping changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is tasked with protecting the U.S. from foreign meddling in elections. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Why is Trump exempting tariffs for some car makers?

President Trump is offering an economic reprieve to the Big Three automakers. The White House announced on Wednesday that Ford, General Motors and Stellantis would receive a one-month exemption ...

CBS News - 2h

Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans

President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.

CNBC - Feb. 20

NASCAR at Atlanta results: Christopher Bell wins a thriller after crash on last lap freezes the field

Bell earns his first win of 2025 while runner-up Carson Hocevar ruffles feathers behind him

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Trump Plans ‘Gold Card’ Alternative to Green Cards for ‘High Level People’

President Trump said the cards would have “a higher level of sophistication” than green cards and cost applicants about $5 million.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Trump says gold card is like green card but 'more sophisticated'

President Donald Trump talked about the development of a gold card, which would allow foreigners to buy a pathway to U.S. citizenship for $5 million. He went on to compare it to a green card saying ...

NBC News - 1d

Al Green Removed From House Chamber for Heckling Trump During Speech

Republicans had the Texas Democrat, who introduced the first articles of impeachment against Trump in 2017, ejected after he shouted at the president and refused to sit down.

The New York Times - 23h

Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest

Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."

CBS News - 22h

Al Green on protest at Trump speech: ‘He needs to save Medicaid’

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) opened up about the moment he was escorted out of the House chamber Tuesday evening, saying he protested at President Trump’s joint address to Congress because “he needs to ...

The Hill - 14h

Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?

Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.

CBS News - 11h

Axelrod calls Al Green 'despicable' for Trump address protest

Democratic strategist David Axelrod described Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) outbursts at President Trump’s address to Congress as “despicable.” “I think what Al Green did was despicable. I liked Elissa ...

The Hill - 8h

House GOP moves to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump speech

The Texas Democrat said he was "willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me."

CBS News - 8h

Rep. Al Green's outburst is just the latest in a long list of criticisms of Trump

Rep. Al Green is believed to be he first lawmaker in modern history to be thrown out of a Joint Session of Congress or a State of the Union address.

ABC News - 5h

Champions Trophy: Chakravarthy spins out New Zealand to ensure India top group

India 249-9; New Zealand 205 – India win by 44 runs Australia await for India in Dubai semi-final India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a low-scoring contest at the Dubai International Cricket ...

The Guardian - 3d

MicroStrategy now owns $47.4 billion worth of bitcoin after latest purchases

Last week, the company disclosed that it was more than doubling its bitcoin holdings last year while reducing its workforce

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion

Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.

CBS News - 5d

Mbappé out for Real Madrid after having tooth out

Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Real Madrid's squad for their game at Real Sociedad on Wednesday, after having a tooth removed earlier this week.

ESPN - Feb. 26

WATCH: Chihuahua rescued after running ‘for miles’ along San Diego freeway

A Chihuahua was rescued and later reunited with its owner after running "for miles” down a busy stretch of Interstate 5 in San Diego earlier this month.

ABC News - Feb. 19

Andre Iguodala has number retired by Warriors after dominant run with the franchise

Andre Igoudala won four NBA titles, and was named Finals MVP, during his time with the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Glasner thriving at Crystal Palace after rollercoaster run of emotions

Manager marked first anniversary at club with victory and team are hoping to combine away record with more success at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner comes across as one of the Premier League’s more ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

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