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Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump's 'quest for power' endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration's moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are rankling ...The Hill - 4h -
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.Wired - 2d -
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - 2d -
Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide
As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.ABC News - 1d -
Supreme Court stiffs Trump, punts on firing whistleblower agency head
The Supreme Court stiffed President Trump in his administration’s first high court appeal by punting Friday on a request to greenlight the firing of the head of a whistleblower protection office. ...The Hill - 22h -
Officials Are Fired at Traffic Safety Agency Investigating Musk’s Company
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has raised questions about crashes involving Tesla’s self-driving technology.The New York Times - 7h -
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff
Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigrationFinancial Times - 1d -
No matter how distasteful we find Trump and Vance over Europe, they speak a blunt truth | Simon Jenkins
The US has chosen the worst possible moment and the worst possible way to say it, but it is right to call for a realignment. It’s tough being rightwing these days. You have to find something nice ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson's staff at Delaware State as running backs coach
Former NFL star Clinton Portis has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at Delaware StateABC News - 1d -
NFL reportedly speaking to women accusing Justin Tucker of misconduct as investigation gets underway
Sixteen massage therapists from eight high-end spas in Baltimore have come forward to accuse Tucker of inappropriate behavior.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out
President Trump is eliminating more than 6,700 at the Internal Revenue Service at the height of tax season. Nancy Cordes looks at the impact of the cuts on the workers and Americans who depend on ...CBS News - 21h -
'Trump hasn't got any plan': Russians speak to BBC after three years of war
A BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.BBC News - 21h -
Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding
Experts say current US outbreak is unlikely to end without intervention with further mutation of virus likely. A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows separately in ...The Guardian - 9h -
Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes
Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrat: Europe worried Czech Republic, Poland, Baltic states could be next for Putin
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) expressed concern that Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders will be emboldened by the United States' shift on the Ukraine-Russia war under the ...The Hill - 1d -
MLB free agency: Pirates add lefty Andrew Heaney on one-year deal to boost pitching depth, per report
Heaney has experience both starting and coming out of reliefCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 WNBA free agency: Liberty's Breanna Stewart leads list of top 10 players available
Free agents were able to be signed starting Feb. 1 and there are a few marquee names still availableCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 WNBA free agency tracker: Breanna Stewart remains unsigned, Diana Taurasi's future a mystery
Free agency has slowed down but some marquee names are still on the boardCBS Sports - 1d -
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials
The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Five teams that could be hit hardest this offseason, including Cowboys and Eagles
Breaking down the teams poised to lose notable talent in the coming weeksCBS Sports - 1d -
Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.CBS News - 1d -
Five teams that could be hit hardest by free agency, plus Jets trade up to No. 1 pick in our mock draft
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 21CBS Sports - 1d -
10 most interesting teams in free agency: Chiefs, Bears, Vikings & more | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the NFL's biggest free agency storylines.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nick Chubb free agency: AFC North rival reportedly interested in signing former Pro Bowl running back
Will Chubb sign with Cleveland's rival this offseason?CBS Sports - 1d -
Can the Kansas City Chiefs solve free agency's financial trap? | Inside Coverage
The Chiefs just got a rude awakening at the Super Bowl, but are reports of their demise greatly exaggerated?Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the first time.NBC News - 4h -
Musk’s Team to Lay off Auto Safety Agency Workers Overseeing His Car Company
Elon Musk accused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of holding back self-driving technology.Inc. - 3h -
New album will be unexpected, says Rihanna
The multi-Grammy Award winning singer has kept fans waiting for years for her new album.BBC News - 5h -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - 3d -
Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.
President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.The New York Times - 2d -
England not solely focused on Russell, says Itoje
We cannot focus solely on Scotland talisman Finn Russell on Saturday despite his pedigree in the Calcutta Cup, says England captain Maro Itoje.BBC News - 1d -
SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says
The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against it, a signal that the Trump administration plans to take a ...NBC News - 1d -
Israel says body released by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas
The Israeli military says the body released by Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas as they claimed. “No match was found for the fourth body,” they say, describing it as “anonymous and unidentified.” ...NBC News - 1d -
Mom of Starliner astronaut says daughter 'honored' to be on ISS
Williams was one of two people testing the Starliner capsule, which was not deemed safe for crewed return.The Hill - 1d -
Lake says VOA won’t be ‘Trump TV’
Kari Lake, President Trump’s choice to lead Voice of America (VOA), said the international state media broadcaster won’t be “Trump TV” under her watch. Lake said at the Conservative Political ...The Hill - 1d -
Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...CBS News - 1d -
Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit
The end of a court fight with the largest U.S. crypto company would be a big win for an industry that financially backed President Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the ...NBC News - 12h -
