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Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump signs executive order empowering DOGE; what's next for the Middle East
President Trump welcomed the king of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday, just one day after threatening to withhold aid to the Middle Eastern nation if it does not take in Palestinian refugees. ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Trump reportedly fires watchdog who oversees USAid after damning report
Paul Martin, an independent inspector general and Biden appointee, warned of drastic effects of shuttering USAid. Donald Trump reportedly fired the federal watchdog responsible for overseeing the ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Justice Sotomayor defends courts amid criticism from Trump and his allies
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that courts must use their “soft power” to persuade people to comply with rulings on contentious issues.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Enjoying the Pinnacle of Power, Musk Holds Court on Trump’s Stage
The president let the spotlight in the Oval Office go to his billionaire friend/budget slasher, who cited blank checks and 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries to justify purging the federal ...The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump officials tell GOP lawmakers they need $175B to secure borders
Two senior Trump administration officials told Republican senators at a closed-door lunch meeting Tuesday that they’re running out of money to secure the borders and need Congress to immediately ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
What would be the impacts of Trump's proposed cuts to medical research funding?
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to drastically cut medical research grants in 22 states that joined together to sue. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin joins "America ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to immediately reinstate funding freeze
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Justice Department's request to pause a judge's order while it challenges the order in court.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Trump is "signing a death warrant" for hostages, Middle East expert warns
President Trump's meeting with the king of Jordan comes at a fragile moment for the Middle East. Brian Katulis, senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Middle East Institute, joins "The Daily ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings
Sen. Dick Durbin accused Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, of secretly orchestrating the firings of FBI officials.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Elon Musk appears with Trump and tries to claim ‘Doge’ team is transparent
Key presidential ally, whose agency has operated in secrecy, also makes claim – without evidence – of fraud at USAid. Elon Musk claimed in the Oval Office on Tuesday that his so-called “department ...The Guardian - 6d -
What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's order
Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information SystemABC News - 6d -
Coinbase’s bonds have soared since Trump’s election victory
A member of the “MAGA Seven,” Coinbase is seeing an increase in interest.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump says he doesn't view Vance as his successor
Will Vice President JD Vance be the one to take over the MAGA mantle in the future? President Trump didn't exactly give that idea a ringing endorsement. Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent ...CBS News - 6d -
Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy
The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump Greets Fogel at White House After Release as Hostage
President Trump welcomed Marc Fogel hours after the United States secured his release from Russia.The New York Times - 6d -
Could Trump resurrect the idea for the US to buy Nokia or Ericsson?
The rationale behind the proposal in his first term has not gone awayFinancial Times - 6d -
South Africa vows to pursue Israel genocide case despite Trump pressure
Foreign minister Ronald Lamola says there is ‘no chance’ country will drop case after US orders halt to aidFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia
Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...The Hill - 6d -
‘Cost and chaos’: Trump’s metal tariffs sweep across corporate America
Executives grapple with uncertainty and price volatility even before levies come into effectFinancial Times - 6d -
Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Trump’s Paper Straw Ban
“Listen, the fact of the matter is Trump loves plastic,” Kimmel said. “Most of his wives are made of plastic.”The New York Times - 6d -
Jordanian King Rebuffs Trump Proposal to Displace Palestinians in Gaza
His pushback came after President Trump insisted Tuesday that the United States has the authority to “take” Gaza.The New York Times - 6d -
GOP lawmakers urge Trump to respect federal court rulings
Senate Republicans are urging President Trump to respect the rulings of federal judges who have blocked his executive actions to freeze spending federal grants and loans, dismantle the U.S. Agency ...The Hill - 6d -
Why Trump can’t let go of his Joe Biden punching bag
When President Trump promoted his Super Bowl interview over the weekend, he had to get a dig in, at former President Biden. “There hasn’t been one in four years (Gee I wonder why),” Trump wrote in ...The Hill - 6d -
Why the 'redheaded stepchild' of renewable energy is poised to rise under Trump
AUSTIN, Texas — Even as President Trump slashes support for wind and solar energy, another renewable energy source is finding unexpected favor under his second administration. In early February, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Wants Sheriffs to Aid Deportation Efforts, but Who Would Pay?
The Trump administration is counting on the nation’s sheriffs to assist in enforcing its immigration policies, but holding undocumented immigrants in local jails comes with a price tag.The New York Times - 6d -
This obscure law is one reason Trump's agenda keeps losing in court
Lawyers challenging Trump's use of executive power are turning to a familiar weapon in their armory: the Administrative Procedure Act.NBC News - 6d -
A Turn as Trump Made Sebastian Stan an Unlikely Oscar Nominee
He is attracting different attention, and some leading man hardware, after standout performances in “The Apprentice” and “A Different Man.”The New York Times - 6d -
As Trump pushes whirlwind agenda, DOJ is challenged to defend his orders in court
As Donald Trump presses his breakneck effort to remake the government, the flurry of lawsuits pushing back have seemingly overwhelming the lawyers defending his orders.ABC News - 6d -
The co-directors of 'No Other Land' on Trump's Gaza plan, the Oscars and the fight ahead
Made by a team of Palestinian and Israeli activist filmmakers, the Academy Award-nominated documentary is a look at life under occupation in a small West Bank village.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
PBS shuts diversity office as it faces pressure from Trump administration
PBS says it's shutting its diversity office to comply with President Trump's executive order and firing the two executives brought on when the effort was started in 2021.CBS News - 6d -
Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump’s obsession with immigration is really an obsession with segregation | Heba Gowayed
His policies are the latest instantiation of a centuries-long American tradition: laws meant to exclude people of color and privilege whiteness. A barrage of executive orders, many concerning ...The Guardian - 6d -
Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned
Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Trump’s short-sighted trade war with Canada is already hurting the US
Instead of turning economic policy into a battleground, let us work together to fortify the alliances that have kept North America secure for generations.The Hill - 6d -
Top Trump official Witkoff ‘not sure’ if Fogel exchanged for Russian prisoner
The Trump official who helped negotiate the release of an American held in prison in Russia for over three years said in an interview with NewsNation that he wouldn’t comment on whether the U.S. ...The Hill - 6d -
Karrin Taylor Robson launches run for Arizona governor, touting Trump's backing
Republican businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced Wednesday that she is running for governor in Arizona, touting support from President Donald Trump in the race.NBC News - 6d