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How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump
After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump’s Blueprint for Bending the Media Has Nixon Written All Over It
The president’s heavy-handed approach to traditional journalists has the hallmarks of an attempted crackdown 50 years ago.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake
Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labourFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons. Even as WhatsApp celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trump faces showdown with Jordan's King Abdullah over Gaza plan
The BBC's Lucy Williamson assesses the mood ahead of King Abdullah's talks with Donald Trump.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump threatens Hamas over hostage pause in fragile ceasefire
President Trump said Palestinians would not be allowed back into Gaza under his proposal for the area, while Hamas has paused the release of Israeli hostages. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports on ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Shapiro, Beshear join fight over Trump’s federal funding freeze
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sued the Trump administration Thursday, saying the federal government is still suspending grants to his state despite court orders in two existing cases. The ...The Hill - 5d -
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sues the Trump administration over funding freeze
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its broad freeze of federal funding.NBC News - 5d -
Starmer chooses AI security over ‘woke’ safety concerns to align with Trump
UK government switches strategy on AI regulation in hope of better ties with new US administrationFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees as mass firings continue
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.CBS News - 4d -
In Trump’s Cuts to Aid and Refugees, a Clash Over Christian Values
Vice President JD Vance and the Pope square off, as faith-based groups face an existential crisis.The New York Times - 3d -
Americans trust Trump on immigration, economy over environment, health care: Poll
A recent YouGov survey found that a majority of Americans, 52 percent, have high levels of trust in President Trump's ability to manage immigration. But they are less likely to trust him with ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump administration ousts over 400 DHS employees in ongoing workforce purge
The Trump administration ousted 405 employees at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in an ongoing workforce purge that has affected other federal agencies and departments. The majority of ...The Hill - 3d -
Adams to Sue Trump Administration Over Clawback of Migrant Shelter Funds
The decision to sue over the $80 million in seized funds comes as the New York City mayor has been accused of supporting the White House’s immigration agenda in exchange for legal leniency.The New York Times - 3d -
Senate Democrats split over how to combat Trump's USAID shutdown
Senate Democrats are split over how to push back against President Trump’s attempts to slash the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an embattled front line in the larger fight ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss
The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.BBC News - 1d -
4 deputy NYC mayors plan to quit over Adams-Trump cooperation
Four deputy New York City mayors are planning to resign from Mayor Eric Adams's administration over his cooperation with President Trump on immigration. First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and ...The Hill - 1d -
Europe grapples over its "collective security" under pressure from Trump
Britain and Sweden have become the first European nations to say they could send troops to help secure Ukraine after an end to the war there.CBS News - 1d -
4 Top Officials to Resign Over Adams’s Cooperation With Trump
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the resignations raised “serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration.” She planned to meet with elected officials to discuss “the path forward.”The New York Times - 22h -
The Papers: 'Test of strength' as Starmer to meet Trump over Ukraine
Most papers focus on the Ukraine war, as peace talks between the US and Russia - but not Ukraine - begin later.BBC News - 19h -
Trump administration warns universities of funding cuts over continued DEI efforts
The Department of Education sent a "Dear Colleague" letter to universities Friday warning them of funding cuts if they persist in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs that the Trump ...The Hill - 10h -
FAA employee fired by the Trump administration expresses shock over removal
A former federal employee hired by the FAA in December to be an aviation safety assistant at Dallas Fort Worth Airport said she didn't expect her position to be at risk. However, on Friday she was ...CBS News - 10h -
'Unadulterated animus': Judge spars with DOJ over Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge sparred with the Justice Department over the breadth of President Trump’s executive order effectively barring transgender people from serving openly in the military during a ...The Hill - 4h -
Rapper feud, Trump's history and Becks: Things to watch out for at Super Bowl 59
Will Kendrick Lamar use his half-time show to beef with Drake and will Taylor Swift also get a ring?BBC News - Feb. 9 -
With Elon Musk watching, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was signing an executive order to give tech billionaire Elon Musk more power over the federal workforce, adding to Musk's swift and sweeping consolidation of ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Watch: Trump signs orders targeting school vaccine mandates, establishing energy council
President Trump on Friday signed two executive orders seeking to strip funding from schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to establish a new council focused on "Energy Dominance." Trump has ...The Hill - 4d -
2025 Daytona 500: Watch as U.S. President Donald Trump leads field in 'The Beast' during pace laps
Trump took a few ceremonial laps before the start of the Daytona 500 for the second time as presidentCBS Sports - 2d -
European rights chief presses Greece on deadly migrant shipwreck as questions remain
A top European human rights official has called on Greece to address allegations of negligence in a deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck off its southern coastABC News - Feb. 11 -
Democrats press McMahon on 'minimal' education policy experience ahead of hearing
Two Democratic senators are pressing President Trump's Education Department secretary pick Linda McMahon over her "minimal" experience in education policy and broader views on education ahead of ...The Hill - Feb. 11