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Sec. of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, 83% of programs gone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentABC News - 6d -
Secretary of state says 83% of USAID programs are being canceled
USAID has been the target of DOGE, the Elon Musk-helmed agency created in an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day in office.CBS News - 6d -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - 6d -
Panthers signing ex-Raiders S Tre'von Moehrig to $51M deal
Moehrig, 25, was a four-year starter with the Raiders since they selected him in the second round of the 2021 draft and one of the top safeties available in free agency.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official
At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.ABC News - 5d -
As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents
A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.ABC News - 5d -
Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.Wired - 4d -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.CNBC - 4d -
Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds
After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.Inc. - 4d -
Nate Hobbs's new four-year contract is really a one-year deal, with three one-year options
The free-agency period entails a storm of reports regarding new contracts, with all of them painted in the light most favorable to the sources for those reports — the players' agents.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.ABC News - 4d -
‘People Are Scared’: Inside CISA as It Reels From Trump’s Purge
Employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they’re struggling to protect the US while the administration dismisses their colleagues and poisons their partnerships.Wired - 3d -
FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.CBS News - 3d -
Democratic-led states sue over dismantling of Education Department
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.CBS News - 3d -
HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.The New York Times - 3d -
What's in Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag'? Sex, lies and high-stakes spying
Michael Fassbender is a British spy hoping to identify an agency mole who may, in fact, be his own wife (Cate Blanchett) in a thriller from Steven Soderbergh.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Second judge orders thousands of probationary employees fired by Trump to be reinstated
U.S. District Judge James Bredar's order applies to 12 departments and several agencies that fired probationary workers during the Trump administration.NBC News - 3d -
Report: New Orleans Saints have 'got their eye' on former All-Pro free agent WR
Dianna Russini reports that the Saints have 'got their eye' on Cooper Kupp's free agency market. What kind of contract is the former All-Pro seeking?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Saints should pursue former All-Pro WR, but they must act fast
Cooper Kupp is a type of receiver the Saints need, but if they want him they must act quickly. He's expected to make a free agency decision soon.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hundreds of federal offices to start to empty this summer due to DOGE cuts: AP
Federal agencies will begin to vacate hundreds of offices nationwide this summer under a frenetic and error-prone push by DOGE to scrap leases it says waste money.CBS News - 2d -
Kroger Queen City Championship is under new ownership for 2025
Outlyr, a sports and event marketing agency, now owns the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lydia Ko won the 2024 edition by five strokes.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Federal workers say their future is uncertain even after court rulings call their firings illegal
Two judges ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration needs to reinstate thousands of federal workers it fired across dozens of agencies.NBC News - 2d -
Peoria native and former Illinois lineman has a new home in NFL
Kendrick Green, a former Peoria High and Illinois lineman, has moved on in NFL free agency, signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mauna Loa Observatory’s Lease May End Because of NOAA Cuts
NOAA, the nation’s leading climate science agency, may lose dozens of offices, including one that is key to the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.The New York Times - 2d -
New York Giants agree to terms with linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
The New York Giants bolstered their special teams on Friday, adding former 49ers LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles via free agency.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Colts' 2025 mock draft roundup after first wave of NFL free agent signings
After the Colts free agent signings in the first wave of NFL free agency, here is who Indianapolis is now selecting in several 2025 mock drafts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Eggings, swastikas and dog poop: Tesla bears brunt of people’s ire against Musk
In response to the billionaire’s scorched-earth raids on US government agencies, Tesla chargers and showrooms are being targeted. In the early morning hours of Donald Trump’s inauguration day, a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tennessee Titans signing of Kevin Zeitler hailed as a Top 5 under-the-radar move by PFF
The Tennessee Titans have been active in free agency, but one move has been mentioned as one of the top under-the-radar moves by PFF.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
25 best free agents available for the New Orleans Saints
Free agency is beginning to quiet down, but there are still good players available. Here are our top 25 remaining targets for the New Orleans Saints.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Best available free agents for Raiders needs
As we hit day six of free agency, there is still some talent out there. We take a look at the best available for the Raiders needs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
4 remaining free-agent wide receivers who still might make sense for the Panthers
The Panthers may not be able to get their WR1 in free agency now, but they can still fill a key role with one of these four remaining players . . .Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Seahawks sign free agent cornerback, former Saints backup
We've got more movement in free agency. The Seahawks signed Shemar Jean-Charles, a former Saints backup cornerback who had a strong summer in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Top remaining NFL free agents: Amari Cooper, Cam Robinson lead best names
The first week of NFL free agency is over. After teams spent hundreds of millions of dollars, here are the top 15 remaining players on the market.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
As Trump Dismantles Voice of America, Some Broadcasts Are Replaced With Music
President Trump’s executive order on Friday calling for the dismantling of the federal agency that oversees the broadcaster is part of a wider campaign to weaken the news media.The New York Times - 5h -
A Sensitive Complex Housing a CIA Facility Was on GSA's List of US Properties for Sale
Plans to redevelop a Northern Virginia warehouse site have long been complicated by the area’s worst-kept secret—the presence of a CIA facility. The GSA put the site up for sale anyway.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population
Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Obama-era Education secretary warns Trump against shuttering department
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan issued President Trump a warning over plans to shutter the Department of Education, decrying "you break it, you own it." Duncan, in an interview with CNN's ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government
Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economy. Germany’s conservative election winner, Friedrich Merz, came a step closer on ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials
President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed.The New York Times - Mar. 9
