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High Court approval in assisted dying bill to be dropped
Changes to proposed legislation may cost it backing of wavering supportersFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
FDA approves new genetic disorder drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug to treat a disorder causing the growth of noncancerous tumors on nerves throughout the body. The federal agency said on Tuesday it ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors
Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
DOGE software approval alarms Labor Department employees
Elon Musk’s DOGE received approval from the Department of Labor to use software that could allow it to transfer vast amounts of data.NBC News - 6d -
DOGE "receipts" show approved spending, not evidence of fraud
Elon Musk and President Trump have said that DOGE's mission is to root out waste and abuse. The White House claims the agency has uncovered fraud and released a "wall of receipts" to show its ...CBS News - 1d -
What is Zelensky's actual approval rating in Ukraine?
President Trump this week ramped up attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of somehow causing Russia's invasion nearly three years ago, calling him a dictator and saying he ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration rescinds approval of NYC congestion pricing
Click for the latest from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump administration rescinds approval of NYC congestion pricing The Trump administration has ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump administration pulls approval for NYC congestion pricing
The Trump administration is pulling the plug NYC congestion pricing, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it.CBS News - 8h -
US tech will pay a price for Trump’s approval
The risks of a backlash are rising and could galvanise European competitorsFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Poll: Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks
Trump's deportation plans are popular, but Americans say there's not enough focus on lowering prices.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Trump starts term with positive approval rating in CBS poll
President Trump has started his second term with a positive approval rating in a new CBS/YouGov poll. In the CBS/YouGov poll, 53 percent of respondents said that when it comes to “the way Donald ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
New poll shows positive approval for Trump's first weeks back in office
As President Trump carries out his agenda with dramatic changes to the government, a new CBS News/YouGov survey shows the American public largely approves. 70% of respondents say Mr. Trump is doing ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
New poll on Trump approval rating as steel, aluminum tariffs set
A recent CBS News poll shows a favorable view among a majority of Americans on President Trump's actions during his second term. This comes as news emerges of tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Evening Report — Trump opens second term with high approval, order frenzy
Presented by March of Dimes — President Trump's job approval rating after three tumultuous weeks in office is as high as it’s ever been, despite outrage in Washington {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Louisiana resumes executions after 15 years, approves gas method
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the experimental method nitrogen hypoxia.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
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$10 million settlement in Sonya Massey shooting case gets final approval
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, agreed to a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman killed by a sheriff's deputy.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
House Democrats warn Energy Department against canceling approved loans
Twenty-five congressional Democrats wrote to Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday urging against the cancellation of loans already issued through the Energy Department’s Loan Program Office ...The Hill - 6d -
Roku is done with being conservative in its outlook. Wall Street approves.
Roku’s stock soars more than 15% on upbeat outlook based on ”clear and accurate” data rather than ”conservatism.”MarketWatch - 6d -
FDA's approval of non-opioid pain pill could be game-changer
The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel ...CBS News - 5d -
Supreme Court approval above 50 percent for first time in years: Survey
The Supreme Court’s approval rating is now above 50 percent for the first time since early 2022, according to a survey published Thursday. The new Marquette Law School national poll found that 51 ...The Hill - 5d -
Thames Water £3bn rescue loan gets High Court approval
Bailout comes as funds inject £900mn in new equity into fellow utility Southern WaterFinancial Times - 2d -
EPA gives West Virginia authority to approve carbon underground storage
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving the state of West Virginia the authority to approve projects that will store captured carbon dioxide deep underground. Coal and gas-fired power ...The Hill - 1d -
Starmer prepares to seek approval from Trump for Chagos Islands deal
Dispute over accord with Mauritius intensifies ahead of talks between UK prime minister and US president next weekFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump approval rating slips among economic concerns: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating has slipped slightly from when he took office in January among economic concerns, including over him moving to impose tariffs on the U.S.'s main trading partners ...The Hill - 1d -
Americans’ approval of Congress spikes to highest point in nearly 4 years
Congressional job approval among Americans shot up in the weeks since President Trump took office to the highest marks in nearly four years, according to a February Gallup survey, a change driven ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration rescinds approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan
The Trump administration rescinded the Biden-era approval of New York’s toll charging $9 for drivers to enter part of Manhattan. The move is a blow to officials in New York City and New York ...The Hill - 1d -
New Poll Shows Americans’ Approval for Congress Has Soared, but Probably Not for Long
A major public poll indicates that Americans’ approval for Congress has soared, powered by a surge in positive assessments by Republicans. History shows such booms are common and rarely last.The New York Times - 1d -
Aviation industry urges Congress to approve emergency air traffic control funding
Their letter came three weeks after a deadly collision between a regional jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.CNBC - 1d -
Where do U.S.-approved funds to Ukraine actually go?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing President Trump of spreading disinformation after Trump's Mar-a-Lago news conference remarks on Tuesday. Mark Cancian, senior adviser with the ...CBS News - 19h -
Trump administration terminates approval of New York City congestion pricing
President Donald Trump declared himself "king" on Wednesday as he celebrated his administration's bid to end federal approval of New York’s “congestion pricing” — an auto toll instituted last month ...NBC News - 20h -
Trump approval rating underwater 1 month into second term: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating appears to be underwater as many suggest he may be overstepping his authority, according to a survey released Thursday. The CNN poll, conducted by SSRS, shows that ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports; president sees 53% approval in new poll
President Trump told reporters Sunday that he would slap a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The move comes as a new CBS News poll shows 53% of people, 94% of Republicans and 15% of ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump gets positive approval ratings on opening weeks of presidency in new CBS News poll
President Trump's first weeks back in the White House are getting mostly positive marks in a new CBS News poll, though 66% say Mr. Trump isn't focusing enough on lowering prices. CBS News chief ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump gets high approval ratings for his first weeks, new CBS poll finds
President Donald Trump received positive marks on immigration policy, his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and more.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Man pleads guilty in hack of SEC's X account that claimed approval of bitcoin ETFs
The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Majority of Americans approve of Trump's job performance so far, CBS News poll finds
The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and ...CBS News - Feb. 10
