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New Leaders of Justice Dept. Move to Assert Control Over Agency
The department’s No. 2 official, Emil Bove, escalated his conflict with the interim leaders of the F.B.I., accusing them of “insubordination.”The New York Times - 5h -
What to know about student loans as Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept.
With the Trump administration looking for ways to close parts or all of the U.S.NBC News - 1d -
As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans
The Trump administration is looking to shut down the Education Department. Here's what it could mean for the 42 million Americans with federal student loans.CNBC - 1d -
'Paid administrative hell': Some Ed. Dept. staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order
While no specific reason was given, three employees told ABC News they believe the common thread among them is attendance at a voluntary diversity training.ABC News - 1d -
Imavov moves up at middleweight
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.ESPN - 1d -
Education Dept. to probe antisemitism at 5 universities
The Education Department announced investigations at five universities where antisemitic harassment incidents have been reported.CBS News - 2d -
Democratic senator puts 'blanket hold' on Trump's State Dept. nominees following USAID threat
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on Democrats' latest effort, led by Sen. Brian Schatz, to push back on the Trump administration's political moves.NBC News - 2d -
State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights
The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian states such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba.The New York Times - 2d -
Breaking down Trump's tariff moves
President Trump's tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China are part of his efforts to mitigate America's deficit. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the tariff strategy ...CBS News - 2d -
Democratic senator puts hold on Trump's State Dept. nominees over threats to end USAID
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, he’s placing a “blanket hold” on President Donald Trump’s nominees for the State Department after Elon Musk's attacks on USAID.NBC News - 2d -
Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.ABC News - 2d -
Trump tariff moves rattle markets
Markets slipped Friday as President Trump prepares to implement steep import taxes on top U.S. trading partners Saturday. The S&P 500 closed 0.5 percent below open, and the Dow Jones Industrial ...The Hill - 5d -
New Group Aims to Help Justice Dept. Employees Alarmed by Trump
The group, Justice Connection, intends to support employees who say they are facing professional and ethical crises under the new administration. It is likely to come under attack from Trump allies.The New York Times - 5d -
Education Dept. to investigate installation of all-gender restroom at Colorado high school
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into Denver Public Schools for "discriminating against its female students" after the district converted a ...NBC News - 6d -
Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five counts of corruption in September.CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes
About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
U.S. Attorney Opens Investigation Into Justice Dept.’s Jan. 6 Cases
The move was the latest example of how the prosecutor in charge in Washington, Ed Martin, has sought in recent days to wind down the office’s sprawling investigation of the Capitol attack.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump Seeks to Assert More Control Over California’s Water
The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Touch This Jewelry, and Watch It Move
The Contrast Club brand uses the energy from a tiny nudge or touch to make earrings curl up or a bracelet wrap around the wrist.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
The world is moving on to trade without the US
Many nations have been responding to Trump tariffs not by retaliating but by courting other trade partnersFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program
The move was part of a domino effect initiated by President Trump’s enactment of a 90-day federal hiring freeze.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
The Justice Dept. Asserted Its Immigration Authority
Also, a storm dumped snow on the Carolinas. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say
At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
How the Bidens are moved out, Trumps are moved into White House on Inauguration Day
Donald and Melania Trump return to the White House on Jan. 20.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Dept. of Education: Title IX applies to athlete pay
The direct payment plans that many major college athletic departments are making for athletes would violate Title IX law, according to a Department of Education memo.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Wendy Williams declares, 'I am not cognitively impaired,' disputing guardian's assertions
Wendy Williams is speaking out about her guardian's assertion that she is 'cognitively impaired.' 'Do I seem that way?' she said on 'The Breakfast Club.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17 -
Energy Dept. Offers Utilities $22 Billion to Reshape U.S. Power Grids
The loan guarantees are one of the final attempts by the outgoing Biden administration to encourage power companies to cut emissions while trying to keep rates down.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Revealing Red Wings Move Of The Year
It's only January, but it's clear what move has impacted the Detroit Red Wings the most this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14 -
Women's college basketball Star Power Index: LSU's Aneesah Morrow asserts dominance against Tennessee
Morrow's monster night only adds to her impressive seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
Low water supply causing ‘a real challenge’ in battling wildfires, says L.A. Fire Dept. Official
Capt. Erik Scott, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department, joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the fight against wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
NFL: Would move Vikings-Rams to AZ if necessary
As wildfires continue to devastate several areas across Los Angeles, the NFL is preparing for Monday night's wild-card playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to take place as scheduled at SoFi ...ESPN - Jan. 9 -
FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer
Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrumFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Justice Dept. to Hold Off Releasing Report on Trump Documents Case
But in a court filing, the department indicated that it would release a separate report about Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as soon as possible.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Source: Galatasaray eye summer Gündogan move
Galatasaray are plotting a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Milwaukee Bucks move Khris Middleton to bench
Doc Rivers will stick with a starting five of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Andre Jackson, and Taurean Prince.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
‘Dispiriting’: factchecker reacts to Meta’s move to scrap role
Mark Zuckerberg accused fact-checkers in US of making biased decisions. • Meta scraps factcheckers . The Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday his company, Meta, would be ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Sabres Want To Make Big Move With Star
The Sabres are reportedly interested in making this move with one of their top forwards.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Meta to end fact-checking and move to community monitoring
Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on ...CBS News - Jan. 7