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Musk steamrolls Washington as he remakes the federal government

Republicans on the Hill are also largely giving Musk and Trump the benefit of the doubt.

Politico - 1d

Agencies asked to scrub federal government websites to remove "DEI" content

The Trump administration had instructed federal agencies to take steps to "take down all outward facing media (websites, social media accounts, etc.) of DEIA offices" by Jan. 22.

CBS News - 4d

OPM denies federal government website shutdown reports: 'False rumors'

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) said it gave no orders to shut down government websites amid confusion over complying with a new Trump administration policy requiring agencies to scrub any ...

The Hill - 4d

Barcelona request lease extension to cover Clásico

Barcelona have requested an extension to the lease at the Olympic Stadium until the end of May.

ESPN - 4d

By firing inspectors general, Trump is covering up pandemic-era fraud

Lawmakers of both parties should be concerned that Inspector General Ware’s firing is Trump’s attempt to avoid responsibility for his first administration’s ham-fisted delivery of pandemic relief ...

The Hill - 4d

'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the government

Fear, anger and confusion have swept across federal agencies as workers grapple with executive orders from Trump.

NBC News - 5d

After Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up

The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.

The New York Times - 5d

This should be your 'last resort' to cover an emergency expense, financial advisor says

Using forms of credit to pay for emergencies should be a "last resort," one financial advisor says. Here's why.

CNBC - 6d

We need to have a discussion about disaster relief and the federal government

President Trump's suggestion that California should receive disaster aid with conditions attached has sparked debate, with some arguing that the federal government should not provide relief money ...

The Hill - 6d

Elon Musk Is Running the Twitter Playbook on the Federal Government

The US Office of Personnel Management is telling federal workers to get in line—or get out.

Wired - Jan. 29

Trio of young stars grace MLB The Show 25 cover

MLB The Show 25 will feature three athletes for the first time, with Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson and Paul Skenes gracing the cover.

ESPN - Jan. 28

WWE star and former champion Roman Reigns gets on 2K25 cover

Roman Reigns is this year’s cover star on the standard version of the WWE 2K25 game

ABC News - Jan. 28

Put Your Ones Up For The WWE 2K25 Cover Star Reveal

WWE 2K25 is on the way, and tonight during WWE Raw on Netflix, the official cover star was revealed. If you've followed the teases, you may have already figured it out, but now it's official: ...

GameSpot - Jan. 27

Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers

The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Trump pardons two D.C. officers convicted in fatal chase and cover-up

President Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons Wednesday to two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in a deadly chase of a young man on a moped in ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Bloomberg charity to cover UN funds revoked with Paris Agreement withdrawal

Businessman and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said this week his philanthropic foundation will contribute the U.S.’s financial obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement to the United ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

If You Work for the Federal Government, How Are You Feeling About D.E.I.?

We want to know how workers are processing President Trump’s decision to end hiring practices meant to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal work force.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Covering an Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Mile After Mile of Muck

A reporter made a long journey, much of it spent fighting through mud on a motorbike, to reach the epicenter of a viral outbreak in Africa.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

What's covered under home insurance and what's not

Home insurance can help protect your home from disaster damage, but policy details may vary.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Cat mistakenly left on a plane, takes 3 trips covering 4,500 miles

A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"

The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them

New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Biden’s pitiful farewell speech wows the media that covered up his decline

President Biden's farewell address was a cliché-laden mess, yet the media coverage described it as a "speech for the history books" and a "defense of democracy" that "underscored the importance of ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Fox News Prepares to Cover a Government Filled With Fox News Alumni

President-elect Donald J. Trump has leaned heavily on familiar faces from the cable network as he fills out his second-term cast.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Winter storm that covered South and East Coast in snow and ice to move offshore

A winter storm that covered parts of the East Coast and South in snow and ice will continue to push offshore on Saturday.

NBC News - Jan. 11

For TV reporters covering fires in L.A., the tragedy gets personal

Journalists telling the fire story to the nation are keeping emotions in check as they deal with the massive losses, and requests to check if friends' homes are still standing.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11

How Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered the Los Angeles Wildfires

Media outlets reported similarly on the destruction caused by the fires that raced through Southern California. But partisan publications attributed them to very different causes.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

ABC News - Jan. 10

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Texas and Virginia region covered in snow and sleet

A mix of snow and sleet have covered a stretch of the U.S. from Texas to Virginia. Some 53 million Americans were under winter weather alerts on Thursday. CBS News' Jason Allen tracks the storm.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California

"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."

CBS News - Jan. 9

Texas sees severe weather as mix of snow, sleet cover streets

Parts of North Texas are seeing snow and sleet as severe weather warnings persist. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Fort Worth, Texas.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency

This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Wired - Jan. 9

Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'

The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

Wildfires are ‘the best argument for why we need the federal government’: California Congresswoman

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the federal government is assisting constituents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

NBC News - Jan. 8