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Supreme Court Rejects, for Now, Trump’s Bid to Fire Government Watchdog
The court’s order indicated that it may return to the issue as soon as next week, when a trial judge’s temporary restraining order is set to expire.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
The government's chief watchdog goes to Capitol Hill for first time in DOGE era
Elon Musk and allies have portrayed DOGE as if no one has been hunting for waste or inefficiency, but the GAO is the government's established chief watchdog.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump's effort to fire government watchdog 'unlawful', judge rules
President Donald Trump's effort to remove the head of a federal watchdog agency was "unlawful," a federal judge in Washington, D.C., said Saturday.NBC News - 4d -
Government ethics watchdog removed from post amid legal fight with Trump administration
Hampton Dellinger challenged his termination last month as head of the Office of Special Counsel by filing a lawsuit against several Trump administration officials.NBC News - 11h -
Government ethics watchdog removed from post amid legal fight with Trump administration
Hampton Dellinger challenged his termination last month as head of the Office of Special Counsel by filing a lawsuit against several Trump administration officials.NBC News - 11h -
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Friday Briefing
A meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.The New York Times - 6d -
NASCAR Friday schedule at Atlanta
NASCAR is back at the track for the first time since last September.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog
Authorities say this is not fly tipping, but "organised crime" with waste being illegally dumped.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe
Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."BBC News - 18h -
Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership
Plus, volcano tourism in Sicily.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Friday Night Lights"
In 2015, 25 years after the best-selling book was published about a high school football team in Odessa, Texas -- introducing the phrase "Friday Night Lights" into popular vocabulary -- Sharyn ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader
Plus, remembering Gene Hackman.The New York Times - 6d -
Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday
Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...The Hill - 5d -
Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?
Earlier this month, President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lesley Stahl has more on the agency and the Trump administration's attempts to ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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Trump administration lawyers deny plans to dismantle consumer watchdog
The Trump administration denied allegations Monday that it aims to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Government lawyers said in a new court filing that the consumer ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest
Financial Conduct Authority says some investors may be losing out as industry rapidly expandsFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Iran accelerating near-weapons-grade plutonium production: Watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran is taking steps to accelerate its near weapons-grade uranium in a broader effort to expand its capability for nuclear warfare, according to ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal
Britain’s competition watchdog says it has dropped its review of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAIABC News - 21h -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to remove ethics watchdog Dellinger — for now
The Supreme Court is likely to determine whether President Donald Trump can fire Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel.CNBC - 12h -
Hegseth responds to blowback over Friday night Pentagon purge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday defended the purge of top-level military officials amid blowback to the Friday night firings. The firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. CQ Brown Jr., ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Apple AirTag 4-Pack Discounted Below Amazon's Black Friday Price
Apple AirTags 4-Pack for $68 (was $100) | Singles for $23 (was ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
How private equity played a role in Red Lobster and TGI Fridays bankruptcies
In 2024, 21 restaurant and bar chains filed for bankruptcy. Ten of those had been backed by private equity, according to PitchBook.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
What to know about Friday's economic blackout planned against retailers
An economic blackout has been planned for Friday. The movement calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary spending, especially at major retailers. The boycott aims to call attention to higher ...CBS News - 5d -
Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ is a fool’s errand — and gives ‘woke’ a bad name
Organized by the People’s Union USA, it aims to boycott major retailers for 24 hours.MarketWatch - 5d -
What Friday's White House clash means for stocks — and for my investing strategy
We have a president who, at least in the short term, does not care if his policies knock down stock prices.CNBC - 3d -
Late Night Recaps Zelensky’s Casual Friday at the White House
“I don’t see you asking Elon Musk if he owns a suit,” Seth Meyers said of the reporter who questioned Ukraine’s president about his attire.The New York Times - 2d -
Details on judge's allowance of government layoffs
A federal judge has refused to stop President Trump's mass firings, saying unions representing those workers have to take their claims to the Federal Labor Relations Authority. CBS News senior ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Gatwick second runway backed by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.BBC News - 6d -
Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants
After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping blockFinancial Times - 2d -
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the first time.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Third of emissions cuts must come from consumers, says UK climate watchdog
Government advisers call for an overhaul of domestic heating systems and suggest airfares could riseFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Iran’s stock of near-bomb-grade uranium has jumped, U.N. watchdog says
Iran’s stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since it announced a dramatic acceleration in enrichment in December, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause
A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules
Case is seen as early test of scope of presidential authority as Trump seeks to rein in federal agencies’ independence. A US judge on Saturday declared president Donald Trump’s firing of the head ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge rules Trump's firing of watchdog was unlawful
Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government suffered a loss in court when a judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency.ABC News - 3d -
UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog says that it's investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media ...ABC News - 2d -
Syria's foreign minister makes landmark first visit to global chemical weapons watchdog
Syria’s foreign minister has pledged to destroy any remaining chemical weapons in his country as he paid a historic visit to the headquarters of the global chemical weapons watchdogABC News - 18h
