Removing Protections

Education Department removes access to certain student loan plan applications

The Education Department says it has temporarily taken down access to applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) student loan plans in response to a court order. “A federal Circuit Court of ...

The Hill - 12h

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola is filing for for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

ABC News - Feb. 19

Trump administration ends TPS protections for half a million Haitians

The decision means Haitians would lose work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection

Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France

Financial Times - Feb. 21

With tariffs ramping up, this investment option can provide protection against inflation

The threat of tariffs on imports is causing some investors to consider increasing their exposure to TIPS to help buffer their portfolios against inflation.

CNBC - Feb. 21

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

Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation

The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

BBC News - 6d

Trump signs order protecting American companies from ‘overseas extortion’

President Trump issued a memo on Friday that seeks to protect American companies and innovators from what he called "overseas extortion," adding to a bevy of actions proposed in his first month in ...

The Hill - 6d

The US must protect vital information from enemies like China

Congress should prioritize passage of the DETERRENT Act.

The Hill - 5d

Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people

Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

NBC News - 4d

In Rome, talks to protect Earth's biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda

An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the agenda

ABC News - 4d

Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?

The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.

CBS News - 3d

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.

BBC News - 3d

The Spin | Protecting the classics: how to keep 50-over cricket relevant

One-day internationals have produced some of the game’s greatest matches but context is key for a sustainable future. What do you think is the greatest cricket match of all time? Perhaps you’d like ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy

The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.

The New York Times - 2d

Budapest Pride should be held indoors for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streets. Hungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in ...

The Guardian - 2d

Judge extends block on firing head of whistleblower protection office by three days

A federal judge on Wednesday extended an order barring President Trump from firing the head of an office designed to protect government whistleblowers by three days as she weighs further relief. ...

The Hill - 2d

Will Johnson's budget plan protect Medicaid like Trump promised?

House Speaker Mike Johnson says his budget plan will protect Medicaid benefits but will still probe for "fraud, waste and abuse." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 1d

Murkowski joins Democrats supporting measure granting protections to Ukrainians in US

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined Democrats on Thursday to support a measure that would grant Ukrainians in the U.S. temporary guest status, allowing them to stay in the country until ...

The Hill - 1d

Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections

If signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Republican-backed measure would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.

The New York Times - 1d

Cash access protection urged: 'It makes me feel independent'

Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people.

BBC News - 22h

‘Light of hope’ emerges as UN summit ends with plan for $200bn to protect nature

Agreement reached despite rising geopolitical tensions and US cuts to climate programmes

Financial Times - 20h

Iowa lawmakers pass bill ending transgender rights protections

Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.

CBS News - 18h

Latest news on Iowa's bill to end transgender rights protections

Iowa's lawmakers approved legislation to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.

CBS News - 14h

Iowa Governor Signs Bill Ending Transgender Civil Rights Protections

The Republican-backed bill passed both legislative chambers by large margins despite warnings from Democrats that the measure could lead to discrimination and harassment.

The New York Times - 10h

Iowa rolls back civil rights protections for transgender people

Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests ...

CBS News - 5h

Mayor Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire

Mayor Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva, a 41-year-old LAFD veteran, as interim fire chief.

CBS News - Feb. 21

LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Bass Removes Kristin Crowley, L.A. Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation

Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.

NBC News - Feb. 22

L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Fresno State suspends 2 players, removes another amid reports of gambling investigation

Fresno State has suspended two of its top men’s basketball scorers and removed a third player from the team amid reports that the school is the subject of gambling investigations

ABC News - 6d

Starbucks removing over a dozen drinks from its menu next week: Here's the list

The coffee giant has announced that it is removing 13 less popular drinks on March 4.

The Hill - 4d

Drug compounders sue over weight loss drugs' removal from FDA shortage list

A trade group representing compounding pharmacies has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for removing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, from its drug ...

The Hill - 3d

Buccaneers to reinstate Jon Gruden in Ring of Honor, 3 years after removing him due to bigoted behavior

Gruden resigned as the coach of the Raiders after emails containing homophobic, misogynistic and racist language were made public.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Buccaneers reinstate Jon Gruden to team's Ring of Honor four years after removing former head coach

Gruden, 61, recently reconciled with team ownership

CBS Sports - 1d

Trump administration removes student loan repayment applications from Education Department website

The Trump administration has taken down the applications for popular student loan repayment plans from the U.S. Department of Education's website.

CNBC - 1d

US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Trump administration is seeking to oust Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counsel. The US supreme court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that ...

The Guardian - 6d

A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection

Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.

Wired - 3d

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