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France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks

The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player

ABC News - 10h

Top Democrat says Trump may seek mineral deal with both Russia and Ukraine

Jeanne Shaheen discusses Trump’s demand that Kyiv grant US firms access to rare-earth reserves for helping end war. Donald Trump may be pursuing a mineral rights deal with Vladimir Putin and Russia ...

The Guardian - 17h

Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - 5d

AP sues over White House access restrictions

The Associated Press sued White House officials Friday for restricting the wire service’s access to the Oval Office and Air Force One over its refusal to use “Gulf of America” in its AP Stylebook. ...

The Hill - 6d

F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia

Federal regulators will no longer require patients to provide blood tests before receiving the drug from pharmacies.

The New York Times - 1d

How Medicaid cuts could improve access to care

Coverage — having health insurance — most certainly does not guarantee timely medical care.

The Hill - 8h

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection

Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Members react to Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection

Mitch McConnell, the 83-year-old former leader of Senate Republicans who served Kentucky for seven terms, announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on the ...

NBC News - 6d

Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent

Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit

The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.

The New York Times - 2d

Commanders allowing DT Allen to seek trade

The Commanders have granted star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.

ESPN - 2d

Sources: Titans allowing LB Landry to seek trade

The Titans have granted former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry III permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 1d

TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - 13h

Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible

After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.

Wired - Feb. 18

DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency

DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Wired - Feb. 20

Split Fiction Cross-Play And Friend's Pass Free Access Explained

EA and Hazelight Studios have revealed information about how Split Fiction's Friend's Pass and cross-play between different platforms work. There's even a free trial for players who don't own the ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Associated Press sues three top Trump officials over access restrictions

"The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government," the AP said in its lawsuit.

CBS News - 5d

Warren questions Commerce secretary on Musk access to data on competitors

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday questioned Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over the access tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to his ...

The Hill - 3d

Judge denies AP's request for restored access to presidential events

The AP argues its reporters have been unconstitutionally banned from some events by three White House officials.

CBS News - 2d

Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture

Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner. Profile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford? Explainer: what are the House of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Good Trouble launches AbleToPlay to help gamers with disabilities find accessible games

Good Trouble unveiled AbleToPlay an accessibility-first games discovery platform to help gamers with disabilities find accessible games.

VentureBeat - 2d

Former VA cybersecurity official warns DOGE access threatens sensitive data

A former Department of Veterans Affairs cybersecurity official warned that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to the department’s information threatens sensitive data stored ...

The Hill - 2d

White House to choose which reporters get close access to Trump

Decision strips power from news organisations and upends decades-old precedent

Financial Times - 2d

Conservative Activists Find Direct Access to Elon Musk and DOGE on X

Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk’s team, and the power to sway policy through it.

The New York Times - 1d

Outcry as White House starts dictating which journalists can access Trump

Even Fox News correspondent decries move that journalists say will ‘tear at independence of a free press’ in US. The Trump administration announced it will take control of the White House press ...

The Guardian - 1d

How RFK Jr. could restrict abortion medication access

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested that he is open to restricting access to abortion medication, the primary method used for abortions across the U.S. ...

The Hill - 11h

Midnight Murder Club Hits Early Access In March, Includes Guest Pass

Velan Studios' Midnight Murder Club will be taking hide-and-seek into some lethal places on the game's new early-access launch date, March 13. This first-person shooter places 1-6 players on ...

GameSpot - 7h

US deportees in ‘black box’ in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say

About 112 people held in immigration center deep in the jungle are unable to communicate with their attorneys. Lawyers for immigrants from around the world who were deported from the United States ...

The Guardian - 4h

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

ABC News - Feb. 19

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs.

The New York Times - 6d

Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...

CBS News - 6d

Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure

Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiency

Financial Times - 6d

Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the war

ABC News - 6d