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CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency

A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...

The Hill - 6d

Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus

Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...

NBC News - 5d

The Mexican women who defied drug-dealers, fly-tippers and chauvinists to build a thriving business

The Guardianas del Conchalito ignored chants of ‘get back to your kitchens’, determined to protect the environment and create a sustainable shellfish operation. Ahead of the small boat, as it ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 5d

Pregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rights

When new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students were rolled back, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too. Now advocates hope to restore them.

NBC News - 5d

CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place

Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...

The Hill - 5d

EPA signals it will slash climate and pollution rules, including for cars and power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated Wednesday that it will slash a broad suite of rules and determinations that aim to cut pollution or mitigate climate change — including from cars ...

The Hill - 4d

In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts

In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with the Louisiana Republican to protect those benefits as Congress ...

NBC News - 4d

EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...

The Hill - 4d

Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks

Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced dozens of cuts to environmental regulations, including decades-old rules on greenhouse gases and clean water. The ...

CBS News - 4d

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have ...

ABC News - 4d

Trump's EPA seeking rollbacks on environmental rules, reconsidering greenhouse gas finding

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans for several rollbacks on environmental regulations and says it will "formally reconsider" a 2009 finding that greenhouse gasses are a danger ...

CBS News - 3d

Customs employee accused of scheme to defraud FEMA

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee was accused of a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday release. ...

The Hill - 3d

Details on EPA's review of 2009 finding about danger of greenhouse gases

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, says the agency will be reviewing a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. CBS News national environmental ...

CBS News - 3d

Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination 'inaccurate'

The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...

The Hill - 3d

EPA chief: Deregulation will make it easier to buy cars, heat homes

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday pitched the Trump administration’s deregulation effort as a step that will make it easier for Americans to buy a car, heat ...

The Hill - 3d

EPA to steer environmental enforcement officers away from energy companies

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated this week that it will steer its environmental enforcement officers away from energy companies. The EPA can pursue civil or criminal cases ...

The Hill - 3d

Former EPA chief warns of repercussions from Zeldin's regulation rollbacks

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has drastically shifted U.S. efforts to combat climate change. On Wednesday, he announced a series of moves to roll back dozens of ...

CBS News - 3d

Connecticut's 'lax' homeschooling rules could have aided boy's abuse, some education advocates say

After a Connecticut woman was accused of holding her stepson captive for two decades, education advocates said the state’s largely unregulated homeschooling system could allow abusive parents to ...

NBC News - 3d

Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures

Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacy. A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is ...

The Guardian - 2d

Judge denies CFPB funding relief to Baltimore

A federal judge on Friday handed the Trump administration a win by declining to temporarily block its bid to strip the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of its reserve funds, after ...

The Hill - 2d

Schumer Under Fire as Pelosi and Other Democrats Criticize Shutdown Retreat

Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party ...

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s environmental rule-shredding will put lives at risk, ex-EPA heads say

Former agency leaders, including two Republicans, say rollbacks by Lee Zeldin could cause ‘severe harms’. Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm on Friday, saying ...

The Guardian - 2d

Eye Opener: 1 arrested after cargo ship rammed

Russia national who captained Portuguese cargo ship has been arrested and charged after his ship rammed into a U.S.-flagged tanker in the North Sea. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is working to protect crops ...

CBS News - 1d

Concerning Ayden Heaven injury update emerges after win against Leicester City

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven reportedly left the King Power Stadium with his right foot in a protective boot after sustaining an injury in the club’s 3-0 win over Leicester City.Heaven ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Bruins trade longtime star Brad Marchand to Panthers after 16 seasons with Boston

Bruins fans might wince at their team captain going to the Panthers, who have eliminated Boston from the past two Stanley Cup playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam reportedly turns down Myles Garrett's meeting request amid trade standoff

The Cleveland Browns-Myles Garrett relationship isn't getting any warmer.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

China to impose retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war heats up

China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made EVs.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Geno Smith trade grades: Seahawks deal veteran QB to Raiders for 2025 third-round pick

Smith is reuniting with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Bruins decided to trade Brad Marchand to Panthers after 'gap' in talks for new contract

Marchand reportedly wanted a three-year deal but for more money than the Bruins were offering.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

With Raiders trading for Geno Smith, Shedeur Sanders is now the biggest mystery of the 2025 NFL Draft

“I wouldn’t cross the Raiders off yet,” a high-ranking AFC executive told Yahoo Sports. It reflects a new reality for quarterback-desperate NFL teams — and the resultant white-hot spotlight that's ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Seahawks trade Geno Smith to Raiders: Ranking Seattle's QB options after making surprising deal with Las Vegas

A look at what Seattle can do to fill its new void at the QB position

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Anthony Davis tries to calm Mavericks fans after Luka Dončić trade, says Dallas 'gained a superstar in myself'

Davis has played only one game since joining the Mavericks

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs

US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

DK Metcalf reportedly joining Steelers in trade from Seahawks, will sign $150M contract

Metcalf will sign a five-year, $150 million contract extension with the Steelers upon joining them. The extension will include four new years and $132 million in new money, per the report.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

NFL roundup: Bills give Allen reported $330m extension as Steelers trade for DK Metcalf

Buffalo quarterback rewarded for MVP season Pittsburgh make move for Seattle receiver Davante Adams agrees to deal with Rams Garrett agrees new deal to stay with Browns NFL MVP Josh Allen ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10