Trump Prepares Speech

The MAGA War on Speech

If only the powerful are free to speak their minds, it’s not free speech.

The New York Times - 5d

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.

ABC News - Feb. 20

France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.

NBC News - Feb. 23

'Dogfight for playoff seeding': How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

The Lakers play six consecutive games at home starting Tuesday vs. Dallas in their first game against the Mavericks since the shocking trade for Luka Doncic.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings

The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.

CBS News - Feb. 26

White House formally instructs agencies to prepare for 'large-scale' layoffs

The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to begin preparations for large-scale layoffs and restructuring, and submit plans by March 13, according to a memo.

ABC News - Feb. 26

Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR

‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situation. Skoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a ...

The Guardian - 5d

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 3d

Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports

Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart. The Israeli government is reportedly planning to ratchet up its blockade on Gaza as ...

The Guardian - 2d

As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain

An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs.

The New York Times - 22h

Marcello's Mailbag: Conference realignment? Nah, prepare for conference consolidation

Answering a slew of realignment questions, plus why there won't be an Indiana-like out-of-nowhere rise in 2025.

CBS Sports - 20h

Blizzards, strong winds hit Midwest as East Coast prepares for storms

Six people have been killed in two states in a powerful March storm, officials said, as the severe weather system that brought blizzards to the Great Plains and high winds to the South continued to ...

NBC News - 12h

Fiji amateurs prepare for Hail Mary shot at qualifying for World Cup

Preparing an amateur squad featuring police officers, builders and transport workers, Fiji manager Rob Sherman is under no illusions about the task at hand as the Pacific islanders look to pull off ...

NBC News - 2h

Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board

Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changes

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Prince William's Welsh speech criticised by professor

A pre-recorded was published on social media video to mark St David's Day in Wales.

BBC News - 2d

Reporter's Notebook: History of March 4 political speeches

March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains.

CBS News - 1d

'America is back': Watch highlights from the speech

Trump touted many of his executive actions, praised Musk for his work with Doge and named a teenager a Secret Service agent.

BBC News - 1d

Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to the speech?

The newly elected Michigan senator accused the president of bringing chaos while failing to tackle the high prices Americans care about.

BBC News - 1d

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

Shiri Bibas remains identified as Israel and Hamas prepare for another hostage-prisoner swap

Gaza ceasefire deal still on track amid uproar over fate of two Israeli boys and initial false return of their mother’s body. The body of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been identified, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.

How to make sure you get what you pay for.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Agent's Take: Cooper Kupp trade ramifications as Rams prepare to cut ties with former Super Bowl MVP WR

What can the Rams expect to receive by dealing 31-year-old receiver?

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Beyond Joy Reid: MSNBC makes major schedule changes as it prepares for NBC News split

Jen Psaki will host four nights a week as Rachel Maddow returns to a Monday-only schedule. Joy Reid's show has been canceled.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24

USWNT prepare for SheBelieves Cup 'final' vs. Japan; Manchester City, Tottenham battle in key clash

Here's what to know from the world of soccer on Wednesday

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

‘We get along’: Norris and Verstappen laugh off tensions and prepare to renew battle

Pair were involved in series of incidents last season Carlos Sainz quickest in testing ahead of Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were in fine fooling form at the pre-season test in ...

The Guardian - 6d

Tracking college football GM hires: Analyzing high-profile moves as major programs prepare to navigate new era

Several programs have looked to the NFL ranks for general managers

CBS Sports - 6d

Fantasy Basketball: These stars could get shut down — here's how to prepare and plan ahead

Silly Season is about to kick off in the NBA (if it hasn't already). Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus has some advice for how to navigate it.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

‘I want him to be prepared’: why parents are teaching their gen Alpha kids to use AI

As AI grows increasingly prevalent, some are showing their children tools from ChatGPT to Dall-E to learn and bond. Jules White used to believe his 11-year-old son needed to know how to code to be ...

The Guardian - 4d

South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method

The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.

NBC News - 4d

Drugmakers prepare to sue EU over tax to pay for waste water clean-up

Pharma and cosmetics industries want other sectors to contribute ‘fair share’ towards cost of removing pollutants

Financial Times - 3d

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day.

NBC News - 2d

Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates – public transport to halt in south-east Queensland as Crisafulli urges residents to prepare

Thousands without electricity in Byron Bay region and in Queensland as waves top 10m in Tweed area. Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...

The Guardian - 1d

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