House Democrats create a Trump-focused ‘rapid response task force’

EU promises firm response to ‘unjustified’ US tariffs; Bank of England’s Mann sees inflation threat easing – business live

Canada says response to 25% aluminium and steel tariff will be ‘clear and calibrated’; Hong Kong to file complaint with World Trade Organization over tariffs imposed on city. Trump announces 25% ...

The Guardian - 12m

Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say

Law professors have long debated what the term means. But now many have concluded that the nation faces a reckoning as President Trump tests the boundaries of executive power.

The New York Times - 12h

Patrick Mahomes’s Super Bowl Loss Creates a Striking Parallel With Tom Brady

Mahomes’s 106-27 record as a starter is nearly identical to Brady’s 104-29 mark through the same number of career starts.

The New York Times - 19h

Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order

The stop-work order on U.S.A.I.D.-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs and devices in their bodies, with no access to monitoring or care.

The New York Times - 3d

Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

Politico - 4d

House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

Politico - 5d

Progress made on House budget, key holdout says

Politico - 5d

Plughole-like dam creates mesmerising water display

The Monticello Dam spillway in California was turned on for the first time since 2019 due to high water levels.

BBC News - 7h

Democrats unveil task force to respond to ‘harm’ inflicted by Trump administration

House Democrats revealed Monday that they have created a task force to respond to the “harm” inflicted by the Trump administration. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, House Minority Leader Hakeem ...

The Hill - 13h

Israeli forces continue operations in West Bank

As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to hold, Israeli forces have stepped up operations in the West Bank in recent weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay ...

CBS News - 15h

The Democratic Party is not dead yet

Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.

The Hill - 17h

Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...

The Hill - 19h

The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil

Yahoo News - 20h

The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil

M23 chief Sultani Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has fought as a rebel and a soldier in two countries.

BBC News - 1d

Sewer fatberg of ‘grease and rags’ forces Bryan Adams to cancel Perth concert

Singer was due to perform Sunday night but authorities worried large blockage could cause sewage to back up in venue toilets. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

The Guardian - 1d

Dubs tout Butler's impact in debut: 'He's a force'

After Jimmy Butler's 25-point debut, the Warriors lauded the impact of his presence on the court and how he gives the team a "swagger" that it has been missing this season.

ESPN - 1d

Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis

Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...

The Hill - 1d

Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education

It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.

The New York Times - 2d

House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

NBC News - 2d

Trump 2.0 may create powerful tailwinds for two vastly different groups: big banks and small caps

Two exchange-traded fund experts deliver plays that should deliver multi-year gains.

CNBC - 2d

2025 Super Bowl: Five burning questions for Chiefs and Eagles, including a tall task for Kansas City's defense

The answers to these questions will decide the Super Bowl

CBS Sports - 2d

Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing

The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.

The New York Times - 2d

He's in a wheelchair, she's not. Their love story created an extraordinary life

In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.

CBS News - 2d

Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'

Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 2d

Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...

NBC News - 2d

Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.

The New York Times - 3d

NASA astronaut Suni Williams says "we don't feel abandoned" in space in response to Trump

Contrary to a recent social media post from President Trump, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore don't feel "abandoned" in space, despite a mission that's ...

CBS News - 3d

Lyft and Anthropic Are Joining Forces to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Ridesharing

The partnership follows a collaboration between Lyft’s rival Uber and OpenAI.

Inc. - 3d

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 3d

House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.

NBC News - 3d

Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.

CNBC - 3d

Pakistan to Force Tens of Thousands of Afghan Refugees Out of the Capital

The order, giving Afghans until March 31 to go elsewhere in Pakistan, came on the heels of President Trump’s suspension of refugee admissions to the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.

Politico - 4d

Zoe Saldaña responds to Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: 'We are responsible for everything we say'

Zoe Saldaña said the backlash against 'Emilia Pérez' co-star Karla Sofía Gascón makes her 'sad,' but she's still trying to experience the 'joy' of the film's achievements.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Ahead of Modi’s Visit With Trump, U.S. Deportations to India Creates Uproar

Reports that deported migrants had faced mistreatment stirred an uproar in India ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington.

The New York Times - 4d

House Democrats create a Trump-focused ‘rapid response task force’

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