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Bowen: Zelensky forced to face tough new reality after Trump-Putin phone call
Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.BBC News - 1h -
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's why experts say he's wrong
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.ABC News - 1h -
RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary
Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines.Inc. - 2h -
As HHS secretary, DOGE and Trump may pose biggest hurdles for RFK Jr.
Now that he’s got the job, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may struggle to navigate his new position as secretary of Health and Human Services as the agency contends with potential job cuts.NBC News - 3h -
12:30 Report — Trump gets his team as RFK Jr. confirmed
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. The third season of “The White Lotus” premieres on HBO Max this weekend!! 🎉In this edition: The Senate confirms RFK Jr. Elon Musk’s federal layoffs begin. ...The Hill - 2h -
Jordan’s King Faces a Bind as He Meets With Trump
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally dependent on aid from Washington, is confronting the president’s demands that he take in Palestinians from Gaza, a step the king’s domestic politics will not allow.The New York Times - 2d -
Capitol agenda: Johnson falls behind in budget race, Gabbard and RFK Jr. coming up
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Transcript: Sen. Bill Hagerty on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Hagerty, Republican of Tennessee, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 9, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Sen. Bill Hagerty says he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" to dismantle USAID
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, an ally of President Trump, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" for Mr. Trump to dismantle and ...CBS News - 4d
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Trump threatens U.S. trading partners and allies with reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday calling for "fair and reciprocal" trade tariffs on all major U.S. trading partners, including longtime allies.NBC News - 23m -
When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs
From reducing NIH funding to slashing USAID to new tariffs, Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out — carefully — against some of Trump's actions.NBC News - 19h -
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary
The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency.NBC News - 3h -
Linda McMahon grilled on Trump's plans for the Education Department at Senate confirmation hearing
Senators pressed Linda McMahon on what it would look like if the Department of Education were dismantled and how she would enforce civil rights laws during her confirmation hearing Thursday to be ...NBC News - 2h -
White House terminates top federal prosecutors amid DOJ, FBI purge
The White House terminated multiple U.S. attorneys on Wednesday amid a period of upheaval at the Justice Department initiated by President Donald Trump.NBC News - 23m
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Leaders set for key security meeting as 'old' world order at risk of crumbling
The BBC's Frank Gardner says Nato's unity is badly dented with decisions over Ukraine set to be discussed in Munich.BBC News - 1m -
WATCH: 10-year-old cancer survivor gets surprise from Captain America
Rob and Jamey Wyatt and their son Bode discuss his cancer journey, recovery and being Marvel super fans. He gets a big surprise from Captain America himself, Anthony Mackie.ABC News - 3m -
WATCH: 10-year-old cancer survivor gets surprise from Captain America
Rob and Jamey Wyatt and their son Bode discuss his cancer journey, recovery and being Marvel super fans. He gets a big surprise from Captain America himself, Anthony Mackie.ABC News - 3m -
Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan Federal Prosecutor, Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped
Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, quit after the Justice Department told her to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - 6m -
Las Vegas finally breaks its streak of 214 dry days — with 0.01 inches of rain
LAS VEGAS — After 214 straight days with no measurable rain, a drizzle finally came to the Las Vegas Valley.NBC News - 14m