Special Counsel Who Prosecuted Hunter Biden Quietly Resigned in January

Institute Asks Judge in Trump Documents Case to Disclose Special Counsel Report

The report is the second volume of a report Jack Smith wrote after dropping the federal criminal cases he brought against Donald J. Trump because of his 2024 election victory.

The New York Times - 4d

Special counsel determines some probationary layoffs violate law, asks for intervention

The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) has determined that six probationary employees were improperly terminated, asking an employment body to intervene and temporarily bar the removals in a ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump action targets law firm representing former special counsel Jack Smith

The memo strips Jack Smith's attorney of his security clearance as well as any other attorneys at the firm who assisted Smith while he was investigating Trump.

ABC News - 3d

A special one?

Keir Starmer’s little wins with Donald Trump don’t add up to victory

Financial Times - 20h

Titans, who hold No. 1 pick in NFL Draft, reveal what position Travis Hunter would play as a starter

Head coach Brian Callahan was asked about how he would handle the two-way Colorado star

CBS Sports - 3d

Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work

Ruling on advisory firm likely to renew criticism of disclosure exemption for foreign subsidiaries

Financial Times - Feb. 21

49ers quietly move on from Brian Griese

When the 49ers announced their full coaching staff for 2025, one name was conspicuously absent.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - Feb. 21

January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure

Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 ...

The Hill - 15h

PCE Report Showed Inflation Eased Slightly in January

But consumer spending unexpectedly slowed, complicating the central bank’s plans for interest rates.

The New York Times - 11h

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 - 1d

Firings and resignations at the Department of Justice

President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."

CBS News - 5d

Dems join Republicans to kill Biden drilling rule

Politico - 3d

Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era

A group of academics met to hash out a first scholarly history of the Biden administration. But in today’s scrambled politics, has the yardstick for success and failure changed?

The New York Times - 2d

Saudi Arabia quietly steps up releases of political prisoners

Rights groups say conservative and liberal critics of the kingdom are among dozens freed in recent weeks

Financial Times - 4d

Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges

The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...

The Hill - 3d

DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week

The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.

The New York Times - 3d

Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special

The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.

BBC News - Feb. 20

France threatens Algeria with termination of special status

Yahoo News - 2d

'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated

Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.

BBC News - 2d

FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns

The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns

Departure comes as government seeks to tighten control over health service

Financial Times - 3d

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - Feb. 21

End of incentives wallop Canadian ZEV uptake in January following banner 2024

Yahoo News - 1d

Pending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in January

Home prices nationally are still higher than they were a year ago.

CNBC - 1d

Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected

The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.

CNBC - 14h

FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January

SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.

CNBC - 9h

DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency

DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Rubio on Trump's Ukraine rhetoric: 'Joe Biden had frustrations with Zelensky'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid ongoing peace negotiations involving their war with Russia and shared that the ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden

The Biden administration's reluctance to take action against Russia in Ukraine has been criticized, while Trump's new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made similar rookie mistakes, potentially ...

The Hill - 6d

ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes

US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers

Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.

CNBC - 2d

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

The New York Times - 2d

Ex-Biden staffer: Campaign was ‘gaslighting’ public with ‘denial’ of age, ability concerns

A former staffer for the Biden White House argued that then-President Biden’s campaign was “gaslighting” the public by denying concerns about his cognitive fitness for office. Michael LaRosa, who ...

The Hill - 14h

Best Weapons In Monster Hunter Wilds

Generally speaking, the best weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds is the one that you're most comfortable with. However, there are still a few caveats, such as options that can deal a ton of damage ...

GameSpot - 1d

Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?

Energy ETFs have quietly outperformed the U.S. stock market in 2025, driven by the strength of natural gas.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Musk’s cost-cutting drive quietly deletes billions in claimed savings from website

‘Wall of receipts’ drops five largest savings claimed by ‘department of government efficiency’ after debunking. US politics live – latest updates When Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting drive, the ...

The Guardian - 2d