Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence
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The impact of Trump firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Trump announced on Friday that he will replace Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Other senior Defense Department officials were also ousted. CBS News senior ...CBS News - 1d -
The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 1d -
US companies left out of defence stock rally amid Trump’s Pentagon cuts
Fears over spending come as European groups’ shares soar on White House’s threat to cut support for region’s securityFinancial Times - 8h -
Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live
One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...The Guardian - 1d -
We cannot mourn until Shiri Bibas is returned, family says
The hostage's sister-in-law said the family is "not seeking revenge right now" as they call for her return from Gaza.BBC News - 3d -
Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture
Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner. Profile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford? Explainer: what are the House of ...The Guardian - 4h -
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America
We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.The Hill - 23h -
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starmer announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on ThursdayFinancial Times - 14m -
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff
Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigrationFinancial Times - 4d -
Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims
Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - 9h -
Ministers ignored evidence of farm animals poisoned by lead, experts say
Government accused of failing to ‘get to grips’ with cases showing impact on livestock reared near abandoned mines in EnglandFinancial Times - 4d -
Russell Peters is used to being ignored by Hollywood. It's only made him funnier.
Peters, who returns to Peacock Theater on Saturday night, talks about near misses with landing sitcoms and why staying true to himself as a comedian is worth more than mainstream success.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Why College Athletics Leaders Seem to Be Ignoring a Core Issue
Not addressing the unlimited transfer problem is delaying the inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
More than half of countries are ignoring biodiversity pledges – analysis
Many of the nations gathering in Rome for Cop16 have offered no plans to honour their agreement to protect 30% of land and sea for nature. More than half the world’s countries have no plans to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dems press agencies to ignore Musk: ‘Reckless, cruel, unlawful, and unenforceable’
House Democrats are pressing every major agency head in Washington to reject the recent demand from Elon Musk that federal workers must detail their recent work accomplishments or be fired. More ...The Hill - 18h -
Some federal agencies tell workers to ignore Musk email
An email from the Office of Personnel Management prompted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency asks federal employees to justify what they do. Some agencies like the Pentagon and ...CBS News - 12h -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - 3d -
German Defence Minister Pistorius laments 'catastrophic' SPD result
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Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Election winner could struggle to reform strict borrowing rules due to opposition in next parliamentFinancial Times - 1d -
Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending
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The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries
One of the downstream impacts of bird flu and the soaring egg prices: its impact on bakeries. We visit one Pittsburgh bakery struggling that’s seen egg prices soar in the last two years, and the ...NBC News - 4d -
National Park layoffs impact park goers
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with its drive to overhaul federal agencies, roughly 1,000 employees have been terminated at national parks. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports from Yosemite ...NBC News - 4d -
Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts
A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - 3d -
Why Butler's eye-opening Warriors impact is not exaggerated
Since Jimmy Butler's arrival, the Golden State Warriors have undergone numerous positive changes, some of which defy logic.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How the war in Ukraine has impacted children
Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations says more than 2,500 children have been killed or injured in the war. New data from UNICEF, the U.N. agency responsible for ...CBS News - 11h -
3 MLB stadiums that received changes with massive fantasy baseball impacts
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don highlights three major offseason stadium tweaks.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - 4d -
DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...CBS News - 4d -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - 4d -
Catarina Macario's impact gives USWNT a wave of optimism for 2025
A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.ESPN - 3d -
Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...NBC News - 1d -
How Verlander made immediate impact at Giants spring training
Justin Verlander wasted no time ingratiating himself with his new San Francisco Giants teammates and coaches.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Measles outbreak grows to nearly 100 cases, with largest impact in Texas
CBS News medical contributor, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest in a measles outbreak in the U.S. that has grown to nearly 100 cases. Most cases are in Texas, which is ...CBS News - 23h -
Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86
He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House.The New York Times - 22h -
Stephen A admits he was wrong about Butler's impact on Warriors
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith walked back his criticisms of the Jimmy Butler-Golden State Warriors pairing.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk request to list their achievements
Agency reportedly seeking guidance from DoJ as Musk’s demand sparks confusion across key government agencies. The new FBI director, Kash Patel , has told his agency employees to hold off on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal agencies can ignore "What did you do last week?" email, officials say
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told officials that agencies can decide how to respond.CBS News - 11h -
Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics story . Here’s a little more on Dan Bongino , the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee ...The Guardian - 11h -
Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor
By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...The Guardian - 4d
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UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with aid budget slashed to help fund move - UK politics live
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