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Trump sanctions International Criminal Court over Israel investigation
President Donald Trump signed another executive order Thursday, Feb. 6. The new order imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was at the White House this week, for alleged war crimes over his military response… -
Legal battles brew over Trump executive orders
President Donald Trump started his new term with a flurry of executive orders, some of which are now facing lawsuits. And as crews remove more wreckage from the Potomac River after the deadly plane and helicopter crash last week, investigators are getting some answers. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 7,… -
Transcripts show ’60 Minutes’ edited Kamala Harris’ remarks during interview
Full Story The Federal Communications Commission and CBS have released transcripts of the network’s “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. President Donald Trump sued the network for $10 billion, claiming it deceptively edited the interview to help Harris in October as she and Trump battled down the home… -
New bird flu variation found in US dairy cattle
For the first time, testers have discovered a second bird flu variation in American dairy cows. The Department of Agriculture announced the new strain on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Until recently, all dairy herd detections in the U.S. had been infected with a form of bird flu known as B3.13. Researchers previously detected this new version, D1.1, only… -
Panama denies US claim government vessels can transit canal for free
The U.S. State Department announced that American ships could sail through the Panama Canal for free. Hours later, Panama denied the claim, saying it was not true. In a post on Wednesday, Feb. 5, the State Department said Secretary Marco Rubio had agreed with Panamanian leadership to allow the move, saving the federal government millions of… -
Trump bans transgender athletes from women’s sports
President Donald Trump signs an executive order prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, claiming the war on women’s sports is over. And the State Department claims Panama is willing to waive fees on American ships using the Panama Canal, despite the Panamanian government saying otherwise. These stories and more highlight your… -
Greenland bans foreign political donations amid renewed US interest
Full Story Lawmakers in Greenland on Tuesday, Feb. 4, seemed to be safeguarding against U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to acquire the island territory, officially owned by Denmark. Greenland’s parliament passed a measure that bans political donations from foreign or anonymous contributors. What does the new bill say? The language in the bill says it… -
First migrant flight lands at Guantánamo Bay
The first military flight carrying migrants to Guantánamo Bay arrived Tuesday night. The move is part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The plane took off from El Paso, Texas, with 10 migrants on board. All prisoners are suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The U.S. has used Guantánamo Bay’s high-security prison… -
Trump proposes US ‘take over’ Gaza strip
In a curveball for the Middle East, President Donald Trump offers to put America right in the middle of a decades-long conflict over the Gaza Strip. And the president’s most controversial cabinet pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., narrowly advances to a full Senate vote. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb.… -
Potentially dangerous midweek ice storm headed for the Midwest and Northeast
Forecasters predict more than 94 million people will be affected by an incoming winter storm, which will likely include ice and snow. AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham says a clash of warm, humid air and cold, arctic air will result in a myriad of impactful weather. Buckingham is forecasting 1 to 3 inches of snow, from… -
Trump creates US sovereign wealth fund, could buy into TikTok
President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining plans to establish a government-run sovereign wealth fund. The fund would serve as an economic development account and might be used to partner with TikTok. The popular social media app operates under a 75-day period during which its owner, ByteDance, is supposed to break away from its Chinese influence. … -
Trump reportedly weighing plan to dismantle Education Department
President Donald Trump could soon sign an executive order directing Acting Secretary of Education Denise Carter to dismantle the Department of Education. Multiple reports have cited sources briefed on drafts circulating among top administration officials regarding the decision. The proposed order would require Carter to submit a proposal to abolish the department and Congress to pass legislation to do so.… -
China hits back at US with tariffs of up to 15% on American goods
China is not backing down in the tariff war with the Trump administration. And crews continue to remove the wreckage from an American Airlines jet that plunged into the Potomac River last week after a midair collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. China…