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Another legal victory for Musk as DOJ moves to dismiss SpaceX lawsuit
Full Story The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is dropping its lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The lawsuit alleged the company was discriminating against noncitizens by refusing to hire refugees and asylum seekers. In a filing on Thursday, Feb. 20, the DOJ requested a federal court lift a pause on the case. This… -
Fox News, Newsmax among 40 outlets asking Trump to reinstate AP access
Full Story More than 40 news organizations, including Fox News and Newsmax, have sent a joint letter to the White House requesting that the Trump administration reinstate The Associated Press’ press privileges. The AP’s access was restricted on Feb. 11 following a dispute over President Donald Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the… -
Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Full Story President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is now extending to Haitians who are in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security ended deportation protection and work permits for about 500,000 Haitians on Thursday, Feb. 20. What is Temporary Protected Status? The natives of Haiti either crossed into the U.S. illegally or were given… -
Arizona may let police shoot down cartel drones within 30 miles of Mexican border
Arizona lawmakers aim to give its police agencies more power in the fight against drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border. A bill introduced this month would allow local and state law enforcement to shoot down cartel-operated drones. This act is unlawful and falls on federal authorities to take action. The legislation known as House Bill… -
British couple detained in Iran after adventure trip goes awry
Full Story Two British citizens are in custody in Iran, facing espionage charges after an adventure on their motorcycles turned into an international incident. Craig and Lindsay Foreman crossed the Iranian border with Armenia in late December 2024 and were hoping to make it to Pakistan. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard detained them in early January… -
Illinois Gov. Pritzker moves to ban cell phones in schools, joining other states
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is moving forward with a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms, joining a growing trend across the nation. The governor introduced an enforcement during the week of Feb. 17 aimed at limiting cellphone use in schools, focusing on student engagement and minimizing distractions in the classroom. Governor calls for focused… -
Musk weighs $5,000 DOGE checks for Americans, but says deficit is priority
Full Story Elon Musk has floated the idea of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dividend, a proposal that would send $5,000 checks to American taxpayers. The payments would be funded by money DOGE expects to save through its efforts to reduce government waste and fraud. Potential payout in summer 2026 The checks could be… -
Trump order expands control over independent federal agencies
President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding the White House’s control over independent federal agencies. It brings them under direct presidential supervision. The order requires agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit regulations for White House review, a significant shift from… -
Human traffickers in Canada use TikTok to advertise ‘safe’ border crossings
Full Story Smugglers are using TikTok to advertise human trafficking services across the Canadian border, according to a report by the New York Post. The Canadian “coyotes” primarily target Indian nationals, offering a hassle-free trip to the United States for up to $5,000. The TikTok posts often feature a United States flag waving over a… -
CIA expands secret drone flights to find fentanyl labs over Mexico: Report
Full Story The United States is escalating efforts to shut down fentanyl labs by flying drones over Mexico. U.S. officials told The New York Times on Tuesday, Feb. 18, that the expanded flights are part of the Trump administration’s enhanced efforts to combat drug cartels. Officials said it’s part of a previously undisclosed covert program… -
Measles outbreak in Texas as four dozen cases now confirmed
Full Story A measles outbreak in west Texas has increased to 48 cases, according to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) The department said 13 people with the virus have now been hospitalized. Where have the cases been traced to specifically? A vast portion of the cases, 42 out of 48, have been reported… -
Mongolia to up coal exports to China by 20% in 2025, expand energy sector
Mongolia is set to increase its coal exports to China by nearly 20% this year as part of a broader effort to strengthen energy cooperation with international partners. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai announced in an interview on Monday, Feb. 17, that the country anticipates coal exports will reach 100 million tons in 2025, up from… -
DOGE accused of posting classified data that was already public information
Full Story Elon Musk’s DOGE team is facing allegations of posting classified U.S. intelligence on its website, claims that DOGE has denied. The accusations, first reported by left-leaning outlets such as HuffPost, suggest the team shared sensitive information “with the world.” Anonymous source raises initial concerns The claims originated from an anonymous employee within the…