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AP’s White House privileges going to other media after Gulf of America dispute
The White House limited The Associated Press’ access to the Oval Office and Air Force One due to the outlet’s refusal to adopt the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico.” President Donald Trump made the change with an executive order during his first month in office. Administration defends decision Deputy Chief… -
Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent company Unilever of silencing Trump criticism
Ben & Jerry’s is accusing its parent company of silencing its criticism of President Donald Trump. In a filing on Thursday, Feb. 13, in U.S. federal court, Ben & Jerry’s said Unilever is banning the ice cream maker from “issuing any posts criticizing President Trump.” What else does Unilever own? Unilever, which owns other notable… -
After a reported hack, DOGE website is live with ‘receipts coming soon’
Full Story The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially launched its website, DOGE.gov. While the initial launch faced challenges, including two reported hacking messages posted by third-party coders, the issue has reportedly been resolved. Initial hacking controversy Screenshots from the homepage early Friday, Feb. 14, showed two messages: “This is a joke of a… -
Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country may sue Google after it changed its maps to say the “Gulf of America.” Google made the adjustment during the week of Feb. 10, following an executive order from President Donald Trump. Sheinbaum said Thursday, Feb. 13, Mexico has sovereignty over its territorial waters and she expects Google… -
Hochul rejects Louisiana extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected a request Thursday, Feb. 13 to extradite a doctor who was charged with illegally giving abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana. It’s a crime in the Bayou State to knowingly cause an abortion through medication. “I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor… -
Illegal border crossings drop 90%, on track for 60-year low: Report
Border crossings this month are on track to be the lowest in at least 25 years. If the trend continues, migrant crossings could reach a 60-year low. Leaked CBP data reveals significant drop The New York Post obtained leaked Customs and Border Protection data on illegal border crossings. According to the numbers from Feb. 1… -
Acting NY prosecutor resigns days after order to drop case against Eric Adams
Just 72 hours after President Trump’s Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, D, the lead litigator has stepped down. New York Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who temporarily led the Manhattan office until Trump’s pick is confirmed by the Senate, announced her resignation on Thursday, Feb. 13. Resignation… -
Gov. Abbott offers 100 miles of border to feds, wants $11B for costs under Biden
Full Story Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing to lease or sell more than 100 miles of borderlands to the federal government. Abbott’s proposal is part of an $11 billion deal to cover the state’s border security costs under Operation Lone Star. Border security assets on the table Abbott’s offer includes over 50 miles of… -
GOP drafts impeachment articles against federal judges blocking Trump orders
Full Story Republican lawmakers have drafted articles of impeachment against two federal judges who recently ruled against the Trump administration. Rhode Island U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. issued a temporary pause on President Trump’s executive order to freeze federal funding. New York U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer blocked the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s… -
President Trump signs order to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, Feb. 13 to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs on countries across the globe. The move fulfills Trump’s campaign promise to match the higher rates other nations charge to import American goods and to solve what he has said are unfair trade practices. “I have decided for purposes of… -
ACLU sues Trump administration for access to migrants sent to Guantánamo
Full Story The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Trump administration over the migrants recently taken to Guantánamo Bay. Last week, the U.S. started using military aircraft to transport migrants to Cuba. Immigration advocates said this will result in the migrants being detained without legal representation. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU on Wednesday,… -
New England city votes to become a sanctuary for transgender community
Full Story The Worcester City Council voted 9-2 to declare the Massachusetts city a sanctuary for transgender individuals. The city joins other cities like Sacramento, California and Ithaca, New York, in providing protections for transgender residents. What does the measure do? The measure bars out-of-state agencies from accessing data from local healthcare clinics regarding gender-transition… -
NYC Mayor considered switching to Republican Party for mayoral run: Report
Full Story New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing a tough reelection bid, reportedly considered switching to the Republican Party. The potential move came to light after President Donald Trump’s Justice Department worked to drop Adams’ federal corruption case. The New York Times reported that Adams, for weeks, toyed with changing his party…
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