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Trump orders end to government paid news subscriptions
President Donald Trump directed the U.S. government to cease all paid subscriptions to news outlets. A memo, obtained by Axios, instructed the General Services Administration to terminate contracts with Politico, BBC and Bloomberg. “Cancel every single media contract,” the memo stated. Confirmed subscription cancellations The White House has already canceled some contracts. DOGE posted on… -
NCAA bans transgender athletes from women’s sports after executive order
Full Story In swift action, the NCAA changed its transgender student-athlete participation policy following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women and girls’ sports. The NCAA’s policy change is effective immediately and applies to all athletes regardless of previous eligibility reviews. How could this impact teams? About 1,100 member schools are part… -
College newspaper deletes names, photos of pro-Palestinian protesters
Full Story Purdue University’s student newspaper, The Exponent, is protesting President Donald Trump’s executive order. Trump’s order is aimed at canceling the visas of foreign students promoting Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, during pro-Palestinian protests. The editorial board announced it will no longer publish the names or images of pro-Palestinian students who may be impacted… -
Midair collision update: Army helicopter had key tracking system turned off
Full Story There’s new information on the deadly mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport following a senate briefing with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. During the closed-door meeting, it was revealed a key safety system was turned off on the U.S. army helicopter involved in the crash. Senate Commerce Chair… -
WaPo reports DOGE accessed sensitive data, White House defends mission
Full Story How much access should DOGE have to government databases to effectively root out federal waste while safeguarding sensitive information? The Washington Post reported Thursday, Feb. 6, that some security officials are worried about the extent of the information DOGE has access to. A lawsuit claims that the Treasury secretary granted DOGE representatives illegal,… -
‘Slandered as racist’: New York Magazine faces legal threat over Trump party photo
Full Story A conservative TikTok influencer is considering legal action against New York Magazine over a cover image and article that covered CJ Pearson’s party on the eve of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Pearson says the magazine unfairly slandered him and other attendees, accusing them of racism. Accusations of racial bias in magazine cover Some… -
President Trump bans trans athletes from women’s sports, locker rooms
Full Story President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, Feb. 5, that bans trans athletes born as biological males from participating in women’s sports. The signing took place on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, with the president surrounded by female athletes from various sports. Order aimed at protecting women’s sports Trump… -
Ohio Gov. DeWine echoes Trump, orders state workers return to office
Full Story Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4, reversing the state’s remote work policies for state employees and following the lead of major companies who have already brought their employees back to the office. DeWine’s executive order also mirrors President Donald Trump’s recent requirement for federal workers to return to… -
Hospitals suspend gender transition surgeries for minors after Trump order
Full Story Hospitals from Los Angeles to New York City have been canceling gender transition surgeries and hormone therapy appointments for minors. The cancellations come after President Donald Trump’s executive order issued on Jan. 28, titled Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation. Trump’s executive order and its impact on hospitals The executive order states:… -
Mexico vows to keep its nationals from being sent to Guantánamo Bay
Full Story The same day that the United States announced it flew nearly a dozen detained migrants to Guantánamo Bay, Mexican officials said they would not allow the Trump administration to send deported Mexican nationals to the naval base. Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente said on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that his government… -
Judge awards ‘Proud Boys’ name to vandalized Black church
Full Story A historic Black church in Washington, D.C., vandalized by members of the Proud Boys, has secured the far-right group’s naming rights. The case stems from a night in December 2020 when Proud Boys tore down and destroyed a Black Lives Matter sign at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church during a rally for… -
US Army recruitment reaches highest level in 15 years
Full Story Army recruitment reached its highest level in 15 years, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This increase comes after recent challenges with recruitment, including significant shortfalls in the past few years. Hegseth shared the news on X, stating, “In December 2024, the U.S. Army had its best recruiting number in 12 years. In… -
FDA approves Ozempic to treat kidney disease, creating a trifecta of uses
The weight loss and diabetes drug making headlines has now expanded its coverage, the Food and Drug Administration has given Ozempic the green light to treat chronic kidney disease. Ozempic has gained the reputation of being a weight loss booster, but it’s expanding its health benefits once again. FDA grants approval for Ozempic to treat…
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