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Researchers on ‘mad scramble’ to archive data affected by Trump orders
As agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump’s order restricting “gender ideology” from public federal documents, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has pulled down a lot of its publicly available data. One researcher told the Associated Press it was a “mad scramble” to find and archive government data sets from… -
President Trump suggests US take ‘long-term ownership’ of Gaza Strip
President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. should have a presence in the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas War. He made the comments Tuesday, Feb. 4, while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump called for the U.S. to own the land. He also said the two million Palestinians who live there… -
Trump to sign executive order barring trans women and girls from female sports
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Wednesday, Feb. 5, that will bar transgender women and girls from competing in female sports at schools and colleges. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” will be issued on National Girls and Women in Sports Day –– the first Wednesday of each… -
Man stuck in sinkhole for a week; Japan residents asked to avoid using water
Crews in Japan have been trying to reach a truck driver trapped in a massive sinkhole since Jan. 28. As concern grows over the safety of the roads, a plan to use artificial intelligence to help improve the country’s infrastructure is in the works. Japanese officials asked more than a million people to avoid taking… -
State Farm asks California for permission to raise premiums as LA rebuilds
As Los Angeles rebuilds its communities following last month’s devastating fires, State Farm is asking California for permission to raise its insurance premiums by an average of 22%. The company says it has lost money over the past decade as disaster risks increase, while payouts for the recent fires will be the costliest disasters in… -
Internal CBP memo warns agents of new threats from Mexican cartels: Reports
Internal memos reviewed by NewsNation and The New York Post warn U.S. Border Patrol agents that Mexican drug cartels have authorized the use of kamikaze drones and explosives to target agents and other U.S. law enforcement at the southern U.S. border. The outlets cite internal memos from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials highlighting… -
Some migrants stay in US on monitoring program after ICE arrests: Report
Some migrants arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump administration have been released back into the United States on a monitoring program. That’s according to NBC News, citing five anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Just last week, Straight Arrow News reported that President Donald Trump was requesting ICE field offices… -
NJ Gov. Murphy criticized for suggesting he would house a migrant
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, faced criticism from Republicans in the state for comments he made suggesting that he either supported housing an undocumented immigrant in his home or was currently doing so. During a conversation with the progressive group Blue Wave New Jersey, Murphy said he would open his residence to allow… -
Inside the terms of the delay of US tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s goods
President Donald Trump said he would delay the planned tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico after talking with their leaders. Trump pointed to progress in securing commitments from Canada and Mexico to secure their borders with the U.S. Some of the concessions build on steps the countries have already taken. Canadian Prime Minister Justin… -
Survivors, families sue New Orleans over deadly terror attack on New Year’s
Survivors and families of victims affected by a deadly truck rampage in New Orleans on New Year’s are taking legal action against city leaders. The lawsuit accuses them of failing to implement safety measures that could have prevented the tragedy. The attack, which killed 14 people and injured 57 others, occurred when Shamsud-Din Jabbar allegedly… -
Trump plans to cut aid to South Africa over country’s new land policies
President Donald Trump said Sunday, Feb. 2, that he plans to cut off all U.S. aid to South Africa. The president is accusing the country of confiscating land and “treating certain classes of people very badly.” South Africa’s president said the country receives very little aid from the U.S. government. The president says the only… -
La. grand jury indicts NY doctor over alleged illegal abortion pill prescription
A Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor for allegedly prescribing mifepristone online to a patient in the Bayou State. The pill that terminates a pregnancy of less than 70 days. Louisiana has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. According to Louisiana prosecutors, a mother in the state ordered… -
Meta considers moving its incorporation to Texas, leaving Delaware: Report
American companies have their headquarters all over the country. However, many incorporate in Delaware, taking advantage of the state’s tax protections and strong business court system. But Meta is considering the opposite—moving its incorporation out of Delaware, with The Wall Street Journal naming Texas as a potential candidate. The move would not involve relocating Meta’s…