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Judge orders federal health websites be restored
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore public health websites abruptly taken offline as part of an executive order aimed at removing what the administration called “gender ideology extremism.” The decision comes after a lawsuit from the advocacy group Doctors for America, which argued that the sudden removal of these resources hampered medical… -
Trump signs order giving Musk’s DOGE more power over federal workforce
President Donald Trump gives Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency more power as the shrinking of the federal government continues. And Americans battle winter storms with severe weather expected to hit the Midwest, snow up the mid-Atlantic and heavy rain in fire-weary Southern California. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Trump… -
GOP could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump’s tax cuts
As President Donald Trump looks to follow through with his campaign promise to expand tax cuts, GOP lawmakers look for ways to make it happen. How they do it could potentially impact millions of student loan borrowers. What could change? Among plans being floated by House Republicans are new taxes on college scholarships, a hike… -
At least 1 dead after private jet collision on Arizona runway
A private jet crash at Scottsdale Airport on Monday, Feb. 10, left one person dead and at least three others injured, according to officials. The Learjet 35A, arriving from Austin, Texas, veered off the runway while landing at around 2:45 p.m. and collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet. According to airport officials, the… -
EU vows retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs on steel, aluminum
The U.S. is raising tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25%, with no exemptions. President Donald Trump, who introduced similar tariffs during his first administration, said the move will protect struggling domestic industries. The measures take effect on March 4, according to the White House. The tariffs apply to millions of tons of steel… -
Trump gives Hamas ultimatum amid threats to delay hostage release
President Donald Trump gives Hamas an ultimatum when it comes to the additional release of Israeli hostages. And new details are available about a deadly plane crash on the tarmac of the airport in Scottsdale, Arizona. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Trump gives ultimatum as Hamas threatens to delay… -
Blue Cross Blue Shield to start sending out $2.6B class action settlement checks
About six million people are about to get payments from Blue Cross Blue Shield after waiting more than two years. The health insurer will send notices of payment from a $2.67 billion class action lawsuit settlement from 2022 on a rolling basis. The suit claimed more than 35 BCBS health insurance plans violated antitrust laws by… -
Trump orders Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies
President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing high production costs. In a post to Truth Social, Trump called the coin a waste of taxpayer money, stating that pennies “literally cost us more than two cents” to produce. The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the last fiscal… -
Judge blocks Venezuelan migrants from being sent to Guantánamo Bay
A federal judge temporarily blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan immigrants from a detention facility in New Mexico to Guantánamo Bay. The men, accused of having ties to Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal gang designated as a terrorist organization by the White House. Attorneys for the migrants disputed the charges and argued that the… -
Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
President Donald Trump turns his attention to the steel industry, preparing to levy new tariffs. And the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions after crushing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum President… -
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… -
Search underway for missing plane carrying 10 people in Alaska
Several crews in Alaska continued the search for a Cessna aircraft that went missing mid-flight Thursday, Feb 6. Alaskan state troopers said the plane, operated by Bering Air, was traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, carrying 10 people. Crews are conducting ground and air searches as weather and visibility permit to find the missing aircraft. “Staff at Bering Air… -
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…