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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… -
2023 train derailment in rural Maine caused by beaver dam, state officials say
An investigation into a train derailment in rural Maine, which injured three workers and caused hundreds of gallons of fuel to spill, is being blamed on a beaver dam. The 2023 crash occurred in the dense forest of southwest Maine when three locomotive engines and a half a dozen train cars carrying lumber and electrical… -
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… -
Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear sites within months, Tehran vows to rebuild
U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Israel may launch a preemptive attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities within the next six months. The assessment, compiled by the intelligence director for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), suggests that Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear sites are potential targets. Intelligence analysts warn that such… -
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez offers to intervene for immigrants picked up by ICE
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is asking immigrants in her district to sign a privacy release form so her office can intervene if they are picked up by ICE. The release is part of a broader effort by Ocasio-Cortez and other Democratic members of Congress to inform immigrants about their rights as the Trump administration ramps… -
US forces will not join Ukraine peacekeeping mission: Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Ukraine Defense Contact Group that U.S. forces will not be part of a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. In his inaugural remarks to the 57 member defense alliance, Hegseth announced the United States’ commitment to ending the war but said Europe must lead the effort. “We want, like you,… -
Trump urged to sanction Iran, Hamas to cut off terrorists’ funding
Five bipartisan Senators are urging President Donald Trump to use economic sanctions and other diplomatic tools to cut off Hamas’ sources of funding. The senators say the terrorist organization cannot retain any political or military control of the Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire with Israel is on the brink of collapse. “Eliminating Hamas ought… -
Congresswoman Mace accuses ex-fiancé, three others of rape in speech
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is accusing her ex-fiancé and three others of rape, abuse, voyeurism, sex trafficking and other crimes. She made the accusations during a speech on the House floor Monday, Feb. 10, in which she shared extraordinary details about offenses she says were committed against her and at least a dozen other victims. … -
Why did hundreds of tractors fill the streets of London during a tax fight?
Hundreds of tractors swarmed the London borough of Westminster on Monday, Feb. 10, as farmers protested the Labour Party’s upcoming changes to the inheritance tax for operational farms. What are farmers protesting? Plans are in place to impose a 20% inheritance tax rate on operational farms worth more than roughly $1.2 million by April 2026.… -
2023 Chinese spy balloon contained US tech: Report
A U.S. military analysis reviewed by Newsweek revealed that the Chinese spy balloon that crossed the U.S. in 2023 contained American-made technology capable of gathering intelligence. The balloon, shot down off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4, 2023, carried a satellite communication module and sensors from at least five U.S. companies. The discovery has… -
Super Bowl ad accused of misleading consumers about weight loss drugs
Two senators and an industry group are calling for a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of a Super Bowl ad by the telehealth platform Hims and Hers, which promotes compounded GLP-1 weight loss medications. The senators expressed concern that the FDA did not approve the advertised products. They also say the medications do… -
Fraudsters stole $100B in government funds, they’re about to get away with it
UPDATE: The statue of limitations expired and those who have not been prosecuted will go unpunished. Read it here. Thousands of fraudsters who collectively stole more than $100 billion in COVID emergency unemployment assistance are about to get away with it. The statute of limitations for pandemic aid crimes expires March 27, unless Congress approves… -
Judge blocks Trumps buyout offer to 2 million federal employees
Full Story A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s offer to buy out nearly 2 million federal employees. The judge’s order requires the administration to extend the deadline to take the deal from Thursday, Feb. 6, until after Monday, Feb. 10, when a hearing is scheduled on the offers’ legality. According to The Associated Press,…
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