Politics

The new commission chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will focus on combatting chronic disease in America’s youth.

Trump forms ‘MAHA Commission’ with RFK Jr. at helm

Ben & Jerry's accused its parent company Unilever of silencing its criticism of President Donald Trump in a court filing on Thursday.

Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent company Unilever of silencing Trump criticism

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially launched its website, DOGE.gov, which was immediately hacked.

After a reported hack, DOGE website is live with ‘receipts coming soon’

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country may sue Google after it changed its maps to say “Gulf of America."

Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

The U.S. and India will double trade by 2030, but Trump said he walked away from his meeting with Modi without a concession on tariffs.

India commits to doubling trade with US after meeting with Trump

New York Governor 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.

Hochul rejects Louisiana extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine security concerns amid US-Russia peace talks, seeking a unified response.

Macron urges Europe to boost defenses amid Trump’s return to WH: Report

Trump's purge of federal workers continues. Politico is reporting that the Forest Service will fire about 3,400 workers.

200,000 federal workers at risk of getting fired as widespread cuts continue

New York governor Kathy Hochul said she isn’t ruling out removing Mayor Eric Adams from office.

Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t ruling out removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The National Park Service has scrubbed all transgender references from the Stonewall National Monument's webpage.

Gay rights Stonewall Monument website scrubbed of transgender references

Egypt has now stepped up in an effort to lead the Arab world in rebuilding the war torn Gaza Strip, allowing Palestinians to stay in Gaza.

Egypt pushing 5-year plan to rebuild Gaza without relocating Palestinians

Ukraine says a Russian drone struck the confinement shell at Chernobyl.

Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war

EPA Chief Lee Zeldin announced an investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of $20 billion in taxpayer funds “parked” at a bank.

EPA head promises investigation into handling of $20 billion in taxpayer funds

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, with Mitch McConnell voting against him.

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary, McConnell again is lone GOP defector

After the DOJ ordered prosecutors to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the acting NY prosecutor stepped down.

Acting NY prosecutor resigns days after order to drop case against Eric Adams

Hundreds of music artists, including Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Ozzy Osbourne and Stevie Nicks, are calling on Congress to pass a bill that would require radio stations to pay them for the rights to play their songs.

Top recording artists ask Congress to pass a bill requiring radio royalties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing to lease or sell more than 100 miles of borderlands to the federal government.

Gov. Abbott offers 100 miles of border to feds, wants $11B for costs under Biden

Republican lawmakers have drafted articles of impeachment against two federal judges who ruled against Trump administration orders.

GOP drafts impeachment articles against federal judges blocking Trump orders

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs on countries across the globe.

President Trump signs order to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Trump administration over the migrants recently taken to Guantánamo Bay.

ACLU sues Trump administration for access to migrants sent to Guantánamo

A city in New England voted to declare the city a sanctuary for transgender individuals, joining cities like Sacramento, California.

New England city votes to become a sanctuary for transgender community

The State Department procurement forecast has scrubbed the listing of Tesla. It has originally appeared as a possible $400 million deal.

Plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles suddenly gone from State Department list

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing a tough re-election bid, reportedly considered switching to the Republican party.

NYC Mayor considered switching to Republican Party for mayoral run: Report

According to a new report, the U.S. State Department is set to designate eight transnational gangs as terrorist groups.

Trump administration to designate 8 cartels as terrorist organizations: Report