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Washington Post refuses to run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad: ‘Who’s running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk,’ reads the advert, which was intended for Tuesday’s ...
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Washington Post refuses to run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad
Trump administration launches talks with Russia on Ukraine war: While U.S. officials characterize the talks as the first steps in a peace deal ...
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Trump administration launches talks with Russia on Ukraine war
Four senior aides to New York mayor Adams to resign, media report: Four deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams plan resign in the coming days in a withdrawal of ...
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Four senior aides to New York mayor Adams to resign, media report
Quick Glance: Four Deputy Mayors of New York City Plan Resignations
  • Four deputy mayors plan to resign, withdrawing support from Mayor Eric Adams after the Justice Department requested to drop charges against him.

  • This situation has already triggered mass resignations within the Justice Department as officials refuse to comply with the dismissal.

  • City Comptroller Brad Lander has urged Adams to create a contingency plan for the leadership vacuum created by the resignations, threatening removal proceedings.

  • Adams continues to resist calls to resign, facing increasing pressure since being indicted last year.
'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk: Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies organized demonstrations ...
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'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and ...
Quick Glance: Protests Against Trump and Musk on Presidents Day
  • On Presidents Day, numerous activists across the U.S. protested against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, viewed as threats to democracy.

  • The demonstrations, organized by the 50501 Movement and Indivisible, emphasized the message that there should be no kings on this day while criticizing Trump's and Musk's power grabs.

  • In various cities, including Boston and Phoenix, people gathered to oppose potential dictatorship and called for the removal of Musk and Trump.

  • Protesters expressed concerns about the dangers posed by reducing federal agencies and the implications for social security.
Photos Show Trump, Musk 50501 Protests Across the US: Thousands of Americans braved freezing temperatures on Presidents Day to protest against Donald Trump and ...
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Photos Show Trump, Musk 50501 Protests Across the US
Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant: Protesters opposing broad swaths of President Trump’s agenda took the streets across the country ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/17/us/politics/trump-musk-protests-50501-presidents-day.html
Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant
Elon Musk Finds DOGE’s Next Target: Gold Reserves at Fort Knox: The billionaire repeatedly suggested—without proof—that the gold reserves had disappeared.
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Elon Musk Finds DOGE’s Next Target: Gold Reserves at Fort Knox
DOGE seeks access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer data: The system enables certain IRS staff "to have instantaneous visual access to certain taxpayer ...
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DOGE seeks access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer data
Quick Glance: DOGE Pursues Access to IRS's Sensitive Taxpayer Data
  • Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the IRS's sensitive taxpayer data system.

  • Software engineer Gavin Kliger is expected to work as an adviser at the IRS for at least 120 days.

  • The proposed agreement would grant DOGE extensive access to critical tax data that is legally protected.

  • Democratic senators express concerns over potential misuse of taxpayer data by DOGE personnel.
Trump ‘wants 50% cut’ of Ukraine’s mineral riches in return for peace: Trump previously said he wants Ukraine to pay for US support by affording Washington ...
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Trump ‘wants 50% cut’ of Ukraine’s mineral riches in return for peace
Quick Glance: Zelensky Dismisses US Demand for Ukraine's Minerals
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that required Ukraine to cede half of its mineral resources in exchange for U.S. support.

  • The deal sought a 50 percent stake in Ukraine's mineral resources, including graphite, lithium, and uranium, yet lacked security guarantees for Ukraine.

  • U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz suggested that the American public deserved reimbursement for their investments in the war, complicating Zelensky's decision.

  • Negotiations surrounding resource access and U.S. support are ongoing, highlighting the growing divide between Kyiv and Washington.
Trump thinks he's above the law. Republicans will ignore it until it's too late. | Opinion
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Trump thinks he's above the law. Republicans will ignore it until it's too ...
Quick Glance: Trump Administration Seeks SCOTUS Approval to Terminate Whistleblower Head
  • The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to allow the dismissal of the head of the whistleblower protection agency.

  • This request follows a court order temporarily reinstating Hampton Dellinger, hindering the administration's objectives.

  • Dellinger claims he can only be removed for job performance issues, which were not cited in his dismissal email.

  • The administration fears that upholding this order could undermine presidential authority and encourage further legal challenges.
Most Americans trust Trump to handle immigration, poll finds. What about other issues?
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Most Americans trust Trump to handle immigration, poll finds ...
JOHN BOLTON: Trump has basically surrendered to Putin before Ukraine peace negotiations have even begun. Show more
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data
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Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over ...
Quick Glance: Musk's Claims on Social Security Fraud Debunked
  • Elon Musk claims to have uncovered massive fraud in the Social Security Administration, alleging that 150-year-olds are receiving benefits.

  • Experts suggest this is likely a result of outdated coding quirks rather than actual fraud.

  • Musk shared misleading database figures indicating over 10 million individuals over 120 years old receiving benefits, surpassing the US population.

  • His assertions regarding Social Security corruption appear to misrepresent the data, and no responses have been received from relevant authorities.
Scholz reacts cautiously: majority of Germans in favor of Bundeswehr deployment in peacekeeping force in Ukraine
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Scholz reacts cautiously: majority of Germans in favor of Bundeswehr ...
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country: President Trump said over the weekend his work to “save” the country gives him legal leeway ...
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Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country
Quick Glance: Trump Claims He’s Above the Law to Save America
  • The president made a troubling statement, often linked to a French emperor, as US legal experts warn of a looming constitutional crisis.

  • Trump asserted that those who save their country do not break the law, sharing this on X, with Musk amplifying the message.

  • Legal scholars criticized Trump's claims as showing contempt for constitutional principles, warning that he is inciting a constitutional crisis.

  • Responses from former officials and lawmakers condemned Trump's assertions, while his ongoing legal challenges highlight the tension between his stance and the law.
This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk: Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.
theintercept.com/2025/02/17/elon-musk-trump-government-tesla-spacex/
This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk
The real victims of Eric Adams’ NYC corrupt bargain might go to Gitmo: Thousands of immigrants are in the crosshairs of the corrupt deal Adams made with Trump's ...
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The real victims of Eric Adams’ NYC corrupt bargain might go to Gitmo
Quick Glance: Justice Department Chaos Following Adams Case Resignations
  • The Justice Department is in disarray as career prosecutors resigned instead of dropping the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

  • The formal motion to dismiss the charges resulted in the largest mass resignation at the agency in recent history.

  • At least seven experienced prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney, stepped down due to concerns over the legality of the directive.

  • Adams, facing corruption charges, maintains his innocence and has pledged cooperation with the Trump administration, raising legal and ethical issues.
How the start of Trump’s second term looks like some autocracies: President Trump’s social media post over the weekend that implied he is above the law triggered ...
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How the start of Trump’s second term looks like some autocracies
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Joins Growing DOGE Team Under Elon Musk: Joe Gebbia is the latest tech guru to join Elon Musk's growing team of staffers within DOGE ...
newsweek.com/airbnb-joe-gebbia-doge-team-mmebers-elon-musk-2032324
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Joins Growing DOGE Team Under Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Joe Gebbia Joins Elon Musk's DOGE Team
  • Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, has joined Elon Musk's DOGE team focused on cost-cutting.

  • His background in disruptive business models will assist Musk in identifying and reducing inefficient federal expenditures.

  • DOGE has already proposed significant budget cuts, including the dissolution of agencies like USAID.

  • With Gebbia's addition to DOGE, further budget reviews and increased private-sector collaboration are anticipated.
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0: An unlikely figure has emerged as one of the few Republican voices willing to ...
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Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge ...
Trump Defence outfit pulls Julianne Moore’s picture book embracing freckles: The Oscar-winning actress says her book is semi-autobiographical and has been banned ...
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Trump Defence outfit pulls Julianne Moore’s picture book embracing ...
Quick Glance: Julianne Moore criticizes Trump for banning her book
  • Julianne Moore expresses dismay over the Trump administration's ban of her children's book "Freckleface Strawberry" in Pentagon schools.

  • The book addresses themes of self-acceptance and is aimed at children with similar experiences to Moore's.

  • Moore questions the controversy surrounding her book's ban and expresses sadness over the loss of free speech.

  • PEN America condemned the removal of books from schools serving 67,000 children worldwide, labeling it an autocratic approach to education.
Protesters participate in 'Not My Presidents Day' events nationwide - UPI.com
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Protesters participate in 'Not My Presidents Day' events ...
Anti-Trump crowd marches across downtown Portland bridges: A Presidents Day protest drew hundreds to downtown Portland as police scrambled to contain the crowd.
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Anti-Trump crowd marches across downtown Portland bridges
English and other foreign languages on rise in Switzerland: The proportion of people in Switzerland whose main language is not one of the four national languages ...
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English and other foreign languages on rise in Switzerland
Trump Begins Firing FAA Air Traffic Control Staff Weeks After Fatal DC Plane Crash
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Trump Begins Firing FAA Air Traffic Control Staff Weeks After Fatal DC ...
Quick Glance: Trump Fires FAA Staff Following Deadly Plane Crash
  • The Trump administration has initiated the termination of several hundred FAA employees during a busy travel weekend, weeks after a fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • The dismissed employees, involved in maintenance for radar and navigational aids, received late-night notifications of their firing without cause, amid existing staffing shortages at the FAA.

  • The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is assessing the impact of these terminations on aviation safety and the national airspace system.

  • One dismissed employee suggested that his firing was politically motivated due to his criticism of Tesla and Twitter, indicating possible underlying political influences.
These Mass. residents voted for Trump. Several say, ‘So far, so good.’ - The Boston Globe
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These Mass. residents voted for Trump. Several say, ‘So far, so good ...
Trump's Daytona Appearance Sparks Anger From Critics Amid US Floods: The president flew in to attend the NASCAR race as deadly flooding hit the southeast over ...
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Trump's Daytona Appearance Sparks Anger From Critics Amid US Floods
Quick Glance: Trump Attends Daytona 500: A Symbol of Unity
  • Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, calling it a unifying event that ignites the spirit of America.

  • He stated that the race brings together people from various backgrounds who share a passion for speed and excitement.

  • Having previously attended in 2020, Trump praised the bravery of NASCAR drivers and the sport's patriotic values.

  • A NASCAR driver noted that having a president present on such a significant day adds special meaning and draws more attention to the race.
Tesla Owners Ditching Cars in Protest Over Elon Musk: Many people plan to sell due to Musk's political actions, while prospective buyers say the CEO has deterred ...
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Tesla Owners Ditching Cars in Protest Over Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Tesla Sales Decline: Musk's Influence Uncertain
  • Tesla experienced a historic drop in sales, with a 1% global decline last year.

  • Loyalty among Tesla buyers in blue states decreased, resulting in a 1 percentage point loss in market share.

  • A survey indicates that 32% of US buyers would not consider Tesla, marking an increase from previous years.

  • Tesla faces multiple challenges, including rising competition and political controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk.
With Trump declaring war on climate action, is this the last straw?: The US under Donald Trump has become a dead weight despite the technology existing to ...
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With Trump declaring war on climate action, is this the last straw?
‘I Honestly Think Europe Is Weak Today’ – Zelensky Says Trump ‘Wants to Please’ Putin
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‘I Honestly Think Europe Is Weak Today’ – Zelensky Says Trump ‘Wants to ...
US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze could result in millions more AIDS deaths: UN
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US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze could result in millions more AIDS ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Aid Freeze Threatens Millions of AIDS Lives
  • President Trump's decision to suspend US overseas funding may lead to millions of additional AIDS deaths, warns UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima.

  • The United States is the largest provider of official development assistance, primarily through USAID.

  • The 90-day halt of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) could increase AIDS deaths to 6.3 million within five years.

  • Byanyima calls for comprehensive debt restructuring as many African nations struggle with high debts that hinder health expenditure.
Will Mexico Sue Google Over ‘Gulf Of America’? Country’s President Moves Forward With Legal Threat Over Google Maps Change
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Will Mexico Sue Google Over ‘Gulf Of America’? Country’s President Moves ...
Quick Glance: Mexico Awaits Google's Response on Gulf Name Change
  • Mexico is awaiting a response from Google regarding the full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico name on Google Maps before proceeding with a lawsuit.

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Google is using the name Gulf of America to maintain consistent mapping policies.

  • Mexico contends that the renaming violates its sovereignty, as only about 46% of the Gulf falls under U.S. jurisdiction.

  • In addition to potential legal action, Sheinbaum announced high-level discussions with the U.S. on trade and security to promote long-term collaboration.
Trump’s Department of Education gives schools 2 weeks to ditch DEI…or else: Public schools and universities in Massachusetts and across the U.S ...
bostonherald.com/2025/02/17/trumps-department-of-education-gives-schools-2-weeks-to-ditch-dei-or-else/
Trump’s Department of Education gives schools 2 weeks to ditch DEI…or else
Homan says he’s asked DOJ whether Ocasio-Cortez is impeding ICE: President Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan said Monday he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) ...
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Homan says he’s asked DOJ whether Ocasio-Cortez is impeding ICE
Russia and U.S. begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine, but Europe can't agree a peacekeeping plan
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Russia and U.S. begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine, but Europe can't ...
South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support: South Africa's foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that the United States ...
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South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support
Quick Glance: South Africa Seeks US Dialogue Amid Chinese Support
  • South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stated that the United States has not responded to requests regarding Trump's aid cuts, while China has pledged support.

  • The US cut financial assistance due to disapproval of South Africa's land reform policy and a genocide case against Israel.

  • South Africa is organizing bilateral meetings to gain support from various countries, including China, and emphasizes that the G20 agenda will remain unchanged despite US objections.

  • Lamola reiterated that the land reform policy and the genocide case against Israel are non-negotiable, while the country continues to seek dialogue with the US.
Reusable deposit on bottles: Deposit tourism puts pressure on German brewers
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Reusable deposit on bottles: Deposit tourism puts pressure on German ...
Crime study: Why foreigners are overrepresented: Foreigners are overrepresented in the police crime statistics. Why are they more frequently suspected of crimes? ...
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Crime study: Why foreigners are overrepresented
'No Kings on Presidents Day' Rallies Target Trump-Musk Assault on Democracy and Working Class
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'No Kings on Presidents Day' Rallies Target Trump-Musk Assault on ...
Trump Proclaims Spirit Of NASCAR Will 'Fuel America's Golden Age': President Trump delivered a patriotic message before attending the Daytona 500 in Florida on ...
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Trump Proclaims Spirit Of NASCAR Will 'Fuel America's Golden Age'
Quick Glance: Trump at Daytona 500: A Unifying Celebration
  • Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, calling it a unifying event that will fuel America's Golden Age.

  • In a message, Trump highlighted the shared passion for speed and the thrill of racing that unites people from all walks of life.

  • Having previously attended in 2020, Trump served as Grand Marshal and signaled the drivers to start their engines.

  • A NASCAR driver noted that having a president present on such a significant day brings increased attention to the event.
Defending the Gulf of Mexico From Trump's Totalitarianism: How serious is Trump’s Orwellian effort? Can it really succeed in reshaping public discourse? We can ...
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Defending the Gulf of Mexico From Trump's Totalitarianism
Quick Glance: Trump Excludes AP Over Gulf Name Dispute
  • President Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from the White House and Air Force One for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.

  • This action has been labeled as censorship and a violation of the First Amendment rights related to free speech and press.

  • The AP described the ban as discriminatory and punitive for its reporting, while the administration insisted on adherence to the new geographic designations.

  • The AP will continue to cover White House events, but access restrictions highlight the escalating tensions between the government and the media.
Anti-Musk protests are expected to ramp up with Congress on recess: President Donald Trump's billionaire top lieutenant, Elon Musk, is the focus for thousands of ...
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Anti-Musk protests are expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
Elon Musk Says Team Behind CBS's '60 Minutes' Deserves 'A Long Prison Sentence': "60 Minutes are the biggest liars in the world!" the world's richest man wrote ...
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Elon Musk Says Team Behind CBS's '60 Minutes' Deserves 'A Long Prison ...
Europe’s leaders find no quick response to Trump’s bombshell on Ukraine: Common ground proves elusive, including on sending peacekeepers.
politico.eu/article/europes-leader-donald-trump-ukraine-peace-deal-emmanuel-macron-presidential-palace-donald-tusk/
Europe’s leaders find no quick response to Trump’s bombshell on Ukraine
‘No negotiations on Ukraine without EU’, German MEP: We spoke to Hannah Neumann, a German MEP from the Green party, which is part of Germany's governing ...
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‘No negotiations on Ukraine without EU’, German MEP
New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill To Make Trump's Birthday A Federal Holiday
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New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill To Make Trump's Birthday A Federal ...
Accused Sex Trafficker and Rapist Andrew Tate Finds Ally in Trump: The Trump White House has put pressure on authorities in Romania to allow travel for Tate.
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Accused Sex Trafficker and Rapist Andrew Tate Finds Ally in Trump
Donald Trump's Daytona 500 Spectacle Fuels Accusations Of Double Standards: Critics tore into the stunt as another hypocrisy.
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Donald Trump's Daytona 500 Spectacle Fuels Accusations Of Double Standards
Fact Check: Trump says Russia has lost 1.5 million troops In Ukraine war: President Donald Trump makes an unevidenced claim about the human cost of the ...
newsweek.com/fact-check-trump-russia-ukraine-war-losses-troops-2030104
Fact Check: Trump says Russia has lost 1.5 million troops In Ukraine war
Rubio, Netanyahu praise Trump idea to expel Palestinians from Gaza: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/02/16/world/rubio-netanyahu-expel-palestinians-gaza/
Rubio, Netanyahu praise Trump idea to expel Palestinians from Gaza
Women's national soccer team: Giulia Gwinn becomes new captain of the DFB: Right-back Giulia Gwinn will lead the German women's soccer team as captain in future ...
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Women's national soccer team: Giulia Gwinn becomes new captain of the DFB
Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants to Seize Your Private Tax Data: The Internal Revenue Service is the next agency in the tech mogul's crosshairs.
newrepublic.com/post/191594/elon-musk-doge-taxpayer-personal-data-irs
Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants to Seize Your Private Tax Data
US energy department says less than 50 purged from nuclear security office: U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk purged less than 50 workers ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-energy-department-says-less-than-50-purged-nuclear-security-office-2025-02-16/
US energy department says less than 50 purged from nuclear security office
Quick Glance: Fewer than 50 Staff Purged from Nuclear Agency
  • The U.S. Energy Department reported that fewer than 50 workers were purged from the National Nuclear Security Administration after previously announcing 325 layoffs that were later rescinded.

  • This confusion distracted employees from critical national security tasks, as they were uncertain about their employment status.

  • Democratic lawmakers condemned the layoffs as 'shocking' and raised concerns about the potential impact on national and global security.

  • The NNSA will continue to fulfill its responsibilities for national security protection and non-proliferation efforts.
After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ‘It’s his fault’
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After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ...
Ukraine war: Scholz wants "separate" budget for further Ukraine aid: The Federal Chancellor insists on a relaxation of spending rules at German and European ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-scholz-will-gesonderten-etat-fuer-weitere-ukraine-hilfe/100108109.html
Ukraine war: Scholz wants
Russia's wealth fund chief will meet U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia - source in Riyadh
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Russia's wealth fund chief will meet U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia - ...
Fact-checking Trump and Musk's claims that they are cutting government 'fraud and abuse'
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Fact-checking Trump and Musk's claims that they are cutting ...
Trump administration reverses nuclear agency firings: The Trump administration is working to recall hundreds of employees tasked with oversight of the nation’s ...
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Trump administration reverses nuclear agency firings
Starmer's sudden hawkishness has shown up EU leaders: Prime Minister should be applauded for making clear that Britain is ready to play a leading role in ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/starmers-sudden-hawkishness-shown-up-eu-leaders-3539246
Starmer's sudden hawkishness has shown up EU leaders
Trump's call for Russia return to G7 'unacceptable': former Ukraine PM: MUNICH -- U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of bringing Russia back into the Group ...
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Trump's call for Russia return to G7 'unacceptable': former Ukraine PM
Trump Voters Splinter Over His Rapid Shake-Up of Washington: The Journal in recent weeks followed up with nearly two dozen of Trump’s supporters and discovered a ...
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Trump Voters Splinter Over His Rapid Shake-Up of Washington
Trump to Fire Hundreds From FAA Despite Four Deadly Crashes on His Watch: Insiders say the cuts would be “dangerous” and “unconscionable” after recent air ...
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Trump to Fire Hundreds From FAA Despite Four Deadly Crashes on His Watch
Independent readers criticise Donald Trump’s ‘short-term’ and ‘simplistic’ plan for peace in Ukraine
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Independent readers criticise Donald Trump’s ‘short-term’ and ‘simplistic’ ...
Jack Nicholson, 87, Makes First Public Appearance in Almost Two Years: The last time the iconic actor was seen in public was at a sporting event in 2023.
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Jack Nicholson, 87, Makes First Public Appearance in Almost Two Years
It boggles the mind that people can’t accept the need for redress in SA: Our deeply wounded country is in critical need of a new and inclusive narrative ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-02-17-it-boggles-the-mind-that-people-cant-accept-the-need-for-redress-in-sa/
It boggles the mind that people can’t accept the need for redress in SA
U.S. Delegation Led By Marco Rubio To Hold Talks With Top Russian Officials In Saudi Arabia
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U.S. Delegation Led By Marco Rubio To Hold Talks With Top Russian ...
Ukraine Warns US-Russia Talks Without Kyiv Are ‘Dangerous’: It’s “dangerous” for the US and Russia to discuss the war in Ukraine without representatives from ...
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Ukraine Warns US-Russia Talks Without Kyiv Are ‘Dangerous’
MAGA Melts Down Over Tom Hanks Playing Racist Trump Fan on SNL50: Conservatives lashed out online at the appearance of Hanks’ recurring Trump-loving character.
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MAGA Melts Down Over Tom Hanks Playing Racist Trump Fan on SNL50
Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway in The Beast: President Trump took laps on the Daytona 500 speedway in his motorcade nicknamed “The Beast ...
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Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway in The Beast
"Formulated like a true dictator": Trump indirectly compares himself to Napoleon - | now comes the criticism
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