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For the first time, the US military shared an orbital selfie from its mysterious X-37B space plane, which captured Earth from high above Africa.
Secretive X-37B space plane shares first images from orbit; see photos
For the first time, the US military shared an orbital selfie from its mysterious X-37B space plane, which captured Earth from high above Africa.
www.businessinsider.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
For the first time, the US military shared an orbital selfie from its mysterious X-37B space plane, which captured Earth from high above Africa.
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Mexican authorities arrested two alleged high ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel this week, just days before the Trump administration designated that group and others based in Mexico as foreign terrorist organizations.
Mexico announces arrests of alleged high ranking Sinaloa Cartel members | CNN
Mexican authorities arrested two alleged high ranking members of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel this week, just days before the Trump administration designated that group and others based in Mexico as f...
www.cnn.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Mexican authorities arrested two alleged high ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel this week, just days before the Trump administration designated that group and others based in Mexico as foreign terrorist organizations.
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Being Donald Trump's best friend seems to come with a lot of perks for the billionaire businessman.
How Elon Musk's White House Job Is Helping Line His Pockets
Being Donald Trump's best friend seems to come with a lot of perks for the billionaire businessman.
www.huffpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Being Donald Trump's best friend seems to come with a lot of perks for the billionaire businessman.
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New York City sued the Trump administration after the Federal Emergency Management Agency revoked $80.5 million of grants because of the city's handling of migrants reut.rs/4ia50Oc
New York City sues Trump for taking back $80.5 million FEMA grant over handling of migrants
New York City sued the Trump administration on Friday after the Federal Emergency Management Agency revoked $80.5 million of grants because of the city's handling of migrants.
reut.rs
February 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
New York City sued the Trump administration after the Federal Emergency Management Agency revoked $80.5 million of grants because of the city's handling of migrants reut.rs/4ia50Oc
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Trump administration reverses itself on a program providing lawyers for 4,000 migrant children in immigration court.
Trump administration reinstates funds for lawyers representing 26,000 children in immigration court
Trump administration reverses itself on a program providing lawyers for 4,000 migrant children in immigration court.
www.latimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Trump administration reverses itself on a program providing lawyers for 4,000 migrant children in immigration court.
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The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
AP sues Trump White House for denying access over 'Gulf of Mexico' row
The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
www.npr.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
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The Pentagon announced that it plans to ultimately fire five to eight percent of the military’s approximately 950,000 civilian employees, with an initial tranche of 5,400 probationary workers who don’t have “mission-critical” roles expected to be terminated next week.
Pentagon announces it plans to fire 5-8% of civilian workforce | CNN Politics
The Pentagon announced Friday it plans to ultimately fire five to eight percent of the military’s approximately 950,000 civilian employees, with an initial tranche of 5,400 probationary workers who do...
www.cnn.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Pentagon announced that it plans to ultimately fire five to eight percent of the military’s approximately 950,000 civilian employees, with an initial tranche of 5,400 probationary workers who don’t have “mission-critical” roles expected to be terminated next week.
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The US Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare for its Medicare billing practices.
US justice department opens civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealthcare
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The US Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare for its Medicare billing practices.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump's bid to fire the head of a watchdog agency in the administration's first case to reach the high court.
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the first time.
www.nbcnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
BREAKING: Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump's bid to fire the head of a watchdog agency in the administration's first case to reach the high court.
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A must read story by @lomikriel.bsky.social
"A top former government official who worked on refugee issues told ProPublica that another 100,000 refugees who had already been vetted by the Department of Homeland Security have also been blocked from entering the country."
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"A top former government official who worked on refugee issues told ProPublica that another 100,000 refugees who had already been vetted by the Department of Homeland Security have also been blocked from entering the country."
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These Soldiers Risked Their Lives Serving in Afghanistan. Now They Plead With Trump to Let Their Sister Into the U.S.
Trump’s executive orders have blocked entrance to the country for thousands of Afghans, including those who worked with the U.S. military and their relatives. Two brothers hope answers come quickly fo...
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February 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A must read story by @lomikriel.bsky.social
"A top former government official who worked on refugee issues told ProPublica that another 100,000 refugees who had already been vetted by the Department of Homeland Security have also been blocked from entering the country."
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"A top former government official who worked on refugee issues told ProPublica that another 100,000 refugees who had already been vetted by the Department of Homeland Security have also been blocked from entering the country."
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"The larger dynamic is that Trump isn’t merely pushing to redefine the boundaries of the law or even the Constitution," Jonathan Chait writes. "He is rejecting the principle that the law constrains him at all."
The Governor Who Stood up to Trump
The president sees himself as national king, and every other American—including Maine Governor Janet Mills—as one of his quavering subjects.
www.theatlantic.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"The larger dynamic is that Trump isn’t merely pushing to redefine the boundaries of the law or even the Constitution," Jonathan Chait writes. "He is rejecting the principle that the law constrains him at all."
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When are March 2025 SNAP payments coming?
When are March 2025 SNAP payments coming?
www.newsweek.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
When are March 2025 SNAP payments coming?
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The Department of Treasury alone accounts for a dozen ongoing contracts tied to Krause’s company that are together valued between $7.3 million to $11.8 million.
DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions
Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.
www.wired.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The Department of Treasury alone accounts for a dozen ongoing contracts tied to Krause’s company that are together valued between $7.3 million to $11.8 million.
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“Elon Musk’s influence appears unchecked,” @jonlemire.bsky.social writes. “But the Republican-controlled Congress has shown no desire so far to rein Musk in. There has never been a private citizen like him.”
Elon Musk Is President
The world’s richest man has declared war on the federal government, and his influence appears unchecked.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“Elon Musk’s influence appears unchecked,” @jonlemire.bsky.social writes. “But the Republican-controlled Congress has shown no desire so far to rein Musk in. There has never been a private citizen like him.”
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Ed Martin warned that he will take legal action against anyone threatening Elon Musk’s DOGE team, signaling deeper political and legal battles ahead.
U.S. Lawyer Vows To Protect DOGE Staff Amid Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Ed Martin warned that he will take legal action against anyone threatening Elon Musk’s DOGE team, signaling deeper political and legal battles ahead.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Ed Martin warned that he will take legal action against anyone threatening Elon Musk’s DOGE team, signaling deeper political and legal battles ahead.
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US Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to be Trump’s energy secretary
US Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to be Trump’s energy secretary
Liberty Energy executive, who has called climate change activists alarmist, confirmed in vote of 59-38
The US Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary.
The vote was 59-38. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
US Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to be Trump’s energy secretary
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NEW: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to meet with Trump in Washington next week, a White House official says.
India’s Modi Invited to Meet With Trump at White House Next Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has been invited to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington next week, a White House official said Monday night.
www.bloomberg.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
NEW: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to meet with Trump in Washington next week, a White House official says.
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2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy
2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs because of Trump’s order to open dams | CNN
There are two major problems with Trump’s order, water experts said: The water will not flow to Los Angeles, and it is being wasted by being released during the wet winter season.
cnn.it
February 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy
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Some FBI executives contemplated rejecting requests for the names from Trump administration officials but decided they must comply with what bureau lawyers deemed a lawful order.
Names of FBI agents who investigated capitol riots to be handed over to Trump DOJ officials
Some FBI executives contemplated rejecting requests for the names from Trump administration officials but decided they must comply with what bureau lawyers deemed a lawful order.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Some FBI executives contemplated rejecting requests for the names from Trump administration officials but decided they must comply with what bureau lawyers deemed a lawful order.
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Treasury Department sued over DOGE takeover
Treasury Department sued over DOGE takeover
Public Citizen is asking a judge to stop Musk’s ‘unlawful, ongoing’ access to payment systems.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Treasury Department sued over DOGE takeover
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Unions representing federal workers sued the Treasury Department and its head, Scott Bessent, on Monday in an effort to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing the federal payment system.
Unions Sue to Block Musk’s Access to Treasury Payment Data
The suit was the latest effort by unions representing federal workers to push back against Trump administration directives aimed at undermining the federal bureaucracy.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Unions representing federal workers sued the Treasury Department and its head, Scott Bessent, on Monday in an effort to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing the federal payment system.
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California's Democratic-dominated Assembly endorsed up to $50 million in funding Monday to defend the state's progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration. abc7.la/42FumPq
CA Assembly approves $50M to defend immigrants, protect state policies from Trump plans
The legislation will set aside $25 million for the state Department of Justice to fight legal battles against the federal government, and another $25 million for legal groups to defend immigrants faci...
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February 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
California's Democratic-dominated Assembly endorsed up to $50 million in funding Monday to defend the state's progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration. abc7.la/42FumPq
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company, which has huge government contracts, is optimistic about disruption brought about by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says DOGE is a 'revolution' and 'some people are going to get their heads cut off'
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company, which has huge government contracts, is optimistic about disruption brought about by Elon Musk's DOGE.
www.businessinsider.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company, which has huge government contracts, is optimistic about disruption brought about by Elon Musk's DOGE.
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There is little indication that Republican senators will start to speak out in large numbers against Trump’s threats of trade wars, even if there is a prolonged fight on the issue.
Political uncertainty remains as Trump strikes temporary tariff deals
Delays with Mexico and Canada were agreed upon Monday, but the 10% tariff threat on China remains, and GOP lawmakers remain largely quiet on the politically tricky issue.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
There is little indication that Republican senators will start to speak out in large numbers against Trump’s threats of trade wars, even if there is a prolonged fight on the issue.