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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 16.02.2025.
It displays 169 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.02.2025 ⇢ Day Federal Gates Opened To Moscow
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The mass federal workforce reductions expanded to include IRS personnel during tax season, while Trump representatives prepared for the first US-Russian talks on Ukraine since 2022. Morning headlines focused on chaos within federal agencies as thousands received termination notices.
By early afternoon, diplomatic developments accelerated as Senator Rubio met with Netanyahu in Israel while White House envoys headed to Saudi Arabia for Ukraine negotiations. Zelenskyy publicly rejected a proposed US mineral rights deal, warning about Russian-NATO conflict possibilities.
Evening coverage shifted to Trump's Supreme Court petition to expand presidential firing authority over independent agency heads, building on previous days' institutional restructuring. The administration's attempts to reshape federal workforce faced multiple legal challenges, while European allies expressed concern over potential NATO realignment. Severe flooding in the Southeast provided backdrop to the political developments, with at least nine reported deaths.
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Yahoo! News
'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs
David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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Yahoo! News
Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin
David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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00:23⇢Moscow Talks Return After Two Years
⌨The newspapers report on new diplomatic developments with Russia, as Trump aides and Senator Rubio prepare for the first US-Russian talks on Ukraine since 2022 (NYTimes, CBS). Trump suggests legal immunity when "saving his country" (Boston Globe), while federal workforce cuts expand, particularly affecting disabled veterans (Yahoo). A US-Canada hockey match turned violent after anthem-booing incident (Fox News, NY Post), and Defense Secretary Hegseth responds to viral workout photos (Breitbart, USA Today).
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Yahoo! News
Wall Street's diversity dilemma deepens: CEO of JPMorgan calls DEI costs 'stupid'
CEO Jamie Dimon told employees this past week during a town hall that, "I don't like wasted money in bureaucracy."
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Officials say they've improved the grid, but new challenges have emerged as demand grows
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Yahoo! News
Canadian hockey fans loudly boo U.S. national anthem; brawls ensue
The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Yahoo! News
Travel and inflation: Where your vacation dollar stretches more in 2025
There's good news and bad news for Americans dreaming of escaping the harsh winter weather on a nice, warm beach.
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Fired workers worried about making rent and paying student loans. Many talked about going into government work because they value public service.
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08:16⇢Moscow Talks Draw Putin Closer
⌨The newspapers report on evolving U.S.-Russia relations, with Trump representatives preparing for peace talks on Ukraine (The Daily Beast, NYTimes). Defense funding controversies emerge as the administration threatens public schools (Common Dreams) and struggles with nuclear safety staffing (Newsweek). Severe weather affects multiple regions, with flash floods in the East (ABC News) and continued concerns over Texas' power grid reliability (NPR).
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Beast
At least three Trump team members are reportedly planning to meet with senior Russian officials.
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Associated Press
Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.”
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The Atlantic
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
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Donald Trump has championed tariffs as a way to revive American manufacturing. But without a real industrial strategy, Catalyst editor Vivek Chibber argues, they’re little more than a handout to capital.
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GOP Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan push to change Mount McKinley's name back to Denali following President Donald Trump's move to change the name.
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DOGE Needs Data To Survive. These Lawsuits Are Trying To Starve It of Information.
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Los Angeles Times
Nancy Reddy
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Fired workers worried about making rent and paying student loans. Many talked about going into government work because they value public service.
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The Boston Globe
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview that he has seen the social media chatter about him running beside “the Hulk,” and is taking it in stride.
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The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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08:43⇢Moscow Peace Talks Take Shape
⌨The newspapers report on Trump-Russia Ukraine negotiations taking shape, with multiple representatives preparing to meet Russian officials (CBS, Daily Beast, CNN). Trump suggests legal immunity for actions taken to "save the country" (Boston Globe, HuffPost), while his administration faces criticism over Justice Department independence (AP) and federal worker dismissals (USA Today). Meanwhile, severe flash floods hit the Eastern US (ABC News).
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The world’s richest man is trying to sway politics on six continents.
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The protests follow a series of executive orders signed by President Trump, including actions led by billionaire Elon Musk, which have been criticized for their aims to diminish the role of the federal government.
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US president suggested it was ‘unlikely’ Kyiv would get back much of its land currently occupied by Russia
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The New York Times
Remarks by officials from President Trump’s cabinet are fueling concerns that the U.S. will abandon Europe and align with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
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The Washington Post
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Wall Street Journal
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
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The effort to dismantle USAID tells us a lot about what programs Republicans tend to think of as “wasteful spending.”
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Los Angeles Times
FEMA is doubling down on its decision to not test soil after cleanup of toxic wildfire ash and debris in Los Angeles County, despite public outrage.
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Trump's White House Says 'Gulf of Mexico' Is Misinformation
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s assault on federal workers threatens government employees, working conditions throughout the economy, and the viability of crucial services. Federal workers are uniting across agency and union lines to fight back.
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Israel’s PM also spoke of the ‘strong leadership of President Trump’, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official trip to the region
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The Washington Post
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09:18⇢Purged Workers Sound Alarm
⌨The newspapers report on Trump administration's evolving federal workforce cuts, with fired employees speaking out about personal impacts (Yahoo, USA Today, Jacobin) and difficulties in rehiring nuclear safety staff (Newsweek). New developments show alignment with Putin's interests in Europe (NYTimes), as Secretary Rubio heads for regional talks (CNN) and Netanyahu discusses Iran (CNN). Presidents Day protests are planned against recent executive orders involving Elon Musk (NPR).
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The Epoch Times
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Los Angeles Times
In the hours and days after the Trump administration’s funding freeze, California leaders saw chaos and confusion. They fear more devastating effects if the courts don’t permanently block such action.
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Breitbart News
A Syrian allegedly stabbed six people in the Austrian town of Villach in a suspected Islamist terror attack that left a 14-year-old boy dead.
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The Daily Beast
“The country is less safe,” Dr. Anne Schuchat, a former senior CDC official, told CBS News.
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New York Post
Zilis made her post less than two hours after Ashley St. Clair set tongues with her claims that she had Musk’s 13th child.
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New York Post
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt doesn’t spend much time talking about herself — but that hasn’t stopped her from giving America something to talk about.
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The Boston Globe
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10:45⇢Federal Funds Freeze Spreads
⌨The newspapers report on Trump administration's funding freezes affecting USAID operations (Boston Globe, Vox) and state budgets (LA Times), while RFK Jr. begins CDC staff reductions (Daily Beast). European response to Russia draws attention as Rep. Crenshaw calls for aggressive stance (CBS) while Trump's alignment with Putin raises concerns (NYTimes). Meanwhile, Netanyahu and Rubio discuss Iran containment (CNN, Epoch Times).
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Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European leaders need to have a "much stronger message" toward Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
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Although the West has long tolerated forced expulsions when convenient, its postwar framework at least nominally rejected them. Now the US is not just abandoning those norms — it appears to be actively legitimizing ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
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Yahoo! News
USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem
The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Yahoo! News
Rivers continue to rise as deadly flash flooding continues in eastern U.S.
Flood watches have been issued that extend over 900 miles from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. About 11 states are included under these.
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The New York Times
After a whirlwind tour by Trump officials, European leaders felt certain they were entering a new world where it was harder to depend on the U.S.
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The protests follow a series of executive orders signed by President Trump, including actions led by billionaire Elon Musk, which have been criticized for their aims to diminish the role of the federal government.
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Trump's plan to pursue reciprocal tariffs on all countries would drive up inflation if fully carried through, economists say.
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White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated on Sunday that he will be traveling to Saudi Arabia later in the day, along with Security Advisor Mike Waltz, to speak with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine.
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11:50⇢NATO Bonds Crack As Saudi Talks Near
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's policy shifts affecting European alliances. While Trump officials signal distance from NATO (NYTimes), White House envoys head to Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks with Russia (OANN). European concerns rise as Rep. Crenshaw calls for aggressive stance against Russia (CBS) and Zelenskyy outlines peace conditions (NBC). Meanwhile, planned Presidents Day protests target Trump-Musk executive orders (NPR), as economists warn about proposed sweeping tariffs (USA Today).
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One America News
A transgender migrant wanted by federal immigration officials has allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in New York.
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New York Post
Border czar Tom Homan denied speculation that the Justice Department dropped charges against Mayor Adams in exchange for letting immigration enforces into Rikers Island, calling the notion “ridiculous.”
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Joe Biden’s CFPB passed rules limiting overdraft and credit card late fees. As the chair of the Senate committee that oversees the agency, Tim Scott wants to reinstate these junk fees — a key priority for his donors in finance.
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Los Angeles Times
Nancy Reddy
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Yahoo! News
Amazon's Presidents' Day sale: Nab Apple AirPods for a record-low price and more
I also spotted an iRobot Roomba for its best markdown yet, a Henckels 20-piece knife set for 65% off and more.
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New York Post
Border czar Tom Homan addressed speculation that the Justice Department dropped charges against Mayor Adams in exchange for letting immigration enforces into Rikers Island.
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Los Angeles Times
SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic industry may have spooked the governor into silence.
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Yahoo! News
10 actors who had only short stints on 'SNL' but achieved huge Hollywood careers
Ahead of tonight's special, a look back at the series' short-timed stars who achieved their greatest fame after their time at 30 Rock.
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Los Angeles Times
SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic industry may have spooked the governor into silence.
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The Washington Post
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before commencing any potential peace talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
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One America News
Kevyn Major Howard, known for his role as Rafterman in “Full Metal Jacket,” has passed away at age 69.
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Have you ever watched a fight and had a hockey game breakout? Well, if you watched Team USA’s 3-1 defeat of Canada last night at the 4 Nations Face-Off, you saw just that.
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Border czar Tom Homan pushed back on allegations that the Justice Department decided to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for allowing federal immigration officials to enter Rikers Island.
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The Washington Post
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13:03⇢Border Fights Break Out On Ice And Land
⌨The newspapers report on new tensions at various borders: while USA-Canada hockey game erupts in fights (Breitbart, Daily Wire), Secretary Rubio indicates Ukraine peace talks remain distant (CBS). Border czar Homan addresses allegations of deal with NYC Mayor Adams over Rikers Island access (NY Post, OANN). Meanwhile, California officials warn of impacts from federal funding freeze (LA Times), as Tim Scott pushes to reinstate banking fees limited by CFPB (Jacobin).
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Two sick patients suspected to be infected with Ebola were taken from an Upper East Side urgent care to the hospital by first responders in hazmat suits Sunday morning, law enforcement sources told The Post.
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The protests follow a series of executive orders signed by President Trump, including actions led by billionaire Elon Musk, which have been criticized for their aims to diminish the role of the federal government.
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Yahoo! News
At least 4 dead, 10 million under flood alert as storm races across eastern U.S.
A powerful storm has left millions of people under flood warnings from Ohio to Mississippi early Sunday.
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Yahoo! News
'SNL' announces new slate of stars to appear in 50th anniversary special
"Saturday Night Live" has added to the list of celebrities set to join the sketch comedy show's anniversary special, which will air Sunday night.
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Two sick patients suspected to be infected with Ebola were taken from an Upper East Side urgent care to the hospital by first responders in hazmat suits Sunday morning, law enforcement sources told The Post.
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One America News
Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has filed paperwork to begin his Ohio gubernatorial bid.
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Rapper billy woods is a leading figure in contemporary underground hip-hop. He spoke to Jacobin about the inspiration for his music and his left-wing politics.
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Associated Press
Federal workers were responding with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
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Some legal scholars say that the administration is bungling the chance to expand presidential power.
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President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, receiving cheers as he took a lap in The Beast just a week after attending the Super Bowl.
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15:10⇢Floods Hit Southeast As Trump Rallies NASCAR
⌨The newspapers report on severe flooding in the Southeast US, with at least 9 dead and thousands rescued in Kentucky (Epoch Times, NBC News). Trump makes multiple appearances at the Daytona 500 NASCAR race (Fox News, Newsweek, OANN), while his administration faces legal challenges over DOGE actions and whistleblower protections (NPR, AP News). Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders warns Europe about rising far-right influence from Trump and Musk (Common Dreams).
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said all of the state's 120 counties were impacted by the storm. "The biggest challenge of this event is it's everywhere."
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Associated Press
Federal workers were responding with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
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President Trump took a tour of the track in his famous “Beast” presidential limo leading the ceremonial pace lap to kick off the Daytona 500.
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Yahoo! News
Fired federal workers say lives turned upside down by sudden terminations
Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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Yahoo! News
'Very cold and cruel': Fired federal workers say cuts upended their lives
Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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The firings are being done so quickly, and are often directed by people with no government experience, that agencies are having to contend with the messy fallout — including trying to un-fire people.
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Two sick patients suspected to be infected with Ebola were taken from an Upper East Side urgent care to the hospital by first responders in hazmat suits Sunday morning, law enforcement sources told The Post.
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Yahoo! News
As odds of a shutdown grow, here are the realities facing Washington
Congress is facing a March 14 deadline to agree on a spending bill.
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New York Post
President Donald Trump is continuing his tour around the sports world.
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Echoing France's Napoleon Bonaparte, Donald Trump signaled continued resistance to limits on his executive authority in the face of legal challenges.
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The Washington Post
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One America News
At least two people have died during a small plane crash in Georgia.
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EUROPE SCRAMBLES AS TRUMP TEASES KYIV'S FATE
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Sunday that he refused to accept the United States’ proposal which would have provided the U.S. with Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for military aid.
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Dan Kois
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17:34⇢Trump's NASCAR Lap While Federal Heads Roll
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's dual messaging at Daytona 500, where he led a ceremonial lap (Breitbart, Fox News, NY Post), while simultaneously seeking Supreme Court approval to fire federal workers and whistleblower protection heads (AP News, Yahoo, NBC News). A significant development emerged as Zelenskyy rejected a proposed US-Ukraine mineral deal (OANN, HuffPost), while Trump made controversial statements about presidential authority (USA Today, ABC News).
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The Epoch Times
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The New York Times
Lawyers for President Trump asked the justices on Sunday to let him fire a government lawyer who leads a watchdog agency.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said all of the state's 120 counties were impacted by the storm. "The biggest challenge of this event is it's everywhere."
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One America News
At least eight people have died as flooding spreads across Kentucky.
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The Daily Beast
The president wants the Supreme Court to let him fire the chief of the Office of the Special Counsel.
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One America News
Virginia Democrat Senator Mark Warner admitted over the weekend that the Democrat brand is “really bad,” and the “over-the-top wokeism” is a “valid attack” against the party.
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The Washington Post
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Catholic schools across New York City are falling like dominoes thanks to skyrocketing tuition prices and a deteriorating connection to religion, according to experts and dismal statistics.
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20:38⇢Whistleblower Chief Faces Supreme Test
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's Supreme Court request to fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, a whistleblower protection agency (Boston Globe, NYTimes, Yahoo, Daily Beast). Severe storms sweep through the Southeast, causing at least 9 deaths across multiple states (Epoch Times, NPR). Meanwhile, Musk's DOGE agency seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, raising concerns (Washington Post, HuffPost).
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Israel’s PM also spoke of the ‘strong leadership of President Trump’, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official trip to the region
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The Daily Beast
“This is the monologue,” Martin explained. “Traditionally, the weakest part of the show.”
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The court’s conservative majority may be receptive to the argument that presidents have unlimited power to remove leaders of independent agencies.
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Los Angeles Times
Hugh Ryan
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Yahoo! News
'Valentine's Day massacre': Mass firings continue across nation's health agencies
Over the weekend, the Trump administration continued a purge of the federal workforce that career officials have warned would hurt key programs.
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CBS’s “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan claimed Sunday on “Face the Nation” that Nazis “weaponized” free speech in order to conduct the Holocaust during an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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CBS’s “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan claimed Sunday on “Face the Nation” that Nazis “weaponized” free speech in order to conduct the Holocaust during an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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The employee was carrying out the “DOGE mission” and acting “legally and with appropriate security clearances,” the administration official says.
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Associated Press
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Arab Emirates late Sunday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Moscow’s war on the country.
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CBS’s “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan claimed Sunday on “Face the Nation” that Nazis “weaponized” free speech in order to conduct the Holocaust during an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Yahoo! News
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire official who doesn't embrace his views
President Trump requested the Supreme Court allow him to fire the head of an independent agency that protects whistleblowers.
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The employee was carrying out the “DOGE mission” and acting “legally and with appropriate security clearances,” an administration official said.
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The Daily Beast
Conservatives lashed out online at the appearance of Hank’s recurring, Trump-loving character.
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Yahoo! News
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene on firing for 1st time
President Trump requested the Supreme Court allow him to fire the head of an independent agency that protects whistleblowers.
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NBC News
The employee was carrying out the “DOGE mission” and acting “legally and with appropriate security clearances,” an administration official said.
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“Let’s hear it for Jack, baby! Jack baby out tonight!” Adam Sandler said about Jack Nicholson’s appearance on “SNL.”
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