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Elon Musk’s DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.The move by DOGE, a Trump administration task force assigned to find ways to fire federal workers, cut programs and slash federal regulations, means it could have wide leeway to access important taxpayer data, among other things.
The New York Times first reported the news of the group’s access of the massive federal payment system. The two people who spoke to The Associated Press spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
The highest-ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden of Oregon, on Friday sent a letter to Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concern that “officials associated with Musk may have intended to access these payment systems to illegally withhold payments to any number of programs.”
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Canadians are 'perplexed' by Trump's tariffs, ambassador to the US says
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Canadians are "perplexed" and "disappointed" by President Trump's tariffs.
Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has 'agreed' USAID should be shut down
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material to Elon Musk’s government-inspection teams.
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Analysis: Trump’s race to honor his promises is bringing risk and turmoil to America and the world | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is doing exactly what he said he’d do.
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Sen. Mark Warner says Trump decision to remove security detail for former officials is "all about retribution"
Sen. Mark Warner said President Trump's decision to remove security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley is "all about retribution."
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‘Time for me to dig in’: Justice Department puts pressure on FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases | CNN Politics
The fate of thousands of FBI officials remains in the balance as the Justice Department is demanding they fill out a questionnaire about any involvement in investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot, a move employees believe is meant to be a precursor to mass firings.
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China announces retaliatory action as Trump tariffs take effect - live updates
China's tariffs on US goods, due to begin on Monday, include 15% on coal, and 10% on crude oil and pick-up trucks.
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Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID
Musk announced the planned closure of the foreign assistance agency early Monday morning on social media.
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House GOP elections chair reveals which voter blocs Republicans are targeting ahead of 2026
NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson credited President Donald Trump for Republicans' electoral success and predicted it will continue.
Trump calls on Senate GOP to ‘get tough’ and confirm the rest of his Cabinet - Washington Examiner
Trump also blamed Democrats for delaying the confirmation process, accusing them of “having a good time at the Country’s expense and safety.”
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump wants to undo diversity programs. Some agencies react by scrubbing US history and culture
Donald Trump’s efforts to undo diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the federal government have had a trickle-down effect far beyond formal DEI programs.
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says USAID is run by 'radical lunatics'
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
Demonstrators opposing Trump's immigration crackdown block traffic in Los Angeles
Demonstrators marched in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday in response to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
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Trump's trade war among allies triggers retaliation from Canada and Mexico
Canada and Mexico ordered the tariffs despite Trump’s further threat to increase the duties charged if retaliatory levies are placed on American goods.
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US strikes in Somalia killed ‘key’ ISIL figures, says regional government
Strikes were carried out in north Somalia, where the Puntland Security Forces is carrying out operations against ISIL.
'New sheriff in town': Parents 'overjoyed' with Trump's DEI crackdown, education group says
Fox News Digital spoke with Parents Defending Education's President Nicole Neily about President Trump's executive orders on education.
Trump again vows to take back Panama Canal, says China is ‘running’ it - Washington Examiner
Speaking to reporters, Trump cited China as his reasoning and suggested they have taken complete control of the key waterway.
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Trump to talk tariffs with leaders of Canada and Mexico: 'They owe us a lot of money'
Trump has said tariffs are a way to force the countries to stop the flow of migrants and fentanyl across the borders and into the U.S.
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Trump's antagonism risks pushing U.S. allies closer to China
Trump has played hardball with Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Mexico and Panama — all countries that have traditionally been strong partners with the U.S.
www.nbcnews.comTrump's second week in office delivers jolts and chaotic orders with a mix of politics and tragedy
President Donald Trump’s second week in office seemed to deliver a daily dose of deliberate jolts for the country. And there were chaotic reminders of his first term.
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Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge | CNN Politics
Dozens of employees at the Education Department were placed on paid administrative leave Friday as part of the Trump administration’s larger effort to rid the federal workforce of employees associated with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts, two sources familiar with the move...
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Education Dept. workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says
A letter to the affected employees obtained by NBC News said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and wouldn't be required to do any work-related tasks.
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Analysis: We do not know what exactly Elon Musk is doing to the federal government | CNN Politics
Americans don’t know the full extent of what Musk is doing as he embeds alongside President Donald Trump at the top of the federal government.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders says he was "not particularly happy" with RFK Jr.'s performance at hearings, citing "deep concerns"
Sen. Bernie Sanders argued that "the conspiracy theories" that Robert F. Kennedy has entertained are "not unlike what we're hearing all over the Trump administration."
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Musk's DOGE takes aim at 'viper's nest' federal agency with global footprint
Elon Musk took aim at the U.S. Agency for International Development this weekend, gaining access to top secret documents, though at first his DOGE was denied the access.
With tariffs signed, Trump warns of ‘pain’ to come for Americans | CNN Politics
A day after levying steep new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, President Trump acknowledged what economists, members of Congress and even some of his own aides — in their previous lives — have been saying all along: Americans may find themselves paying the costs.
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Trump signals tariffs on EU coming ‘pretty soon’ - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump said on Sunday night that more tariffs, this time on the 27-member European Union, will "definitely" happen.
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FBI distributing questionnaire probing agents' work on Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases, sources say
The questionnaires are to be completed and submitted by supervisors by Tuesday afternoon.
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Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen | CNN
President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway.
www.cnn.comColleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown
Around the United States, colleges and universities are cautiously navigating the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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China hits back at Trump tariff: 'Fentanyl is America's problem'
China's sharpest pushback on Sunday was over fentanyl, an area where the Biden administration had also been urging Beijing to crack down on shipments.
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Trump defends tariffs, accuses Canada of being 'very abusive of the United States': video
President Trump talked about the tariffs he imposed on Canadian, Chinese and Mexican imports during a gaggle with reporters, and accused China of "running the Panama Canal."
Republicans downplay worries about rising costs due to Trump’s tariffs
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Sen. Eric Schmitt both dismissed concerns about rising costs of consumer goods.
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Netanyahu heads to D.C. for Trump meeting as next phase of negotiations set to resume
Mediators begin the daunting work of brokering the next phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas this week.
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Federal websites scrub vaccine data and LGBT references after Trump order
The Trump administration has asked federal agencies to cull webpages devoted to gender diversity and sexual health.
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Musk pivots on GOP senator after previously calling him ‘deep state puppet’ - Washington Examiner
Later on Sunday, Musk met with Young, during which the two had an "excellent conversation," according to the tech billionaire.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
The tariffs, if sustained, could cause inflation to significantly worsen, threatening the trust that many voters placed in Trump to lower prices.
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Trump administration ends temporary immigration program for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
The Temporary Protected Status designation has been used by Republican and Democratic administrations to grant temporary immigration protections to migrants.
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Judges in Jan. 6 cases and watchdog groups recoil at Justice Department's deletion of records
The DOJ's decision to delete Jan. 6 case summaries and related webpages has also drawn the ire of one of the rioters.
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Trump tariffs booed in Canada as Trudeau calls for national unity
Canadians have begun booing the US anthem at sports games, signalling the depth of anger at steep tariffs issued by Trump.
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U.S. military airstrikes kill ISIS militants in Somalia, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he ordered military strikes that killed several ISIS militants in Somalia.
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Trudeau says Canada will place 25% tariffs on $155 billion in US imports in retaliation for Trump tariffs
The Canadian prime minister spoke after President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
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Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk’s DOGE access to agency systems | CNN Politics
Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access systems at the agency, even after DOGE personnel threatened to call law...
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Trump deals with fallout after imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Follow the latest news on the tariffs and other Trump administration moves. Leaders for Canada, Mexico, and China, including Justin Trudeau, respond after President Donald Trump imposes tariffs.
www.nbcnews.comAfrica knew Trump's 'America First' pledge meant it might be last. Then came the freeze on aid
Many Africans knew that Trump’s “America First” outlook meant their continent was likely to be last among his priorities.
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Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep new tariffs, says Americans could feel "some pain"
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond with 25% tariffs "against $155 billion worth of American goods."
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FBI staff ordered to reveal their role in Jan. 6 investigations by Monday
The list of questions in the internal memo, seen by Reuters, directs employees to give their job title, and any role they played in the Jan. 6 probes.
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Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy, sets record for category
Former President Jimmy Carter won a posthumous Grammy award for narrating the audio book for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration."
Tom Homan warns sanctuary cities against sheltering illegal immigrants from ICE - Washington Examiner
The border czar assessed that there is still “more work to do” with deportations, but acknowledged that Trump is a "game changer" with national security.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Panama’s president that the country must reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the Trump administration.
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Two top security officials at USAID placed on leave, sources say
USAID Director for Security John Vorhees and Deputy Director for Security Brian McGill were put on leave last night, two sources confirmed to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.comAid is surging into Gaza under the ceasefire. Is it helping?
Two weeks after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect, aid is flooding into the Gaza Strip.
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President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China — signing them at his Mar-a-Lago club on Saturday.
www.cnn.comTrump kept his pledge on tariffs. Is he ready for the fallout? Are Americans? Here's what to know
Here are some things to know about Trump’s actions, the counters from U.S. trading partners and what it means for American consumers.
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Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".
www.bbc.comNorth Korea slams Rubio for calling it 'rogue' state in 1st direct criticism of new Trump government
North Korea has lashed out at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state and warned that such remarks will never contribute to U.S. interests.
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DNC lambasted for 'beyond parody' leadership vote that included singing, gender rules: 'Can’t stop laughing'
Conservatives and critics are slamming the DNC following its leadership vote, claiming the event underscored the party has "learned absolutely nothing" from their 2024 losses
What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?
President Donald Trump is using a trio of executive orders to throw the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil.
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FBI agents asked to answer survey on Jan. 6 case involvement
The FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) sent a message to its members on Sunday about the survey asking agents about their work related to investigating Jan. 6 cases.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,075
Here are the key developments on the 1,075th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.
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Eric Schmitt says Trump's tariffs 'worked the first time' - Washington Examiner
The nearest neighbors to the U.S. are each facing a 25% tariff to begin on Tuesday. Meanwhile China was handed down a 10% tariff on top of its past tariffs.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from tariffs as he threatens more import taxes
President Donald Trump says Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
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Goma under the M23: BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.
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Turmoil inside USAID as Musk calls the agency 'criminal' and says it 'has to die'
Amid ongoing turmoil inside the U.S. Agency for International Development, sources say that Department of Government Efficiency staffers have moved to take over offices.
Agents 'have started to pack up their desks' as fear of FBI mass firings swirls
Some agents have been sent a 12-question survey about their roles in Jan. 6 cases. An FBI agent group advised agents overall to “stay calm and refrain from making any statements."
www.nbcnews.comWHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal
The World Health Organization chief is asking global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency.
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Netanyahu blows past ceasefire talks deadline to confer with Trump | CNN
A deadline to begin talks on extending Gaza’s ceasefire arrived Monday with the Israeli prime minister in Washington, silence from his office about when a negotiating team might engage with Hamas, and considerable uncertainty about what the next stage of the fragile truce will look like.
www.cnn.comProtesters rally against German party leader who pushed migration proposal backed by far-right
Tens of thousands have protested across Germany against the center-right leader and front-runner in a Feb. 25 election for sending to parliament proposals for tough new migration rules with support of a far-right party.
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'We'll see what happens': JD Vance asked about potential plans for 2028
Campaign season is never really over: The vice president, sworn in last month, was asked about his potential plans for the 2028 election.
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Trump fires Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Rohit Chopra was one of the more important regulators from the previous Democratic administration who was still on the job since President Trump took office on Jan. 20.
www.cbsnews.comUS military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Fetterman says RFK Jr confirmation 'not a slam dunk,' as Trump HHS nominee shores up support
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary is "not a slam dunk" after last week's hearings.
Democrats pick Minnesota’s Ken Martin as new chair as party grapples with Trump’s flurry of actions | CNN Politics
Ken Martin, the head of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, was decisively elected chair of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday, beating a crowded field in the first round of voting to become the new face of a party struggling to find its footing during the second Trump...
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Barrasso dodges on whether RFK Jr. has enough votes for HHS confirmation - Washington Examiner
Kennedy’s confirmation vote follows two hearings last week in which some Republicans took issue with his stance on vaccines.
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One of 3 soldiers aboard Black Hawk chopper involved in midair collision identified as longtime aviation officer
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside Washington, D.C., was identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach.
www.cbsnews.comPeople left to navigate immigration court complexities alone after federally funded aid pulled
The U.S. Justice Department has ordered a halt to programs that provide information and guidance to people in immigration proceedings.
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Kristi Noem says 'due process will be followed' for migrants at Guantánamo Bay
The homeland security secretary detailed plans to use Guantánamo Bay as a migrant detention center, not ruling out that women and children could be housed there.
www.nbcnews.comLarge explosions in West Bank as Israeli army says it detonated buildings used by militants
A series of large explosions were seen in the northern occupied West Bank after the Israeli army said it detonated and destroyed buildings used by Palestinian militants in the Jenin refugee camp.
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Trump says Canada would have no tariffs as 51st state, as observers brace for trade war
President Donald Trump said the U.S. pays hundreds of billions of dollars to "subsidize" Canada, and Canada can avoid tariffs by becoming the 51st state.
Virginia Democrats dump Youngkin's proposed tax cuts in favor of onetime rebates
The Democratic-led Virginia Senate and House of Delegates appropriations committees each presented state budget plans that include onetime tax rebates to all taxpayers.
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Bill Gates says he has given away billions, but has more to give
The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.
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Trump is waging war against his own government
One federal employee who spoke with NBC News said the government workforce feels like it's being attacked regularly with "psychological warfare."
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How the Trump administration is building out its immigration enforcement machine | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has quickly mobilized wide swaths of the federal government to arrest and detain undocumented immigrants in the United States, part of a broader strategy to amass a large enforcement machine.
www.cnn.comFBI employees questioned about involvement in Jan. 6 cases as Justice Department weighs firings
Thousands of FBI employees who participated in investigations related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.
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Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy vows it's safe to fly after shocking crashes, echoes Trump's DEI criticism
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his department will come out with a plan to address critical understaffing in control towers across the country.
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Only on AP: Zelenskyy says talks between US and Russia that exclude Ukraine would be 'very dangerous'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that excluding his country from talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be “very dangerous.”
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Grammys 2025 recap: Best moments from music's biggest night
A recap of the 2025 Grammys, including all the winners, performances and other big moments.
Friends say Army captain killed in midair collision was a 'brilliant and fearless' patriot
Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach was identified by the Army Saturday as one of three soldiers killed in the crash near Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, D.C.
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Greece on high alert as multiple earthquakes shake island of Santorini
The strongest earthquake recorded was magnitude 4.6 at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, at a depth of 14 kilometers (9 miles), the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.
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Vance says tariffs signal US is ‘done being taken advantage of’ - Washington Examiner
Vance noted that China has “stolen American manufacturing jobs” for over 30 years and facilitated the trafficking of illegal fentanyl into Mexico.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWomen represent half of the US. But they sometimes lack clout in budget and tax talks
Women represent half of the U.S. population. But it’s still rare in some states for female lawmakers to have leading roles in budget matters.
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7 dead, 22 injured after air ambulance crash in Philadelphia
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said it was unlikely anyone on board survived the crash Friday. One person who was in a car was also killed.
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Israel's Netanyahu departs for US to meet with Trump, hoping to strengthen ties with Washington
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for the U.S. on Sunday to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, looking to strengthen ties with Washington.
Pride puppies and a charter school: a look at the blockbuster religion cases at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court took more religious rights cases in recent years than it heard in the previous two decades. Is it eroding the wall between church and state?
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Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in 24 years show conflicting altitude readings
Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Washington.
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Father of Hamas’ youngest hostages is released — but his family remains in Hamas captivity
Yarden Bibas, father of Hamas' youngest hostage, has been released after more than 480 days in captivity, but his wife and two sons remain in Gaza. Their fates are still unknown.
The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases
Even in war, branding applies. Israel and Hamas are engaged in a parallel battle of optics despite a ceasefire that took effect Jan. 19 after more than a year of devastating war.
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The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925
One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention.
Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspended
A letter submitted to the U.S. Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services includes the names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked, suspended or faced other discipline.
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Hezbollah’s Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23
Hassan Nasrallah received a temporary burial as hostilities with Israel did not allow for a funeral to take place.
Democrats elect new chair who branded Trump a 'traitor' as party aims to rebound from disastrous 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday elected Ken Martin as its next party chair, in the wake of major setbacks up and down the ballot in the 2024 elections.
Philadelphia plane crash: Engines and cockpit voice recorder recovered from wreckage
NTSB investigators have recovered the engines and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 55 that crashed on Jan. 31 in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people.
Things to know about how Trump's policies target transgender people
President Donald Trump has targeted the rights of transgender people in executive orders in his first two weeks back in office.
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Watch the latest videos from the Washington Examiner, featuring in-depth analysis, commentary, and interviews. Get the latest news & issues affecting America.
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Blitz! President Trump returns to familiar strategy that exhausts foes, delights friends
The returning president's pace is a more focused, stringent use of executive power that excites supporters while keeping foes off balance
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Stock market today: Asian shares slip as worries grow about Trump's tariffs
Asia shares are mostly declining as worries grow about President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on key U.S. trading partners.
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Trump latest: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China rattle Asian markets
The US president is set to hold talks with the leaders of Mexico and Canada to discuss the punishing tariffs.
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Watch the latest videos from the Washington Examiner, featuring in-depth analysis, commentary, and interviews. Get the latest news & issues affecting America.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSerbian students blockade a Danube bridge overnight as anti-graft movement grows
Students in Serbia have blocked a Danube bridge after spending the night in tents and sleeping bags as part of their growing anti-graft movement demanding major changes in the Balkan country.
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Shielding Biden: Journalists shed light on the media's cover-up of a weakened president
A look back at the extensive years-long effort by the legacy media to protect Joe Biden from scrutiny between his family's business dealings to his cognitive decline.
How white nationalists infiltrated the wellness movement
An emerging parallel economy peddles purity, health and fitness to promote wellbeing – and a political worldview.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; China is hit with 10%
The new tariffs on imports from all three nations ‒ which are on top of existing taxes and go into effect on Tuesday.
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Russia and Ukraine trade blame over an attack on a boarding school in Russia’s Kursk region
Competing claims have emerged over a deadly attack on a boarding school in Sudzha, a city in Russia’s Kursk region that has been under Ukrainian control for five months.
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Where Trump's Cabinet nominees stand in Senate confirmation process
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel testify before Senate committees on Capitol Hill on Thursday as urgency builds to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations.
Hospitals in eastern Congo are crowded with wounded and exhausting their supplies
Hundreds of wounded people have poured into overcrowded hospitals in Goma after the M23 rebels say they captured the major city in eastern Congo last week.
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Transcript: Frank Figliuzzi and Scott MacFarlane on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, and CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.
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Transcript: Rep. Brian Mast on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Brian Mast, Republican of Florida, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.
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Transcript: Hanna Siegel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Hanna Siegel, niece of freed hostage Keith Siegel, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Mark Warner and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.
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