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Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspended
Read full article: Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspendedA letter submitted to the U.S. Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F.
Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown
Read full article: Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdownAround the United States, colleges and universities are cautiously navigating the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Trump White House marks Black History Month while Defense Department declares 'identity months dead'
Read full article: Trump White House marks Black History Month while Defense Department declares 'identity months dead'The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”.
Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying, prosecutors say
Read full article: Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying, prosecutors sayProsecutors say a Massachusetts woman accused of planning to kill Republican leaders at the U.S. Capitol told police she was influenced by Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare last year.
CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC
Read full article: CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCCCBS says it will turn over unedited transcripts of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission.
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
Read full article: Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving governmentJust a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Read full article: Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devicesTexas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdownU.S. officials say the Pentagon is readying orders for the deployment of at least 1,000 additional active duty troops to bolster President Donald Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration.
A list of government web pages that have gone dark to comply with Trump orders
Read full article: A list of government web pages that have gone dark to comply with Trump ordersU.S. government websites have gone dark as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights
Read full article: Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rightsRecent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources.
“A lot of fear going on”: Texas immigrant community on edge during Trump’s first weeks
Read full article: “A lot of fear going on”: Texas immigrant community on edge during Trump’s first weeksAcross the state, immigrants and their loved ones are changing their daily habits as the Trump administration orders at least 1,200 daily arrests of undocumented people.
Trump says he and Putin could do something 'significant' toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Trump says he and Putin could do something 'significant' toward ending Russia's war in UkrainePresident Donald Trump says his administration has already had “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine and that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take “significant” action toward ending the grinding conflict.
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
Read full article: Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any rolePresident Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem.
Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology'
Read full article: Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology'A government memo aimed at implementing President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people has rippled through the federal government as agencies scramble to make changes to strip “gender ideology” from websites, contracts and emails.
Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding
Read full article: Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze fundingA second federal judge has ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans.
Texans split on immigration amid Trump’s policy push, survey reveals
Read full article: Texans split on immigration amid Trump’s policy push, survey revealsIn January 2025, a University of Houston survey of 1,200 Texans revealed mixed opinions on immigration policies under President Trump's intensified measures.
Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents
Read full article: Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agentsThe Trump administration has fired a group of prosecutors involved in the Jan. 6 criminal cases and demanded the names of FBI agents involved in those same probes so that they can possibly be ousted.
President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House
Read full article: President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White HousePresident Donald Trump is meeting Friday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company designs and supplies the advanced computer chips that play an integral role in developing artificial intelligence.
Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment
Read full article: Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatmentA new memo says the Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments.
Trump says he'll place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday
Read full article: Trump says he'll place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on SaturdayPresident Donald Trump says he will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Saturday.
Top 25: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils priority bills for Texas Senate
Read full article: Top 25: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils priority bills for Texas SenateLt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th Texas legislative session, outlining a conservative agenda that includes school choice, banning THC, and placing the Ten Commandments in schools.
Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades
Read full article: Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decadesFormer “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News after nearly two decades at the network.
US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term
Read full article: US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first termSchools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students.
Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech
Read full article: Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speechAfter successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.
“How do we protect our poultry flocks?” Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird flu
Read full article: “How do we protect our poultry flocks?” Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird fluAcross the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.
US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region
Read full article: US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the regionPresident Donald Trump’s abrupt freeze of U.S. foreign aid is sending shockwaves through Eastern Europe.
US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures
Read full article: US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departuresTrump administration changes have upended the U.S. agency charged with providing humanitarian aid overseas, with senior officials put on leave, contractors laid off and a sweeping freeze imposed on foreign assistance.
What to know about the NTSB, the agency investigating the DC plane crash
Read full article: What to know about the NTSB, the agency investigating the DC plane crashA deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters.