Recent Headline Roundups

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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First Measles Death Occurs in Texas, RFK Jr. Faces Criticism for Response

First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak

Fox News Digital

First measles death reported in Texas as Kennedy downplays the outbreak

NBC News Digital

RFK Jr.'s response to Texas measles death sparks anger: "Downplayed It"

Newsweek

Reuters/ATFNewYork/X

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Trump Admin to Set Up Mandatory Registry for Unauthorized Migrants

Immigration officials say everyone living in the US illegally must register. What does that mean?

Associated Press

DHS rolls out registry, fingerprinting for migrants in US illegally

The Hill

Trump administration to launch mandatory registry of illegal immigrants with names, fingerprints and home addresses

New York Post (News)

REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon

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Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court’s Ordering of Trump Admin to Pay $2B in Foreign Aid

Chief justice halts lower court decision ordering Trump administration to pay State Department, USAID contractors

CBS News (Online)

Trump foreign aid freeze to stay for now, US Supreme Court chief rules

BBC News

Chief Justice John Roberts pauses judge’s order for Trump admin to pay foreign aid contractors by midnight

Fox News Digital

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

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Trump Shares AI Video Depicting Vision for Gaza

President Trump Trolls with AI Video of Vision for Gaza

Breitbart News

NPR (Online News)

Hamas Responds to Trump's AI Gaza Video

Newsweek

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

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What Might a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Look Like?

How could the Ukraine war end? Three possible scenarios explored

The Times

Here’s how Russia’s war with Ukraine can end: The path to a lasting peace as high-stakes talks begin

New York Post (News)

How Can It End? A Step-by-Step Guide to a Possible Ukraine Deal.

New York Times (News)

Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images

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Jeff Bezos Says Washington Post Opinion to Focus on ‘Personal Liberties and Free Markets,’ Top Editor Quits

Jeff Bezos announces big change to Washington Post opinion page, top editor steps down

Fox News Digital

Bezos Narrows Washington Post Opinion-Section Focus to ‘Personal Liberties and Free Markets’

Wall Street Journal (News)

Jeff Bezos overhauls Washington Post opinion section, says it will focus on 'personal liberties and free markets'

NBC News Digital

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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House Passes Budget Resolution Bill, Supports Trump Agenda

Mike Johnson struggles to contain a GOP budget revolt

Axios

House Passes GOP Budget Plan as Holdouts Relent

Wall Street Journal (News)

What happens now after the House and Senate passed competing budget resolutions

Washington Examiner

Bloomberg via Getty Images

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What are the Terms of the Ukraine-US Minerals Deal?

Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US

BBC News

U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say

New York Times (News)

Report: US, Ukraine Reach Mineral Rights, Security Deal

Newsmax (News)

Gene J Puskar/AP

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iPhone Dictation Sometimes Transcribes Word ‘Racist’ as ‘Trump,’ Apple Promises Quick Fix

Apple to fix iPhone dictation bug that replaces word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’

The Guardian

Apple promises to fix dictation bug that replaces ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’

Financial Times

Apple iPhone's voice-to-text feature periodically shows 'Trump' when user says 'racist'

Fox News Digital

Monday, February 24, 2025

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DeSantis Doesn't Back Trump's Endorsement for Florida Governor

DeSantis: Donalds hasn’t been part of victories we’ve had in Florida

The Hill

DeSantis Trashes Byron Donalds After Surprise Trump Endorsement

New Republic

DeSantis Throws Water on Rep. Donalds as Fla. Governor

Newsmax (News)

Getty Images

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Former Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Enters Ohio Governor's Race

Trump Encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to Stay as Far From Him as Possible

New Republic

Ramaswamy officially launches gubernatorial campaign in Ohio: 'Best days are still yet ahead'

Fox News Digital

Vivek Ramaswamy announces run for governor in Ohio

BBC News

REUTERS

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Musk and Trump Admin Split on Firings, Causing Confusion and Criticism

More than 20 federal techies quit to protest DOGE cuts to ‘critical public services’

New York Post (News)

Federal workers sue over "what did you do last week" email

Axios

More Than 20 Staffers Quit Musk's DOGE, Rebuke Trump Admin Government Cuts

Newsweek

AP/ Alex Brandon

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As DOGE Expands, Have its Cuts Been Effective?

DeSantis Brings DOGE to His State

Townhall

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk’s DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Associated Press

Daily Mail

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Putin Backs Trump’s Proposal for US, Russia, China to Cut Defense Spending by 50%

Trump wants Ukraine’s rare metals. Putin just offered Russia’s.

Washington Post

Putin signals he is ready to AGREE to Trump's proposal for massive cuts in defence spending - and says China could follow suit

Daily Mail

Sarah Yenesel/EPA/Shutterstock

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US, Europe Split on Ukraine War Resolutions

US votes against UN resolution blaming Russia for Ukraine war

Washington Examiner

U.S. Wins Backing for U.N. Resolution on Ukraine War That Doesn’t Blame Russia

Wall Street Journal (News)

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

Associated Press

Sunday, February 23, 2025

AP Photo

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Center-Right CDU Wins German Elections, Staves Off AfD Surge

Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges

CNN Digital

German election: CDU wins, Merz aims for coalition by Easter

Euronews

Olaf Scholz concedes defeat as Germany's Conservative Party storms country's election - with far-right AfD coming in close second

Daily Mail

Doug Mills/The New York Times

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Trump and Macron Meeting: Friendly or Strained?

Trump, Macron spar over Ukraine funding during Oval Office meeting

Washington Times

Trump and Macron Display Old Friendship But Split on the Ukraine War

New York Times (News)

The Independent

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Musk Asks Federal Workers to Provide Productivity Reports, Trump Admin Leaves up to Agencies

List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

BBC News

Panic Ensues, Dem Senator Lashes Out At 'Dick Boss' Musk Over Email Requiring Feds Explain Work

ZeroHedge

Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Musk’s email as signs of power struggle emerges

The Independent

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Shake-up at MSNBC: Joy Reid's Show Cancelled, Jen Psaki Expands Time Slot

Joy Reid and Alex Wagner Axed From MSNBC Lineup in Major Network Shakeup

Variety

Joy Reid confirms when final airing of program on MSNBC will be

Washington Examiner

You’re fired: Joy Reid among MSNBC personalities axed from evening lineup

Staten Island Advance

Jason Koerner/Getty Images

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Dan Bongino Appointed as Deputy FBI Director

MAGA Celebrates Dan Bongino FBI Appointment: 'This. Is. EVERYTHING'

Newsweek

Trump announces Dan Bongino will be deputy director of the FBI

Fox News Digital

Trump names Dan Bongino deputy FBI director

Axios

Friday, February 21, 2025

Oded Balilty/AP

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Hamas Frees 6 Israeli Hostages in Exchange for 602 Palestinian Prisoners

Hamas to Free 6 More Israeli Hostages from Gaza Strip in Latest Step of Ceasefire

Newsmax (News)

Hamas has handed over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire

CNN Digital

These are the six living hostages being released Saturday

The Times of Israel

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

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Judge Appoints Conservative Attorney to Eric Adams Trial

Eric Adams’ NYC trial in limbo — as judge appoints attorney to fight DOJ’s bid to dismiss historic case

New York Post (News)

Eric Adams Controversy: Judge Won’t Immediately Drop Charges—Despite Trump DOJ’s Request

Forbes

Judge vacates upcoming Eric Adams corruption trial but appoints conservative attorney to argue against dropping the case

CNN Digital

Ali Jadallah/Anadolu/Getty

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Hamas Allegedly Hands Over Incorrect Remains of Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu Says Hamas Will Pay 'Full Price'

Netanyahu says Hamas will pay ‘full price’ for failing to return remains of Shiri Bibas

Washington Examiner

Israel says Hamas will pay "full price" for handing over remains of Gazan woman instead of hostage Shiri Bibas

CBS News (Online)

Hamas says it is investigating possible error over hostage body

Reuters

Frank Rumpenhorst/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

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Fox, Newsmax Side with AP After Trump Banned it From Briefings Over 'Gulf of America'

Newsmax, Fox News back AP in Trump standoff over ‘Gulf of America’

The Hill

Media Elites Call for Boycott of Donald Trump in Support of AP’s Speech Codes

Breitbart News

Fox News Signs WHCA Letter Blasting Trump Admin for Banning AP Over Gulf Of America

Mediaite

Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images

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Kamala Harris Signs With Hollywood Talent Agency

Kamala Harris signs with Hollywood talent agency CAA, joining Joe Biden, Barack Obama

USA TODAY

Kamala Harris signs with major Hollywood agency months after failed presidential bid: report

Fox Business

Kamala Harris signs on with Hollywood talent agency

The Hill

Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Will the IRS Layoffs Affect Tax Season?

IRS to axe 6,000+ workers amid Trump's cost-cutting sweep

Blaze Media

Layoffs begin at the IRS, as DOGE cuts collide with tax season

Axios

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

Reuters

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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Mitch McConnell to Retire in 2026

Mitch McConnell, 83, announces retirement after four decades in Senate

The Independent

Mitch McConnell not running for eighth Senate term in 2026 as he tells colleagues serving has been ‘honor of a lifetime’

New York Post (News)

Sen. Mitch McConnell announces retirement, won’t seek reelection in 2026

Straight Arrow News

Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

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Trump Tests the Limits of Executive Power

‘Long live the king’: Trump adds monarch rhetoric to actions

NBC News Digital

The Supreme Court has helped presidential power expand. Trump may test its limits.

Christian Science Monitor

Trump tests executive power with order stripping agency independence

Washington Examiner

ZeroHedge

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Will mRNA Vaccines Be Banned?

Trump Could Be About To Ban COVID Vaccines; Report

ZeroHedge

Multiple states pushing to ban or restrict mRNA vaccines

NewsNation

Montana seeks to ban mRNA shots as vaccine hesitancy soars

Semafor

Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

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Who ‘Started’ the War in Ukraine?

Trump Falsely Says Ukraine Started the War With Russia. Here Is What to Know.

New York Times (News)

The American Betrayal of Ukraine Begins

National Review (Opinion)

The Nato mindset leads to war

UnHerd

AFP via Getty Images

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Trump Signs Order to ‘Reduce’ Costs of IVF Treatments

Trump signs executive order seeking to expand IVF access

Reuters

Trump signs executive order to ‘aggressively reduce’ IVF costs — after campaign pledge to make it free

New York Post (News)

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government

Associated Press

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

GETTY

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Measles Outbreak in West Texas Infects 58, Spreads to New Mexico

Widening Measles Outbreak In Texas Signals Problem With Vaccination Rate

Forbes

Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in this US state

Fox News Digital

Texas’ Worst Measles Outbreak in 30 Years Spreads to New Mexico

Bloomberg

AP, REX/Shutterstock

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Trump Says Ukraine ‘Started’ War, Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’

Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ who should ‘move fast’ or lose country as row with Ukraine leader worsens

The Guardian

Trump: Zelensky ‘has done a terrible job’

The Hill

Trump: Zelensky is a dictator

The Telegraph - UK

Reuters

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Who's In Charge of DOGE?

Not even DOGE employees know who’s in charge after the White House denies Elon Musk is heading the team

Fortune

Who’s in charge of DOGE? Not Elon Musk, White House says

Politico

Elon Musk is not a DOGE employee — here’s how he can still oversee operations in White House role

New York Post (News)

AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File

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Trump Fires All Remaining Biden-Era US Attorneys

Trump instructs Justice Department to fire Biden-era U.S. attorneys

Washington Times

Trump: I’ve Fired ‘ALL’ Biden-Appointed U.S. Attorneys

Daily Beast

Trump says he’s ordered firing of all remaining ‘Biden-era’ US attorneys

The Hill

Photo/Alex Brandon

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Recapping the Trump, Musk Interview on 'Hannity'

Everything You Missed from the Trump, Elon Musk Sit-Down Interview

Townhall

Musk boasts about ‘thrashing bureaucracy’ in cosy joint interview with Trump – US politics live

The Guardian

4 takeaways from the Trump, Elon Musk interview

The Hill

AP

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Are 150-Year-Olds Receiving Social Security Benefits?

Fox Business

PolitiFact

Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

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US Military and CIA Expand Operations in Mexico to Combat Drug Cartels

C.I.A. Expands Secret Drone Flights Over Mexico

New York Times (News)

US Army Green Berets training Naval Infantry Marines in Mexico

Straight Arrow News

CIA Operating Reaper Drones Over Mexico In War Against Drug Cartels

The Daily Wire

Monday, February 17, 2025

Fox News (Opinion)

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60 Minutes, FCC, Budget-Slashing: This Week in Media

Elon Musk’s budget-slashing hits political reality of suffering Americans

Howard Kurtz

Media Watchdog Files Appeal After FCC Fails To Reinstate Dismissed Fox Challenge

Mediaite

Liberal Media Scream: Scott Pelley, now TV’s top Trump hater

Washington Examiner

REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown: Do Low Arrests Indicate Failure or Success?

US Border Patrol arrested 29,000 migrants illegally crossing Mexico border in January, lowest since May 2020

Reuters

ICE struggles to boost arrest numbers despite infusion of resources

Washington Post

Southern border arrests dropped in January to lowest since height of pandemic

Washington Examiner

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images / Getty Images

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FAA Fires Around 400 Probationary Employees, Still Faces Staff Shortages

Trump to Fire Hundreds From FAA Despite Four Deadly Crashes on His Watch

Daily Beast

Trump administration firing hundreds of FAA workers

Fox Business

FAA fires fewer than 400 workers, transportation chief says

Reuters

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Headline Roundup

What to Expect Under RFK Jr.’s HHS

Fox News Digital

How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy

NPR (Online News)

Getty Images

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$151M for Soldier Rations Supposedly Misallocated by the Army

More than $151M collected from US Army soldiers for food ended up spent elsewhere

New York Post (News)

Over $151 Million Taken from Soldiers' Paychecks for Food Costs Spent Elsewhere by the Army

Military.com

Army repurposed over $151 million from soldier paychecks for food to spend elsewhere: Report

Straight Arrow News

Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

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Missouri Restores Abortion Access

Abortion access to restart in Missouri, clinics say, following state court ruling

Politico

Missouri judge moves to temporarily block ‘discriminatory’ abortion restrictions

The Hill

Planned Parenthood to Resume Abortions in Missouri After Court Ruling

The Epoch Times

AP/Baraa Anwer

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Trump Admin and Kremlin Officials Meet to Discuss Ukraine, US-Russia Relations

Top Russian and US officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war — without Kyiv

Associated Press

US and Russian officials meet for high-stakes talks without Ukraine

Euronews

Top Russian, US officials meet in Saudi Arabia to begin talks on Ukraine war without officials from Kyiv

Fox News Digital

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Kevin Lamarque | Reuters

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Unemployment, House Listings Rise in Washington, DC

A flood of federal workers leaving their jobs likely won't impact the national labor market — yet

Business Insider

"Washington Recession Begins": DC Active Home Listings Soar, Jobless Claims Spike As DOGE Drains Swamp

ZeroHedge

Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government

CNBC

Reuters

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Are Trump and Musk On the Same Page?

Trump, Musk accuse media, pundits of ‘trying to drive us apart’ in preview of Sean Hannity interview

New York Post (News)

Elon Musk Is Driving Trumpworld Absolutely Insane

New Republic

GOP lawmakers divided on Musk, seen by some as a liability

The Hill

Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images

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3 Israeli Hostages, 369 Palestinian Prisoners Freed as Ceasefire Holds

Freed hostages Dekel-Chen, Troufanov and Horn back in Israel after 498 days in captivity

The Times of Israel

Three Israeli hostages — including American dad Sagui Dekel-Chen — released after near collapse of cease-fire deal

New York Post (News)

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the sixth group freed under a ceasefire deal

NPR (Online News)

60 Minutes

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60 Minutes Joins German Police on Raids of Speech Law Violators’ Homes

Germany is prosecuting online trolls. Here's how the country is fighting hate speech on the internet.

CBS News (Online)

Guest On ’60 Minutes’ Claims German Citizens Have Free Speech — ‘But There Are Limits’

The Daily Wire

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images

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Canadian Fans Boo American Anthem Before Violent US-Canada Hockey Game

U.S.-Canada hockey game starts with 3 fights in 9 seconds

NBC News Digital

Americans Mock Canada After National Anthem Booed Twice

Newsweek

Canadian hockey fans boo US national anthem with Trudeau in crowd before Americans win brawl-filled showdown

New York Post (News)

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