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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Retail Sales Dropped in January

US Retail Sales Record Sharpest Drop Since March 2023

The Epoch Times

US retail sales post biggest drop in nearly two years amid winter freeze

Reuters

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

Associated Press

Fox News Digital

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Vance Addresses EU Leaders, Questions Policies on Ukraine, Censorship, Elections

Vance eviscerates 'Soviet'-style European censorship in address to Munich Security Conference

Fox News Digital

Vance turns on European allies in blistering speech that downplayed threats from Russia and China

CNN Digital

Vance Wields Threat of Sanctions, Military Action to Push Putin Into Ukraine Deal

Wall Street Journal (News)

Illustration by Noah Hickey.

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Are We Experiencing a Religious Revival?

How TikTok became a religious pulpit

The Economist

Something Spiritual This Way Comes

The Dispatch

ELISE SWAIN/GETTY IMAGES

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Migrants at Guantanamo Bay? Plan Sparks Concerns, Justifications

Detaining Refugees in Guantánamo Bay Is Inhumane. Close It Now

Newsweek

10 Tren de Aragua gangbangers among first group of migrant criminals sent to Guantanamo Bay

New York Post (News)

Family of Venezuelan Migrant Sent to Guantánamo: ‘My Brother Is Not a Criminal.’

New York Times (News)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Rod Lamkey / Associated Press

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RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary

Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr. to serve as Trump's Health secretary

Fox News Digital

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the nation’s health secretary

Los Angeles Times

Associated Press

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Trump Signs Order to Study Reciprocal Tariffs

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

Associated Press

Trump signs 'reciprocal' tariff plan for countries that tax US goods

Fox Business

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Study Reciprocal Tariffs

Wall Street Journal (News)

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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White House Blocks AP from Oval Office Over 'Gulf of America' Stance

White House Blocks Reporter From Oval Office Over ‘Gulf Of America’ Battle, AP Says

The Daily Wire

Leavitt defends banning AP from Oval Office over ‘Gulf of America’ stance

The Hill

Trump White House bars Associated Press reporter for a second day. AP signals legal action

CNN Business

Mikhail Klimentyev /SPUTNIK/AFP/Getty

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Trump and Putin Are Talking. What Does That Mean for Ukraine?

Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war

Associated Press

Trump’s diplomacy won’t bring peace

UnHerd

Fyodor Lukyanov: Trump’s call with Putin marks a shift in global power

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data, Graphic: CNBC

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Inflation Rose in January

Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%

CNBC

Inflation rises 3% in January, hotter than expected

Fox Business

US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June

CNN Business

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

STEFANI REYNOLDS/BLOOMBERG NEWS

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Judge Allows Trump's Federal Worker Buyout to Proceed

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program

Associated Press

Judge Lifts Freeze on Trump’s Buyout Plan for Federal Workers

Wall Street Journal (News)

Judge restores Trump administration's buyout offer to federal workers

Fox News Digital

Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty

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Has the Air Traffic Controller Shortage Affected Recent Plane Crashes?

FAA's Staffing Troubles Make Flying More Dangerous, Controllers Say

Newsweek

Air traffic controller shortage of 3,800 due to DEI practices cutting ‘too white, too elite’ candidates: lawyer

New York Post (News)

Air traffic controller shortage

Axios

Nathan Howard/Reuters

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Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence

National Review (News)

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed by Senate as Trump’s national intelligence director

USA TODAY

Senate confirms Gabbard to serve as nation’s top intelligence chief

The Hill

The White House via X)

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Marc Fogel, American Teacher Imprisoned in Russia, Back in US

Russia Releases U.S. Prisoner After Talks With Trump Envoy

New York Times (News)

Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia

BBC News

Freed American hostage Marc Fogel lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia

Fox News Digital

The Week - News

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Chinese Spy Balloon Reportedly Built With Tech From US Firms

What US tech did Chinese balloon pack to spy on Americans? Leaked military report reveals list of 5 firms

The Week - News

Chinese spy balloon that traversed US airspace was packed with American tech: report

New York Post (News)

Chinese Spy Balloon Was Packed With American Tech

Newsweek

Monday, February 10, 2025

Photo/Alex Brandon

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Jordanian King Tells Trump Nation Will Accept 2000 Children From Gaza

Jordan’s king buys more time on Trump’s Gaza plan with flattery

Politico

Trump tells Jordanian king that US will 'take Gaza,' Palestinians will live safely elsewhere

The Jerusalem Post

King of Jordan says he’ll take sick kids from Gaza

Washington Times

Image Credit Wikimedia/Public Domain

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How Are Federal Workers Handling Trump's Cuts?

Attacking Government Workers Has Long Been a Presidential Pastime

Foreign Policy

Federal Employees ‘Angered’ And ‘Fearful’ At Having To Do What Their Boss Says

The Federalist

For Stunned Federal Workers, Sleeplessness, Anger and Tears

New York Times (News)

Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

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Hamas Delays Hostage Release, Casts Blame on Israel; Trump Responds With Threat

Hamas tells Trump ‘threats have no value,’ as Israeli far right praises US ultimatum

The Times of Israel

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release, threatening fragile ceasefire

CBS News (Online)

Trump tells Hamas to release hostages by noon Saturday

Just The News

Fox Business

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Elon Musk Offers $97.4B For OpenAI, Sam Altman Says It's Not For Sale

Musk’s $97.4 Billion OpenAI Bid Piles Pressure on Sam Altman

Wall Street Journal (News)

Altman says Musk 'trying to slow us down,' OpenAI not for sale

Fox Business

Exclusive: OpenAI is not for sale, Sam Altman says

Axios

Getty Images

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DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

DOJ orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

The Hill

Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

CNN Digital

Trump’s DOJ to toss NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ historic bribery case, agrees with Dem that charges were politically motivated by Biden admin

New York Post (News)

AP Photo/Matt Rourke

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Elon Musk Claims FEMA Sent $59M to NYC Hotels to House Migrants Last Week

FEMA says it’s halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels

Associated Press

DOGE focuses on millions in migrant hotels billed to US taxpayers as DHS Sec. Noem targets FEMA

Fox News Digital

Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty

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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Trump to Hit Imported Steel and Aluminum with 25% Tariffs

Breitbart News

Trump says 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum coming Monday

The Hill

Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

Associated Press

Tom Brenner for The Washington Post

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Senate Democrats Launch Whistleblower Portal

Democrats try to strike back at Musk, DOGE by recruiting government whistleblowers

Washington Examiner

Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration

The Hill

To watch Musk, Senate Democrats start whistleblower platform for workers

Washington Post

Sunday, February 9, 2025

REUTERS/Ramadan Abed/File Photo

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Trump Says Palestinians Won't Have Right to Return to Gaza, Would Have 'Much Better Housing' Under US Ownership

Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza

Reuters

Trump says Palestinians wouldn’t have right to return under Gaza plan, Hamas threatens to violently oppose

Washington Examiner

Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for US ‘ownership’

Associated Press

Dunkin'

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Super Bowl LIX: ‘Safe’ Commercials Draw ‘Mixed Reviews’

Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps

Associated Press

Ben Affleck, Seal among Super Bowl commercials getting mixed reviews from fans

Fox News Digital

Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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Trump Administration Halts EV Charging Infrastructure Program

Trump Hits The Brakes On Biden Admin’s EV Charging Network

The Daily Caller

Trump administration orders states to halt EV charging programs

Washington Post

New York Post (News)

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US to Sell $7B in Weapons to Israel

US approves $7.4bn sale of more weapons to Israel used to ravage Gaza

The Guardian

US announces $7 billion in arms sales to Israel after Netanyahu DC visit

Newsweek

Trump team plans to sell $7B in weapons to Israel — as top Dem rips administration for bypassing Congress

New York Post (News)

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Getty Images

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Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Biden, Blinken, Other Top Dems

Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance in latest revenge move

The Guardian

Trump revokes security clearances for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan

Reuters

Trump removes Antony Blinken, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg's security clearances among others

Fox News Digital

Friday, February 7, 2025

Credit: AP Photo from Jose Luis Magana

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Court Halts Trump Plan to Place Thousands of USAID Workers on Leave

Judge blocks Trump plan to put thousands of USAID staff on leave

BBC News

Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline

Associated Press

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Placing 2,200 USAID Workers on Leave

Newsmax (News)

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP via Getty Images

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Musk Reinstates DOGE Staffer after Resignation over Social Media Posts

Washington Examiner

Vance: Bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after racist posts surfaced

The Hill

Musk reinstates DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts after JD Vance leads outcry

USA TODAY

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Getty Images

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Trump Issues Sanctions on ICC over Israel Proceedings

Trump sanctions on ICC protects US military and government officials, former NSC staffer says

Fox News Digital

Dozens of countries back International Criminal Court after Trump sanctions

BBC News

Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel

Associated Press

Gallup

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What Do Americans Expect in Trump's Economy?

Americans bullish on economy and stock market with Trump in office: poll

Fox News Digital

Chaos economy: Trump's new tariffs signal dark days for America

Salon

Americans Offer Upbeat Outlook for Key Economic Factors

Gallup

Reuters

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US Economy Added 143,000 Jobs In January

US Jobs Report Shows Economy Added 143,000 Jobs In January

International Business Times

Economy added 143,000 jobs in January: The key facts and figures

Washington Examiner

AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

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Google Ends DEI Programs in Response to Executive Order

This Tech Giant Just Did Away With DEI Initiatives

Townhall

Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders

New York Times (News)

Google will no longer set diversity hiring targets

Quartz

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

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Judge Pauses Federal Employee Buyouts

Federal judge delays Trump administration's buyout deadline for federal workers

Fox News Digital

Federal judge pauses Trump federal worker buyouts

The Hill

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

Associated Press

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

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Bondi Sworn in as Attorney General, Halts Sanctuary City Funding

Attorney General Pam Bondi Directs DOJ To Halt Federal Funding For Sanctuary Cities

The Daily Wire

Bondi sworn in as attorney general in Oval Office

The Hill

New AG Pam Bondi uses her first day in office to ban federal funds from heading to 'Sanctuary Cities‘

The Independent

From CBS

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FCC Publishes Unedited Kamala Harris '60 Minutes' Interview

FCC, CBS publish transcript of '60 Minutes' Harris interview

United Press International

The FCC just published CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview

CNN Business

FCC chair calls CBS News' conduct 'hard to explain' following release of Kamala Harris interview transcript

Fox News Digital

New York Post (News)

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White House Cancels Subscriptions to Politico After Spending $8.2M Since 2016

White House says it will cancel $8 million in Politico subscriptions after a false right-wing conspiracy theory spreads

CNN Business

No, Politico Did Not Receive ‘Substantial Funds’ from USAID

The Dispatch Fact Check

Fed agencies ending $8M Politico contracts after Elon Musk calls them ‘wasteful’ use of taxpayer money

New York Post (News)

Alex Brandon/AP Photo

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Trump Signs Executive Order Barring Transgender Athletes From Women's Sports

Trump signs order banning transgender women from female sports

BBC News

Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports

Associated Press

Trump to sign transgender sports order

Washington Examiner

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

New York Post (News)

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CIA Offers Buyout to Entire Staff

CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce

CNN Digital

CIA Offers Buyout to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump Makeover

Wall Street Journal (News)

CIA offers sweeping buyouts to entire workforce as Trump pushes to downsize government agencies: report

New York Post (News)

(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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How Do Trump's Deportations Compare to Past Presidents?

What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?

Associated Press

Truth Be Told: How Trump's immigration crackdown compares to past efforts

Scripps News

How Trump’s illegal immigrant arrests stack up to ‘deporter in chief’ Obama

Washington Examiner

Evan Vucci/AP

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Trump Says US Could ‘Take Over’ Gaza, Make It Home for ‘World’s People’

Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan

Al Jazeera

Trump floats US taking over Gaza Strip

The Hill

Trump says U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza strip; won’t rule out military force

Washington Times

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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Is Trump Testing the Limits of Presidential Power Necessary or Concerning?

De-Wokeifying Government Is Easier Said Than Done

Washington Free Beacon

Is Trump pushing his presidential powers beyond what the Constitution allows?

Los Angeles Times

Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Trump and Netanyahu Hold Joint Press Conference After White House Meeting

'Level it': Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, rebuild it to stabilize Middle East

Fox News Digital

Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership

Associated Press

5 takeaways from the Trump, Netanyahu joint presser

The Hill

Monday, February 3, 2025

Reuters

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US to Withdraw from UN Human Rights Council, Stop Funding UNRWA

Trump to withdraw US from UNHRC and stop UNRWA funding

Washington Examiner

US to again withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, stop UNRWA funding

Politico

Trump to target UN rights body and Palestinian relief agency

Reuters

Adriano Machado/Reuters

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China Imposes Tariffs on US Imports

China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Coal, Natural Gas After Trump’s Measures Take Effect

National Review (News)

Trump Tariffs: China Hits Back With U.S. Penalties

Wall Street Journal (News)

China Fires Back After Trump Tariffs Go Into Effect

HuffPost

AFP via Getty Images

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Trump Orders Creation of US Sovereign Wealth Fund

Trump signs order to create sovereign wealth fund that could buy TikTok

The Guardian

Trump signs order creating first-ever US sovereign wealth fund

New York Post (News)

Trump signs order establishing a sovereign wealth fund that he says could buy TikTok

CNBC

Patrick Doyle | Reuters

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Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada, Plans to Work with Trudeau on Border

Canada announces US tariffs on hold for 30 days after Justin Trudeau holds ‘good phone call with President Trump’

New York Post (News)

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada imports for 30 days after doing the same for Mexico

CNBC

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement

Associated Press

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Reuters

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Trump, Musk Take Steps to Shut Down USAID

Elon Musk said Donald Trump agreed USAID needs to be ‘shut down’

CNN Digital

USAID Website Goes Dark As Trump Reportedly Plans To Shift Agency Under State Department

ZeroHedge

Trump administration explores bringing USAID under State Department, sources say

Reuters

Fox News Digital

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DOGE Gains Access to Federal Payment System

Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports

BBC News

Elon Musk’s DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

Associated Press

Musk rips 'fraudulent' Treasury handouts as reports mount DOGE has access to federal payment system

Fox News Digital

Getty Images

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Mexico to Send 10,000 Troops to Border, Trump to Pause Tariffs

Trump says he agreed to “immediately pause” anticipated tariffs on Mexico for one month

CNN Digital

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico for a month in exchange for troops to the border

Washington Examiner

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