Month: February 2025
February 05, 2025
Politics
Lawmakers skeptical of Trump’s bid for US control of Gaza: ‘Few kinks in that slinky’
Elder Republican statesmen in particular characterized Trump's desire to "see a long-term ownership position" in the region as not viable. Elder Republican statesmen in particular characterized Trump's desire to...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Trump to sign executive order banning men from women’s sports — and branding visas with wrong sex as ‘fraud’
Allowing trans women to compete against biological women is 'dangerous' and 'unfair,' White House officials said ahead of the signing. Allowing trans women to compete against biological women is...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Ron DeSantis, Florida legislature square off over who holds true MAGA immigration position
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is finding himself locked in a rare but bruising power struggle with the GOP-led state legislature over how best to carry out President Trump's immigration...
February 05, 2025
Congress
New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk
A veteran House Democrat is introducing new legislation to respond to billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk's overhaul of the federal government: Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) on Wednesday rolled out...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Trump says reports he’s working with Israel to ‘blow Iran into smithereens’ are ‘greatly exaggerated’
Trump denied reports that he is working with Israel to "blow Iran into smithereens," while calling for a deal that would prevent the country from attaining nuclear weapons so...
February 05, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Shutdown anxieties, reconciliation problems, Vought all-nighter
Senate Republicans are gearing up to ask Trump in a dinner Friday whether they should take the lead on advancing the core of his sweeping legislative agenda, as House...
February 05, 2025
Congress
Shutdown anxiety rises on Capitol Hill amid Trump chaos
Washington is growing increasingly worried about the potential for a government shutdown — and what devastation it could bring.
February 05, 2025
Politics
FBI provides the Trump Justice Department with details about 5,000 employees who worked Jan. 6 cases: reports
The demand, made by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove last week, sparked concern and triggered lawsuits arguing that the lists could put the safety of FBI agents and...
February 05, 2025
Politics
USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide — except those deemed essential
A notice posted online Tuesday gives the workers 30 days to return home. A notice posted online Tuesday gives the workers 30 days to return home.
February 05, 2025
Politics
Drag queen sparks outrage over ‘disgusting’ simulation of Trump assassination attempt while performing at New Orleans bar
A drag queen performing at a New Orleans bar sparked outrage by miming the Butler, Pa. assassination attempt of President Trump, according to a viral video. A drag queen...