Year: 2025
February 11, 2025
Politics
Trump signs executive order reversing Biden’s plastic straw ban
Then-President Joe Biden had vowed in July of 2024 to 'phase out' plastics in federal food service, with the end of procurement due in 2027. Then-President Joe Biden had...
February 10, 2025
Politics
Trump’s DOJ to toss NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ historic bribery case, agrees with Dem charges were politically motivated by Biden admin over migrant crisis
The stunning turn of events appears to signal the end of the years-long criminal probe into Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign that has hung over the Hizzoner head during his...
February 10, 2025
Politics
FBI unearths 2,400 more JFK assassination files after Trump’s order
The FBI has uncovered 2,400 new records about President John F. Kennedy's assassination following President Trump's order to release the secret files, according to reports. The FBI has uncovered...
February 10, 2025
Politics
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis applauds Trump for scrapping production of the penny: ‘Great move’
Gov. Jared Polis argued that producing copper-plated zinc pennies “leads to poorer air quality and large extractions of key minerals.” Gov. Jared Polis argued that producing copper-plated zinc pennies...
February 10, 2025
Politics
Senate votes to end debate on Tulsi Gabbard, clearing way for for director of national intelligence nod
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard survived a key Senate procedural vote on Monday night, taking a massive step toward confirmation later this week. The Senate voted...
February 10, 2025
Politics
Trump orders 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum — without exceptions for allies
Trump's first-term tariffs, which were kept in place by his successor, Joe Biden, slapped 25% charges on steel and 10% on aluminum, but most of the top importers were...
February 10, 2025
Politics
Trump warns Hamas ‘all hell is going to break loose’ if hostages aren’t freed by noon Saturday
Hamas announced earlier Monday it was scrapping a scheduled hostage release, arguing that Israel had not lived up to its side of the deal. Hamas announced earlier Monday it...
February 10, 2025
Health Care
Judge temporarily blocks Trump cuts to health research grants
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February 10, 2025
Health Care
Judge temporarily blocks Trump cuts to health research grants
The cuts would slice $4 billion from the budgets of universities and research organizations. The cuts would slice $4 billion from the budgets of universities and research organizations. Health...
February 10, 2025
Politics
Trump reveals he doesn’t view JD Vance as his successor in 2028: ‘No, but he’s very capable’
Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked Trump, 78, in an interview taped ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl, “Do you view Vice President JD Vance as your successor, the Republican...