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Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test
President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picks. Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman from Oregon, hardly cuts the profile of a traditional Republican nominee.
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As Trump pushes legal boundaries, judges hold the line
U.S. President Donald Trump's furious pace of orders slashing foreign aid, sending troops to the border and pardoning violent criminals has met little resistance in Congress. Federal judges are delivering the strongest signal yet of a looming showdown -- with the rule of law. On Saturday, a federal judge in Manhattan temporarily blocked Elon Musk and his DOGE government efficiency team from Treasury Department systems that process trillions of dollars of payments.
5 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Supreme Court that Trump helped shape could have the last word on his aggressive executive orders
President Donald Trump will need the Supreme Court, with three justices he appointed, to enable the most aggressive of the many actions he has taken in just the first few weeks of his second White House term. The court gave Trump major victories last year that helped clear away potential obstacles to his reelection, postponing his criminal trial in Washington, D.C., then affording immunity from prosecution for official actions. "It will be an extraordinary test for the Roberts Court whether it
5 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. “I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies.” The move by Trump is the latest in what has been a rapid-fire effort by his new administration to enact sweeping change through executive order and proclamation on issues ranging from immigration, to gender and diversity, to the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Inside the House GOP clash over tax cuts
Hardliners are squaring off against their top tax writer as Republicans try to assemble a package President Donald Trump's priorities.
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Trump announces blanket tariffs on steel and aluminum, reciprocal tariffs on other countries
President Donald Trump said that he'll announce reciprocal tariffs, including 25% on steel and aluminum imports amid trade disputes with Canada, Mexico and China.
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Legal experts warn of 'constitutional crisis' as JD Vance and Elon Musk question judges' authority over Trump
Legal and constitutional experts warned Sunday that the United States could be headed toward a "constitutional crisis" or a "breakdown of the system" after Vice President JD Vance suggested judges don't have jurisdiction over President Donald Trump's "legitimate power."
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Trump Says Musk Has Been A 'Great Help,' Claims DOGE Found Billions In 'Fraud And Abuse'
Donald Trump sat down with Bret Baier for a pre-Super Bowl interview Sunday.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Elon Musk's private jet left the Washington, DC area for the first time since Trump's inauguration
Elon Musk has become a key figure in President Donald Trump's administration, heading up the Department of Government Efficiency.
2 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Germany's Scholz describes Trump's Gaza proposal as a 'scandal' in election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described President Donald Trump's suggestion that the U.S. could take ownership of the Gaza Strip, relocate its population and redevelop it as a “scandal” in a pre-election debate Sunday. The center-left Scholz and center-right challenger Friedrich Merz, the front-runner in the Feb. 23 election, discussed top domestic issues such as Germany's struggling economy and migration, and also addressed foreign policy three weeks into Trump's new term.
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
This Red State Senator Has Concerns About Trump's NIH Cut
A $4 billion reduction in medical research funding will hit Republican districts and states hard. At least one of their lawmakers seems to have noticed.
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Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government
“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Consumer protection agency neutralized by Trump's new chief
(Reuters) -The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was defanged over the weekend with all activities suspended, its upcoming funding facing a cut and its headquarters temporarily closed, removing a layer of oversight over consumer-facing financial companies. The agency, a lightning rod for conservatives and the industry since its 2010 creation by Congress, was hobbled by its acting chief Russell Vought, who ordered staff to cease all "supervision and examination activity" and said he woul
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
Trump froze Biden's marquee climate accomplishment and it's roiling the renewable energy world
President Donald Trump's pause on federal climate funding is delaying renewable energy projects and hiring.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'
Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and Britain. Under President Donald Trump's second administration, Britain will settle for a merely functional relationship with its former colony turned most important ally. As Trump threatens to slap tariffs on America’s neighbors, mulls buying Greenland and suggests the U.S. could “take over” and reconstruct Gaza,Prime Minister Keir Starm
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House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs
As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, an end to student loan repayment plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments. The ideas affecting higher education are among many in circulation among House committees that are exploring ways to cover the cost of extending and expanding tax cuts passed in President Donald Trump's first term. Regardless, advocates across higher education say they are alarmed to
4 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump wants to reduce the trade deficit. Here's why that matters.
President Donald Trump has made reducing the trade deficit a central part of his "American First Trade Policy." Here's what you need to know.
4 min read - PoliticsPolitico
She’s in House GOP Leadership. Here’s How She Responds to Trump Tweets.
Rep. Lisa McClain helps shape Republican messaging in the Trump era — and she’s eager to defend his “out-of-the-box thinking.”
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Europe's far-right leaders applaud Trump and downplay threat of possible US tariffs
Europe's far-right leaders applauded U.S. President Donald Trump's agenda and spoke of the turning point it presented Europe at an event Saturday organized by Spain’s Vox party in Madrid under the banner "Make Europe Great Again.” Salvini and Vox president Santiago Abascal downplayed Trump's threat to hike tariffs on European imports, saying that the European Union’s taxes and regulations are a bigger danger to Europe's prosperity.
2 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governor's race
The Trump administration’s aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this year's race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state, home to some 145,000 federal employees and many more government contractors. Virginia, which along with New Jersey is picking a new governor in 2025, is already regarded as something of an early indicator of vote
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Super Bowl: Travis Kelce doesn't address potential retirement, but Patrick Mahomes thinks he 'has a lot of football left'
Kelce became the all-time leader in Super Bowl catches on Sunday, passing Jerry Rice.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Sports
Super Bowl commercials 2025: Grading the best, worst, wildest and weirdest Big Game Ads
What worked? What didn't? We're sizing up all the ads from the Super Bowl here, from PuppyMonkeyBaby to the Seal seal.
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Kendrick Lamar plays 'Not Like Us,' trolls Drake in Super Bowl halftime show with backup dancer Serena Williams
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to go on tour together later this summer.
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Here's how the Eagles crushed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs without a legendary outing from Saquon Barkley
“The talk was, ‘Just stay locked in, stay poised — this is Pat Mahomes we’re dealing with,’” Eagles wideout A.J. Brown described Philly's halftime messaging. Did they ever.
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Ontario hits U.S. with dagger in powerful Super Bowl ad: ‘You saw your chance to speak to majority of Americans, and you took it’
An unexpected Super Bowl ad: Ontario purchased a spot to remind American viewers how the province's partnership makes invaluable contributions to the U.S. economy.
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Super Bowl loss was a Chiefs wake-up call: It’s time to rebuild around Patrick Mahomes
If there’s one thing Kansas City learned from the loss, it’s that cracks in the foundation existed long before Sunday night. And the Eagles were the vastly more talented team.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Super Bowl looks turn heads as fans speculate about a possible proposal
A couple that dresses well, plays well.
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The Super Bowl's best moments, winter storms take aim at Midwest and East Coast, flu season intensifies
Get caught up on this morning’s news: The Eagles become champions, winter storms move east and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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Super Bowl commercials 2025 ranking: Watch the best, worst, weirdest and star-studded ads
These are some of the best and worst Super Bowl 2025 ads to watch this year for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
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Super Bowl: What's next for the Eagles? Most of talented roster should return after championship
Most of the Eagles' core should be back in 2025.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK
Biggest Super Bowl moments as Taylor Swift is booed and Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss track
The Super Bowl 2025 delivered another starry year, with Taylor Swift once again dominating the spotlight on Sunday.
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NFL Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Maybe the Eagles are the next dynasty
Eagles' Super Bowl dominance might have been a sign of things to come.
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AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li warns policymakers not to let sci-fi sensationalism shape AI rules
Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford researcher who also founded World Labs, was invited to the Grand Palais in Paris on Monday to give the opening speech at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit which is taking place this week. While she shared some of her talking points over the weekend, her stance on AI regulation and the AI ecosystem as a whole was interesting. “If these resources are concentrated in only a handful of companies, the AI ecosystem will suffer from the lack of curiosity-driven resear
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Kendrick Lamar threads Drake disses throughout Super Bowl halftime show as he declares 'turn this TV off'
After trading jabs with Drake in 2024, Kendrick Lamar took his side of the feud to the biggest stage possible: the Super Bowl halftime show.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq set to bounce back as Trump tariff move buoys steelmakers
Investors are weighing Trump's pledge on Sunday to introduce additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum from all countries.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Super Bowl: Second-biggest winner after Philly — Tom Brady's legacy
Fair or not, almost everything with Mahomes is framed against his pursuit of Brady and the title of greatest ever. This was supposed to be another step in that direction. Instead, Mahomes is stalled, however temporarily.
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Trump takes aim at Swift after Super Bowl boos
Donald Trump mocked pop star Taylor Swift after the singer was booed Sunday at the Super Bowl during the Kansas City Chiefs defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles."The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.
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Donald Trump Brings Big Entourage To Super Bowl -- With 1 Key Person Seemingly MIA
Trump’s appearance at the game marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended the annual NFL championship.
3 min read - EntertainmentDelish
Matt Damon & David Beckham Beer Commercial Officially Wins The Super Bowl
David Beckham and Matt Damon's Super Bowl commercial with Stella Artois officially won the night. The hilarious ad was even directed by Ben Affleck.
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Donald Trump Throws A Super Fit At Taylor Swift In ‘Unforgiving’ Post-Game Rant
The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website.
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Travis Kelce consoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl after Super Bowl loss
Travis Kelce bypassed reporters to join Taylor Swift and his family in their suite following the Chiefs' 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl 59.
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Hollywood producer convicted of murder in deaths of model and her friend
A Beverly Hills man has been convicted of two murders and numerous sexual assaults after investigations into the deaths revealed a shocking past.
2 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Taylor Swift Looks Shocked After Being Booed by Super Bowl Crowd
It seems that the Super Bowl crowd this year isn’t keen to welcome Taylor Swift with open arms, as the pop star was aggressively booed during Sunday’s game when she appeared on the jumbotron. The Folklore artist was in attendance at the New Orleans Superdome Sunday night cheering on partner Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs as they battled it out against the Philadelphia Eagles. She was seen alongside rapper Ice Spice and stylist Ashley Avignone. At one point during the game’s first quarte
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., on Sunday indicated that he's open to shutting down the government ahead of a key government funding deadline if the Trump administration continues reshaping the federal government.
3 min read - StyleWWD
Taylor Swift Sends a Message in Sparkling ‘T’ Chain and Crystal Denim Shorts for Super Bowl 2025 Outfit
The music star rewore the 'T' thigh chain she stepped out in for the Grammys.
3 min read - SportsBillboard
Taylor Swift Reacts to Crowd Seemingly Booing Her at 2025 Super Bowl
Swift was shown on the stadium screen at the Superdome, seated next to Ice Spice.
2 min read - USCNN
Ed Sheeran busted by Indian police for busking without permission
Ed Sheeran took to a busy street in southern India this weekend to surprise fans with a live performance but police soon swooped and pulled the plug on the British singer, saying he hadn’t received permission.
2 min read - SportsE! News
Super Bowl 2025: Travis Kelce Reacts to Kansas City Chiefs’ Loss
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shared an emotional moment with reporters after losing against the Philadelphia Eagles at the 2025 Super Bowl Feb. 9.
4 min read - EntertainmentSlate
The Most Controversial Super Bowl Ad Was Also One of the Worst. The Best One, Nobody Saw Coming.
Even Patrick Mahomes couldn't out-flop these ads.
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Snow for DC, Maryland, Virginia: How much is expected and when will it arrive?
Another round of winter weather is on the way for the DMV. After a day of mild, sunny weather, a storm system is expected to move in that could drop up to 4"-6" of snow in parts of the region.
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