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'Back to plastic': Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'
President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work.” The move by Trump — who has long railed against paper straws, and whose 2019 reelection campaign sold Trump-branded reusable plastic straws for $15 per pack of 10 — targets a Biden administration policy to phase out federal purchases of single-use plastics, including straws, from food service operations, events and packaging by 2027, and from all federal operations by 2
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Another Florida university picks a former Republican lawmaker as its next president
Florida Atlantic University on Monday picked a former Republican lawmaker as its leader in what is the latest example of a public university in the state picking someone with a political background for such high-paying posts over experienced academic leaders. The board of trustees of the university in Boca Raton picked Adam Hasner to be the school's next president, following a lengthy and controversial search process that resulted in FAU tossing out its initial slate of finalists. The announce
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Judge keeps block on Trump’s offer of mass buyouts for US federal workers
Federal employees claim in lawsuit ‘deferred resignation’ program is illegal because Congress has not approved it
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New North Carolina governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says more recent laws enacted by state Republicans that erode some gubernatorial appointment powers are “partisan power grabs that thwart North Carolina voters’ decisions at the ballot box." The Democratic governor sued House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate leader Phil Berger in Wake County court on Friday, aiming to strike down provisions within wide-ranging legislation that removed his power to fill court vacancies and name members of a commission that regula
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Housing restrictions for transgender college students approved by Utah Legislature
Transgender college students in Utah will be prohibited from living in dorms consistent with their gender identity, under a bill that cleared its final legislative hurdle Monday. The state House, which had already passed the measure, again approved it with small tweaks following a heated Senate debate in which one Republican told trans people, “If you don’t fit in, then that’s your own fault.” It now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, who has expressed support for the restrictio
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Trump says Palestinians wouldn't be allowed back into Gaza under his plan
President Donald Trump said Palestinians wouldn't be permitted to return to the Gaza Strip as part of his plan for the United States to take ownership of the war-torn territory.
4 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports are spreading uncertainty
President Donald Trump plans to on Monday formally announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as part of an aggressive effort to remake the existing terms of world trade that so far has compounded economic uncertainty. Trump also intends this week to reset U.S. taxes on all imports to match the same levels charged by other countries, all of which comes on top of the 10% tariffs he already put on China, China's retaliatory tariffs that started Monday and the U.S. tariffs planned for Cana
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Susan Collins says Trump’s research cuts violate the law, as states sue to block them
The Maine Republican, the Senate’s top appropriator, said she has HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s commitment to “re-examine” the cuts.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
The South African land law that prompted a Trump executive order is being challenged in court
South Africa's second biggest political party launched a legal challenge Monday against a new land expropriation law that was roundly criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump as a rights violation against a white minority and prompted him to cut all funding to the country. The legal appeal by the Democratic Alliance, which is part of South Africa's government coalition, increases the pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Democratic-led states sue to block Trump research funding cuts
Democratic attorneys general from 22 U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging sharp cuts to federal grant funding for universities, medical centers and other research institutions by President Donald Trump's administration. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, concerns cuts adopted by the National Institutes of Health to the reimbursement rate for the indirect costs to research institutions that are not directly related to a scientific project's goals. Indirect costs include
3 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Trump fires top US ethics official and head of agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers
President Donald Trump has fired the federal government's top ethics official as well as the leader of the agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers — the latest moves by the Republican to push out officials in his quest to overhaul the government. Hampton Dellinger filed a lawsuit Monday claiming he was illegally removed as the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which is responsible for protecting the federal workforce from illegal personnel actions, such as retaliation for whistleblow
3 min read - WorldNBC News
USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn
Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Meet Donald Trump's 10 grandchildren
Donald Trump has 10 grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 17. Theodore, one of Ivanka's sons, attended the Super Bowl with his grandfather.
5 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Third judge blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally
A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante in New Hampshire comes after two similar rulings by judges in Seattle and Maryland last week. Laplante, who was nominated by Republican President George W. Bush, said he wasn't persuaded by the Trump administration's defense of the executive order.
4 min read - PoliticsReuters
Senate Democrats create new portal for Trump whistleblowers
U.S. Senate Democrats grappling with President Donald Trump's sweeping actions targeting federal agencies on Monday launched an online portal for whistleblowers. They wrote a public letter to civil service employees and other public servants informing them of the portal for reporting wrongdoing, abuses of power and threats to public safety.
1 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
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 - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump says he's instructed the Treasury to stop making new pennies
"Let's rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it's a penny at a time," Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
2 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 he’ll impose 25 percent tariffs on steel, aluminum
“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff — aluminum too,” President Donald Trump told reporters.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Kendrick Lamar halftime show reaction: ‘Real black culture' to ‘very, very underwhelming’, fans are divided on the rapper’s Drake-trolling performance
What did you think of Kendrick Lamar's Drake-trolling halftime show? Some fans are praising it's representation of true Black culture, while others found it underwhelming.
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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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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 2025 commercials we absolutely loved
These are our favorite ads that have played during the Chiefs and Eagles game.
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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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Super Bowl: Taylor Swift greeted with resounding boos — but gets support from Serena Williams
Chiefs fatigue spilled over into Chiefs disdain during pregame introductions at the Super Bowl.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
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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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.
2 min read - OpinionYahoo Finance
Newman: Why Trump is killing the penny and ransacking the government
Trump has a master plan, of sorts: Cut spending everywhere and make the United States a low-tax haven.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 10, 2025: Buying could get more expensive soon
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates aren't dropping, but home prices could increase depending on what happens with tariffs. Lock in your rate today.
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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. Streaming surges followed.
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Tiger Woods pulls out of Genesis Invitational, says he's still processing his mother's death: 'I'm just not ready'
Woods was announced as a participant on Friday, marking his anticipated return to competitive golf after a prolonged absence.
2 min read - NewsThe Yodel
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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The Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders honored former teammate Krystal Anderson at the Super Bowl. Her widower says he 'still struggles' nearly a year after her death.
The Chiefs cheer squad has been wearing cuffs with Anderson's initials. "It would have meant a lot to her," her husband says.
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CC Sabathia will wear Yankees cap on Hall of Fame plaque, only 2025 inductee not to represent original team
The Baseball Hall of Fame chooses which cap a player will wear on his plaque, though the inductee has input, and many have opted for a blank cap.
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Walmart's early Presidents' Day deals have got our vote — here are the ones worth buying
Major Walmart sales include a 3-piece luggage set for $81, 75% off a stick vacuum and an Apple iPad for under $300.
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