Politics
Trump plan would cut nearly all USAID jobs, officials say
The Trump administration presented a plan Thursday to dramatically cut staffing worldwide for U.S. aid projects as part of its dismantling…
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Politics
Labor unions sue to stop Trump's USAID shutdown
Two labor unions sued Thursday to try to stop President Trump's takedown of the U.S. Agency for International Development, arguing he's…
Politics
Trump wants a sovereign wealth fund for the US. What are they?
SOVEREIGN wealth funds are some of the most powerful – and secretive – investors in the world, with more than US$13 trillion estimated to…
Politics
Trump elevates birthright citizenship fight with appeal of judge's block
The Justice Department filed an appeal Thursday night challenging a judge's blockade on President Trump's birthright-citizenship executive…
Business
Seven & i consortium said to tap Bank of America, Citi for financing
THE consortium proposing to take Seven & i Holdings private has tapped Citigroup and Bank of America (BOA) for financing, adding to a…
Politics
Democrats Struggle to Unite Behind a Coherent Anti-Trump Message
‘A lot of folks feel like we’ve lost our way.’ Source link
Business
Stocks to watch: Singtel, ST Engineering, Clar, F&N, BRC Asia, Fu Yu, MM2 Asia, Japan Foods
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Feb 7). Source link
Politics
Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead White House budget office over Democratic protests
The Senate on Thursday evening confirmed Russell Vought to return as President Trump's budget chief, despite a drumbeat of Democrats…
Politics
Puma curbs flow of sneakers from China to US as tariffs kick in
PUMA is shipping far fewer Chinese-made sneakers to the US as the trade war between the countries heats up. The German sportswear brand is…
Politics
House Republicans leave marathon White House meeting with 'no final agreement' on budget blueprint
House Speaker Mike Johnson and a team of House Republicans spent hours in a closed-door meeting with President Trump on Thursday, but left…
Politics
Trump tackles anti-Christian bias with new task force
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a task force with a goal to "eradicate anti-Christian bias." Source link
Politics
Democrats shift to fighting stance to confront onslaught of Elon Musk
Democrats, who voters relegated to the sidelines for at least the next two years, are scrambling to slow down the Elon Musk freight train…
Politics
House lawmakers push forward legislation to cut funding on animal testing abroad
House lawmakers introduce d bipartisan legislation Thursday that would eliminate U.S. funding of experiments on animals abroad. Source link
Politics
House Republican wants to eliminate double tax on Social Security benefits
Rep. Thomas Massie reintroduced legislation on Thursday that would nix an additional tax on retirement benefits. Source link
Politics
Feds spent millions to create 'transgender' lab testing animals
Members of Congress exploded Thursday over reports that taxpayer money has paid for experiments using "transgender lab rats," saying it…
Celebrity
Was Meghan Markle 'Flirting' with Prince William? New Book Sparks Royal Controversy
London, UK – Meghan Markle has been accused of making Prince William uncomfortable by hugging and kissing him frequently, according to a…
Politics
CIA Sends Unclassified Email with Names of Recent Hires to DOGE as Fears Grow Over Intelligence Breach from Enemy Nations
The CIA has shared an unclassified list of its employees with another branch of the Trump administration, raising concerns about potential…
Politics
Federal Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Government Database in DC Court Ruling
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a temporary restraining order preventing Elon Musk and his technical team from accessing…
Politics
Trump Ate My Climate Plan
By withdrawing from the Paris accord, Trump is offering a number of nations a helpful excuse for dodging commitments they had little…
Politics
Trump Must Put an End to Biden’s Environmental Injustice
Nobody did this to you, environmental activists. You did it to yourselves. Source link
News
The Cancer Scams That Foreshadowed MAHA
In 1986, Gilda Radner, one of “Saturday Night Live” ’s original Not Ready for Prime Time Players, was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian…
Politics
Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court Precedents Loom Large
Trump can only win his case by getting the Supreme Court to overrule its own precedent or reject its reasoning. Source link
Business
Japan Foods sinks into the red with S$2.9 million loss in Q3
JAPAN Foods sank into the red with a net loss of S$2.9 million for its third quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, compared with a net profit of…