The Department of Defense announced Friday that it will implement a new “annual media rotation program” for its press corps, removing several major news outlets, including NBC News, from their Pentagon office spaces in favor of others, NBC reported. In addition to NBC News, The New York Times, National Public...
Denmark Wants to Buy California? Online Petition Hits 200,000 Signatures
A satirical petition calling for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion has surpassed 200,000 signatures, CBS reported. The "Denmarkification" petition emerged in response to President Trump's continued interest in purchasing Greenland, a Danish territory. In January, Trump said he hadn’t ruled out military force to take control of Greenland...
Fact Check: No Evidence Chelsea Clinton Took $84 Million From USAID
A social media claim that Chelsea Clinton took home $84 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development is false, according to Newsweek. The claim originated from a chart circulating on Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, by Data Republican. Chelsea Clinton casually taking home $84 million pic.twitter.com/4E0xQhmUlT — aka (@akafaceUS)...
Farmers Caught in Limbo as Trump’s USDA Suspends Program Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has halted funding for certain farm programs and conservation contracts as part of a sweeping agency review, despite previous assurances from the Trump administration that such programs would not be affected, Reuters reported. The freeze has disrupted funding for initiatives ranging from cattle watering systems...
53% Approve of Trump’s Job Performance Amid Economic Concerns
A CBS News poll conducted Feb. 5-7 reveals that 53% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's job performance, with 31% strongly approving and 22% somewhat approving. In contrast, 47% disapprove, with 38% strongly disapproving. Trump has been praised for being "tough," "energetic," "focused," and "effective," and most Americans believe...
Trump Admin Cuts Billions in Biomedical Health Research Funding
The Trump administration has announced a drastic cut in biomedical research funding, slashing billions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget. The move, effective immediately, targets "indirect" costs related to research, such as administrative requirements and facilities. According to the NIH, the policy change will save more...
Palestinians Face Heartbreak and Devastation as They Return to Destroyed Gaza Homes
Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza after a ceasefire with Israel are finding widespread destruction and searching for the remains of loved ones, The Washington Post reported. The once-bustling cities of Gaza now lie in ruins, with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Ali Suleiman, a merchant from Khan Younis,...
UK Demands Apple Create Backdoor to Encrypted User Data
The United Kingdom has ordered Apple to create a backdoor allowing access to all encrypted cloud content of Apple users worldwide, according to sources familiar with the matter speaking to The Washington Post. This unprecedented demand, made last month under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, known as the "Snoopers' Charter,"...
Jewish Author Calls for Rethinking Jewish Identity in Wake of Gaza Destruction
Jewish author and professor Peter Beinart is urging Jewish communities to reconsider their relationship with Israel, arguing that longstanding narratives of persecution have overshadowed historical complexities and moral responsibilities. In an interview with Fareed Zakaria on GPS, Beinart, author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discussed his transformation...
Trump Signs Black History Month Proclamation Despite Cancellation Rumors
President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday recognizing Black History Month, despite widespread speculation and social media rumors suggesting he planned to cancel it, reported KEPR. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt represented his commitment to the observance, emphasizing that Trump was staying true to tradition. In his statement, Trump...