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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 16.02.2025.

It displays 257 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.02.2025 โ‡ข Day Federal Gates Opened To Moscow
โŒจThe mass federal workforce reductions expanded to include IRS personnel during tax season, while Trump representatives prepared for the first US-Russian talks on Ukraine since 2022. Morning headlines focused on chaos within federal agencies as thousands received termination notices.

By early afternoon, diplomatic developments accelerated as Senator Rubio met with Netanyahu in Israel while White House envoys headed to Saudi Arabia for Ukraine negotiations. Zelenskyy publicly rejected a proposed US mineral rights deal, warning about Russian-NATO conflict possibilities.

Evening coverage shifted to Trump's Supreme Court petition to expand presidential firing authority over independent agency heads, building on previous days' institutional restructuring. The administration's attempts to reshape federal workforce faced multiple legal challenges, while European allies expressed concern over potential NATO realignment. Severe flooding in the Southeast provided backdrop to the political developments, with at least nine reported deaths.
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Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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01:10โ‡ขIRS Tax Season Layoffs Begin

โŒจThe newspapers report on federal workforce cuts expanding to the IRS and probationary workers during tax season (AP, Yahoo, ABC, CBS). Trump's administration implements geographical renaming initiatives, including the Gulf of Mexico and Mount McKinley, drawing pushback from GOP senators (Breitbart, OANN). A CDC vaccine advisory panel faces potential restructuring under RFK Jr. (NPR), while severe weather affects multiple eastern states (USA Today, Boston Globe).
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Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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02:14
Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
02:14
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
02:25
02:36
02:47
Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
02:47
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
02:58
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03:09
Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
03:09
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
03:20
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04:26
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Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
04:27
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
04:38
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Yahoo! News

'This has been slash and burn': Federal workers stunned by mass layoffs

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
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Yahoo! News

Anger, chaos, confusion for federal workers as mass layoffs begin

David Rice, a disabled Army paratrooper who joined the Department of Energy in September, was among thousands who were let go.
05:22

05:23โ‡ขMoscow Talks Return After Two Years

โŒจThe newspapers report on new diplomatic developments with Russia, as Trump aides and Senator Rubio prepare for the first US-Russian talks on Ukraine since 2022 (NYTimes, CBS). Trump suggests legal immunity when "saving his country" (Boston Globe), while federal workforce cuts expand, particularly affecting disabled veterans (Yahoo). A US-Canada hockey match turned violent after anthem-booing incident (Fox News, NY Post), and Defense Secretary Hegseth responds to viral workout photos (Breitbart, USA Today).
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Yahoo! News

Wall Street's diversity dilemma deepens: CEO of JPMorgan calls DEI costs 'stupid'

CEO Jamie Dimon told employees this past week during a town hall that, "I don't like wasted money in bureaucracy."
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Yahoo! News

Canadian hockey fans loudly boo U.S. national anthem; brawls ensue

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
10:52
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Yahoo! News

Travel and inflation: Where your vacation dollar stretches more in 2025

There's good news and bad news for Americans dreaming of escaping the harsh winter weather on a nice, warm beach.
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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13:16โ‡ขMoscow Talks Draw Putin Closer

โŒจThe newspapers report on evolving U.S.-Russia relations, with Trump representatives preparing for peace talks on Ukraine (The Daily Beast, NYTimes). Defense funding controversies emerge as the administration threatens public schools (Common Dreams) and struggles with nuclear safety staffing (Newsweek). Severe weather affects multiple regions, with flash floods in the East (ABC News) and continued concerns over Texas' power grid reliability (NPR).
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The Atlantic
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
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13:43โ‡ขMoscow Peace Talks Take Shape

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump-Russia Ukraine negotiations taking shape, with multiple representatives preparing to meet Russian officials (CBS, Daily Beast, CNN). Trump suggests legal immunity for actions taken to "save the country" (Boston Globe, HuffPost), while his administration faces criticism over Justice Department independence (AP) and federal worker dismissals (USA Today). Meanwhile, severe flash floods hit the Eastern US (ABC News).
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Donald Trump and Elon Muskโ€™s assault on federal workers threatens government employees, working conditions throughout the economy, and the viability of crucial services. Federal workers are uniting across agency and union lines to fight back.
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Yahoo! News

'Very cold and cruel': Fired federal workers say cuts upended their lives

Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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Donald Trump and Elon Muskโ€™s assault on federal workers threatens government employees, working conditions throughout the economy, and the viability of crucial services. Federal workers are uniting across agency and union lines to fight back.
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Yahoo! News

'Very cold and cruel': Fired federal workers say cuts upended their lives

Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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14:18โ‡ขPurged Workers Sound Alarm

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump administration's evolving federal workforce cuts, with fired employees speaking out about personal impacts (Yahoo, USA Today, Jacobin) and difficulties in rehiring nuclear safety staff (Newsweek). New developments show alignment with Putin's interests in Europe (NYTimes), as Secretary Rubio heads for regional talks (CNN) and Netanyahu discusses Iran (CNN). Presidents Day protests are planned against recent executive orders involving Elon Musk (NPR).
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Yahoo! News

Rivers continue to rise as deadly flash flooding continues in eastern U.S.

Flood watches have been issued that extend over 900 miles from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. About 11 states are included under these.
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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Yahoo! News

Rivers continue to rise as deadly flash flooding continues in eastern U.S.

Flood watches have been issued that extend over 900 miles from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. About 11 states are included under these.
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Yahoo! News

10 actors who had only short stints on 'SNL' but achieved huge Hollywood careers

Ahead of tonight's special, a look back at the series' short-timed stars who achieved their greatest fame after their time at 30 Rock.
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Although the West has long tolerated forced expulsions when convenient, its postwar framework at least nominally rejected them. Now the US is not just abandoning those norms โ€” it appears to be actively legitimizing ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
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15:45โ‡ขFederal Funds Freeze Spreads

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump administration's funding freezes affecting USAID operations (Boston Globe, Vox) and state budgets (LA Times), while RFK Jr. begins CDC staff reductions (Daily Beast). European response to Russia draws attention as Rep. Crenshaw calls for aggressive stance (CBS) while Trump's alignment with Putin raises concerns (NYTimes). Meanwhile, Netanyahu and Rubio discuss Iran containment (CNN, Epoch Times).
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Although the West has long tolerated forced expulsions when convenient, its postwar framework at least nominally rejected them. Now the US is not just abandoning those norms โ€” it appears to be actively legitimizing ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
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Yahoo! News

Rivers continue to rise as deadly flash flooding continues in eastern U.S.

Flood watches have been issued that extend over 900 miles from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. About 11 states are included under these.
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Yahoo! News

10 actors who had only short stints on 'SNL' but achieved huge Hollywood careers

Ahead of tonight's special, a look back at the series' short-timed stars who achieved their greatest fame after their time at 30 Rock.
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Yahoo! News

USA vs. Canada hockey game marred by brawls after Canadians boo U.S. anthem

The heated hockey rivalry boiled over quickly as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 Olympics.
16:16
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Yahoo! News

Rivers continue to rise as deadly flash flooding continues in eastern U.S.

Flood watches have been issued that extend over 900 miles from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. About 11 states are included under these.
16:22
16:32
Yahoo! News

10 actors who had only short stints on 'SNL' but achieved huge Hollywood careers

Ahead of tonight's special, a look back at the series' short-timed stars who achieved their greatest fame after their time at 30 Rock.
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16:50โ‡ขNATO Bonds Crack As Saudi Talks Near

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's policy shifts affecting European alliances. While Trump officials signal distance from NATO (NYTimes), White House envoys head to Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks with Russia (OANN). European concerns rise as Rep. Crenshaw calls for aggressive stance against Russia (CBS) and Zelenskyy outlines peace conditions (NBC). Meanwhile, planned Presidents Day protests target Trump-Musk executive orders (NPR), as economists warn about proposed sweeping tariffs (USA Today).
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Joe Bidenโ€™s CFPB passed rules limiting overdraft and credit card late fees. As the chair of the Senate committee that oversees the agency, Tim Scott wants to reinstate these junk fees โ€” a key priority for his donors in finance.
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Joe Bidenโ€™s CFPB passed rules limiting overdraft and credit card late fees. As the chair of the Senate committee that oversees the agency, Tim Scott wants to reinstate these junk fees โ€” a key priority for his donors in finance.
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Yahoo! News

Amazon's Presidents' Day sale: Nab Apple AirPods for a record-low price and more

I also spotted an iRobot Roomba for its best markdown yet, a Henckels 20-piece knife set for 65% off and more.
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Yahoo! News

10 actors who had only short stints on 'SNL' but achieved huge Hollywood careers

Ahead of tonight's special, a look back at the series' short-timed stars who achieved their greatest fame after their time at 30 Rock.
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18:03โ‡ขBorder Fights Break Out On Ice And Land

โŒจThe newspapers report on new tensions at various borders: while USA-Canada hockey game erupts in fights (Breitbart, Daily Wire), Secretary Rubio indicates Ukraine peace talks remain distant (CBS). Border czar Homan addresses allegations of deal with NYC Mayor Adams over Rikers Island access (NY Post, OANN). Meanwhile, California officials warn of impacts from federal funding freeze (LA Times), as Tim Scott pushes to reinstate banking fees limited by CFPB (Jacobin).
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Yahoo! News

At least 4 dead, 10 million under flood alert as storm races across eastern U.S.

A powerful storm has left millions of people under flood warnings from Ohio to Mississippi early Sunday.
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Yahoo! News

'SNL' announces new slate of stars to appear in 50th anniversary special

"Saturday Night Live" has added to the list of celebrities set to join the sketch comedy show's anniversary special, which will air Sunday night.
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Yahoo! News

As odds of a shutdown grow, here are the realities facing Washington

Congress is facing a March 14 deadline to agree on a spending bill.
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20:10โ‡ขFloods Hit Southeast As Trump Rallies NASCAR

โŒจThe newspapers report on severe flooding in the Southeast US, with at least 9 dead and thousands rescued in Kentucky (Epoch Times, NBC News). Trump makes multiple appearances at the Daytona 500 NASCAR race (Fox News, Newsweek, OANN), while his administration faces legal challenges over DOGE actions and whistleblower protections (NPR, AP News). Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders warns Europe about rising far-right influence from Trump and Musk (Common Dreams).
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Yahoo! News

Fired federal workers say lives turned upside down by sudden terminations

Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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Yahoo! News

'Very cold and cruel': Fired federal workers say cuts upended their lives

Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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Yahoo! News

Fired federal workers say lives turned upside down by sudden terminations

Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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Yahoo! News

'Very cold and cruel': Fired federal workers say cuts upended their lives

Workers said they were shocked, angry and emotionally distraught by the unexpected terminations.
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Yahoo! News

As odds of a shutdown grow, here are the realities facing Washington

Congress is facing a March 14 deadline to agree on a spending bill.
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Yahoo! News

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene on firing for 1st time

President Trump requested the Supreme Court allow him to fire the head of an independent agency that protects whistleblowers.
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22:34โ‡ขTrump's NASCAR Lap While Federal Heads Roll

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's dual messaging at Daytona 500, where he led a ceremonial lap (Breitbart, Fox News, NY Post), while simultaneously seeking Supreme Court approval to fire federal workers and whistleblower protection heads (AP News, Yahoo, NBC News). A significant development emerged as Zelenskyy rejected a proposed US-Ukraine mineral deal (OANN, HuffPost), while Trump made controversial statements about presidential authority (USA Today, ABC News).
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Yahoo! News

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire official who doesn't embrace his views

President Trump requested the Supreme Court allow him to fire the head of an independent agency that protects whistleblowers.
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Yahoo! News

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene on firing for 1st time

President Trump requested the Supreme Court allow him to fire the head of an independent agency that protects whistleblowers.
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Yahoo! News

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire official who doesn't embrace his views

President Trump requested the Supreme Court allow him to fire the head of an independent agency that protects whistleblowers.
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