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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 18.02.2025.
It displays 192 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.02.2025 ⇢ Day Moscow Spoke While Delta Burned
⌨A Delta Airlines crash in Toronto dominated morning coverage, with footage showing the aircraft bursting into flames before flipping, injuring 18 passengers. The incident amplified scrutiny of DOGE's FAA personnel cuts from previous days.
US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia proceeded without Ukrainian representation, marking a shift in Trump's diplomatic approach. Secretary Rubio and Lavrov agreed to appoint negotiating teams and work toward a Trump-Putin meeting, while Zelensky warned against decisions made "behind Ukraine's backs."
The evening brought institutional tensions as a judge rejected attempts to block DOGE's access to federal data, while the White House claimed Musk does not legally head the organization. A court permanently blocked Biden-era student loan forgiveness, while four NYC deputy mayors resigned after corruption charges against Adams were dropped, extending the pattern of administrative upheaval.
US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia proceeded without Ukrainian representation, marking a shift in Trump's diplomatic approach. Secretary Rubio and Lavrov agreed to appoint negotiating teams and work toward a Trump-Putin meeting, while Zelensky warned against decisions made "behind Ukraine's backs."
The evening brought institutional tensions as a judge rejected attempts to block DOGE's access to federal data, while the White House claimed Musk does not legally head the organization. A court permanently blocked Biden-era student loan forgiveness, while four NYC deputy mayors resigned after corruption charges against Adams were dropped, extending the pattern of administrative upheaval.
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New York Post
“That’s what you’re seeing right there, right now: A modern-day ‘Mein Kampf,'” Adams told his supporters in a bizarre statement.
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The New York Times
Norms recognized for decades by both parties no longer appear to apply to President Trump’s White House, former prosecutors and ethics lawyers say.
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At least 17 people were injured in the incident. It’s not known yet what caused the crash.
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A Delta regional flight operated by Endeavor, departing from Minneapolis, crashed at a Toronto airport, after the recent midair collision near DCA.
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The Washington Post
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U.S. special forces have reportedly landed in Mexico in order to train Mexican marine infantry troops in combating powerful cartel members.
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Yahoo! News
Delta plane flips over while landing in Toronto from Minneapolis
Several passengers were critically injured, officials said, with the rest of the injuries described as minor to moderate.
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00:58⇢Delta Flips As Adams Quotes Hitler
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a Delta Airlines crash at Toronto Pearson Airport, with multiple updates indicating 17-18 injuries after a Minneapolis flight flipped upon landing (ABC, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Delta, USA Today, Yahoo). NYC Mayor Adams faces mounting pressure as four deputy mayors resign, while making controversial Hitler references (Common Dreams, HuffPost, NY Post, Newsweek). Musk's DOGE discovers a $4.7T discrepancy in federal payments while seeking expanded data access (Fox News, Washington Post).
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Los Angeles Times
Schools are on alert after the Department of Education said it would cut federal funding unless they abolished diversity, equity and inclusion programs, potentially including culturally themed campus housing and graduation ceremonies.
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Hundreds gathered outside City Hall in Long Beach to protest President Trump and Elon Musk
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Breitbart News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview that he has already picked investigators who will look into the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
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Authorities said that there were no fatalities, but at least eight people sustained injuries when the regional jet overturned while landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Monday.
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Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport were stunned as they were evacuated from their plane after it caught fire and flipped upside-down while landing.
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The New York Times
At least 18 people were injured when the Delta plane tried to land at Toronto’s international airport, officials said.
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One America News
President Donald Trump’s newly confirmed U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, stated that the Trump administration is prioritizing efforts to lower egg prices.
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Experts say smart engineering, size of the aircraft and seatbelts likely helped protect people aboard the Delta plane that flipped over in Toronto.
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Yahoo! News
Abgeordnete mit den höchsten Nebeneinkommen
Die Top-Verdiener im Bundestag erzielen Millionenbeträge durch Beteiligungen an Unternehmen und Positionen als Geschäftsführer.
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Yahoo! News
X schickt Antwort zu Algorithmus an EU
Die EU-Kommission hatte X zur Offenlegung von internen Dokumenten gezwungen - und will die Antworten nun prüfen.
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Associated Press
Both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
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SOC. SECURITY BOSS QUITS AFTER DOGE DIGS FOR INFO
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Some of the information involved in the dispute was Americans’ bank information, social security numbers, and who applied for disability benefits.
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NY Gov Hochul says she'll weigh NYC Mayor Eric Adams' future on Tuesday, after four of his longtime aides resigned over a corruption scandal involving the Trump administration.
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NY Gov Hochul says she'll weigh NYC Mayor Eric Adams' future on Tuesday, after four of his longtime aides resigned over a corruption scandal involving the Trump administration.
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One America News
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk has been urged by GOP politicians to shift his attention toward the United States Bullion Depository, also known as Fort Knox -- one of the most secure locations on earth.
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The New York Times
The acting commissioner’s move happened after Elon Musk’s team sought sensitive data about millions of Americans.
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The New York Times
At least 18 people were injured when the Delta flight from Minneapolis tried to land amid strong winds and drifting snow, officials said.
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The New York Times
At least 18 people were injured when the Delta flight from Minneapolis tried to land amid strong winds and drifting snow, officials said.
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The Daily Beast
“We will never back down,” Hegseth wrote of a letter seemingly asking him to address debts owed to the federal government.
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The Epoch Times
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06:56⇢Delta Flips, All Survive Toronto Snow
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Delta Airlines crash in Toronto, where all 80 passengers survived after their plane flipped in snowy conditions (NY Post, NYTimes, USA Today). DOGE's expanding role faces resistance, with a Social Security official resigning over data access requests (NBC News, HuffPost, Washington Post) and potential Fort Knox audit plans (OANN). The Afghanistan withdrawal investigation gains traction as Defense Secretary Hegseth selects investigators (Breitbart, Daily Beast).
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Yahoo! News
Top Social Security official resigns after clash with DOGE over sensitive data
Michelle King's departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into DOGE's crosshairs.
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Yahoo! News
Abgeordnete mit den höchsten Nebeneinkommen
Die Top-Verdiener im Bundestag erzielen Millionenbeträge durch Beteiligungen an Unternehmen und Positionen als Geschäftsführer.
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The meeting in Riyadh is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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The New York Times
The two sides are meeting in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties are on the table.
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Yahoo! News
Social Security head resigns over DOGE access to sensitive data
Michelle King's departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into DOGE's crosshairs.
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The Daily Beast
“We will never back down,” Hegseth wrote of a letter seemingly asking him to address debts owed to the federal government.
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John Nelson is one of the 80 people who miraculously survived the disaster aboard Delta Flight 4819 that left 18 people injured.
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Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia to begin talks on improving relations and ending the war in Ukraine -- without Ukrainian officials at the table.
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John Nelson is one of the 80 people who miraculously survived the disaster aboard Delta Flight 4819 that left 18 people injured.
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Associated Press
The meeting in Riyadh is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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Since taking office, the Trump administration and DOGE have been seeking to unilaterally override the spending plans set by Congress. Can they do that under the U.S. Constitution?
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Marco Rubio and Sergei Lavrov meet for talks on Ukraine, but even before sitting down Russia demonstrated its hard bargaining mindset.
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The New York Times
Faced with undisguised hostility from the Trump administration, Europeans prepare for what is shaping up to be a go-it-alone era.
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Associated Press
The meeting in Riyadh is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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An equitable end to the conflict may defy a quick fix since it poses existential issues for Ukraine and European security
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The Daily Beast
The filing appeared to contradict President Trump’s own words.
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11:50⇢Moscow Talks Without Kyiv
⌨The newspapers report extensively on high-stakes US-Russia talks beginning in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainian representation (AP, Breitbart, CBS, CNN). Secretary Rubio meets Lavrov to discuss improving relations and ending the Ukraine war, while Moscow signals resistance to territorial concessions (ABC, Fox). European leaders prepare for potential isolation as Trump's administration shows hostility toward traditional allies (NYTimes). The DOGE controversy continues with questions about Musk's role and $4.7T in unidentified Treasury payments (Epoch Times, Daily Beast).
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Los Angeles Times
The devastation caused by the twin blazes has raised fresh questions about whether the state — and its top insurance regulator, Ricardo Lara — have done enough to protect homeowners.
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Associated Press
The meeting in Riyadh is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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New York Post
Dramatic new footage captured the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday bursting into flames as it skidded onto snow-covered ground.
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Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.
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Mother Jones
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New York Post
Dramatic new footage captured the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday bursting into flames as it skidded onto snow-covered ground.
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Pervasive Police Corruption in Albuquerque Explains Why a Teetotaler Was Arrested for DWI
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An investigation into the crash of a Delta Air Lines jet that flipped on to its roof while landing at a Canadian airport is underway.
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US Secretary of State says US and Russian delegates agreed to four principles for peace talks after meeting for four hours in Riyadh
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Marco Rubio and Sergei Lavrov meet for talks on Ukraine, but even before sitting down Russia demonstrated its hard bargaining mindset.
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Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought has spent his life trying to cripple the ability of the state to benefit anyone but the rich, to the point that it can’t be put back together. With Donald Trump in office, he can finally do it.
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Democrats in Congress say their phones are ringing off the hook from constituents demanding they do more to combat the Trump administration. But as the minority party, their options are limited.
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New York Post
Dramatic new footage captured the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday bursting into flames as it skidded onto snow-covered ground.
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They spent years seething about wokeness. Now they’re setting federal policy.
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13:59⇢Moscow Talks While Kyiv Waits
⌨The newspapers extensively report on US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, where Secretary Rubio meets Lavrov without Ukraine's participation (ABC, AP, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Fox, Washington Post). Moscow signals resistance to territorial concessions while Putin reportedly seeks to install a favorable Ukrainian leadership (Fox). A Delta plane crash in Toronto generates significant coverage, with new footage showing the aircraft bursting into flames before flipping (NY Post, USA Today).
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Associated Press
The talks represent a rapid and major change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
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Breitbart News
Russia praised first round of Ukraine talks, with U.S. delegation saying both sides committed to work towards in-person Presidential meeting.
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MEANWHILE: DOGE SEEKING YOUR TAXPAYER DATA!
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Mother Jones
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The New York Times
The two sides met in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties were on the table.
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Hamas’ youngest hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, 2 and 5, and their mother are dead and their bodies will be returned to Israel this week, the terror group said in ghoulish announcement on Tuesday.
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Los Angeles Times
Luke Winkie
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The deeply online origins of MAGA 2.0.
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US Secretary of State says US and Russian delegates agreed to four principles for peace talks after meeting for four hours in Riyadh
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
The talks represent a rapid and major change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
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After what has felt like an eternity of Elon Musk and DOGE running rampant across the federal government, federal workers themselves and their unions are now leading the pushback.
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Hamas said on Tuesday that it will be releasing the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, and six living hostages on Saturday.
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Where Are Deportees From the U.S. Being Held if ‘Home’ Won’t Take Them?
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The two countries decided to appoint teams to help negotiate toward an end of Ukraine war. Neither Kyiv nor European leaders were invited to the meeting.
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16:49⇢Moscow Talks Roll On While Kyiv Watches
⌨The newspapers extensively report on US-Russia talks advancing without Ukraine's participation, with both sides agreeing to appoint negotiating teams and work toward a Trump-Putin meeting (AP, Breitbart, CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post). Zelensky warns against decisions made "behind our backs" (CNN). Hamas announces the death of its youngest hostages and their mother, promising to return their bodies (NY Post, OANN), while Biden commutes Native American activist Leonard Peltier's life sentence (NBC).
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Elon Musk is not the legal administrator in charge of the "Department of Government Efficiency," the White House said in a court filing Monday, and has "no actual or formal authority." The filing did not say who actually is in charge.
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Despite the chaos, most Americans like what the president is doing — for now.
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins told Breitbart News exclusively on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration is exploring ways for the federal government to stop China from purchasing American farmland.
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The Daily Beast
He said he made the decision to avoid the “false image” that Ukraine was being included in the negotiations.
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Associated Press
The talks represent a rapid and major change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
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Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped onto its back after crash-landing in Toronto recalled the frightening incident.
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The acting Social Security Administration’s chief stepped down from her role after multiple requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, according to multiple reports.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he and his Russian counterpart agreed to put together teams to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire.
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Layoffs, funding freezes, and executive orders spark outcry among federal researchers and university partners, who fear science itself is under siege.
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The governor announced the extraordinary set of sit-downs after NYC deputy mayors resigned en masse.
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Hawaii Can Auction Off Your Car Without Ever Convicting You
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Associated Press
The talks represent a rapid and major change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
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19:00⇢Trump Signs With Musk As Delta Burns
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's intensifying engagement with Moscow, signing orders during a joint TV appearance with Musk (AP), while USDA explores blocking Chinese farmland purchases (Breitbart). A dramatic Delta plane crash in Toronto generates significant coverage (ABC, CBS, Blaze). The Department of Government Efficiency controversy continues with White House denying Musk's authority (NPR, OANN) and Social Security chief's resignation. The US-Russia diplomatic thaw advances with teams being appointed for Ukraine ceasefire talks (USA Today).
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Ukraine got a slight reprieve, and Europe could be relevant again. But Washington’s rapprochement with Moscow is more likely to play in Putin’s favor.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins told Breitbart News exclusively that she is “so excited” to work with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “Make America Healthy Again.”
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An investigation is underway into the Delta plane that crash-landed Monday in Toronto. What caused it remains to be seen, but here's what we know so far.
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The Epoch Times
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The Daily Beast
Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones had overseen the agency’s ban of food dye Red No. 3 earlier this year and said he “was looking forward” to implementing the Trump administration’s plan.
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The Epoch Times
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The Epoch Times
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Foreign relations expert Richard Haass says the United States' advantage over China and Russia is that it has an enormous pool of allies willing to collaborate. Trump's approach could change that.
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New York Post
The governor announced the extraordinary set of sit-downs after NYC deputy mayors resigned en masse.
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New York GOP Representative Claudia Tenney has introduced a new bill that would make President Donald Trump’s birthday a public holiday -- if it successfully passes.
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Four weeks into the administration, they’ve finally said what job Musk holds — and only raised more questions.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he and his Russian counterpart agreed to put together teams to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire.
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Four weeks into the administration, they’ve finally said what job Musk holds — and only raised more questions.
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20:59⇢Moscow Talks Advance as Officials Exit
⌨The newspapers report on US-Russia talks advancing significantly, with Secretary Rubio meeting his Russian counterpart to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire terms (USA Today, CNN, NYTimes). A Delta plane crash in Toronto generates extensive coverage with new investigation details emerging (CBS, ABC). Several high-profile resignations surface, including a top DOJ prosecutor citing MAGA interference (HuffPost), FDA's food head (Daily Beast), and challenges to NYC Mayor Adams' position (NY Post).
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins told Breitbart News exclusively that she is “so excited” to work with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “Make America Healthy Again.”
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The Washington Post
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A judge on Tuesday declined to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing data systems at seven federal agencies.
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The Daily Beast
MAGA influencers claimed left-wing protesters were behind an ICE van fire in Philadelphia—but the driver tells a different story.
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One America News
Four of New York City’s Deputy Mayors resigned on Monday after the Department of Justice ordered federal prosecutors in Manhattan to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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New York Post
The Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals had partially blocked the loan forgiveness effort last year.
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A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data.
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The New York Times
What will President Trump do with an institution central to Washington’s cultural life? One expectation is more country music.
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The Boston Globe
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The College Republicans of America organization president has been forced to resign after calling President Donald Trump’s son Barron “an oddity on campus.”
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Associated Press
The talks represent a rapid and major change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
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22:21⇢Judge Opens Federal Data Gates To DOGE
⌨The newspapers report on several DOGE-related developments, with multiple sources covering a judge's decision allowing Musk's team access to federal agency data (CBS, NYT, Fox, Epoch Times). Trump's position on Ukraine continues to evolve, with criticism of Zelenskyy (ABC) while pursuing Russia talks. Healthcare issues surface with plummeting vaccination rates (Boston Globe) and plans to destroy COVID test stockpiles (Washington Post), as RFK Jr. and Brooke Rollins discuss "Make America Healthy Again" initiative (Breitbart).
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The president criticized Zelensky after top US and Russian officials held talks today that excluded Ukraine
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