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Ex-KGB Officer Claims Trump Was Recruited as 'Krasnov' by Soviet Union in 1987
A former intelligence officer has alleged that Donald Trump was recruited by the Soviet Union's KGB in 1987 and given a secret codename.…
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Politics
Zelensky Surrenders to Trump as He Agrees to Sign US Mineral Deal 'In Very Short Term' after Ukraine Was Cut Out of Peace Talks
Donald Trump seems to have won in his trade standoff with Volodymyr Zelensky, as the Ukrainian leader is now expected to agree to a deal…
Politics
Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman C.Q. Brown, chief of naval operations also out
President Trump on Friday said he is firing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown, while Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa…
Politics
Judge says Musk's DOGE can access federal employee data
A federal judge has refused to shut down the Department of Government Efficiency's access to human resources files of government…
News
Judge Appoints Veteran Lawyer Paul Clement to Weigh In on DOJ’s Bid to Dismiss Eric Adams Indictment
Judge Dale Ho has adopted the Michael Flynn model in navigating this case. I am wary. Source link
Politics
Trump signs order using CFIUS to limit Chinese investment in national security sectors
President Trump signed a memorandum restricting Chinese investment in critical sectors including farming, food supplies, minerals, natural…
Politics
Trump fires CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Trump on Friday said he is firing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown, while Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa…
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Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury information, for now
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday extended a ban on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency accessing sensitive Treasury…
Politics
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's attempt to oust special counsel -- for now
The Supreme Court has ruled that one of the government agency leaders whom President Trump wants to fire can remain on the job for at…
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Trump signs order to impose retaliatory tariffs for digital taxes
President Trump has signed a memorandum that will impose tariffs on countries that levy digital taxes on U.S. technology companies. Source…
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The Associated Press sues Trump officials over ban from White House events
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over its blocking of AP reporters from access to the Oval Office and…
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Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley eases diversity emphasis in annual report
MORGAN Stanley toned down its emphasis on diversity in its latest annual report published on Friday (Feb 22), signaling a recalibration as…
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Cost-cutting Pentagon to begin axing civilian jobs next week, officials say
The Pentagon will trim its civilian workforce by 5% to 8%, starting with next week's release of about 5,400 probationary employees,…
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Kash Patel sworn in as FBI director
Kash Patel was sworn in as the new FBI director in a brief ceremony following a narrow Senate confirmation vote. Source link
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How Elon Musk’s Service to Trump Will Probably, Eventually End
Elon Musk should take note: Whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad with self-regard. Source link
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Trump launches probe into Maine schools after president's clash with governor over trans athletes
The Trump administration announced it has launched an investigation into whether schools in Maine are violating federal law by continuing…
Business
Gold eases from record high on profit-taking, eyes eighth weekly gain
GOLD prices eased on Friday (Feb 21) as investors booked profits from the previous session’s record high, but were set for an eighth…
Business
Greenback recovers as markets in consolidation mode; pares gains after data
The US dollar rose against a broad range of currencies on Friday (Feb 21) including the euro, sterling and those tied to commodities such…
News
Europe: Stoxx 600 closes near record high; German elections in focus
EUROPEAN shares settled near a record high on Friday (Feb 21) and marked their longest streak of weekly gains in nearly a year, while…
Business
US: Wall Street ends sharply lower on mounting concerns over economy, tariffs
US stocks tumbled on Friday (Feb 21), extending their sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and closing the book on a…
Politics
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in…
Politics
The Problem with Trump’s IVF Push
We should be wary of throwing tax dollars at an industry that commodifies babies and bodies and is rife with risk. Source link
News
FACT CHECK: Was 'The View' Cohost Joy Behar Arrested by TSA at Airport While Fleeing the United States?
A post has gone viral on social media that appears to claim that Joy Behar, the cohost of the ABC daytime talk show "The View," was…
Politics
Business Names Decoded: Trade Names vs. Regular Names
Picking the right name for your business might seem like a small step, but it’s actually a big deal. The name you choose can influence how…