The announcement comes two days after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration may move forward with an effort to slash project funding and staff. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/23/trump-usaid-2000-layoffs/ Author : John Hudson, Mariana Alfaro Publish date : 2025-02-24 01:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A woman was arrested after police accused her of looting a home in the Palisades Fire area, while she was wearing a t-shirt with an ironic statement on it. The California Highway Patrol (CHP)'s Southern Division shared images on X of the recent arrest of Karen Matsey, who was wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt while allegedly stealing from a home "severely impacted" by the Palisades Fire.On Feb. 21, officers were called to a residence in the Pacific Palisades for a looting report. When officers arrived, they did not find Matsey as she had already fled the scene, but the victim was
U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on for a month. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/asia/the-battle-of-iwo-jima-a-history.html Author : Hannah Beech Publish date : 2025-02-23 21:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
How to damage military morale and recruiting? Trump and Hegseth seem to be trying to find out, alas. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/02/23/trump-hegseth-pentagon-generals/ Author : Max Boot Publish date : 2025-02-23 20:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
"Real Time" host and comedian Bill Maher sparred with former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett over the issue of Democrats supporting gender transition treatments for children.On the "Pod Saves America" podcast on Sunday, Maher called out the position as a woke "outlier" from not only Americans but the world as a whole, alienating them from average voters. "The Democratic position in has been that the school has the right to hide it from the parents," Maher said. "That is not something that’s going to go well with the average voter."He later added, "And the fact that you think, or a lot of
Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/europe/friedrich-merz-germany-chancellor-election.html Author : Jim Tankersley Publish date : 2025-02-23 22:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Calm and partly cloudy conditions tonight with seasonably chilly air. Temperatures could reach near 60 multiple times this week. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/02/23/dc-weather-live-updates-warmup-spring/ Author : Molly Robey, A. Camden Walker Publish date : 2025-02-23 21:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Dramatic video shows the moment a diverted American Airlines flight was escorted by Italian fighter jets due to a "security concern."A spokesperson for the airline told Fox News Digital that AA flight 292 "landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be non-credible." The video shows the plane being escorted by Italian Air Force jets prior to landing at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome.Flight 292 had departed New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport on its way to New Delhi, India when it was diverted.FLIGHT PASSENGER
The country appears headed for a coalition government. But the process of building one could take months. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/europe/germany-election-voting.html Author : Christopher F. Schuetze Publish date : 2025-02-23 21:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“It’s funny how that works,” Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said. “You made a trade, we get the guy, and then you come back and you’re basically teammates.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02/23/josh-bell-jarlin-susana-nationals-spring-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-02-23 21:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump is set to have another busy week meeting with foreign leaders in the nation's capital as administration leaders continue working out a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Trump will meet with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in his fifth week back in the Oval Office, national security advisor Mike Waltz said on Fox News' "America Reports." The announcement follows Macron calling for an emergency meeting of world leaders after the Trump administration excluded Europe from sitting at the negotiating table to settle the war between Ukraine and Russia."Just a few months
In a wide-open best picture race, the awards, which are streaming on Netflix, could offer some clarity. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/movies/sag-awards-how-to-watch.html Author : Sarah Bahr Publish date : 2025-02-23 19:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The TLC reality show documents the life of the celebrity couple and their seven kids. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/02/23/alec-hilaria-baldwin-reality-show-tlc-baldwins/ Author : Samantha Chery Publish date : 2025-02-23 20:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from early-stage kidney failure amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.Francis, who is currently staying at the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, remains alert and attended Mass on Sunday, according to the Vatican. The pope has been fighting pneumonia and a complex lung infection since being hospitalized on Feb. 14.The Holy See Press Office published a detailed statement about the 88-year-old pope's health on Sunday, noting that his condition "remains critical, but since evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises.""He
Early exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe, will be Germany’s next leader. The hard-right AfD party was in second place. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02/23/world/germany-election Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2025-02-23 18:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Pet insurance, like human health care, presents a tough choice for consumers as they grapple with whether a policy is worth it. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/23/pet-insurance-explainer/ Author : Rivan Stinson Publish date : 2025-02-23 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The downtown Washington, D.C., Ronald Reagan building will undergo a dramatic shift as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) takes over the longtime headquarters of the Agency for International Development (USAID), Fox News Digital has confirmed."CBP has signed a license agreement to occupy approximately 390,000 usable square feet in the USAID tower," a CBP spokesperson told Fox News Digital.The news, which was originally reported by Politico, comes after a federal judge on Friday declined to keep in place a temporary block that was preventing President Donald Trump from removing all but a small number of USAID staffers, clearing the way
After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/us/politics/republicans-congress-town-halls-trump.html Author : Robert Jimison Publish date : 2025-02-23 17:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An email sent to 2.3 million workers asking them to outline their work last week is leading to confusion and differing instructions across the government. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/23/musk-email-government-agencies/ Author : Hannah Natanson, Ellen Nakashima, Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Publish date : 2025-02-23 16:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Aaron Rodgers will hit free agency this offseason as the New York Jets announced their intent to part ways with the four-time NFL MVP.He spoke to TMZ Sports after he left a workout last week and was asked about the "factors" he will be looking for in his next team.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If they want you" and "if they got a good team," he told the reporter in the parking lot before getting into his vehicle.Much like Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Rodgers’ decision on whether he decides to hang it up or keep
About 300 migrants from all around the world were deported from the United States to Panama. There, they were trapped in a hotel, facing a choice of whether to return to places they had fled. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/americas/panama-migrants-hotel-photo.html Author : Federico Rios Publish date : 2025-02-23 13:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Israel accused Hamas of subjecting its hostages to humiliation, while Hamas said the delayed release of Palestinian prisoners is a violation of the ceasefire deal. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/23/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-news-hamas/ Author : Leo Sands, Niha Masih Publish date : 2025-02-23 15:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A new biblical epic launching on Amazon's streaming service this week will bring the story of David and Goliath to life for audiences worldwide."'House of David' tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel," Amazon says."The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.""As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating
Hamas criticized Israel’s decision to delay the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, amid growing tensions and concerns for the future of the truce in Gaza. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostage-cease-fire.html Author : Isabel Kershner Publish date : 2025-02-23 13:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Donald Trump should abandon the idea of paying DOGE’s savings out to Americans. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/02/23/trump-doge-stimulus-checks-national-debt/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-02-23 12:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.