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Democrats silent on Patel as first ‘person of color’ FBI director despite previous DEI emphasis

Democrats silent on Patel as first ‘person of color’ FBI director despite previous DEI emphasis
Democrats have remained notably silent since Kash Patel became the first "person of color" to head the FBI, after previously emphasizing diversity and representation on the campaign trail and during the Biden era. Patel, a fervent Trump ally, underwent a rocky path to confirmation, with Democrats on the panel attempting to delay the vote earlier this month and continuing to protest his nomination into Thursday. Despite the criticism, Democrats have yet to make note of Patel, who is Indian-American, making history as the first "person of color" FBI director.KASH PATEL LAYS OUT FBI'S TOP TWO PRIORITIES IN LETTER TO SUBORDINATESSenate Judiciary Committee
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The Washington Post

Senate approves $350 billion plan for Trump border and defense spending

The legislation starts Republicans’ budget reconciliation process, but intensifies an intraparty feud with the House GOP. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/21/senate-budget-border-trump-immigration/ Author : Jacob Bogage Publish date : 2025-02-21 19:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Trump envoy for Russia and Ukraine calls Zelenskyy a ‘courageous leader’ after Trump lambasts foreign figure

Trump envoy for Russia and Ukraine calls Zelenskyy a ‘courageous leader’ after Trump lambasts foreign figure
Assistant to the President and Special Presidential Envoy for Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "courageous leader" in a tweet after President Donald Trump assailed the foreign figure as "A Dictator without Elections" earlier this week.Kellogg met with Zelenskyy this week."A long and intense day with the senior leadership of Ukraine. Extensive and positive discussions with @ZelenskyyUa, the embattled and courageous leader of a nation at war and his talented national security team," Kellogg tweeted.TRUMP CALLS UKRAINE'S ZELENSKYY A ‘DICTATOR WITHOUT ELECTIONS’ AS RIFT WIDENSFox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment
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The New York Times

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/us/execution-firing-squad-south-carolina.html Author : Eduardo Medina Publish date : 2025-02-21 18:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

What to know about Luigi Mangione’s court appearance and murder charges

Mangione faces a variety of state and federal charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/21/united-healthcare-luigi-mangione-ceo-killing-trial/ Author : Gaya Gupta Publish date : 2025-02-21 18:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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House GOP elections chair makes explosive prediction despite Dems’ heavier cashflow

House GOP elections chair makes explosive prediction despite Dems’ heavier cashflow
EXCLUSIVE: The chairman of House Republicans' campaign arm is dismissing potential "headwinds" against the GOP in its fight to keep control of the chamber for President Donald Trump's entire second term.National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chair Richard Hudson, R-N.C., expressed confidence Republicans would keep the House in 2026 after the group's Democratic counterpart out-raised the NRCC in the first month of 2025."Despite the national narrative and headwinds, House Republicans once again delivered and earned the votes of the American people," Hudson told Fox News Digital of the prior election cycle.He pledged Republicans would "raise the funds necessary to retain and
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The New York Times

Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut, Egypt Says

The ministry of antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his death, was the first excavation of a royal tomb near the Valley of the Kings since 1922. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/middleeast/egypt-tomb-archaeologists.html Author : Alan Yuhas Publish date : 2025-02-21 16:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Shirley Duncan, whose wanderlust led her around the world, dies at 99

A bicycle ride across her native Australia, recounted in her 1957 book “Two Wheels to Adventure,” marked the beginning of a lifetime of dauntless travel. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/02/21/shirley-duncan-world-travel-dead/ Author : Emily Langer Publish date : 2025-02-21 16:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Kash Patel lays out FBI’s top two priorities in letter to subordinates

Kash Patel lays out FBI’s top two priorities in letter to subordinates
Ahead of his swearing-in as FBI director on Friday, Kash Patel laid out his top priorities for the agency in a letter to subordinates obtained by Fox News Digital, vowing to bolster the bureau's resources and "rebuild the American people’s trust in the FBI." "I am honored to have been nominated and confirmed as your new Director," Patel wrote to colleagues. "While I’m new to the Bureau’s ranks, I’ve spent my career in government service and the past decade in national security, working shoulder to shoulder with the FBI and many of its partners throughout the law enforcement and intelligence communities.
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The New York Times

Yankees Part With Tradition: Beards Are Now Allowed

The team is ending its longstanding policy on facial hair and will allow “well-groomed beards moving forward,” Hal Steinbrenner said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/sports/baseball/yankees-beards-facial-hair-policy.html Author : Victor Mather Publish date : 2025-02-21 14:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Live updates: Trump to address nation’s governors, sign more executive orders

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/21/trump-presidency-news/ Author : Sabrina Rodriguez, Maegan Vazquez, Brianna Tucker, Justine McDaniel Publish date : 2025-02-21 15:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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China, Iran-based threat actors have found new ways to to use American AI models for covert influence: Report

China, Iran-based threat actors have found new ways to to use American AI models for covert influence: Report
Threat actors, some likely based in China and Iran, are formulating new ways to hijack and utilize American artificial intelligence (AI) models for malicious intent, including covert influence operations, according to a new report from OpenAI.The February report includes two disruptions involving threat actors that appear to have originated from China. According to the report, these actors have used, or at least attempted to use, models built by OpenAI and Meta.In one example, OpenAI banned a ChatGPT account that generated comments critical of Chinese dissident Cai Xia. The comments were posted on social media by accounts that claimed to be
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The New York Times

Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit

The end of a court fight with the largest U.S. crypto company would be a big win for an industry that financially backed President Trump. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/technology/coinbase-sec-lawsuit.html Author : David Yaffe-Bellany and Matthew Goldstein Publish date : 2025-02-21 13:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Group of Venezuelans sue Trump admin for temporary immigration protections

Group of Venezuelans sue Trump admin for temporary immigration protections
A group of migrants is suing the Trump administration for ending a deportation shield for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., claiming that the move was illegal and driven by race.The 48-page federal suit names Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. government for revoking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 600,000 Venezuelans.TPS grants protection from deportation and allows work permits for nationals living in the U.S. from countries deemed unsafe for them to be returned. Then-DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced extensions for TPS for Venezuela, as well as El Salvador, Sudan
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The New York Times

Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break

The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/europe/baltic-sea-cable-sweden.html Author : Christina Anderson, Isabella Kwai and Johanna Lemola Publish date : 2025-02-21 12:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Maryland driver who hit girl sued by D.C. for $27,000 in unpaid tickets

A new law allows D.C. to sue drivers who fail to pay fines from traffic cameras. Three Maryland drivers who owe a combined $95,000 are the first the District will take to court. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/02/21/dc-steer-act-lawsuits-traffic-tickets/ Author : Rachel Weiner Publish date : 2025-02-21 12:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Senate delivers on Trump’s agenda after overnight vote-a-rama and more top headlines

Senate delivers on Trump’s agenda after overnight vote-a-rama and more top headlines
1. Senate delivers on Trump's agenda 2. Trudeau's fiery message for Trump3. Scientists baffled by eerie revelation‘I LOVE THIS’ – Social media cheers as White House deputy chief of staff gives press corps a ‘civics lesson.’ Continue reading …CROWNED WINNERS – Canada beats US to win 4 Nations Face-Off in overtime thriller. Continue reading …LEGAL LIMBO – Law could be ignored as suspected Ivy League assassin due in court, experts warn. Continue reading …A CUT ABOVE – Foreign leader gives gift to Musk, says it's a symbol of shared goals. Continue reading …'SEVERE VIOLATION' – Returned body of Israeli hostage murdered
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The New York Times

What 11 Black Voters Think About Trump’s Actions in His First Month

Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the speed at which he moved. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/us/black-voters-trump.html Author : J. David Goodman, Audra D. S. Burch, Clyde McGrady, Ruth Graham, Katie Benner and Elizabeth Dias Publish date : 2025-02-21 11:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Airlines eye weight-based fees: Will heavier passengers pay more?

Airlines eye weight-based fees: Will heavier passengers pay more?
In 2008, American Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to charge for checked bags, introducing a $15 fee as part of a cost-cutting measure. Since then, other airlines have adopted similar fees, with prices steadily increasing over the years. Now, a new debate has emerged about whether airlines should charge passengers based on their weight to help reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.STAY SAFE & IN THE KNOW—AT NO COST! SUBSCRIBE TO KURT'S THE CYBERGUY REPORT FOR FREE SECURITY ALERTS & TECH TIPSIn 2013, Samoa Air introduced a "fat tax" where passengers paid based on their weight, but it
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