No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/14/china-cook-islands-pacific-deal/ Author : Michael E. Miller Publish date : 2025-02-14 23:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Friday that the department has terminated nearly 80 contracts, including for a Brazilian forest and gender consultant and a Central American gender assessment consultant.Rollins said the 78 contracts active under the Biden administration totaled more than $132 million, and more than 1,000 contracts are still under review for potential termination.The findings come after a review from the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, which Rollins said will help the Agriculture Department to stop wasteful spending."I welcome DOGE’s efforts at USDA because we know that its work makes us better, stronger, faster, and more
Judge Dale E. Ho will weigh the request after the resignation of Manhattan’s U.S. attorney and her accusations of misconduct. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/nyregion/adams-charges-judge.html Author : Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich Publish date : 2025-02-15 05:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“I had no idea he had polio,” Trump said when asked about the 82-year-old Kentucky senator’s decision to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/13/trump-mcconnell-kennedy-vote/ Author : Brianna Tucker, Maegan Vazquez Publish date : 2025-02-14 21:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha argued that President Trump’s popularity can be explained by the fact he embraces the policies Democrats once stood for.Many Democrats, still reeling from Trump’s victory in November, are still trying to figure out how their party lost to somebody as controversial as Trump. CNN’s "Laura Coates Live" featured a segment on Friday where the host and her guests took questions from callers about American politics. One caller inquired, "My question is, Donald Trump is a very scary guy, what makes him so popular?"CARVILLE ADMITS TRUMP'S FAST PACE IS LEAVING DEMOCRATS REELING: ‘WE ARE OVERWHELMED’"This is my favorite question,"
His comments came on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, where anxious European officials had hoped to learn more about U.S. plans to broker peace talks. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/zelensky-nbc-meet-the-press.html Author : Yonette Joseph Publish date : 2025-02-15 02:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, and Trump’s involvement, is opening a rift at the DOJ. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/02/14/sassoon-trump-bove-doj-bork-adams-justice-department/ Author : Ruth Marcus Publish date : 2025-02-15 03:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A fiery pileup inside a tunnel on Interstate 80 in Wyoming left at least two dead with five others injured late Friday morning. Fire and smoke billowed from the tunnel as people ran for safety. Several outlets reported that its structural integrity had been threatened. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE VICTIMS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CRASHThe Wyoming Department of Transportation said on social media that geologists and bridge engineers with its team were "en route to assess the tunnel infrastructure."The crash happened around 11:37 a.m. in the westbound Green River Tunnel, which caused a fire inside the tunnel, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. COLLEGE
Southern California took stock on Friday of the damage from an intense bout of rain. Among the most dramatic scenes: a Fire Department vehicle that was swept to the sea. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/us/storm-la-mudslides-flood-rain.html Author : Jesus Jiménez Publish date : 2025-02-15 02:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The cuts were initially poised to affect nuclear defense programs and impact veterans’ mental health care, workers warned. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/14/federal-employee-firings-effects-trump-doge/ Author : Hannah Natanson, Emily Davies, Lisa Rein, Rachel Siegel Publish date : 2025-02-15 00:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A California woman was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison after she was arrested on a weapons charge and found with heroin-filled Bibles addressed to inmates in state prisons. Lucresia Stone-Rojas, 46, was initially arrested Nov. 12, 2023, after a license plate reader identified a stolen Porsche in El Cajon. During a traffic stop, authorities found a loaded 9mm Walther handgun and ammunition, the Justice Department said. Because she has previous felony convictions, Stone-Rojas was federally charged with unlawful possession of a gun. She wasn't charged for the stolen vehicle. SHERIFF SAYS DRUGS ARE FUELING CRIME CRISIS IN CALIFORNIAOVERSEAS METH SENT
Diplomats at the Munich Security Conference were uttering “appeasement,” with all its historical resonance, to describe the Trump administration’s approach to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/ukraine-russia-trump-munich.html Author : David E. Sanger and Steven Erlanger Publish date : 2025-02-15 00:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read more Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02/14/alex-sarr-rising-stars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Varun Shankar Publish date : 2025-02-15 01:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Philadelphia officials estimated more than 1 million people would gather for the Eagles' Super Bowl victory parade. On Friday, a sea of fans wearing Eagles green lined Philly's Broad Street to take in the festivities.The Eagles' defense delivered a strong performance, sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes six times and forcing two interceptions en route to a 40-22 victory Sunday in New Orleans. Five days later, supporters got a chance to cheer on the team in their hometown.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe scene appeared to leave star running back Saquon Barkley in awe."You can't use words to describe
The anonymous plaintiff’s account was attacked as inconsistent after an NBC report called details from her account into question. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/arts/jay-z-lawsuit-dismissed.html Author : Julia Jacobs Publish date : 2025-02-15 00:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Drake is still spinning from his beef with Kendrick Lamar. His new album, ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ is a failed attempt at damage control. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/02/14/drake-some-sexy-songs-album-review/ Author : Chris Richards Publish date : 2025-02-14 21:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-led group tasked with eliminating wasteful spending, on Friday said it found $1.9 billion that was misplaced by the Biden administration. The funds were from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and have been recovered. "$1.9 billion of HUD money was just recovered after being misplaced during the Biden administration due to a broken process. These funds were earmarked for the administration of financial services, but were no longer needed," a DOGE post on X stated.THROUGH THE EPA, WE CAN PURSUE ENERGY DOMINANCE, LEE ZELDIN SAYS | FOX NEWS VIDEOHUD Secretary Scott
The United States has reportedly told Lebanese officials that Israel’s military intends to remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon, but will withdraw from towns it still occupies. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/lebanon-israeli-withdrawal.html Author : Euan Ward Publish date : 2025-02-14 22:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/02/14/live-chat-carolyn-hax/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2025-02-14 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The City of Brotherly Love hosted its second Super Bowl victory parade Friday. A huge contingent of Philadelphia Eagles fans gathered along the parade route that stretched down Broad Street, the city's famous thoroughfare. Eagles players, coaches and executives, gathered atop floats and waved to supporters. Some players, including Saquon Barkley, opted for closer interactions with the fans at certain points of the parade. As Barkley walked along the street, he spotted the team's ball boy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter greeting the ball boy, Barkley used a bear hug to help him get over a barricade and onto the parade
At a midnight ceremony and in courthouses and city buildings booked months in advance, couples exchanged vows in civil ceremonies as Valentine’s Day fell on a Friday. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/style/valentines-day-weddings-city-hall.html Author : Remy Tumin and Kate Christobek Publish date : 2025-02-14 21:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the helicopter’s cockpit voice recorder didn’t capture key directions from air-traffic control and is investigating whether the crew might have seen a different altitude on the flight instruments. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/14/ntsb-briefing-dc-plane-crash/ Author : Daniel Gilbert, Rachel Weiner Publish date : 2025-02-14 20:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A New York City councilwoman is proposing legislation that would shield the addresses of certain migrant shelters serving new arrivals from the public amid the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Councilwoman Julie Won, who represents a portion of Queens, introduced the bill on Thursday. Under the proposal, it would "prohibit any mayoral agency or office that operates emergency or temporary shelter facilities exclusively serving new arrivals from publicly disclosing the address or location," Won wrote on Instagram. The location of such facilities would be publicly disclosed if a warrant were issued or otherwise required by law.BONDI ANNOUNCES NEW LAWSUITS AGAINST STATES
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders for failing to uphold democratic values, and said nothing about President Trump’s talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02/14/world/russia-ukraine-war-trump Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2025-02-14 20:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Late Thursday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift the funding freeze on U.S. assistance and development programs abroad. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/14/usaid-trump-farmers-food-for-peace-kansas/ Author : Annie Gowen, Abigail Hauslohner, Katharine Houreld Publish date : 2025-02-14 19:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.