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Pam Bondi And DOJ Sue New York, Kathy Hochul Over ‘Green Light Law’ - Forbes

New York’s "green light law," or the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, was passed and enacted in 2019.

White House: AP Blocked To Hold It "Accountable" For Gulf Of Mexico Stance - Deadline

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the decision to block the Associated Press from access to an Oval Office event this week.

Dozens of CFPB workers are fired as the agency remains shuttered - NPR

Dozens of employees at the bureau were fired by email on Tuesday night amid a stop-work order and closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's headquarters.

Your old laptop can 'shine on' after Windows 10's sunset with this Linux distro - ZDNet

If you're facing the end of support for your operating system, I recommend giving Siduction a try - especially if you're a Pink Floyd fan.

Israel threatens ‘all hell will break loose’ on Hamas in latest Gaza ceasefire crisis - The Associated Press

Israel’s defense minister says “all hell will break loose” if Hamas does not release three hostages as planned this weekend. The threat on Wednesday comes as mediators work to keep the fragile ceasefire from collapsing. The militant group had accused Israel o…

Vance enters the world stage. Can he speak for Trump? - POLITICO

The vice president faces a perennially difficult task as he attempts to take the MAGA mantle.

Exclusive | Musk’s X Agrees to Pay About $10 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit - The Wall Street Journal

Musk’s platform becomes second social-media company to settle with Trump after Jan. 6, 2021 riot triggered bans

Energy and Commerce Committee's Medicaid problem just got tougher - POLITICO

Congressional Republicans are going to have to cut deep into a popular health safety-net program to pay for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda.

N.Y. sees worst flu season in at least 15 years - Times Union

Those hospitalized with influenza in New York is at the highest level since at least the 2009-2010 season. Meanwhile, flu shot use is only at about 25 percent.

Trump says he wants ‘con job’ Education Department closed ‘immediately’ - New York Post

President Trump said Wednesday he wants to shut down the Department of Education as soon as possible.

White House says judges blocking President Donald Trump's triggering a ‘constitutional crisis’ - Hindustan Times

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that judges blocking President Trump's orders were acting as “judicial activists" and weaponising justice

Eye Doctors Are Finding New Links Between Ozempic and Vision Problems - Gizmodo

A new case series links GLP-1 use to three different eye conditions, all of which can lead to blindness.

Arne Slot reaction — What did Liverpool boss say after dramatic draw with Everton? - NBC Sports

Liverpool are seven points clear in the Premier League title race, but they failed to spoil Everton's party on the night of Goodison Park's final Merseyside derby.

Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates - Earth.com

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

Inflation rose in January as prices for groceries and housing picked up - The Washington Post

Consumer prices rose by 3.0 percent annually last month, hotter than reported in December.

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Trump’s director of national intelligence - The Washington Post

Gabbard, among President Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees, overcame the initial objections of a handful of Republicans skeptical about her qualifications.

Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Memb - Department of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and

Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership - Department of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and

Exclusive: Gabbard to meet with US allies in Munich on first trip as DNI - ABC News

ACLU sues Trump over Gitmo migrant detainees’ access to attorneys - POLITICO

It's the latest challenge to President Donald Trump’s plan to turn Guantanamo Bay into a massive immigration detention facility.