NEWS - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - NEWS
Rather than confronting Trump, California's governor is showing restraint and using flattery to ensure the state gets the federal disaster relief it needs and deserves. LA Times
VOA VIEW: There is give and take.
The US Senate confirmed former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as President Trump’s spy chief on Feb. 12, elevating the ex-Democrat and privacy hawk to a cabinet-level position in the Republican administration. The upper chamber voted 52-48 to confirm Gabbard, with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joining all 47 Democrats in opposition. New York Post
VOA VIEW: McConnell is proving to be an obstructionist.
A bid by religious groups to block the Trump administration from conducting immigration raids at houses of worship will lose at every step. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Houses of worship can't protect illegals.
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Experts are sounding alarms about the EPA’s plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal without covering the foul-smelling sludge as toxins could be released into the neighborhood. New York Post
The agency in charge of air travel safety is facing criticism and demands for change after a yearslong streak of no major commercial jet accidents ended in catastrophe. New York Times
At least 24 million cases have been reported so far this season — and the virus is still spreading widely. New York Times
VOA VIEW: A reality.
Scientists have several theories about how the drug might reduce alcohol cravings. New York Times
It’s the most energetic particle of its kind ever discovered, and scientists have no idea where it came from. New York Times
Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who relishes being in the middle of the action, is leapfrogging the House G.O.P., which is still tied in knots over how to pass its budget. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Graham should not overstep his bounds.
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President Donald Trump has been unanimously elected by the newly constituted board at the Kennedy Center to be the chairman of the institute. OANN
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce that he had “highly productive” phone calls with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. His phone call with Putin ended in having their respective teams “start negotiations immediately” to end the almost three-year war. OANN
Two senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have reportedly been demoted after falling short of carrying out President Donald Trump’s migrant deportation orders -- sending a message to other immigration officials who are contemplating defying the Trump administration. OANN
VOA VIEW: Fools!
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” amidst peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. OANN
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Homeland Security said Wednesday that it has clawed back $59 million in taxpayer money that was recently paid out to New York City to take care of illegal immigrants. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
The White House is defending its barring of an Associated Press reporter from an Oval Office event over the wire service's refusal to use the Gulf of America title. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A foolish position.
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can continue efforts to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York City. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It would not be legal.
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The U.S. Education Department is scrapping last-minute guidance issued by the Biden administration that threatened to upend colleges' plans to pay athletes for their name, image and likeness by making those payments subject to federal Title IX rules. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As needed.
Federal health agencies have restored several webpages and datasets, following a judge's order to bring back public access to information that had been removed to comply with a presidential executive order. Washington Times
Authorities in states that use E-ZPass to pay tolls have warned drivers about smishing texts asking them to click on links so they divulge personal and financial information. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Don't be stupid.
House Republicans released a budget resolution on Wednesday, laying a foundation for approving President Trump's agenda. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
During a joint press conference appearance with President Trump Tuesday in the Oval Office, Elon Musk said his DOGE group was fighting waste, and defended the deep cuts that he has been making. Musk insisted he has no conflict of interest. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems are crying about waste and fraud being eradicated.
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Ship-to-shore cranes are essential to operations at U.S. ports, so a congressional investigation into their connection to a Chinese-owned company is sparking serious security concerns. CBS
VOA VIEW: They should be checked.
As spring break nears, Miami Beach has announced a series of measures to stop the violence that has broken out at the popular destination in the past. The restrictions include DUI and security checkpoints, license plate readers, $100 parking for some public lots and a potential midnight curfew during some busy nights in February and March. CBS
After being on the run for months in New Orleans, Scrim was captured yet again Tuesday. He had been missing since he jumped 13 feet out of a second-story window in November. CBS
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Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 10% compared with the previous week and were 33% higher than the same week one year ago. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Morgage loans are coming down.
Sen. Dick Durbin alleged that Kash Patel's orders are being carried out by officials including Trump aide Stephen Miller and acting deputy AG Emil Bove. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The operative word is "alleged".
The U.S. Drug and Enforcement Agency could hire informants to reveal where Mexican drug cartel tunnel "cover-ups" are located in the U.S., a former DEA special agent says. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Good!
The average daily number of known gotaways at the southern border has dropped 93% since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The difference from Trump to Biden stupidity.
Chinese spy balloon that floated across the U.S. before being shot down off the South Carolina coast in 2023 was carrying technology from at least five American companies. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should be vanquished.
A Danish petition calls for Denmark to buy California from the United States amid Trump's repeated interest in purchasing Greenland. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They are playing games.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano began spewing volcanic activity this week for its 9th time with no injuries or damage reported. UPI
U.S. consumer prices rose by more than expected in January, driven by a sharp increase in egg prices amid an outbreak of bird flu, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Still Biden stupidity.
Russian officials have released jailed American teacher Marc Fogel, in what President Donald Trump called a deal that will see a second person being released by Russia on Wednesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Promises made, promises kept.
Trump administration "border czar" Tom Homan took exception to Pope Francis' criticism of U.S. immigration enforcement and mass deportations that are underway. UPI
VOA VIEW: The Pope would be wise to mind his own business.
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