NEWS - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 - NEWS
The Trump administration has paused a program providing 4,000 children in California with immigration lawyers. Some are just months old. LA Times
Californians were able to look to the sky to see an unarmed missile as the Air Force launched the Minuteman III from Vandenberg base. LA Times
"The idea that Zelensky is going to change the president's mind by badmouthing him in public media, everyone who knows the president will tell you that is an atrocious way to deal with this administration," Vance told the Daily Mail. New York Post
PLEASE DO BUSINESS WITH THOSE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH US -- OUR ADVERTISERS.
The Trump justice department acted within its constitutional authority to drop the prosecution of Mayor Adams. New York Post
Kelly accused the "Forrest Gump" star of alienating his fan base by reviving a skit that mocked Trump supporters. New York Post
Israel has confirmed that Hamas' youngest hostages have been killed in Gaza and their bodies will be returned to the Jewish state. New York Post
The transportation secretary said he would revoke federal approval for the program, citing the cost to motorists; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit to stop the move. New York Times
Russian officials are arguing that American companies stand to make billions of dollars by re-entering Russia. The White House is listening. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell if Putin end the war.
The S.S. United States, the largest passenger ship ever built in America, left Philadelphia under tow on Wednesday, eventually to be sunk off the Gulf Coast. New York Times
THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEB PORTAL. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expand access to in vitro fertilization and reduce the costs. OANN
VOA VIEW: Another popular order from Trump.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt went after Senator Chuck Schumer for saying that President Donald Trump was part of the blame for the Delta Air Lines jet that flipped over in Toronto, Canada. OANN
VOA VIEW: Expected from liberal fool, Schumer.
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious food may soon get a boost from new Trump administration officials. Washington Times
When Arizona was among the last states to finish tallying ballots cast in the 2024 general election, state Republicans dubbed it the laughingstock of the nation and reignited their push to get faster results. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good for the entire country.
YOU can speak out and be heard by having your own "Column" - Visit the "Public Opinion" Section above.
Italian prosecutors said Wednesday they will seek to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement. Washington Times
Justice Department lawyers and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are set to face a federal judge who is signaling that he's unlikely to rubber stamp their request to drop the mayor's corruption charges weeks before an April trial. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It's a political game.
President Trump endorsed the House Republicans' budget proposal to begin enacting his agenda as the Senate pursues a competing plan. CBS
VOA VIEW: Trump should get his one bill.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ALL OUR SOURCES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN MAKING US AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE NEWS INFORMATION PORTAL.
In an interview about his new book, Sen. Tom Cotton says the U.S. needs stronger protections against unauthorized drone flights over military sites. CBS
VOA VIEW: They should be taken out.
The move threatens to cast a cloud of uncertainty over many migrants who applying for immigration benefits that would allow them to stay in the U.S. legally and, in some cases, permanently. CBS
VOA VIEW: Illegals must go back.
The incident comes just weeks after American and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled when multiple Russian warplanes were spotted over the Arctic. CBS
VOA VIEW: If they leave international airways, they should suffer being shot down.
Illegal crossings along the southern border continue to decrease and are now at the lowest level they've been in nearly five years, according to new monthly data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBS
The wealthy financier is a staunch supporter of the president's hardline trade polices. CBS
ATTENTION TALK SHOW HOSTS: We are honored that many radio talk show hosts use our Web Portal for their "show prep." We would appreciate your occasional mention of our site to your audience. Thanks!
The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month. CNBC
Musk on Tuesday said he'll touch base with President Trump on an idea to send Americans tax refund checks from the money saved by government efficiency efforts. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good idea once some money goes to paying the national debt.
Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week, but so did mortgage demand, as housing affordability continues to sideline potential buyers. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good and bad news.
ADVERTISEMENT: If you want to advertise your business or Web Site, send us an email by clicking on "Contact" above. It could be the best business decision you make.
A group of anti-Israel demonstrators descended on an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn on Tuesday leading to violent clashes and chaotic scenes, according to reports and video. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The protestors should be jailed.
DHS said it “can, should and will" administer polygraph exams to employees after Secretary Noem allegedly warned they will be used to combat potential leaks about upcoming ICE raids. FOX News
The CIA has been flying MQ9 Reaper drones over Mexico to help sniff out dangerous cartels and fentanyl laboratories, in partnership with the country's government. FOX News
The chances of an asteroid as large as the width of an NFL field striking Earth continue to tick up, according to NASA. FOX News
Thousands of layoffs could be coming at America's defense agencies after the Trump administration asked to see a list of probationary employees. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Waste must the reduced.
Google's Threat Intelligence Group warned Wednesday that Russia's GRU military intelligence is hacking Signal accounts used by Ukraine's military. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia should be properly punished.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his team and Kremlin negotiators agree in Saudi Arabia on four broad principles moving forward to help negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine and the ongoing dialogue. UPI
VOA VIEW: Ukraine should have a say.
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to expand the president's control over independent regulatory agencies. UPI
VOA VIEW: The Supreme Court will have a constitutional say.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the request of 14 Democratic state attorneys general Tuesday to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing data at federal agencies. UPI
VOA VIEW: The matter is out of their jurisdiction.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled support for Russia's call for elections to be held in Ukraine, as negotiations to end the war kicked off in Saudi Arabia between Washington and the Kremlin. UPI
VOA VIEW: Neither Russia nor the US have authority to make such demands.
VOA VIEW -- Is the opinion of "Voice of Americans", which is a private entity not affiliated in any way with the United States government or any of its agencies. The opinions expressed here, in whatever medium or format, are not necessarily the opinions of the ownership or advertisers of this web site - 0415.