Supreme Court now has fast-tracked Trump appeals on foreign funds and fired agency leaders. LA Times

VOA VIEW: As he should.

We've misjudged each other. New York Post

Footage of the dramatic collapse showed the 456-foot-tall attraction crashing to the ground at the Jackson, N.J. theme park early Friday. New York Post

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Elon Musk sowed chaos across the government just days ago by asserting that failure to comply with a similar directive would result in their dismissals. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The end result will be the same.

The Vatican said Francis, 88, who has been hospitalized for pneumonia, was responding well to treatment, and that it was too soon to say how serious the incident was. New York Times

VOA VIEW: It does not look good for the Pope.

With outbreaks spreading in the Southwest, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status. New York Times

During a Friday meeting in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance made it clear to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he is “gambling with World War III.” OANN

VOA VIEW: Foolish action by Zelensky.

FBI Director Kash Patel, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 20th, is reportedly aiming to enhance FBI agents' tactical proficiency and combat readiness. OANN

VOA VIEW: He first has to clean out the bad agents.

A senior aide to previous President Joe Biden has admitted the administration was “gaslighting” Americans when it repeatedly did not acknowledge concerns about Biden’s age and ability.  OANN

VOA VIEW: It was known by many.

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When Vice President JD Vance met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office on Thursday, to speak on the UK's deteriorating freedom of speech, tensions arose between the politicians. OANN

VOA VIEW: The truth hurts.

President Donald Trump is taking a step toward granting the U.S. mining industry's biggest wishes by singling out one metal as a focus of his domestic minerals policy: copper. Washington Times

The commander of U.S. Air Force units in Europe is warning veterans to avoid post-military employment with privately owned aviation companies affiliated with the People's Republic of China. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: As they should.

The U.S. lobster industry's catch keeps sliding as fishermen contend with the northward migration of the valuable crustaceans. Washington Times

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Muslims around the world will soon begin observing Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection that's central to the Islamic faith. Washington Times

U.S. consumers cut back sharply on spending last month, the most since February 2021, even as inflation declined. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Saving is smarter.

Authorities in New Mexico are expected to provide an update on the investigation​ into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife​ Betsy Arakawa. CBS

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A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process. CBS

VOA VIEW: WHO is a joke.

Citigroup reported the "near miss" to the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. CBS

Officials found one unexploded device on Wednesday and two more on Thursday. CBS

The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions." CBS

VOA VIEW: Take the buyout.

Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law. CNBC

VOA VIEW: They should all go.

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President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States. CNBC

VOA VIEW: As it should be.

China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Putin's threat is of no concern to Trump.

Protests continued another day after a group of more than 50 anti-Israel protesters took over a building at New York City's Barnard College on Wednesday. FOX News

VOA VIEW: They should be arrested.

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Personal consumption expenditures inflation rose 0.3% in January for an annual rate of 2.5%, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday. Excluding food and energy, the core PCE rate was 2.6% annually. UPI

VOA VIEW: All caused by Biden

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to rescind a Office of Personnel Management memo directing agencies to determine whether employees should be fired. UPI

VOA VIEW: The foolish judge went too far.

Mexico on Thursday sent the United States 29 people accused by American authorities of being drug cartel members, the two governments said. UPI

Bringing raw eggs from Mexico into the United States could trigger fines for travelers and endanger agriculture, Customs and Border Protection officials said Thursday. UPI

VOA VIEW: Health danger.

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea in a demonstration of Pyongyang's nuclear deterrent capabilities, state-run media said Friday. UPI

VOA VIEW: NK is making a foolish mistake.

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