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US Halts HIV Drugs in Foreign Countries

White House is putting a 22-year-old AIDS relief program on hold

(Newser) - One of President Trump's new initiatives has brought an AIDS relief program to an abrupt halt overseas after 22 years, reports the New York Times .
  • The program: Called PEPFAR, or the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, it was started by George W. Bush in 2003. A State
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A Hare Krishna Offshoot Has Guided Gabbard's Views

Nominee for national intelligence post had an unorthodox upbringing in Hawaii

(Newser) - Of all President Trump's still-to-be-confirmed nominees, Tulsi Gabbard may have the toughest odds, reports the Hill . The former congresswoman, who may oversee the nation's spy agencies as the director of national intelligence, will be grilled this week by the Senate Intelligence Committee, where she cannot lose a single...

New Trump Directive Is a Potential Bombshell

White House is freezing federal grants and loans, and the impact may be enormous

(Newser) - The latest directive from the Trump administration is potentially huge in scope: The White House is freezing all grants and loans distributed by the federal government to make sure they comply with the president's newly issued executive orders and broader agenda, reports the Hill . The directive goes into effect...

USAID Officials Put on Leave for Allegedly Flouting Trump Order

Details are not clear, but decision applies to 56 top officials

(Newser) - The top US aid and development agency is in disarray following the abrupt freeze on foreign aid issued by the State Department on Friday. Thousands of humanitarian, development, and security programs funded by the US had either halted their work or were in the process of doing so, and employees...

Trump: Microsoft Is Eyeing TikTok
Trump:
Microsoft Is
Eyeing TikTok
Jan 28, 2025 3:30 AM CST

Trump: Microsoft Is Eyeing TikTok

President indicates 'bidding war' is brewing

(Newser) - President Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the US companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April, the AP reports. "I would say yes," Trump told reporters when asked if Microsoft was one...

Trump on DeepSeek: Chinese AI App Is a 'Wake-Up Call'

President says American companies need to be coming up with faster, cheaper AI

(Newser) - President Trump weighed in on DeepSeek, the Chinese startup currently shaking up the world of artificial intelligence with its new AI assistant. Responding to the app's massive popularity and the resulting impact on tech stocks, Trump said this "should be a wake-up call for our industries that we...

In Unusual Move, Florida Republicans Defy DeSantis

As his gubernatorial era starts to wind down, his hold over lawmakers may be weakening

(Newser) - In Florida, it's game on between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state's Republican lawmakers. In a stunning rebuke to DeSantis, who was once floated as the Republican successor to President Trump, Florida lawmakers on Monday gaveled in a special session called by the governor to help carry out...

Trump Plans More Executive Orders on Military

On Hegseth's first day at work, president says he'll 'get transgender ideology the hell out of our military'

(Newser) - On Monday—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's first day of work at the Pentagon—President Trump said he would sign multiple executive orders on the military. The president, speaking to House Republicans at a Florida conference, said he will offer "full reinstatement to any service member who was expelled...

Two Top Republicans Ask Trump to Rethink a Move

Cotton, Graham say stripping former advisers of security sets a dangerous precedent

(Newser) - Two top Republican senators are questioning President Trump's decision to revoke the federal protection of three former advisers, saying it could make current aides think twice about their own duties, reports the New York Times . Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham, both allies of the president, made their pitch on...

Trump Returns to 'No Tax on Tips' Vow

Though it's not entirely clear how he plans to implement the idea

(Newser) - President Trump on Saturday repeated a promise he's made to get rid of taxes on tips. Speaking at a rally at a Las Vegas casino, he told the crowd, "In the coming weeks, I'll be working with Congress to get a bill on my desk that cuts...

Trump Declares Victory in 'Showdown' Over Deportations

Colombia was refusing to accept deportation flights, but 'impasse' has been resolved

(Newser) - Hours after President Trump announced tariffs on Colombia to punish the South American country for refusing to accept military deportation flights, the US claimed victory in what the AP refers to as a "showdown." Late Sunday, the White House press secretary announced that the "Government of Colombia...

Graham Splits With Trump on Jan. 6 Pardons

Adam Schiff agrees and criticizes Biden's flurry

(Newser) - Asked Sunday if he's OK with President Trump's pardons of rioters convicted of violently assaulting officers who were defending the Capitol, a staunch ally answered "No." Appearing on CNN, Sen. Lindsey Graham said: "When you pardon people who attack police officers, you're sending the...

To 'Clean Out' Gaza, Trump Wants Palestinians to Move
Trump: 'Just Clean Out' Gaza
Jan 26, 2025 10:00 AM CST

Trump: 'Just Clean Out' Gaza

Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians, president says

(Newser) - Calling Gaza a "demolition site," President Trump said he wants Jordan and Egypt take in more Palestinian refugees. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday that he had spoken with Jordan's King Abdullah that day about the possibility. "I said to him, 'I'...

SNL Cold Open Wonders If We Now Have a King

Lin-Manuel Miranda makes an appearance

(Newser) - The first Saturday Night Live of Donald Trump's second term suggests he is more like a king than a president. In the cold open, Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame starts launching a rap about the Declaration of Independence, and when he gets to the line, "In America, we...

Trump Defends Late-Night Firing Spree
Some Fired Watchdogs
May Ignore Trump's Move
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Jan 26, 2025 7:31 AM CST

Some Fired Watchdogs May Ignore Trump's Move

President says purge of inspectors general is no big deal, but critics say it's illegal

(Newser) - President Trump is defending his late-night purge of the nation's inspectors general on Friday as routine business, but the move may run afoul of federal law—and at least one of the fired watchdogs plans to show up for work on Monday. Coverage:
  • "It's a very common
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US Email Asks Nonprofits to Halt Clearing Land Mines

Decision follows from new Trump policy, official says in thanking the organizations for their work

(Newser) - The State Department on Saturday asked humanitarian organizations it funds around the world to stop clearing unexploded mines "effective immediately." Karen Chandler, who runs the department's Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, said in an email to the nonprofits that the action is in keeping with President...

Trump Fires Inspectors General in Late-Night Emails

Democrat calls it a 'chilling purge,' Republican asks for an explanation

(Newser) - In emails from the White House late Friday night, President Trump fired the independent inspectors general in almost every Cabinet-level agency. The action makes it possible for Trump to put loyalists in the positions charged with finding fraud and abuse in the agencies, the Washington Post reports, though it appears...

Senate Confirms Noem for Homeland Security

Democrat says South Dakota governor is committed to bipartisanship

(Newser) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem won Senate confirmation Saturday as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, an agency central to President Trump's immigration policies. She cleared the Senate on a 59-34, USA Today reports. The governor doesn't have much experience in national security but has been a...

In 'Fiery' Call With Danish PM, Trump Demands Greenland Sale

The president insists possession of the Arctic island is imperative to US security

(Newser) - President Trump wants Greenland, and he's reportedly making that very clear to its current ownership. The Hill reports that Trump had a "fiery" 45-minute phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Jan. 15, five days before his inauguration. According to the Daily Mail , the call descended...

Musk's Latest Move Appears to Have Angered Trump Team

He publicly slams AI initiative pushed by the president

(Newser) - On Tuesday, President Trump announced "the largest AI infrastructure project by far in history"—Stargate, a $500 billion joint venture with Oracle, SoftBank, and ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Trump further called it a "tremendous" and "monumental" initiative. Elon Musk soon weighed in, and his remarks appear to...

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