news2shortsThe American Accountability Foundation publishes pictures of federal workers it wants fired online. Plus, Spain scorns Israeli claim that it should take in Palestinians for opposing its war in Gaza Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. A rightwing group behind a series of “blacklists” of federal government employees … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom hailed President Donald Trump following a “very productive” meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Newsom traveled to Washington to push for increased federal funding for recovery efforts after wildfires devastated tens of thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area. The governor held two meetings on Capitol Hill before traveling … Read more
US secretary of state repeats remarks by Donald Trump about ‘expropriation of private property’ in African nation The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has accused South Africa of “anti-Americanism” and refused to attend a G20 meeting in Johannesburg later this month, as diplomatic ties sour between the two countries under Donald Trump’s administration. Rubio … Read more
President Donald Trump signs a new executive order trying to ban transgender athletes from women sports, an issue he campaigned on. The order would take federal funds away from any school that doesn’t comply and the NCAA has announced it will follow the “new clear, national standard.” NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
The White House agrees to temporarily restrict Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency’s access to the Treasury Department’s sprawling payment system. This comes as the agency in charge of Medicare and Medicaid confirm it’s working with DOGE to find ways to use resources more efficiently “in line with meeting the goals of President … Read more
Austrian wins her first senior world title after superb run Vonn is making her return to elite skiing after time out Austrian skier Stephanie Venier won the women’s super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships on Thursday but there was disappointment for Lindsey Vonn. Federica Brignone of Italy finished 0.10 seconds behind Venier to take … Read more
Key aspects of President Donald Trump’s plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza are being walked back by some top administration officials as more lawmakers and world leaders react to the surprising proposal. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
A pro-Trump group is changing its name after President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. “take over” Gaza. The group formerly known as Arab Americans for Trump, is now going by the name Arab Americans for Peace. “We believe that his ideas, as well-intentioned as they might be, rubbed a lot of people the wrong … Read more
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will work on upgrading the aviation system, and then fired back at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after she weighed in. “Big News – Talked to the DOGE team. They are going to plug in to help upgrade our aviation system,” Duffy … Read more
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