news2shortsAdministration revokes bedrock scientific determination that removes government’s ability to limit pollution from cars and trucks – key US politics stories from 12 February The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination that gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating pollution. The move was described as a gift to “billionaire polluters” at the … Read more
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrested an illegal migrant who was charged with rape, purchasing sex with a minor, and sexual abuse in Oregon, after the migrant was released on bail by sanctuary policies. Manuel Cruz-Ramirez, who still faces the slew of charges, was not referred to immigration officers upon his … Read more
According to sources familiar with the matter, a grand jury rejected to indict Sen. Mark Kelly and five other Democrats over a social media video where they encouraged military members and intelligence officials to refuse illegal orders. NBC News’ Ryan Riley explains Kelly’s response.
Puerto Rico’s Republican governor on Thursday signed a bill that amends a law to recognize an unborn baby as a human being, which opponents argued could eventually lead to outlawing abortion in the U.S. territory. Gov. Jenniffer González said in a statement that the measure “aims to maintain consistency between civil and criminal provisions by … Read more
US president, who blamed aide for post depicting Obamas as apes, maintains video is not a problem Donald Trump on Thursday continued to brush off widespread backlash over a racist video posted to his social media account last week, and said no White House staffer had faced consequences for the offensive post. Asked by Weijia … Read more
Emails show Kathy Ruemmler had close ties to convicted sexual abuser she called ‘Uncle Jeffrey’ Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to Barack Obama, has announced her resignation in the wake of emails showing a close relationship between her and Jeffrey Epstein, whom she referred to as “Uncle … Read more
New York City officials raise flag at site of rebellion once again after ‘act of erasure’ by administration Days after the Trump administration oversaw the removal of a Pride flag from the Stonewall national monument, officials in New York City again raised the flag at the historic site. A large crowd gathered near the Stonewall … Read more
NBC News’ Morgan Chesky talks to former reality star Spencer Pratt on his run for Los Angeles mayor, the aftermath of the wildfires in the city and current L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.
NBC News’ Kristen Welker is in Venezuela for an exclusive interview with Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
Dispute about rules elevates from insults to fisticuffs, with as many as 20 players becoming involved A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club, authorities said, with one player hitting his opponent in the face with a paddle and punching him on the ground … Read more
