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Democrats and Activists Criticize Trump and Musk Over Planned Closure of USAID

04.02.2025, 09:00

A political crisis unfolds as President Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk push to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), prompting strong backlash from Democratic lawmakers. Reports indicate that Marco Rubio has declared himself the acting director of USAID amid this turmoil...

Winter Weather Advisory Issued as Snow and Cold Return to Minnesota

04.02.2025, 08:00

Minnesota is bracing for a significant winter weather pattern with multiple chances of snow expected this week, following a warm spell. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of the region as an active weather system will bring subzero temperatures and potentially double-digit snow...

Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations and Warnings in Santorini, Greece

04.02.2025, 07:00

Santorini, Greece is currently grappling with a swarm of over 200 earthquakes within a span of four days, leading to widespread concerns among residents and tourists. As tremors continue to shake the volcanic island, authorities have declared school closures and deployed emergency crews to manage...

Turbulence Within the FBI Amid Political Purges and Investigations

04.02.2025, 06:00

The FBI is facing significant turmoil as agents and officials grapple with increased scrutiny regarding their involvement in January 6 investigations and ongoing political pressures. A group of FBI agents has urged Congress to take immediate action to protect the agency from further politicization,...

US Arms Shipments to Ukraine Experience Brief Pause and Resumption

04.02.2025, 05:00

Recent reports indicate that US arms shipments to Kyiv were briefly paused before resuming over the weekend. This interruption has occurred amid ongoing debates within the Biden administration regarding military aid to Ukraine. Sources have noted that the Biden administration has struggled with...

Federal Workers Face Uncertainty Amid Buyout Offers and Resignation Incentives

04.02.2025, 04:00

The federal workforce is currently engulfed in confusion and anger as Trump’s controversial buyout program offers nearly 30,000 federal employees incentives to resign. The White House defends this initiative, which aims to reduce the federal workforce, yet many agency employees express feelings of...

Texas National Guard Gains Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws at the Border

04.02.2025, 04:00

In a significant move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has granted the National Guard sweeping new powers to arrest and detain individuals illegally entering the U.S. This authority, announced alongside an agreement with the Trump administration, comes as the state increases its border security efforts...

U.S. Department of Education Investigates Antisemitism at Multiple Universities

04.02.2025, 03:00

The U.S. Department of Education has initiated inquiries into widespread antisemitism at several universities, including Portland State, Columbia, Northwestern, Berkeley, and Minnesota. These probes come amid increasing reports of antisemitic incidents on campuses, with a survey indicating that 83%...

Temple University Student Arrested for Impersonating ICE Agent Amid Campus Prank

04.02.2025, 01:00

A student at Temple University has been arrested and charged with impersonating an ICE agent, alongside two other suspects who attempted to conduct a prank that escalated into a serious incident on campus. The trio reportedly posed as ICE officers in an effort to gain access to a residence hall,...

UK Navigates Complex Trade Landscape Amid Trump Tariffs