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Homan suggests that AOC could be under investigation for providing migrant tips via Instagram on handling encounters with ICE officers. Getty Images

‘Border czar’ Tom Homan suggests AOC could face investigation over migrant tips

Diverse group of migrants deported from the U.S. arrive in Panama Getty Images

Panama accepts 119 Asian migrants in US deal

The Trump administration has reportedly laid off as many as 2,000 employees from the Department of Energy. Getty Images

Trump administration lays off as many as 2,000 Energy Department employees

Elon Musk’s DOGE pays a visit to IRS Getty Images

Elon Musk’s DOGE pays visit to IRS as millions file tax returns

The new commission chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will focus on combatting chronic disease in America’s youth. Getty Images

Trump forms ‘MAHA Commission’ with RFK Jr. at helm

Ben & Jerry's accused its parent company Unilever of silencing its criticism of President Donald Trump in a court filing on Thursday. Getty Images

Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent company Unilever of silencing Trump criticism

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially launched its website, DOGE.gov, which was immediately hacked. Getty Images

After a reported hack, DOGE website is live with ‘receipts coming soon’

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country may sue Google after it changed its maps to say “Gulf of America." Getty Images

Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

The U.S. and India will double trade by 2030, but Trump said he walked away from his meeting with Modi without a concession on tariffs. Getty Images

India commits to doubling trade with US after meeting with Trump

New York Governor Kathy Hochul rejected a request Thursday, Feb. 13 to extradite a doctor who was charged with illegally giving abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana. Reuters

Hochul rejects Louisiana extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine security concerns amid US-Russia peace talks, seeking a unified response. Getty Images

Macron urges Europe to boost defenses amid Trump’s return to WH: Report

Trump's purge of federal workers continues. Politico is reporting that the Forest Service will fire about 3,400 workers. Getty Images

200,000 federal workers at risk of getting fired as widespread cuts continue

New York governor Kathy Hochul said she isn’t ruling out removing Mayor Eric Adams from office. Getty Images

Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t ruling out removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The National Park Service has scrubbed all transgender references from the Stonewall National Monument's webpage. Getty Images

Gay rights Stonewall Monument website scrubbed of transgender references

Egypt has now stepped up in an effort to lead the Arab world in rebuilding the war torn Gaza Strip, allowing Palestinians to stay in Gaza. Reuters

Egypt pushing 5-year plan to rebuild Gaza without relocating Palestinians

Ukraine says a Russian drone struck the confinement shell at Chernobyl. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X/@ZelenskyyUa

Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war

EPA Chief Lee Zeldin announced an investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of $20 billion in taxpayer funds “parked” at a bank. Getty Images

EPA head promises investigation into handling of $20 billion in taxpayer funds

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, with Mitch McConnell voting against him. Getty Images

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary, McConnell again is lone GOP defector

After the DOJ ordered prosecutors to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the acting NY prosecutor stepped down. Getty Images

Acting NY prosecutor resigns days after order to drop case against Eric Adams

Hundreds of music artists, including Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Ozzy Osbourne and Stevie Nicks, are calling on Congress to pass a bill that would require radio stations to pay them for the rights to play their songs. Getty Images

Top recording artists ask Congress to pass a bill requiring radio royalties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing to lease or sell more than 100 miles of borderlands to the federal government. Reuters

Gov. Abbott offers 100 miles of border to feds, wants $11B for costs under Biden

Republican lawmakers have drafted articles of impeachment against two federal judges who ruled against Trump administration orders. Getty Images

GOP drafts impeachment articles against federal judges blocking Trump orders

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs on countries across the globe. Getty Images

President Trump signs order to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Trump administration over the migrants recently taken to Guantánamo Bay. Getty Images

ACLU sues Trump administration for access to migrants sent to Guantánamo