Trump seeks White House control over independent federal regulators
President Trump signs an executive order to place independent agencies such as the SEC FTC and FCC under greater White House oversight. The move aims to shape regulation of finance safety and communications while facing criticism it could politicize agencies and curb independent judgment. Critics warn the plan could invite political favoritism and weaken long standing expertise in regulatory decisions. University experts deem the order significant as it expands presidential appointment influence beyond current norms.
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Trump calls Zelenskyy dictator as U S Ukraine ties unravel
Trump denounces Zelenskyy as a dictator and a modestly successful comedian signaling a break with Kyiv as he pursues a potential Russia deal. European leaders voice alarm while U S officials flag shuttle diplomacy and mixed GOP reactions amid stalled Ukraine negotiations.
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Senate GOP budget bill back on track amid turmoil
Senate Republicans push ahead with a 340 billion budget package focused on deportations and border security after VP JD Vance green lit the plan and President Trump weighed in. The move comes amid divides over one or two packages and Democrat warnings about tax cuts and cuts to government programs.
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Trump orders Pentagon to plan sweeping defense cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs senior leaders to draft 8 percent cuts to the defense budget for each of the next five years with a February 24 deadline. The memo, obtained by the Washington Post, lists 17 exempted categories including border operations, nuclear modernization, missile defense, and one way attack drones. Pentagon 2025 budget is about 850 billion amid calls for sustained spending to deter China and Russia.
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Elon Musk plans dividend idea from DOGE savings
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he would pitch President Trump on a plan to give Americans a DOGE dividend funded by savings from the DOGE Service. The idea envisions 20 percent of savings paid to the public via direct checks amid skepticism from budget experts. Separately, Japan denies considering the U.S. renamed Gulf of America, while the Trump administration designates eight Latin American criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations and intensifies border actions.
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