EPA pause sparks alarm over gag orders across agencies
Reports say a Trump administration pause halted EPA external posts and new contracts while other agencies faced similar orders. HHS and USDA disputed broad silencing claims, insisting normal communications continue. EPA said it would pause briefly to review public affairs and reaffirm its commitment to public information. Critics labeled the move anti democratic amid grant suspensions and political backlash.
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Syrian peace talks urged as three nations back cease-fire
Russia Turkey and Iran announced a deal to solidify a fragile Syria cease-fire and urged the opposition to join UN talks set to begin February 8 in Geneva. The statement commits to reducing violations and ensuring humanitarian access while fighting Islamic State and al-Qaeda, following two days of Kazakh sponsorship.
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Israel approves 2500 West Bank settlements in major move
Israel authorized about 2500 settler homes in the West Bank in a move praised by Benjamin Netanyahu and defended by Avigdor Lieberman as restoring normal life in Judea and Samaria. The decision follows US policy signals under Donald Trump, with Beit El among approved sites and Palestinian envoy Abbas denouncing the plan as extremism.
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Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer warned that embracing facts is essential to governing after a White House meeting where Trump claimed millions of illegal ballots affected the election. He urged collaboration on a $1 trillion infrastructure plan while noting gaps with Republicans and the need for honest debate.
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