Wednesday, February 5
Trump claims Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza during his Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu
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Trump claims Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza during his Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu

In an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated that Palestinians in Gaza had "no alternative" but to flee their homes. He went on to say that the United States could occupy the territory. Regarding Gaza, which has been destroyed by the Israel-Hamas conflict, Trump declared, "The whole thing is a mess," "I don't believe that anyone should return to Gaza. Gaza has, in my opinion, been quite unlucky for them. They have lived as though they were in hell, just as you are. There is no place for people to live in Gaza. They have no other option, which is the only reason they wish to return, in my opinion. What other options are there? Where do you go? They would far prefer live in a lovely, safe alternative than return to Gaza if...
Trump claims Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza during his Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu
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Trump claims Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza during his Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu

In an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated that Palestinians in Gaza had "no alternative" but to flee their homes. He went on to say that the United States could occupy the territory. Regarding Gaza, which has been destroyed by the Israel-Hamas conflict, Trump declared, "The whole thing is a mess," "I don't believe that anyone should return to Gaza. Gaza has, in my opinion, been quite unlucky for them. They have lived as though they were in hell, just as you are. There is no place for people to live in Gaza. They have no other option, which is the only reason they wish to return, in my opinion. What other options are there? Where do you go? They would far prefer live in a lovely, safe alternative than return to Gaza if...
‘Billionaires versus billionaires’: OpenAI feud between Elon Musk, Sam Altman faces federal judge
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‘Billionaires versus billionaires’: OpenAI feud between Elon Musk, Sam Altman faces federal judge

Regarding the long-running legal dispute between billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI, the firm they co-founded, a federal judge said Tuesday that she is unlikely to stop the business's current restructuring plan. Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and a close ally of President Donald Trump, wants to prevent the Microsoft-backed AI developer from turning into a for-profit business. He filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last year, first in California and then in federal court, alleging that the firm was turning into a closed source and profit-maximizer. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers stated in a courtroom in Oakland, California, on Tuesday that Musk's allegation of irreparable injury is a stretch, adding that the lawsuit is a contest between billionaires. Musk is asking ...
From lip balm to sneakers, here’s how Trump’s China tariffs could raise prices
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From lip balm to sneakers, here’s how Trump’s China tariffs could raise prices

The United States imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports on Tuesday, reigniting a trade war between the two nations that could potentially worsen and result in price increases for American customers on a wide range of Chinese-made items. President Donald Trump declared that he would impose the tariffs unless China acted to stop the flow of fentanyl into the US.In response, China declared that it will impose its own tariffs on a number of American goods the next week, including oil, coal, pickup trucks, and agricultural equipment. Investors and industry analysts anticipate that the additional expense will have a knock-on effect on several companies that mostly depend on Chinese manufacturing, even though the 10% tax is less than the 60% tariff Trump had warned during his campaign. Addi...
USAID upheaval is paralyzing global delivery of food and medicine
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USAID upheaval is paralyzing global delivery of food and medicine

At the Port of Sudan, shipping containers containing antimalarial medications and life-saving antibiotics are being kept in limbo. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, essential medications are running out of stock after a government contractor with limited funds was compelled to turn off the air conditioner. Instead of going to refugee camps abroad, millions of pounds of soybeans cultivated in the United States are being diverted to warehouses. Nonprofit organizations, farm industry groups, and federal lawmakers claim that President Donald Trump's attempt to overthrow the U.S. Agency for International Development—a government agency entrusted with reducing global poverty and providing humanitarian relief—has stalled efforts to distribute vital food, medicine, and other life-saving sup...
Trump claims Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza during his Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu
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Trump claims Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave Gaza during his Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu

In an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated that Palestinians in Gaza had "no alternative" but to flee their homes. He went on to say that the United States could occupy the territory. Regarding Gaza, which has been destroyed by the Israel-Hamas conflict, Trump declared, "The whole thing is a mess," "I don't believe that anyone should return to Gaza. Gaza has, in my opinion, been quite unlucky for them. They have lived as though they were in hell, just as you are. There is no place for people to live in Gaza. They have no other option, which is the only reason they wish to return, in my opinion. What other options are there? Where do you go? They would far prefer live in a lovely, safe alternative than return to Gaza if...
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Some communication from federal health agencies is now allowed; most still blocked

According to several sources at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a large portion of the scientific information that is normally made public by government health institutions is still on hold. According to staff, attempts to safeguard Americans' health within the health agencies are being hampered by the communications halt and the flurry of Trump administration memoranda that contain broad directives to remove all traces of gender identity and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Communications are being halted amid a severe flu season, other respiratory disease outbreaks, and a growing avian flu outbreak. According to a CDC doctor who was not permitted to comment publicly, their impact on the agency has caused daily operations to ...
USAID upheaval is paralyzing global delivery of food and medicine
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USAID upheaval is paralyzing global delivery of food and medicine

At the Port of Sudan, shipping containers containing antimalarial medications and life-saving antibiotics are being kept in limbo. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, essential medications are running out of stock after a government contractor with limited funds was compelled to turn off the air conditioner. Instead of going to refugee camps abroad, millions of pounds of soybeans cultivated in the United States are being diverted to warehouses. Nonprofit organizations, farm industry groups, and federal lawmakers claim that President Donald Trump's attempt to overthrow the U.S. Agency for International Development—a government agency entrusted with reducing global poverty and providing humanitarian relief—has stalled efforts to distribute vital food, medicine, and other life-saving sup...
Rep. Jamie Raskin demands details on U.S. citizens caught up in ICE enforcement
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Rep. Jamie Raskin demands details on U.S. citizens caught up in ICE enforcement

Regarding U.S. citizens who were involved in recent immigration enforcement efforts, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is requesting that the Trump administration provide some clarification. Rep. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ranking member of a subcommittee, requested an accounting of immigration enforcement activities involving U.S. residents since January 20 in response to an NBC News investigation. A letter signed by Jayapal, D-Wash., whose subcommittee is in charge of immigration, and Raskin, D-Md., made the request. It was forwarded Tuesday to Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Caleb Vitello and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. NBC News was initially given a copy of the letter. Acco...
Rubio touts Bukele’s ‘generous’ offer to jail U.S. citizens in El Salvador but experts say it’s illegal
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Rubio touts Bukele’s ‘generous’ offer to jail U.S. citizens in El Salvador but experts say it’s illegal

Following his announcement on Tuesday that Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele had offered to take in violent U.S. citizens incarcerated in American jails and deportees of any nationality, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced criticism. "President Bukele made that proposition. Speaking to reporters in Costa Rica on Tuesday afternoon, the third stop of his first international trip as secretary of state, Rubio stated, "Obviously, we'll have to study it on our end." "Clearly, there are legal issues at play. It's a very generous offer, but we also have a Constitution and other things. According to Rubio, the Trump administration has not yet decided whether to accept the offer. In an interview with NBC News, three legal and immigration experts questioned the legitimacy of such measures and p...