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Donald Trump Makes Historic Appearance At Super Bowl LIX: Trump, who has drafted football into his culture wars for years, became the first sitting president to ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Historic Appearance at Super Bowl LIX
- President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
- His presence elicited mixed public reactions, reflecting increasing societal divisions.
- Trump took the opportunity to promote his political agenda and voiced concerns about recent NFL rule changes.
- The NFL's decision to replace the 'End Racism' slogan with 'Choose Love' signifies a shift away from progressive values for many Americans.
Trump says he’ll announce yet another new tariff Monday: President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One Sunday, said he planned on announcing a ...
cnn.com/2025/02/09/business/trump-tariffs-steel-aluminum/

Musk’s Teenage DOGE Minion Was Once Fired for Leaking Employer’s Secrets: A report reveals Edward Coristine, the youngest of Elon Musk’s DOGE whiz kids ...
thedailybeast.com/musks-teenage-doge-minion-edward-coristine-was-once-fired-for-leaking-employers-secrets/


Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes building
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Quick Glance: Trump Administration Halts Consumer Protection Bureau Operations
- The Trump administration ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to cease nearly all operations, effectively shutting down the agency.
- Russell Vought, the Office of Management and Budget director, confirmed in an email the suspension of all investigative work and proposed rules.
- The CFPB has secured nearly $20 billion in consumer financial relief since its inception but now faces pressure under the new administration.
- This action illustrates the tension between Trump's commitment to lower costs for families and his agenda to reduce government regulation.
Trump 2.0 initial approval ratings higher than in first term: Two polls include the highest ratings of Trump's presidential career.
axios.com/2025/02/09/trump-approval-ratings-poll

Afrikaner groups in South Africa decline Trump’s resettlement plan: President Donald Trump offered refugee status and resettlement in the United States to ...
voanews.com/a/white-south-africans-reject-trump-s-resettlement-plan/7967974.html

Quick Glance: Afrikaner Groups Reject Trump's Resettlement Proposal
- Afrikaner groups in South Africa have declined Trump's resettlement offer, asserting their commitment to remain in the country.
- Trump's executive order halting aid to South Africa was issued in response to alleged human rights violations against white citizens.
- The South African government refuted claims of violence against white farmers, highlighting the ongoing economic privileges of the white minority.
- Critics of the new land expropriation law contend that it unfairly targets white landowners while addressing historical injustices.
'No thanks': White South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer: The ANC says Trump is amplifying misinformation propagated by an Afrikaner-led group.
reuters.com/world/africa/no-thanks-white-south-africans-turn-down-trumps-immigration-offer-2025-02-09/

Musk expands his power in Washington as he dodges scrutiny over DOGE actions: In the three weeks since President Donald Trump has been back in the White House ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/musk-expands-his-power-in-washington-as-he-dodges-scrutiny-over-doge-actions

Trump Suggests Musk Found ‘Irregularities’ in US Treasuries: President Donald Trump suggested that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has found ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-09/trump-suggests-musk-found-irregularities-in-us-treasuries


Donald Trump defends work of Elon Musk's DOGE amid criticism: US president Donald Trump fends off criticism of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-10/donald-trump-defends-work-of-elon-musks-doge/104916662

Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know: President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F ...
npr.org/2025/02/08/nx-s1-5290955/three-takeaways-from-president-trumps-kennedy-center-takeover

High Approval Rating for Trump in First Month, CBS Poll Shows: More than half of US adults say they approve of the job President Donald Trump is doing in his ...
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More Than 800K Have Lost $2B on Trump’s Meme Coin: The token’s price has crashed from $75 to $17.
thedailybeast.com/more-than-800k-have-lost-2b-on-trumps-meme-coin/

Quick Glance: Trump's Meme Coin Leads to Investor Losses
- The cryptocurrency $Trump, launched by President Donald Trump, has resulted in significant losses for investors.
- The token's price plummeted from $75 to around $17, leading to a collective loss of $2 billion.
- More than 810,000 crypto wallets have seen losses, while the Trump family has profited over $100 million in trading fees.
- A former Securities and Exchange Commission advisor criticized the president's actions as harmful to investors.
Trump says he has spoken to Putin about ending the Ukraine war: U.S. President Donald Trump said he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone about ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/09/trump-says-he-has-spoken-to-putin-about-ending-the-ukraine-war.html

Quick Glance: Trump Calls for Negotiations on Ukraine Conflict
- US President Donald Trump has urged both Russia and Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war.
- He revoked security clearances for key Biden administration officials.
- Trump stated he has a good relationship with Putin and hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict.
- The Kremlin did not confirm or deny reports of a phone conversation between Trump and Putin.
Super Bowl Ad Will Feature Trump’s Near-Death Experience: The Secret Service tapped action movie director Michael Bay to shoot a $2-million recruitment ad.
thedailybeast.com/super-bowl-ad-will-feature-trumps-near-death-experience/


‘I'll leave him alone’: Donald Trump on why he won’t deport Prince Harry: World: US President Trump, after a crackdown on illegal immigration ...
wionews.com/world/ill-leave-him-alone-donald-trump-on-why-he-wont-deport-prince-harry-8704075

How Trump’s Tariff Threats Tore the U.S.-Canada Bond: Patriotic sentiment is bursting in Canada after President Trump’s threat to apply hefty tariffs and even ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/canada/us-canada-relations-trump-tariffs.html

Quick Glance: Trudeau Discusses Trump's Desire for Canadian Annexation
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated at an economic summit in Toronto that he believes U.S. President Donald Trump is sincere in wanting to annex Canada for access to critical minerals.
- Trudeau highlighted the need to dismantle internal trade barriers to enhance economic exchange within Canada and reduce dependency on the U.S.
- The threat of U.S. tariffs compels Canada to act swiftly to restore business confidence and diversify its economy.
- Ministers Steven MacKinnon and Anita Anand emphasized that Canada remains sovereign and firmly rejects any notion of annexation.
Vance challenges courts, suggests they are going too far: Vice President Vance challenged the judges who are pushing back on President Trump’s executive orders ...
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Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump’s actions
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Democratic senator open to government shutdown as protest of Trump moves: Sen. Kim said Sunday the country is
axios.com/2025/02/09/trump-government-shutdown-andy-kim

J.D. Vance Says Trump Can Ignore Judges: Vice President J.D. Vance claimed, "Judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/jd-vance-trump-can-ignore-judges-1235261430/

Elon Musk’s Mom Strutted Her Stuff at New York Fashion Week: The 76-year-old closed the Juzui show.
thedailybeast.com/elon-musks-mom-maye-strutted-her-stuff-at-new-york-fashion-week/

FEMA shouldn't continue "the way it exists today," Kristi Noem says: Trump recently claimed the agency "is getting in the way of everything."
axios.com/2025/02/09/trump-kristi-noem-fema-shutdown

Richard Gere: He attacks Donald Trump at the Goya Award ceremony: Richard Gere sees his country in a dark situation under current President Donald Trump - and ...
stern.de/lifestyle/leute/richard-gere--bei-goya-preis-ehrung-attackiert-er-donald-trump-35451600.html

Quick Glance: Richard Gere Criticizes Trump as Bully and Thug
- Richard Gere labeled Donald Trump a 'bully' and 'thug' during his speech at the Goya Awards in Spain.
- He warned that the United States is in a 'very dark place' as authoritarianism rises globally.
- Gere criticized the dangerous alliance of power and money, driven by irresponsible billionaires.
- The actor is recognized for his social activism, particularly in support of refugees and the homeless.
JD Vance Suggests Judges ‘Aren't Allowed’ To Control Trump After Courts Block His Policies
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/jd-vance-suggests-judges-arent-allowed-to-control-trump-after-courts-block-his-policies/

Exclusive: Inside Trump's Iran fear: Assassination concerns led to a decoy plane, an alarmed staff and an anxious presidential candidate.
axios.com/2025/02/09/inside-trump-fear-iran-book

Dems will shut down federal government if needed to stop Trump from dismantling it, says Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey
inquirer.com/politics/andy-kim-cory-booker-trump-gop-musk-shutdown-20250209.html

Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden: President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
ft.com/content/9860cba8-f018-452f-9181-6e37695dba50

Amal Clooney Gets a New Gig at Alma Mater Oxford : The human rights lawyer and wife of actor George Clooney will serve as a visiting professor at the university.
thedailybeast.com/amal-clooney-gets-a-new-gig-at-alma-mater-oxford/

Trump to Revoke Security Clearances for Antony Blinken, Letitia James and Alvin Bragg
nytimes.com/2025/02/09/us/politics/trump-blinken-james-bragg-security-clearances.html

Egypt announces emergency Arab summit after Trump's Gaza plan infuriates key allies
cnbc.com/2025/02/09/egypt-announces-emergency-arab-summit-after-trumps-gaza-plan-infuriates-key-allies.html

Trump Set to Attend Super Bowl: President Trump is planning to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, which would make him the first sitting president ...
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'He's Building a Concentration Camp': Fears Grow as Images Emerge of Offshore Prison at Gitmo
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Trump hollows out USAID. Who will miss it most?: President Donald Trump has sown alarm worldwide by moving to close down USAID, which distributes more foreign ...
csmonitor.com/World/2025/0207/trump-usaid-doge-foreign-aid


Musk suggests federal judges who stymie DOGE should be impeached: 'A corrupt judge protecting corruption'
nypost.com/2025/02/09/us-news/musk-suggests-federal-judges-who-stop-doge-should-be-impeached/

‘Not for Us’: White South African Groups Reject Trump’s Immigration Offer: “We want to state clearly that we were not aware that Mr. Trump would issue this order ...
thedailybeast.com/not-for-us-white-south-african-groups-reject-trumps-immigration-offer/


NFL makes decision on Black National Anthem at Super Bowl with Trump attending : It will be interesting to see what the president says about the decision.
pennlive.com/sports/2025/02/nfl-makes-decision-on-black-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-with-trump-attending.html

The big picture on Trump might be darker than anyone realizes: All signs point to President Trump and Elon Musk rapidly expanding their power until there are few ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2025-02-09/big-picture-on-trump-might-be-darker-than-anyone-realizes

Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China: President Donald Trump has paused imposing tariffs on small-value packages arriving from China ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/08/trump-pauses-tariffs-on-millions-of-low-value-packages-from-china/

Trump to give Super Bowl message, pledges Elon Musk will probe military and Education
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/09/trump-to-give-super-bowl-message-pledges-to-root-out-fraud-in-nation/78373612007/

US President Donald Trump wants to bring back plastic straws: Many countries want to reduce plastic waste, which decomposes very slowly in nature ...
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Trump’s trans order isn’t about sports, it’s about a bully targeting vulnerable victims
nydailynews.com/2025/02/09/trumps-unsporting-targets-transgender-executive-order-serves-as-a-wedge-issue-for-the-president/

Understanding Trump’s Complicated Legacy With Football as He Attends the Super Bowl
time.com/7214165/trump-complicated-legacy-with-football-super-bowl/

Crossed wires: Why Trump refugee offer is daft and dangerous
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-09-crossed-wires-why-trump-refugee-offer-is-daft-and-dangerous/

Trump and His Family Earned Millions from Trump Coin While 810,000 Others Lost Money: Report
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-meme-coin-2-billion-ls-1235261422/

Trump Hits the Links With Tiger Woods Before Super Bowl : The president and the golf champion have been friendly for years.
thedailybeast.com/trump-plays-golf-with-tiger-woods-before-super-bowl/

Inside the Trump administration hiring process where hundreds of applicants are rejected for lack of loyalty
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-hiring-process-maga-loyalty-b2694756.html

Ramaphosa fires back at Trump’s executive order, rejects claims of ‘race-based discrimination’ in SA
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-09-ramaphosa-fires-back-at-trumps-executive-order/

Trump says he's naming himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, will dictate programming
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-hes-naming-himself-chairman-of-the-kennedy-center-will-dictate-programming

Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Himself Head of Kennedy Center Board
- President Trump announced the firing of members of the Kennedy Center board and named himself chairman.
- He intends to dictate programming, specifically ending events featuring drag performers.
- The Kennedy Center stated it had not received official communication regarding board changes from the White House.
- Drag artists condemned Trump's actions as censorship, raising concerns about freedom of expression in the arts.
Trump's national security adviser: 'I don't think there's any plans to invade Canada'
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-national-security-adviser-no-plans-invade-canada-waltz-rcna191374

Judge bans Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury payments - UPI.com: A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/02/08/Trump-blocks-Musk-DAGA-access-Treasury-DOGE-payments/6431739026330/

Quick Glance: Federal Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Sensitive Data
- A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data.
- The lawsuit, filed by 19 Democratic attorneys general, claims the Trump administration unlawfully granted DOGE access to a central payment system.
- The court ordered the immediate destruction of all copied sensitive data and scheduled a hearing for February 14.
- Concerns have been raised regarding the security implications and the powers DOGE has gained through access to confidential information.
Bezos and Musk won’t be this powerful forever—history says so: Tech billionaires hold too much cultural sway today. But that could quickly change.
fastcompany.com/91272742/bezos-and-musk-wont-be-this-powerful-forever-history-says-so


From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism
ctvnews.ca/business/article/from-bagels-to-canadianos-trump-tariff-threat-inspires-symbolic-acts-of-patriotism/

Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed optimism on Sunday that his country ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/09/japan-pm-ishiba-after-meeting-trump-optimistic-over-averting-tariffs.html

Quick Glance: Ishiba and Trump: Focus on Strategic Partnership
- Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with President Donald Trump in Washington to enhance bilateral relations.
- The discussions covered security and economic cooperation, particularly regarding North Korea and China.
- Ishiba emphasized Japan's significant investments in the US economy and explored potential LNG purchases as part of energy collaboration.
- Experts anticipate Ishiba will need to address defense spending to meet the expectations of the Trump administration.
Donald Trump makes his Super Bowl LIX pick. Did the president pick the Eagles or Chiefs?
pennlive.com/sports/2025/02/donald-trump-makes-his-super-bowl-lix-pick-did-the-president-pick-the-eagles-or-chiefs.html

[EXCLUSIVE] US Embassy in Seoul says it won’t fly Pride flag: The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has vowed not to display flags affiliated with liberal activism such as a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/02/120_391834.html
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Quick Glance: US Embassy in Seoul Ends LGBTQ+ Flag Displays
- The U.S. Embassy in Seoul will no longer fly flags associated with liberal activism, including the rainbow flag for sexual minorities.
- This marks a return to the policy under President Donald Trump, which permits only the display of the U.S. flag.
- A new law states that only the U.S. flag is authorized for public display at U.S. facilities, both domestically and abroad.
- Previously, the embassy displayed the rainbow flag during Pride Month 2022 under the Biden administration, which received some criticism in South Korea.
Sarkozy under house arrest: France's ex-president in an ankle bracelet: Nicolas Sarkozy is wearing an ankle bracelet - | a first for a former French ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/nicolas-sarkozy-fussfessel-frankreich-prozess-wahlkampf-affaere-ex-praesident-li.3198840

Germany’s Record Trade Surplus With US Set to Stoke Tensions: Germany’s goods-trade surplus with the US hit a new high last year, a development that’s likely to ...
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Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law: President Trump signed an executive order formally halting all aid to South Africa and urged his Cabinet to ...
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‘Read the Constitution’: J.D. Vance Schooled Over Blatant Lack of U.S. Government Knowledge
thedailybeast.com/read-the-constitution-jd-vance-schooled-over-blatant-lack-of-us-government-knowledge/


Trump dismisses Archivist of the United States: President Trump dismissed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a decision he previewed a month earlier ...
trib.al/6DhSp0M

Trump's government shakeup may test Supreme Court's role as firewall
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-girds-trump-cases-can-it-be-an-effective-firewall-2025-02-07/

Quick Glance: Judges Temporarily Halt Trump's Policy Changes
- President Trump's efforts to reshape the federal government are facing legal challenges.
- Over thirty lawsuits have been filed against his actions, resulting in temporary court orders against several initiatives.
- Despite unfavorable rulings, there is potential for Trump to prevail in higher courts.
- The Trump administration argues that their actions are legal and views legal challenges as attempts to undermine public support.
France to invest 109 billion euros in AI, Macron announces | Reuters: President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that France will announce investments amounting to ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/france-invest-109-billion-euros-ai-macron-announces-2025-02-09/

Israel PM says 'we'll do the job' of executing Trump Gaza plan: WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed United States President Donald ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-gaza-trump-move-palestinians-plan-netanyahu-supportive-middle-east-criticism-4926856

How a White Afrikaans Fringe Group Drew Trump’s Ire on South Africa: A White Afrikaans rights group’s years of lobbying right-wing US politicians culminated in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-09/how-a-white-afrikaans-fringe-group-drew-trump-s-ire-on-south-africa


Trump's record number of executive orders are testing the limits of presidential power
abcnews.go.com/538/trumps-record-number-executive-orders-testing-limits-presidential/story

Trump Enrages Christian MAGA By Naming ‘Heretic’ Pastor to White House: Trump’s preacher of choice goes too far for some evangelicals.
thedailybeast.com/trump-enrages-christian-maga-by-naming-heretic-pastor-paula-white-cain-to-white-house/


How close is Elon Musk to controlling a nuclear weapon?: Elon Musk couldn’t ‘hack’ the nuclear arsenal, but his access to the Department of Energy poses security ...
theverge.com/policy/609110/elon-musk-doge-department-energy-nuclear-weapon-waste-cleanup-access

Ramaphosa, EFF express condolences to Namibia after death of its founding president Sam Nujoma
timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2025-02-09-ramaphosa-eff-express-condolences-to-namibia-after-death-of-its-founding-president-sam-nujoma/

“You Don’t Own Gaza, Donald Trump”: Palestinians Vow to Remain and Rebuild: Palestinians from Gaza responded with outrage to Trump’s proposal to expel them from ...
theintercept.com/2025/02/08/trump-gaza-palestinians-displace/

State Department announces plans for $7 billion-plus arms sale to Israel: The State Department has formally told Congress that it plans to sell more than $7 ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/state-department-announces-plans-for-7-billion-plus-arms-sale-to-israel

Should GOP lawmakers always support Trump? Most Republican voters say no, poll finds
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article299935049.html

Trump White House says it can talk to Justice Dept. on criminal cases: Compared to guidance from the first Trump administration, the memo specifies that the ...
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Trump Taxes Target Sports Owners: These Billionaires Could Be Hit Hardest: President has threatened to end ‘all special tax breaks for billionaire sports team ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-08/trump-taxes-target-sports-owners-these-billionaires-could-be-hit-hardest


NIH to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research : President Trump's administration has announced it will slash billions of dollars in overheads for ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c15zypvgxz5o

Quick Glance: NIH Cuts Indirect Costs, Sparks Major Concerns
- The NIH has reduced the maximum indirect cost rate for research institutions to 15%, a move seen as disastrous.
- Research institutions may struggle to finance their infrastructure, jeopardizing research capabilities.
- Scientists warn that this could undermine the U.S.'s competitiveness in global research.
- U.S. Senator Patty Murray called the cut illegal, emphasizing the need for funding to support groundbreaking medical discoveries.
Don’t Mistake Trump’s Executive Orders for Accomplishments: The president knows how to dominate Americans’ attention, but he has yet to show that he can bring ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-02-09/don-t-mistake-trump-s-executive-orders-for-accomplishments


With Trump and Musk in charge, how can SA not be bullied?: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency has coincided with the tectonic shift reshaping world affairs ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2025-02-09-with-trump-and-musk-in-charge-how-can-sa-not-be-bullied/


Trump Voters Angry at ‘Chaos’: ‘Not What We Signed Up For’: Consumer confidence is down in the face of instability from the White House.
thedailybeast.com/trump-voters-angry-at-chaos-not-what-we-signed-up-for/


Hundreds rally against Elon Musk in Louisville: U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey and others say Elon Musk has too much influence in President Trump's administration.
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/08/rally-stop-elon-musk-louisville-draws-hundreds-morgan-mcgarvey/78339539007/

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