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The Trump administration is demanding U.N. humanitarian agencies that receive or disburse U.S. funding fill out a questionnaire disclosing any ties to communism, socialism or anti-American beliefs. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It should have been done long ago.
The contract extension will allow NBCUniversal to broadcast the 2034 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City on NBC and streaming service Peacock LA Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
To protect thousands of varieties of heirloom corn, Mexican leaders have amended the constitution to ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds. LA Times
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An upstart progressive advocacy group claiming to support "working families" and opposed to President Trump's plans to "give more tax cuts" to billionaires is, itself, funded by billionaires. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Fools!
Each day, border agents are detecting an average of just 77 illegal migrants who cross the border without being stopped by authorities — down from high of 1,800 under the previous administration. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Great!
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of vaccine skeptic and former Republican Congressman Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hours before he was set to testify before a Senate committee. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Smart move.
Sex furniture can help couples unlock new positions and enhance pleasure, but the pieces can be particularly useful for those living with chronic pain, mobility challenges and other health concerns. New York Post
Facing Trump tariff threats, governments and companies are proposing major investments in American liquefied natural gas projects. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that had issued nationwide pauses on the policy. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
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Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon. New York Times
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the Pentagon will be conducting a review of the physical fitness, grooming hygiene, and body composition standards that are currently in place for the military. OANN
VOA VIEW: A fit force is best.
On Wednesday, New York Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will oppose the House-approved Continuing Resolution (CR) bill -- potentially triggering a government shutdown by the week's end. OANN
VOA VIEW: The Dems will own it and any problems that occur.
To protest the arrest of Syrian green card-holder Mahmoud Khalil, who is said to be the ringleader of the Columbia University anti-Israel and pro-Palestine protests -- a large group of demonstrators poured into the dining area of Trump Tower on Thursday. OANN
VOA VIEW: They were arrested.
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Former Secretary of Transportation under President Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, is reportedly foregoing a bid for Michigan’s open Senate seat and abstaining from a gubernatorial bid -- instead pursuing a role of significantly greater importance, according to reports. OANN
VOA VIEW: He is a joke and has no chance of being president.
The United Auto Workers filed an unfair labor practice charge against Volkswagen with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing the car company of making significant changes to production at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant without consulting the union. Washington Times
Americans' self-reported mental and physical health tied historic lows in Gallup polling released Thursday, reflecting a decadelong decline that fell fast during the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A questionable poll.
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Several governors have moved to hire federal workers fired by the Trump administration for open state jobs, tapping a growing labor pool of unemployed bureaucrats. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good, if it works for them.
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month. Washington Times
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good news for all.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. said Thursday it will begin testing its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, on March 18. It will initially based on a ratings system used by Elon Musk's X. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Sounds like jealousy.
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees. CBS
VOA VIEW: To hell with them.
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The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely in the weeks or months ahead. CBS
The president threatened to take retaliatory action in response to EU tariffs on U.S.-made whiskey. CBS
VOA VIEW: It will work.
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
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Fort Bragg and Fort Benning were among bases named after Confederate generals that were changed under the Biden administration. Now, they're reverting back to their old names, but not honoring the original namesakes CBS
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades. CBS
Bessent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
The producer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast. CNBC
Egg prices have become a key pressure point for consumers. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Why not thank Trump?
The U.S. debt and deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump's first month in office. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It was clearly a Biden cause.
It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It would be good for the US.
The number and share of the U.S. population that is foreign-born or are immigrants reached record highs in January 2025. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden.
Mahmoud Khalil, one of the ringleaders of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last year, will remain in ICE custody for now following a hearing in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As he should, then deported.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Director Serina Baker-Hill is accused of defrauding FEMA and lying to federal agents after receiving assistance to repair her home. FOX News
VOA VIEW: She should be behind bars.
Dominican authorities have expanded the search for missing Sudiksha Konanki, a UPitt student from Virginia who vanished from the Riu Republica resort a week ago on spring break. FOX News
A federal judge has ruled President Donald Trump can't fire the head of the federal labor relations watchdog, dealing another blow to his attempt to consolidate power over federal safeguards. UPI
VOA VIEW: The Judge has no authority to make the decision.
The Trump administration has announced it will no longer place unaccompanied migrant children in shelters operated by Southwest Key Programs over allegations of sexual abuse committed by its employees. UPI
Schools and local food banks will lose about $1.1 billion from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the purchase of food from local farms, ranchers and producers. UPI
President Donald Trump accused Ireland of taking U.S companies via taxation before exchanging shamrock bowls with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the White House on Wednesday. UPI
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia of "devastating" economic consequences if it did not sign onto a cease-fire deal his administration has agreed with Ukraine, but stressed he hoped it wouldn't be necessary. UPI
VOA VIEW: Sounds like strength.
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