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Spring forward? Maybe not in Texas as lawmakers mull ending daylight saving time.

Lawmakers here and in Washington have long debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.

The Texas Tribune

Top Trump Officials Head To Europe For Security Talks

A trio of top Trump administration officials will make separate trips to Europe this week, with security and Washington's commitment to Ukraine expected to be at the heart of their discussions.

International Business Times

Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power with Trump

At the Education Department, DOGE employees are working out of a conference room on the seventh floor, which also houses the secretary’s office

The Independent UK

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US Democrats call for more aggressive tactics against Trump and Musk: ‘We’re going to be the opposition’

As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

The Guardian - US

Lasers aid river search for debris from plane and helicopter collision near DC

A plane equipped with lasers is helping search for debris from the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington

The Independent UK

Starmer’s Trump problem is not his EU Brexit reset but cosying up to China

News analysis: Donald Trump’s administration may have a dislike of the EU but it has a pathological hatred of China and already Starmer’s decision to cosy up to Beijing is setting off alarm bells in Washington

The Independent UK

Washington Capitals Benefit From Break Amidst International Tournament

Washington Capitals excel in the NHL season, opting for rest over the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament to prepare for a playoff push.

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Two Injunctions Against Trump's Citizenship Decree Expose the Weakness of His Arguments

Federal judges in Washington and Maryland say the president's attack on birthright citizenship flouts the 14th Amendment and 127 years of judicial precedent.

Reason

Trump Hosts Japan PM, Threatens Tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs on Japanese goods if the US trade deficit with Tokyo is not equalized, as he met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington.

International Business Times

Venezuela Brands Rubio A 'Thief' Over US Jet Seizure

Venezuela on Friday slammed the US seizure of one of its government planes as "brazen theft" and branded President Donald Trump's top diplomat a "thief" as Washington renewed its hard line on Nicolas Maduro's regime.

International Business Times

Is it still safe to fly? What you need to know after Alaska and Washington DC plane incidents

Despite a series of accidents in a short space of time, flying remains extremely safe

The Independent UK

Washington's Debt Delusion: Economic Growth Cannot Fix the Deficit

Republicans are betting trillions on the hope that the economy will grow fast enough to cover their deficit spree.

Reason

Travis frontman shares update with fans after ‘gnarly’ onstage injury

Fran Healy was taken to hospital after the incident at a concert in Seattle, Washington

The Independent UK

'Irresponsible' Or 'Antiwar': US Fighters In Ukraine Grapple With Trump

Tracey, an American fighting in Ukraine, got angry at social media posts from his friends back home calling for Washington to cut its support to Kyiv.

International Business Times

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Trump's Gaza Plan Derails Saudi-Israel Ties: Analysts

US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza will imperil attempts to forge landmark ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel and fuel anti-American sentiment in the oil-rich kingdom, analysts said.

The Independent UK

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew agreement

China lashed out at what it called U.S. ‘coercion’ after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing

Fortune

Huawei's 2024 revenue exceeded $118 billion and the company is thriving despite U.S. sanctions

The Chinese tech giant's 2024 revenue is a 22% year-on-year increase and marks a return to growth following Washington's restrictions.

Al Jazeera

What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?

The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.

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Investigators Brief Lawmakers On Midair Collision Investigation Progress

Learn about the ongoing investigation into the tragic midair collision near Washington, DC, involving a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane. ...

International Business Times

OpenAI Eyes 16 States For Massive Data Centers Tied To Trump's Stargate AI Project

OpenAI plans to build more data centers in states like Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

The Independent UK

Project 2025 architect Russell Vought confirmed as head of powerful Office of Management and Budget

Senator Chuck Schumer called Vought the ‘most radical nominee, who has the most extreme agenda’ and now heads the ‘most important agency in Washington’

International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Rise Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

Most Asian equities advanced Friday as investors head into the weekend awaiting the release of US jobs data, while traders kept a nervous eye on Washington as the Trump administration presses ahead with a hardball trade agenda.

Crikey

‘A number of governance risks’: ASPI’s Washington office adventure

Hawkish military think tank ASPI loves the United States — but not enough to do its legal homework when setting up an office in DC.

The Conversation

Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat? A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), President Donald Trump’s special commission tasked with slashing federal spending, continues to disrupt Washington and the federal bureaucracy. According to published reports, its teams are dropping into federal agencies with a practically unlimited mandate to reform the federal government in accordance with recent executive…

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s PM heads to Washington hoping he can recreate rapport of Trump-Abe era

Shigeru Ishiba will seek familiar guarantees: that the US will continue to stand on Japan’s side against China and North Korea

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