The Agriculture Department, which administers SNAP benefits, is rapidly approving waivers for states to ban the purchase of soda, energy drinks and, in some states, candy or prepared desserts using food stamps.
Trump unveils a $12B critical minerals stockpile, called Project Vault, to minimize reliance on China, with participation from 12+ companies, including Google (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Trump unveils a $12B critical minerals stockpile, called Project Vault, to minimize reliance on China, with participation from 12+ companies, including Google — President Donald Trump formally announced plans to launch a …
Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home on Saturday night
Commissioner Roger Goodell denies NFL fined Seahawks
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell denied that the Seahawks were fined $5 million for not adhering to league rules on the ownership structure at his annual news conference.
Trump drops demand for cash from Harvard after stiff resistance
The Trump administration has lowered the bar for a deal with the university, backtracking on its insistence on a $200 million payment to the government, The New York Times has learned.
Piers Morgan reacts strongly as Candace Owens podcast sparks outrage over Erika Kirk jokes and Charlie Kirk theories
Piers Morgan condemned Candace Owens and Bassem Youssef after comments about Erika Kirk sparked backlash online. The remarks followed a podcast discussion that questioned her behavior during a leaked Zoom call. Morgan called the jokes cruel and unsuppo…
Gonzaga, Utah State on top of ‘Pac-12’ as schedule for next season pondered
Gonzaga is the top team in Jon Wilner’s Pac-12 Conference men’s basketball power rankings. But who is second?
State pension fund: Support responsible investments
Re: “WA treasurer warns state to pull back on private equity investments” (Jan. 29, Business): Thank you for alerting us to the Washington state treasurer’s concerns. My wife’s pension as a former teacher is managed by the state, and we have money save…
Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Legal experts say President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions.
Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Legal experts say President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions