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Mass firings of federal workers begin as Trump and Musk purge US government

02/13/2025 9:44pm
Mass firings at multiple U.S. government agencies have begun as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk accelerate their purge of America's federal bureaucracy.

Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps

02/13/2025 9:02pm
Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.

Mexico could file suit against Google for 'Gulf of Mexico' name change

02/13/2025 6:58pm
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday urged Google to reconsider its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users, adding the country could file a civil suit against the firm if necessary.

Sen. Mike Lee wants to make it easier for Trump to cut the size and cost of government

02/13/2025 6:36pm
Sen. Mike Lee wants to help President Donald Trump fulfill his promise to cut the size and cost of government. He and other Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork to make it easier for him to do so.

Trump says TikTok deadline could be extended

02/13/2025 4:27pm
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his 75-day delay in enforcing a ban on the popular short-video app TikTok could be extended, but said he doesn't think that will be necessary.

Trump outlines reciprocal tariff plan in latest bid to reshape trade on his terms

02/13/2025 4:00pm
U.S. President Donald Trump tasked his economics team on Thursday with devising a plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that imposes duties on U.S. imports.

Utahns witness San Diego military jet crash, service members rescued from ocean

02/13/2025 2:52pm
San Diego — A group of Utahns witnessed the military jet crash in the San Diego Bay on Wednesday, and they were on a

Equal pay for male and female college athletes? Trump rescinds Biden-era guidance

02/13/2025 1:27pm
President Donald Trump's Department of Education revoked Biden-era guidance that universities must equitably distribute direct payments to male and female athletes.

Denny's is closing dozens more restaurants

02/13/2025 1:12pm
Denny's is closing about 30 more restaurants than previously announced as part of the struggling diner chain's plans to jumpstart growth.

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

02/13/2025 9:42am
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, a victory after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views.

Oil and gas industry advocate picked to lead BLM

02/13/2025 8:19am
A longtime industry representative and advocate for independent oil and gas producers in the West, Kathleen Sgamma, was tapped to head the national Bureau of Land Management.

The New Italian Spirit: Crafting the brand for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

02/13/2025 1:54am
Milan – They call it 'The New Italian Spirit’ – lo spirito Italiano – and in one year it will be recognizable to the