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Rep. Jim Jordan, Washington D.C., Feb 21.

What we’re reading: U.S. lawmakers challenge EU tech fines, Trump nominates Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director and more

By Tara Meany, Staff writer
Published Feb 24, 2025
U.S. lawmakers challenge EU tech fines questioning its fairness to the nation, Trump nominates ex-secret service Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director and more of what we're reading.
FILE - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is silhouetted by window light as he heads to the chamber to begin the week, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 21, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

What we’re reading: Mitch McConnell retirement, new Gallup polls and more

By Colin McThorn, Staff Writer
Published Feb 21, 2025
Mitch McConnell ends four decade tenure, one in 10 adult Americans identify as LGBTQ+ and more of what we're reading.
Military personnel board a U.S. Marine Osprey at the Naval Outlying Landing Field Friday, January 31, 2025, in Imperial Beach, California. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

What we’re reading: Trump’s birthright citizenship ban denied, Judge delays NYC mayor case and more

By Ashley Matustik, Staff Writer
Published Feb 20, 2025
The appeals court in San Francisco rejects Trump's order to reinstate birthright citizenship ban, Mayor Eric Adam's corruption case still on hold and more of what we're reading.
A file photo from May 19, 2010, shows a blue rectangular piece of microplastic on the finger of a researcher from the University of Washington-Tacoma's environmental science program after it was found in debris collected from the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash. Tiny bits of broken-down plastic, smaller than a fraction of a grain of rice, are turning up everywhere in oceans—from the water to the guts of fish and the feces of sea otters and giant killer whales. Yet little is known about the effects of these "microplastics" on sea creatures or humans. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

What we’re reading: New study finds rising level of microplastics in human brains

By Colin McThorn, Staff Writer
Published Feb 19, 2025
A new study conducted by Nature Medicine confirms microplastics are found in human brains more than any other organ.
A Delta Air Lines plane lies upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

What we’re reading: Delta crash landing, IRS data system access controversy and more

By Sydney Jansen, Staff Writer
Published Feb 18, 2025
Delta flight makes an emergency landing in Toronto, Elon Musk requests access to IRS data systems and more of what we're reading.
Firing spree within the Department of Homeland Security.

What we’re reading: DHS plans to fire hundreds of leaders, “Not my President’s Day” protests and more

By Madison Haynes, Staff Writer
Published Feb 17, 2025
Department of Homeland Security is preparing to fire hundreds of senior employees, “Not my President’s Day” protest against Trump and Musk break out and more of what we're reading.
President Donald Trump congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Oval Office after his swearing-in as Health and Human Services Secretary on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo courtesy of Alex Brandon)

What we’re reading: Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy, government layoffs begin and more

By Fiona Corrigan, Staff Writer
Published Feb 13, 2025
Kennedy was confirmed 52-48 along party lines, Department of Education begins layoffs and more of what we're reading.
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

What we’re reading: Fired gov. watchdogs sue Trump, House budget unveiled and more

By Grace Brunton, Staff Writer
Published Feb 12, 2025
Fired government watchdogs sue Trump and seek reinstatement, House unveiled a budget blueprint and more of what we're reading.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he prepares to sign a proclamation declaring Feb. 9 Gulf of America Day as he travels from West Palm Beach, Fla. to New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

What we’re reading: President Trump announces 25% tariff, Trump sued by former head of agency and more

By Grace Allen, Staff Writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
President Trump announces 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, Trump sued by former head of Office of Special Counsel and more of what we're reading.
FILE - Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the closing arguments in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York, Jan. 11, 2024. (Shannon Stapleton/Pool Photo via AP, File)

What we’re reading: Pause in Jan. 6 case, new White House chief of staff and more

By Cecilia Murphy, Staff Writer
Published Nov 8, 2024
Pause in Jan. 6 case, Trump's new White House chief of staff and more of what we're reading.
Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo courtesy of Evan Vucci)

What we’re reading: Trump to win popular vote, stocks surge and more

By Shane Manson, Staff Writer
Published Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump wins U.S. Presidency, gives speech on unity “It's time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us, it's time to unite,” said President-elect Donald Trump. “Success will...

In this image made from a video provided by KGW8, authorities investigate smoke pouring out of a ballot box on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Vancouver, Wash. (KGW8 via AP)

What we’re reading: Ballot drop box fires and more

By Perrin Gilman, Staff Writer
Published Oct 29, 2024
What we’re reading: Ballot drop box fires and more