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In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News

The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher price. The proceeds will go toward a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory. (Image credit: Angela Weiss)

NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately  The Washington Post Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding  The Guardian US NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhere  Yahoo NIH announces

Elon Musk alleges $50b treasury fraud after federal judge limits DOGE data access  The Times of India Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system  CNN Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt  The New

DOGE’s First Round of Cuts Went to Trump Priorities, but Bigger Targets Await  The Wall Street Journal What is DOGE? Here’s what to know about Elon Musk’s latest cost-cutting efforts.  CBS News Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US

The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here’s what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday. (Image credit: Ryan Muir)

Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office  The Hill

Judge blocks White House from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave  CBS Chicago

A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before to hacking.”