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Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say  The New York Times Trump’s following his campaign promises, but they’re threatening the rule of law  CNN Constitutional law expert discusses Trump’s push to expand executive power  WBAL TV Baltimore White House officials bristle

The Trump administration is dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. They had been doing humanitarian work in more than 100 countries. We hear from NPR correspondents around the world about what the agency had been doing on

Hamas is delaying the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing aid and Palestinians from returning home in Gaza. Israel said Hamas is violating the ceasefire. (Image credit: Alexi J. Rosenfeld)

Fox Sports is projecting a Super Bowl record average audience of 126 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night. The game was televised by Fox, Fox Deportes and Telemundo

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports  BBC.com Trump Says Metals Tariffs May Go Higher  Bloomberg Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum From Foreign Countries  The New York Times Trump to consider exemption for Australia on steel, aluminium

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports  BBC.com Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum  CNN Trump tariffs are ‘punitive,’ former U.S. ambassador to Singapore says, warns of U.S. job losses.  CNBC Trump Steel Tariff Redux Spells Relief But

Eric Adams cultivated a close relationship with President Trump. Now, U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have been told to drop the corruption case against the New York City mayor.

Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams  CNN Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway  The New York Times DOJ directs prosecutors to drop Mayor Adams’ corruption case  Gothamist

Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled if all remaining Israeli hostages are not returned by noon on Saturday – as he warned Hamas that “all hell is going to break out”.

The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.