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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]

The chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee says motorcycles, jeans, peanut butter, bourbon, whiskey and a whole range of products could affect American exporters if the U.S. tariffs come into force March 12.

What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?  The Guardian Israeli cabinet backs Trump’s demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday deadline  Fox News Gaza ceasefire in peril after Netanyahu threatens to kill deal over fate

What are 3,200 defence aircraft doing in the Arizona desert?

McMahon is scheduled to testify in a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. EST.

In a strongly worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump administration’s stance on migrants, calling it a “major crisis.” (Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli)

The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance’s theology  NPR Trump’s border czar tells Pope Francis to “stick to the Catholic Church” as pope slams mass deportations  CBS News Pope Criticizes Trump’s Deportation of Migrants, Calling It a Violation

Trump asks US court to end ‘judicial overreach’ and allow funding freezes  Reuters FEMA official ignores judge’s order, demands grant funding freeze  NBC News Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants  The New York Times Trump’s Attempt

Trump Says He May Cut Aid to Jordan and Egypt if They Don’t Take Gazans  The New York Times Report: PM met with Jared Kushner, said to be behind Trump’s Gaza plan, during US visit last week  The Times of Israel Trump’s

Trump pushes ahead as courts, Democrats try to block him  The Washington Post Trump’s following his campaign promises, but they’re threatening the rule of law  CNN Video Trump executive orders trigger number of lawsuits  ABC News White House officials bristle as courts throttle