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US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners, Including EU and Nigeria
PoliticsbloombergNYTFT+66wapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsnzzyle-uutisetcbc+58 more25d ago69 sources

US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners, Including EU and Nigeria

The United States has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and Nigeria, with rates up to 12.5% over claims of forced labor. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed negative surprise at the move, while some articles also mention unrelated US strikes on Iran.

Trump Administration Reallocates Funds and Implements Policy Changes
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Trump Administration Reallocates Funds and Implements Policy Changes

The Trump administration redirected millions from the Secret Service for White House construction and made various policy changes, including temporarily cutting student loan interest rates. The administration also bid farewell to an Air Force One aircraft and engaged in discussions regarding AI security rules.

Trump Confirms Calling Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy,' Expresses Desire to Meet Khamenei
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Trump Confirms Calling Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy,' Expresses Desire to Meet Khamenei

Donald Trump confirmed that he called Benjamin Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' during a tense phone call regarding strikes on Lebanon, expressing his annoyance with the constant conflict. Trump also stated his desire to meet with Iranian leader Khamenei at some point, believing they 'get along quite well' despite past tensions.

Trump's Student Loan Repayment Overhaul Advances
PoliticsBusiness Insider5mo ago

Trump's Student Loan Repayment Overhaul Advances

President Donald Trump's plan to overhaul student loan repayment has completed a key phase, with the public comment period concluded and the Education Department preparing for its summer rollout.

Trump's admin confirms that selling federal student loans to private companies is still on the table
PoliticsBusiness Insider5mo ago

Trump's admin confirms that selling federal student loans to private companies is still on the table

President Donald Trump Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images The Education Department said it has not made a final decision on selling off federal student loans. It's the first time the administration has publicly acknowledged that a sale to private companies is under consideration. It comes as private lenders prepare for an influx of borrowers amid looming repayment changes. The future ownership of the federal student-loan portfolio is up in the air. On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a respon...

Politicszerohedge6mo ago

"You Ought To Be In Jail": Senator Unloads On Minnesota AG Ellison Over Fraud Scandal

"You Ought To Be In Jail": Senator Unloads On Minnesota AG Ellison Over Fraud Scandal During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing this week, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The Missouri Republican exposed Ellison's ties to the Feeding Our Future scandal, where fraudsters stole $250 million in federal child nutrition funds.  Hawley didn't hold back, charging the Democrat with protecting fraudsters who funneled cash to terrorists and traffickers, as well as Ellison’s own campaign coffers, and telling him he “ought to be in jail.” THERE IT IS 🚨 Official Hearing where Senator Josh Hawley confronts Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about meeting with and taking campaign donations from Somali fraudsters stealing billions He personally called and BLOCKED THE INVESTIGATIONS Josh Hawley “Are you… pic.twitter.com/i40Ow5V9Zz February 12, 2026 Hawley opened the confrontation by spotlighting $10,000 in campaign donations Ellison pocketed from players in the Feeding Our Future mess, which the New York Post broke last year, detailing how the money flowed in right after a December 11, 2021, meeting at Ellison's office. Ellison repeatedly denied it, calling it a false statement. But Hawley read directly from the meeting transcript, where money was discussed repeatedly.   An audio recording of that meeting revealed that Ellison met with members of the Somali community who were later convicted in the scandal. In the recording, the individuals ask Ellison for help securing funding before discussing campaign donations.  “The only way that we can protect what we have is by inserting ourselves into the political arena,” a man is heard saying on the audio. “Putting our votes where it needs to be. But most importantly, putting our dollars in the right place. And supporting candidates that will fight to protect our interests.” “That's right,” Ellison replied. Ellison accepted $10,000 in campaign contributions from the fraudsters mere days later, as did his son, Minneapolis councilman Jeremiah Ellison. Hawley proceeded to read from that recording, quoting Ellison's own words back to him. "Send me the names of all these folks who are investigating them," Ellison said. He promised to call the Education Department and ask what was going on. "I already have my team working on this," he told them, according to the transcript. "What day should we get together to discuss it again?" Ellison pledged repeatedly to help them fight the investigators. "You have my attention. I'm concerned about this," he said. "Let's go fight these people." "Why'd you do it? Was it worth it?" Hawley asked. "This is what accountability looks like, of which you've had none," Hawley countered. "You helped fraudsters defraud your state and this government of $9 billion, and you got a fat campaign contribution out of it. You ought to be indicted. That's the truth." Ellison shot back hard. He denied the donations flat-out: "a lie" and "No donations came." He insisted, "You're completely wrong. … I did not see anybody." Hawley countered with video proof of their nearly hour-long sit-down—easy to find online. Ellison dismissed Hawley's quotes as "cherry-picked." As the exchange got heated, Ellison repeatedly talked over Hawley, which the senator didn’t appreciate. “It's my hearing, pal,” he snapped. "Don't call me 'pal,’” Ellison shot back. "Well, I should call you a prisoner because you ought to be in jail."  He demanded resignation. Ellison flipped it: "I was thinking the same thing about you." Hawley didn't stop there. He brought up testimony from the previous day showing where the fraudulent money went: to terrorist groups, transnational criminal organizations, drug trafficking, and child trafficking. "You took $10,000 and helped them do it," he said. Ellison kept denying everything, but Hawley had receipts.  He cited a Minnesota Star Tribune report that Partners in Nutrition raised concerns with the attorney general’s office in 2018 and 2019, but Ellison did nothing. The New York Post reported that Ellison accepted campaign donations from individuals linked to the fraud after meeting with them. "You've been right at the center of this fraud thing from the beginning, and you've enabled it," Hawley said. "You should resign." Ellison shot back, "And, sir, you should resign. I was thinking the same thing about you."  Tyler Durden Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:25

UK Education Department Reviews Muslim Schools Over Alleged Hamas Ties
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UK Education Department Reviews Muslim Schools Over Alleged Hamas Ties

The UK Department for Education is reviewing Muslim schools operated by the Al-Khair Foundation following reports of alleged ties to Hamas, after an employee of the foundation was arrested and extradited to the US on charges of conspiring to provide material support to Hamas.

Teachers protest in Valencia, demand President's intervention
Worldla-vanguardia2mo ago

Teachers protest in Valencia, demand President's intervention

Teachers are demonstrating in front of Les Corts, urging the President to intervene in their conflict after negotiations with the Education department broke down. Unions are maintaining an indefinite strike and warn of further mobilizations.

Linda McMahon Defends Plan to Dismantle Education Department
NPRFox News3mo ago2 sources

Linda McMahon Defends Plan to Dismantle Education Department

Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle or significantly restructure the Education Department, arguing for a shift in its responsibilities and calling it a "failed" bureaucracy.

Sarawak School Electrocution Under Investigation
Worldmalay-mail3mo ago

Sarawak School Electrocution Under Investigation

The Sarawak State Education Department has launched an internal investigation into an electrocution incident at a Mukah school that resulted in the death of a Form Four student and critically injured another.

A surprise court decision for millions of student-loan borrowers brings debt relief back into the picture
PoliticsBusiness Insider5mo ago

A surprise court decision for millions of student-loan borrowers brings debt relief back into the picture

A court declined to approve President Donald Trump's proposed settlement to end the SAVE student-loan repayment plan. Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images A court dismissed Trump's attempt to eliminate the SAVE student-loan repayment plan ahead of schedule. Lawmakers and advocates are urging the Education Department to restart processing debt relief for eligible borrowers. The SAVE plan is still on track to be phased out in 2028. SAVE is saved — for now. In the latest twist to determining the fa...

Sabah Education Department Investigates Viral Student Brawl
Worldmalay-mail1mo ago

Sabah Education Department Investigates Viral Student Brawl

The Sabah Education Department has expressed serious concern and launched an investigation into a viral video depicting a brawl involving several students outside a school. The department has pledged full cooperation with the police in their inquiry.

Education Dept. Probes Women's Colleges Over Transgender Admissions
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Education Dept. Probes Women's Colleges Over Transgender Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education, under the Trump administration, has launched an investigation into Smith College and other women's colleges for their policies on admitting transgender women. The probe examines whether these admissions violate federal regulations.