Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

18 Feb

Judge Chutkan denies request from Dem AGs for restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

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Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, denied a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Tuesday, rejecting an emergency motion filed by 14 Democrat state attorneys general seeking to block Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The attorneys general, representing blue states such as Arizona, Michigan,…

18 Feb

US-Russia peace deal demands Ukraine hold new election: report

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U.S. and Russian officials have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on a framework that could bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, this potential resolution comes with significant political consequences for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose leadership and future may be at stake. According to U.S. State…

18 Feb

Head of FDA food division resigns in protest of mass firings at HHS

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Jim Jones, head of the FDA’s food division, has resigned in protest following mass firings carried out by the Trump administration. His departure comes after thousands of employees within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including many in the FDA’s food program, were dismissed over the weekend. Jones,…

18 Feb

Acting director for Social Security resigns after DOGE gains access to admin information

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Acting Commissioner Michelle King, who was appointed last month, has been removed from her position after attempting to block an investigation into widespread fraud within the Social Security Administration. The probe, led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aims to uncover fraudulent claims draining the Social Security fund.…

18 Feb

NYPD officer shot after barricaded suspect fires at cops

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An NYPD officer was shot Tuesday morning during a standoff inside a Lower East Side apartment, according to officials. The incident occurred while officers were executing a search warrant at 384 Madison Street. Authorities say the suspect fired three rounds at officers, though no shots were returned The wounded officer…

17 Feb

Biden Admin pushed last minute audit on Pete Hegseth after he was nominated

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The Biden administration allegedly attempted a last-minute maneuver to derail Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense by initiating an IRS audit shortly after his nomination. On Monday, Hegseth shared a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) of a letter from the IRS, which he and his wife, Jennifer, received following…

17 Feb

Delta plane crashes at Toronto Pearson Airport, at least 8 people injured

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Canadian officials have confirmed a plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon involving a Delta Airlines flight arriving from Minneapolis. The incident, first reported by CTV, has prompted an investigation by Peel Regional Police to determine the number of potential injuries, though no official figures have been released.…

17 Feb

Judge Chutkan refuses to block Elon and DOGE from accessing Federal data

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Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, held a hearing Monday morning after 14 Democrat state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and DOGE, arguing that Elon Musk wields unchecked power due to his lack of Senate confirmation. While Chutkan did not immediately issue a ruling, she…

17 Feb

Trump secures release of American citizen jailed in Russia on drug charges

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Kalob Byers, a 28-year-old American citizen who was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges earlier this month, has been released and is now at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, awaiting his return to the United States. Byers was taken into custody on February 7 at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow…

17 Feb

DOGE uncovers over 25 million people ages 100+ in Social Security database

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Elon Musk’s DOGE team has uncovered a startling irregularity in the U.S. Social Security database, revealing an implausible number of centenarians—over 25 million Americans reportedly aged 100 or older, with some listed as being older than the U.S. Constitution itself. Late Sunday night, Musk shared his discovery on X, posting…