66 m. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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71 m. ago Shootings are down in King County, but youth violence is a concern

Shootings are down in King County, but youth violence is a concern  Axios

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1 hour ago Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions

Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.

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4 h. ago NBC's Gutierrez: Coyote Told Me Trump's Policies Caused His Business to Decline About 80% Since Inauguration

On Thursday’s broadcast of “NBC Nightly News,” NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez reported on a conversation with a human smuggler in Mexico who he said told him that “Trump’s stricter border policies have caused his business to plummet The post NBC’s Gutierrez: Coyote Told Me Trump’s Policies Caused His Business to Decline About 80% Since Inauguration appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago I was a White House lawyer and I found Trump's way around the left's lawfare roadblocks

Lower courts are doing their best to exceed their power and restrict the actions of the Trump administration. The problem is, they are breaking the law when they do it.

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6 h. ago New law clamps down on homeless as blue city advocate admits the 'frustration' is justified

Fremont, California, voted to ban camping on public property while also creating harsh penalties for anyone who is found 'aiding and abetting' the encampments.

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7 h. ago Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.

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10 h. ago Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity

President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.

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11 h. ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump touts work of 1st month, praises Musk and DOGE

The chief counsel of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was fired and escorted out of her office, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

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11 h. ago Alaska education funding boost nears vote of full House amid affordability concerns

Alaska education funding boost nears vote of full House amid affordability concerns  Alaska Beacon

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12 h. ago An injured Charlie McAvoy reads Team USA starting lineup before 4 Nations championship

“Free as a bird,” McAvoy said on social media Thursday after leaving Mass. General Hospital. The post An injured Charlie McAvoy reads Team USA starting lineup before 4 Nations championship appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago Major Alaska school funding boost heads toward final House vote as Gov. Dunleavy says he doesn’t support it

Major Alaska school funding boost heads toward final House vote as Gov. Dunleavy says he doesn’t support it  Anchorage Daily News

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12 h. ago News outlets urge White House to reverse ban on Associated Press

News outlets urge White House to reverse ban on Associated Press  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Slams the Value of Diversity

President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.

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13 h. ago St. Petersburg, Russia Adds ‘Ethnicity Recognition Software’ to Surveillance Cameras

City officials in St. Petersburg, Russia, announced on Thursday that the city’s closed-circuit TV (CCTV) surveillance cameras will be upgraded with “ethnic recognition software” to “prevent social tension” by monitoring “the formation of ethnic enclaves.” The post St. Petersburg, Russia Adds ‘Ethnicity Recognition Software’ to Surveillance Cameras appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Trump appoints Alice Marie Johnson 'pardon czar' during Black History Month event at White House

President Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Alice Marie Johnson "pardon czar."

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13 h. ago Union opposes Seattle housing plan citing threat to maritime jobs, economic impact

Union opposes Seattle housing plan citing threat to maritime jobs, economic impact  KOMO News

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13 h. ago Grizzlies' Ja Morant's home burglarized as part of Chilean crime ring: reports

The Chilean migrants who robbed the homes of Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow did the same to Ja Morant's house, according to a report.

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14 h. ago Jeff Bezos Asks Social Media Who Should Play James Bond After Amazon Takes over Franchise

Billionaire Jeff Bezos asked social media who should play the next James Bond now that Amazon MGM has taken over the franchise.  The post Jeff Bezos Asks Social Media Who Should Play James Bond After Amazon Takes over Franchise appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Rapper Kodak Black Among Civil Rights Icons, Sports Greats at White House Black History Month Celebration

Grammy-nominated rapper Kodak Black was seen visiting the White House for President Donald Trump's Black History Month event on Thursday. The post Rapper Kodak Black Among Civil Rights Icons, Sports Greats at White House Black History Month Celebration appeared first on Breitbart.

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