Saturday, Feb 08

Ellen Weintraub contests Trump's firing as illegal, sparking discussions on her options and the implications for campaign finance enforcement.

Saturday, Feb 08

U.S. lawmakers propose a ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, over national security concerns, following similar actions from South Korea, Australia, and Italy.

Saturday, Feb 08

Gavin Kliger, a staffer for Elon Musk, faces backlash for reposting content from white supremacist Nick Fuentes and misogynist Andrew Tate.

Saturday, Feb 08

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to place 2,200 USAID employees on leave amid massive cuts to the agency.

Saturday, Feb 08

The U.S. envoy demands Hezbollah's exclusion from Lebanon's government, highlighting tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and calls for reforms.

Friday, Feb 07

The UK government plans to demolish Grenfell Tower, a tragic site of a fire that claimed 72 lives, sparking community and family debate.

Friday, Feb 07

Marko Elez, a staffer in Elon Musk's DOGE, resigns amid controversy over resurfaced racist social media posts, raising concerns over government vetting processes.

Friday, Feb 07

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump's buyout plan for federal workers, stirring controversy and protests as employees weigh their options.

Friday, Feb 07

Donald Trump and Elon Musk face backlash over misleading claims regarding government payments to Politico amid broader political and media scrutiny.

Thursday, Feb 06

This Waitangi Day saw Māori protests amid growing tensions over a controversial bill redefining the Treaty of Waitangi, overshadowing commemorative events.