Trump News for Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Top US health agency updates definitions of female and male in line with Trump order
The Indian Express
The guidance reiterates the Trump administration's stance that male and female are the only two sexes, and that they cannot be changed.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:58 PM
Could Trump be in Boston for 4 Nations hockey final?
Boston.com
The GM of Team USA said Monday he wants Trump to be in the audience at TD Garden during the 4 Nations final between the U.S. and Canada.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:57 PM
Donald Trump is moving the US closer to Russia, and history says that could be a big mistake
ABC News
The new US president has made it clear he would rather negotiate with Moscow than Kyiv when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine, and some say there's good reason to be worried about that.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:57 PM
Global Tensions Rise Amid Diplomatic Shifts and Policy Changes
Devdiscourse
Current world news highlights include a drop in Canada’s refugee claims due to fewer visas, tensions in Canadian elections influenced by Trump’s tariffs, and U.S. aid freezes impacting Palestinian security forces and global humanitarian work. Other stories cover Syria’s Jewish return, NATO's eastern security concerns, and North Korea's critique of U.S. nuclear deals.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:55 PM
Trump signing order ending federal funding for illegal immigrants
Washington Examiner
The order will direct all federal agencies and departments to identify taxpayer-funded benefits illegal immigrants benefi from and "take corrective action."
Feb 19, 2025, 11:55 PM
Trump's Policy Shifts: Economic Implications and Legal Tussles
Devdiscourse
A Republican lawmaker is moving to impeach a federal judge over rulings obstructing Donald Trump's agenda. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is economizing via Elon Musk's cost-cutting team, DOGE, and revising U.S. healthcare definitions. Economic implications of Trump's policies raise inflation concerns at the Federal Reserve.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:55 PM
Trump flag in West Boylston Police Department sparks conflict
NBC10 Boston
Tension is high in West Boylston, Massachusetts, as Town Administrator James Ryan and Police Chief Dennis Minnich spar over a Donald Trump flag
Feb 19, 2025, 11:54 PM
Trump Plans Major Tax Overhaul with Congressional Republicans
Devdiscourse
Donald Trump announced plans to collaborate with Republicans to reduce taxes for individuals and companies. Proposals include eliminating taxes on tips, Social Security, and overtime, and allowing full expensing of investments in domestic factory construction.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:52 PM
A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far
WLTX.com
Here's a look at some of the broad and specific ways federal agencies and employees are being affected by the Trump administration and DOGE's reductions so far.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:51 PM
Trump makes another power grab
Vox.com
The president is claiming total control over agencies that, by law, are independent.
Feb 19, 2025, 11:50 PM