On February 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, reviving a trade policy aimed at protecting American manufacturers and reducing the trade deficit. The tariffs will affect imports from key trade partners such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Germany. According to the administration, the measure is designed to strengthen domestic production and reduce dependency on foreign metal supplies.
President Donald Trump made history on February 9, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. He watched the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. In a pre-game interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Trump expressed unwavering support for Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite recent legal obstacles.
Eli Sharabi, an Israeli man recently released from Hamas captivity, was devastated to learn that his wife and two daughters were murdered during the October 7 terrorist attack that led to his abduction. Sharabi had been held hostage in Gaza for nearly two months before his release as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Upon returning to Israel, he was informed that his family had not survived the attack, adding unimaginable grief to his long ordeal. His story is one of many that illustrate the personal tragedies suffered by Israeli families in the wake of the brutal attack.
Boston is preparing for a series of winter storms that are expected to bring significant snowfall, icy conditions, and travel disruptions throughout the week. Weather forecasts indicate three separate storm systems, each with the potential to impact daily activities and commute times in the region.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to halt the production of the U.S. penny, citing the rising costs associated with minting the coin. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing additional tariff reductions ahead of his upcoming meeting with former President Donald Trump, a move aimed at increasing American exports to India and preventing potential trade tensions, according to government officials.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled funding for a planned National Institutes of Health (NIH) museum exhibit honoring Dr. Anthony Fauci. The exhibit, which was set to cost $168,000, was among several government contracts recently eliminated as part of broader federal budget cuts. The move reflects a growing push to scrutinize and reduce non-essential government expenditures.
President Donald Trump is actively dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and critical race theory (CRT) programs, aiming to realign them with the original goals of the civil rights movement. His administration argues that these programs, influenced by radical ideologies from the 1960s, have strayed from promoting equal opportunity and instead foster division, racial preferences, and ideological indoctrination.
Rep. Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina and former Green Beret, believes that the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 has condemned the next generation to future conflicts. Harrigan argues the Taliban’s swift takeover emboldened U.S. adversaries and weakened national security. He cites the withdrawal as a major reason he decided to run for Congress, seeing a need for stronger leadership in military and defense policy.
The Philadelphia Eagles captured their second Super Bowl title on February 9, 2025, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Eagles delivered a well-rounded performance led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, who earned MVP honors after throwing for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and adding a rushing score. Philadelphia’s defense also played a critical role, sacking Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes six times and forcing two key interceptions.
