Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected claims from the U.S. State Department that American government vessels would be allowed to transit the Panama Canal without paying fees.
Google has announced the elimination of its diversity hiring targets and is conducting a comprehensive review of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision aligns with a broader trend among major corporations reassessing DEI commitments in response to recent legal and political developments.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is demanding answers from Microsoft regarding its partnership with NewsGuard, a media rating firm accused of suppressing conservative viewpoints.
Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Ric Grenell has criticized the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup efforts, asserting that such considerations are causing unnecessary delays. Grenell emphasized the urgency of debris removal and rebuilding, stating that DEI requirements should not impede the process.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated approximately $270 million to support independent media and the free flow of information in 2025.
President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to sign an executive order which will create a Department of Justice task force to combat anti-Christian bias in federal agencies.
U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's proposed buyout program for federal employees, delaying its implementation until at least Monday.
On February 6, 2025, a U.S. military-contracted surveillance aircraft crashed in the southern Philippines, killing one U.S. service member and three defense contractors.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has reintroduced a constitutional amendment to cap the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices at nine, seeking to block any future efforts to expand the court.
