• Pentagon: 5,400 Civilian Workers to Be Cut Next Week
  
  The Pentagon will be dismissing close to 5,400 probationary civilian workers next week as part of President Donald Trump's goal to "maximize efficiency and productivity" in the federal government.
• Judge Upholds Ban on DOGE Accessing Sensitive Treasury Data, for Now
  
  A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday extended a ban on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency accessing sensitive Treasury Department information, but rejected broader restrictions sought by 19 Democratistate attorneys general who sued over the issue.Judge...
• Park Service Restores 50 Jobs, Will Hire 7,700 Seasonal Workers
  
  The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of National Park Service employees fired amid government-wide reductions and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency.
• WH Asks Top China Export Policy Official to Resign
  
  The Trump administration has asked a senior Commerce Department official overseeing export restrictions on China to resign, three people familiar with the matter said.Matthew Borman is leaving his role as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export...
• Dow Suffers Worst Day of 2025, Tumbling 748 Points
  
  U.S. stocks fell sharply after reports showed worries about President Donald Trump's policies may be hitting the economy.
• Voting Democrat in a Primary Doesn't Help Trump
  
  It hasn't worked before and it won't work now. Every day during the last month, either people have reached out to me directly or I noticed posts shared through social media or WhatsApp chats. They all say the same thing:
• 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro: A Rugged Take on the Midsize SUV
  
  The 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro marks a bold step forward for the Sorento lineup, offering a more rugged, adventure-ready version of this popular midsize SUV.
• Christie's First-Ever AI Sale Angers Some Artists
  
  Christie's has launched its first-ever sale dedicated to artworks created with artificial intelligence, riding the AI revolution wave -- a move by the famed auction house that has sparked anger among some artists.
• How Philanthropy Helps Establish Florida Residency
  
  One of the pressing questions facing newcomers to the Sunshine State is "should I establish Florida residency and how do I simplify the process?" This is especially true for the many high-net-worth individuals who have flocked to Palm Beach and Martin Counties during and...
• 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Adds Off-Road XRT Off-Road Trim
  
  The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Adds Off-Road XRT trim. XRT (extreme rugged terrain) trim - has Pixel wheel, signal, motif and designed for overlanding light off roading.Hyundai's popular EV crossover has been restyled for 2025 and now comes with larger batteries and a Tesla...
• We Need to Start Drug Testing Every Government Employee to Save Our Economy
  
  While the scope of the financial waste, fraud, and abuse uncovered by President Trump's DOGE, currently being managed by Elon Musk and his team of tech geniuses, is staggering, I've actually held this view for a long time.
• Goldman Sachs: Options Point to Market Correction
  
  Wall Street stocks could be facing a correction because of ructions in the options market, Goldman Sachs specialist Scott Rubner said in a client note seen by Reuters Friday.
• Trump Adviser Expects Zelenskyy to Sign Minerals Pact
  
  White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said Friday he expects Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war.
• Home Sales Fall as High Mortgages, Prices Freeze Out Buyers
  
  Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market.
• Bessent Discusses 'Unfair Policies' With China's Vice Premier
  
  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed serious concerns about China's "unfair policies" in a video call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng Friday, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
• From Crisis to Opportunity: How Immigration Reform Can Unite America
  
  Immigration reform is one of America's most divisive issues, often reduced to soundbites and political theater. But beyond the noise lies a reality that demands our attention: millions of immigrants contribute immeasurably to our economy and communities, while a small...
• Student Loans: Should I File Jointly or Separately?
  
  Student loans are the bane of many young professional's existence. The numbers continue to climb, now totaling nearly $1.8 trillion of debt in the United States.
• Equity Funds Draw Inflows on Inflation Relief, Earnings
  
  U.S. equity funds attracted inflows for the first time in three weeks in the seven days to February 19, buoyed by easing inflation concerns and strong fourth-quarter corporate earnings that boosted risk appetite.
• Japan Seeks Tesla Investment in Nissan; Foxconn Approaches Honda
  
  A high-level Japanese group that includes a former prime minister has drawn up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan after the collapse of its merger talks with Honda, The Financial Times said Friday.
• WSJ: DOJ Probes UnitedHealth's Medicare Billing Practices
  
  The Justice Department has launched an investigation into UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of the company fell nearly 7% to $466.88 in premarket trading.The...
• Ford to Recall 240K SUVs for Potential Seat Belt Issues
  
  Ford Motor is recalling 240,510 vehicles in the U.S. over potential seat belt issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday.
• DeepSeek to Share Code, Doubling Down on Open Source
  
  Chinese startup DeepSeek will make its models' code publicly available, it said Friday, doubling down on its commitment to open-source artificial intelligence.
• The Death of the Legacy Media
  
  "You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time."These words, sometimes attributed to Abraham Lincoln, encapsulate the hard lesson being learned by the Legacy Media today. For decades,...
• Tesla Recalls 380,000 EVs Over Power Steering Issue
  
  Tesla said Friday it was recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of a crash.
• US Stock Futures Flat After Walmart Clips Wall Street
  
  U.S. stock index futures were largely flat Friday after declining in the previous session when investors fretted over President Donald Trump's tariff threats and the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.

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