White House deletes JD Vance’s social media post referring to Armenian genocide US vice-president’s post marks first time Trump administration used the word to describe the massacres The Guardian - US · Feb 11
Briton shot by father in Texas after row about Trump was unlawfully killed, coroner rules Lucy Harrison died after being shot in chest by alcoholic Kris Harrison while staying at his home in US last year The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Jobs Up, Federal Workers Down Plus: Shifting goalposts on immigration and jobs, Netanyahu visits D.C., everything is fine in El Paso after all, and more... Reason · Feb 11
NATO launches Arctic Sentry as it tries to move on from Trump Greenland dispute The planned military exercises angered Trump so much that he threatened to slap tariffs on allies taking part The Independent UK · Feb 11
US to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria for anti-jihad training mission The United States is planning to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military to fight Islamist militants, weeks after President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes against what he called Islamic State targets. Radio France Internationale · Feb 11
Nancy Mace lands blow on Trump official over Epstein revelation: ‘I wouldn’t have lunch with a pedophile’ Republican highlights Trump administration's support for figures who met Epstein – even after his conviction The Independent UK · Feb 11
Kennedy Center staffers warned of furloughs during Trump two-year surprise renovation project Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell outlined to workers how they will likely be impacted by construction, which was described as ‘the total renovation’ The Independent UK · Feb 11
Jon Stewart slams Trump’s claim that 'Nobody' Could Understand Bad Bunny Singing in Spanish Jon Stewart is taking aim at President Donald Trump after Trump blasted Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show as “absolutely terrible” The Fashion Central · Feb 11
Six months after explosion, Pennsylvania mill town sees hope but a history of disappointment Six months ago, an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works killed two people The Independent UK · Feb 11
Green or not, US energy future depends on Native nations The Trump administration’s drive to increase domestic production of fossil fuels and mining of key minerals likely cannot be accomplished without a key constituency: Native nations. The Conversation · Feb 11
The rise of ‘Merzoni’: How an alliance between Germany’s and Italy’s leaders is reshaping Europe “Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics. The Conversation · Feb 11
Martha Washington’s enslaved maid Ona Judge made a daring escape to freedom – but the National Park Service has erased her story from Philadelphia exhibit On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself. The Conversation · Feb 11
The $1,000 “Trump Account” Pilot: Who Qualifies and How Families Can Claim the Benefit If you’ve seen headlines about a $1,000 government-funded account for kids and wondered if it’s real, it is—and the details matter. The new Trump Account... Saving Advice · Feb 11
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives? In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care. The Conversation · Feb 11
The Conversation · Feb 11 What is and isn’t new about US bishops’ criticism of Trump’s foreign policy In recent weeks, Catholic leaders have been increasingly outspoken in their criticism of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, especially its military intervention in Venezuela and saber-rattling over Greenland.
The Times of India · Feb 11 'I barely know what he’s saying': AOC fires back at Trump after he calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show ‘worst ever’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to Donald Trump's criticism of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. Trump called the performance "terrible" and nonsensical, stating "nobody understands a word this guy is saying." AOC retorted that she "barely knows what Trump is saying half the time, so… I feel him."
We Got This Covered · Feb 11 Trump claims he ‘had no idea’ about Epstein’s crimes, but an FBI report busts his lie The stories don’t add up.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Israel under pressure in US to reverse ‘reckless’ West Bank expansion ahead of Trump-Netanyahu summit Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is already expected to discuss Iran and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire when he meets Trump at the White House on Wednesday
Reason · Feb 11 The Original Meaning of Birthright Citizenship Problems ahead for the Trump administration
Euronews · Feb 11 Activist Ancora fund moves to block Netflix takeover of Warner studios Ancora Holdings has built a $200mn stake and is backing Paramount’s richer rival bid, raising the prospect of a proxy fight over the future of one of Hollywood’s biggest media groups.
The Guardian - US · Feb 11 US union elections declined in 2025 after Trump hobbled labor board Both the number of workers participating in union elections and the success of elections dropped off
We Got This Covered · Feb 11 Thomas Massie thinks that it’s time the president was monitored No more midnight Truth Social rants. At least, that is the hope.
GOBankingRates · Feb 11 55% of Retirees Are More Pessimistic One Year Into Trump’s Term: 3 Things They Should Do Right Now A recent survey shows retirees feel more pessimistic now than a year ago. Find out what they can do, including smart investing and side gig moves to make.
The Times of India · Feb 11 'Didn’t really like the way she talked': How a phone call from Swiss leader led Trump to raise tariffs to 39% President Trump revealed a phone call with Swiss leader Karin Keller-Sutter, whom he mistakenly called Prime Minister, prompted a tariff hike on Swiss imports. Despite her arguments about Switzerland's small size, Trump increased tariffs to 39% due to a $42 billion trade deficit, believing Switzerland had been "ripping us off."
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Court orders investigation into China-owned chipmaker Nexperia The Dutch government previously announced it had effectively taken control of the firm