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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.

GOBankingRates · 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 Times of India · Feb 11

Court orders investigation into China-owned chipmaker Nexperia

The Dutch government previously announced it had effectively taken control of the firm

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Tim Scott endorses Trump antagonist Susan Collins days after he slammed president’s ‘racist’ TruthSocial post

South Carolina Senator posts support for Susan Collins re-election campaign – generating further uproar among Trump loyalists

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Pentagon reportedly gave Customs and Border Protection laser weapon that triggered El Paso airspace shutdown – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Feb 11

MAGA blame game shows Trump in retreat

Trump and Vance back down and blame unnamed staffers for controversial posts

Salon · Feb 11

First Thing: Congress members name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files

Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie reveal names they say DoJ redacted ‘for no apparent reason’. Plus, at least 10 dead, including suspect, after school shooting in Canada

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11

GOP Senate candidates pitch themselves as best to boost down-ballot Republicans

Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton argue they’re best equipped to carry the torch for Republicans and fight off Democratic headwinds in local races.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 11

Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor

Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 11

Tehran ready for nuclear inspections, insists it is not seeking weapons

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest.

Euronews · Feb 11