Monday February 24th, 2025 3:40PM

AP National News

Trump won't rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees 'long-term' US ownership
President Donald Trump has suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area
12:02AM ( 2 weeks ago )
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program
8:59PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Some US businesses close in a 'day without immigrants.' But many say they can't lose income
Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed across the United States in a loosely organized day of protest against the President Donald Trump's immigration policies
7:23PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources
The Senate has confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market
6:37PM ( 2 weeks ago )
ACLU sues University of Michigan over campus bans for pro-Palestinian protesters
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the University of Michigan on behalf of five individuals who took part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
5:59PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Texas National Guard can now arrest and detain people who illegally enter the US
Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement
5:56PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley
The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley
5:49PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Judge orders acquittal of ex-prosecutor on 1 of 2 counts in misconduct trial over Ahmaud Arbery case
A judge has ordered the acquittal of a former Georgia prosecutor on one of two misconduct charges she faced at trial over whether she abused her power to shield the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020
4:46PM ( 2 weeks ago )
ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border
Immigration advocacy groups are suing the Trump administration, saying they are illegally shutting down asylum access at the southern border and putting people fleeing war and persecution in harm’s way
4:19PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar led one of the best Grammys in years. Has the awards show transformed?
For years the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity
4:16PM ( 2 weeks ago )