Is Trump simply 'bucking the trend' of unfulfilled election pledges from past presidents?
• Feb 19, 2025, 7:25 PM
1 min de lecture
President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The move generated criticism that it could ultimately lead to widespread abuse by the Trump administration. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Angela Diffley welcomes Dr James D. Boys, Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre on US Politics (CUSP) at UCL.
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Kash Patel confirmed to head FBI despite fears he will go after Trump foes
• 7:35 AM
1 min
Kash Patel, a fierce Donald Trump loyalist, has been confirmed as the new head of the FBI. Critics fear that Patel has been placed on the position to run the president’s errands and to go after Trump adversaries in both the government and the media.
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US cuts Biden-era deportation protections for 521,000 Haitians
• 5:19 AM
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US Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday shortened the duration of temporary work permits and deportation protections for 521,000 Haitians to last until August of this year rather than February 2026, weeks after cutting a "temporary pro
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US transfers 177 migrants held in Guantanamo to Venezuela
• 3:21 AM
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Marking another boost to the renewed partnership between the US and Venezuela, 177 migrants were transferred from the notorious Guantanamo military base to their homeland in Venezuela at the "direct request" of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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War in Ukraine: Zelensky says had 'productive meeting' with Trump envoy
• 12:58 AM
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The United States is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said. Zelensky has refused the offer, saying: "I can't sell our state." The comm
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