TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
World
USAID Offices Are Shut, Its Future Uncertain
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to reorganize USAID following Elon Musk's attempt to close the agency, raising questions about its future and the impact on U.S. foreign aid.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
World
Trump Urges U.S. Takeover of Gaza
President Trump proposed a controversial plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza, suggesting that nearly two million Palestinians should permanently relocate, which has shocked many Middle East experts and politicians.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025
World
U.S.-Panama Tensions Flare Over Costs, Control of Canal
Tensions escalated between the U.S. and Panama after President Trump threatened to seize the Panama Canal, with Panama's president accusing the U.S. of lying about a deal for free passage for U.S. Navy vessels.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 - 9, 2025
Economy
Hiring Slowed in January, But Still Strong
The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4%, indicating a cooling job market that remains robust despite slower growth and potential impacts from upcoming Trump administration policies.