US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House’s approach to policing big mergers and monopolies. Source: Original News
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Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a “huge win for shoppers”. Source: Original News
Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication
A whistle-blower has accused Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, of blocking distribution of a report that Jared Kushner’s name came up in an intercepted communication about Iran. Source: Original News
The DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA. Source: Original News
Karrin Taylor Robson Ends Bid for Arizona Governor, Showing MAGA’s Power
Karrin Taylor Robson, a wealthy businesswoman, dropped out after trailing in polls to Representative Andy Biggs, who is more aligned with supporters of President Trump. Source: Original News
Bar Punts on Ethics Complaint Over Application to Search Reporter’s Home
A press freedom group accused a prosecutor of violating an ethics rule by not telling a judge about a law limiting searches for journalistic work product. Source: Original News
DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall
Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents. Source: Original News
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system. Source: Original News
Judge Says Trump Administration Must Help Return Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador
The ruling was one of the most robust steps taken so far to force the Trump administration to give due process to the Venezuelan immigrants deported under the Alien Enemies Act. Source: Original News
U.S. Forces Leave Base in Syria Used in Fight Against ISIS
The military base at Al-Tanf had hosted U.S. troops fighting against the Islamic State since 2016. Some of the troops are expected to be repositioned at a Jordanian military base across the border. Source: Original News