Israel returns to war in Gaza
19 hours ago
Israel returns to war in Gaza/wider aims and almost no constraints
Israel has started a renewed and more aggressive military offensive in the Gaza Strip, as it pursues wider aims with far fewer constraints. Israel resumed the war with a surprise bombardment early Tuesday that killed hundreds of Palestinians, ending the ceasefire and vowing even more devastation if Hamas doesn’t release its remaining hostages and leave the territory. President Donald Trump has expressed full support for the renewed offensive and even suggested that Gaza’s 2 million Palestinians be resettled in other countries.
Heathrow Airport closes after fire/Power knocked out, disrupting hundreds of flights
Britain’s Heathrow Airport has closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at one of Europe’s biggest travel hubs. Flights were diverted to Gatwick Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and Ireland’s Shannon Airport. Several flights from the U.S. were canceled. The airport said it expected significant disruptions for days and passengers should not travel to the airport until it reopens. Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports for international travel. Thousands of homes also lost power after a transformer within an electrical substation caught fire in west London. About 70 firefighters were on the scene of the fire.
Hegseth to meet with Musk/Will discuss 'efficiencies' at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will be meeting with billionaire Elon Musk at the Pentagon Friday to discuss “innovation, efficiencies & smarter production.” Musk, a top adviser to President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency have played an integral role in the administration’s push to dramatically reduce the size of the government. Musk has faced intense blowback from some lawmakers and voters for his chainsaw-wielding approach to laying off workers and slashing programs, although Trump’s supporters have hailed it. Hegseth is also scheduled to deliver remarks with Trump at the White House Friday morning.
DOGE blocked from Social Security systems/Block likely temporary
An Obama appointed federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems. The decision from U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander also requires the team to delete any identifiable data they may have. It comes after labor unions and retirees asked for an emergency order limiting DOGE access to the agency and its vast troves of personal data. The Trump administration wants DOGE to reduce waste and fraud in the federal government.
Israel has started a renewed and more aggressive military offensive in the Gaza Strip, as it pursues wider aims with far fewer constraints. Israel resumed the war with a surprise bombardment early Tuesday that killed hundreds of Palestinians, ending the ceasefire and vowing even more devastation if Hamas doesn’t release its remaining hostages and leave the territory. President Donald Trump has expressed full support for the renewed offensive and even suggested that Gaza’s 2 million Palestinians be resettled in other countries.
Heathrow Airport closes after fire/Power knocked out, disrupting hundreds of flights
Britain’s Heathrow Airport has closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at one of Europe’s biggest travel hubs. Flights were diverted to Gatwick Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and Ireland’s Shannon Airport. Several flights from the U.S. were canceled. The airport said it expected significant disruptions for days and passengers should not travel to the airport until it reopens. Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports for international travel. Thousands of homes also lost power after a transformer within an electrical substation caught fire in west London. About 70 firefighters were on the scene of the fire.
Hegseth to meet with Musk/Will discuss 'efficiencies' at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will be meeting with billionaire Elon Musk at the Pentagon Friday to discuss “innovation, efficiencies & smarter production.” Musk, a top adviser to President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency have played an integral role in the administration’s push to dramatically reduce the size of the government. Musk has faced intense blowback from some lawmakers and voters for his chainsaw-wielding approach to laying off workers and slashing programs, although Trump’s supporters have hailed it. Hegseth is also scheduled to deliver remarks with Trump at the White House Friday morning.
DOGE blocked from Social Security systems/Block likely temporary
An Obama appointed federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems. The decision from U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander also requires the team to delete any identifiable data they may have. It comes after labor unions and retirees asked for an emergency order limiting DOGE access to the agency and its vast troves of personal data. The Trump administration wants DOGE to reduce waste and fraud in the federal government.
