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Auto Stop/Start Is Effectively Dead

Early in 2025, the head of the EPA, Lee Zeldin, hinted that the Trump Administration was considering killing automatic stop/start, arguably one of the most annoying features found in any modern car. Today, it’s official—automatic stop/start is effectively dead.

Motor1 · Feb 12

Judge won't pause ruling keeping in place temporary protections for Haitians in US

A federal judge in Washington has refused to pause her ruling blocking the Trump administration from ending temporary immigration protections for Haitians who are living in the United States

The Independent UK · Feb 12

The Latest: Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

Border czar Tom Homan says the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end

The Independent UK · Feb 12

The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care.

The Conversation · Feb 11

Trump official allies with Europe’s far right in attacks on migration and hate speech policies

US state department’s Sarah B Rogers has become face of White House’s hostility to European liberal democracies

The Guardian - US · Feb 11

Trump news at a glance: Why did FBI raid Georgia election office? Trump-loyal election deniers told them to

Unprecedented raid elevates concern that the president will seek to interfere in this year’s midterm elections

The Guardian - US · Feb 11

Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects

The Independent UK · Feb 11

The left rages at Democrats over "surrender" on ICE: "Absolutely pathetic"

"Shut it down, shut it down, shut it down," said one House Democrat.

Axios · Feb 11

An Immigration Judge Finds No Legal Basis To Deport a Student Arrested for an Op-Ed

Rumeysa Ozturk is one of several international students targeted by the Trump administration's speech-based deportation policy.

Reason · Feb 10