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Reuters
Fed's Powell says central bank still has access to data it needs
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday the central bank has not been cut off from any data it needs to do its work. Speaking before a House panel as the Trump administration has been stripping government websites from various data sets, Powell he wasn't aware of losing anything the Fed needs, while saying he'd speak up if issues emerged. Powell was also asked about outside access to critical systems the Fed and the Treasury Department use to process government payments and Powell noted access to these tools is done "very carefully."
AFP
Syria to have new government on March 1: foreign minister
Syria said Wednesday a new government would take over next month from the interim cabinet formed following Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, and announced a preparatory body for a national dialogue conference.Sharaa's office announced Wednesday the formation of a seven-member preparatory committee for a national dialogue conference "to meet the requirements of this historic phase and guarantee the aspirations of the Syrian people".
Associated Press
House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceiling
House Republicans released a budget plan Wednesday that sets the stage for advancing many of President Donald Trump's top domestic priorities, providing for up to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and a $4 trillion increase in the debt limit so that the U.S. can continue financing its bills. The budget plan also directs a variety of House committees to cut spending by at least $1.5 trillion while stating that the goal is to reduce spending by $2 trillion over 10 years. The blueprint represents a first step in a lengthy legislative process that would allow Republicans to pass some of their top priorities in a simple majority vote.
USA TODAY
FBI finds 2,400 new documents linked to JFK assassination
The bureau found 2,400 newly inventoried, digitized records previously unassociated with the investigation.
AFP
Trump speaks to Putin, says Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone Wednesday and agreed to immediately start talks to end the Ukraine war, in an extraordinary thaw in relations that could leave Kyiv out in the cold."We have also agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately" on Ukraine.
Associated Press
Israel threatens 'all hell will break loose' on Hamas in latest Gaza ceasefire crisis
Israel’s defense minister on Wednesday vowed that “all hell will break loose” on Hamas if it fails to free hostages this weekend as planned, stepping up threats against the militant group as mediators worked to salvage their ceasefire. The dispute was sparked when Hamas accused Israel of failing to meet some commitments under the truce, including the delivery of tents and other aid, and said it would delay the next hostage release on Saturday. Hamas official Mahmoud Merdawi told The Associated Press there were “positive signals” the three hostages will be released as planned on Saturday but the group had not yet received a commitment from Israel that it would adhere to the deal.
CBS News
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track the prices consumers are paying for groceries and other goods now compared to the cost five years ago, as inflation lingers.
Reuters
US House speaker Johnson believes White House considering exemptions to reciprocal tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday that he believes President Donald Trump is considering exemptions to reciprocal tariffs that include the automobile and pharmaceutical industries. Trump told Republicans in a White House meeting last week that he was considering four exemptions to the reciprocal tariffs, including imported automobiles and pharmaceutical industries, according to a source briefed on the discussions. "I think the White House does have a few categories that would be treated differently, and I expect those two would be among them," Johnson said in a brief interview.
Associated Press
Emergency declared on a second Greek island as a string of earthquakes persists
Authorities declared a state of emergency on a second Greek island Wednesday as a series of earthquakes continued to rattle the south-eastern Aegean Sea region. The emergency measure announced on the island of Amorgos follows a similar decision for nearby Santorini on Feb. 7 after thousands of unusual tremors were registered in an undersea area near the two islands, as well as the islands of Ios and Anafi – all popular tourist destinations. Scientists had expressed hope the seismic swarm could be easing up, but a string of earthquakes around magnitude 5 has renewed concern.
Politico
Trump says he and Putin will negotiate to end the war in Ukraine
The president says he and the Russian leader spoke and are eager to work together.
USA TODAY
Putin invited Trump to Moscow to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump discussed ending the war in Ukraine, and Putin invited Trump to Moscow, the Kremlin said.
Associated Press
Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic
The sudden closure in the Central African Republic of the orthopedic trauma surgery unit at the capital 's main hospital following the deaths of two people, including a government minister's niece, has sparked concern among patients and relatives. The unit at Bangui Community University Hospital was closed by the health ministry on Feb. 3 following the deaths, which are being investigated.
Associated Press
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members advanced Wednesday a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene as committees fleshed out details on how best to spend another $500 million to address the historic flooding. The House's budget-writing committee voted for the latest spending proposal, which would emphasize repairs for damaged homes, private bridges and roads, assistance to farmers who lost crops and rebuilding infrastructure adjacent used by small businesses. GOP House leaders had unveiled a version last week, but several amendments adjusted the measure in a special Helene recovery committee on Tuesday.
AFP
Fire at Rio de Janeiro carnival costume factory injures 21
A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro's carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza starting this month in the Brazilian city.The organization said the Maximus Factory that was hit by the fire was "an essential space for the Rio Carnival."
Yahoo Finance
January inflation data complicates Fed plans as soaring egg, energy costs push consumer prices higher
January's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether inflation pressures have eased further.
CNN
Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
The Senate voted Wednesday, to confirm former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.
Associated Press
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial
A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois’ political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud Wednesday in a mixed verdict in his high-profile corruption trial. Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of 10 counts and acquitted him of seven in a bribery case that led to the downfall of a man who was nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his forceful yet quiet leadership style. Madigan, who had taken the stand during the trial to strongly deny all wrongdoing, left the courthouse without addressing reporters after the verdict was announced.
AFP
US lawmakers join Trump-Musk government shakeup effort
Republicans vowed Wednesday to tackle the "stunning" US national debt, as lawmakers began work on President Donald Trump's plan for the most radical downsizing of the federal government in decades. Republicans have largely backed the DOGE agenda, although funding cuts at the National Institutes of Health have been met with mild dissent.
CNN
Where do Valentine’s Day roses come from?
From farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home, roses travel thousands of miles to make it to the US for Valentine’s Day.
CNN
Trump, after speaking with Putin, says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’
President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the Ukraine war will start immediately after holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday morning.

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