Ex-federal workers seek office to stand up Trump amid his ‘grave’ threat to America
MSNBC· 2026-02-15 14:11
PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ATTACKS ON THE FEDERAL WORKHORSRSE, ALONG WITH SOME OF HIS MOST EXTREME POLICIES, HAVE MOTIVATED A NUMBER OF FORMER CIVIL SERVICE TO STEP INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA, J .P. COONEY A FORMER TOP DEPUTY TO JACK SMITH AND A VETERAN OF THE PUBLIC CORRUPTION DIVISION OF THE U .S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HERE IN WASHINGTON IS RUNNING AS A DEMOCRAT FOR VIRGINIA'S NEWLY PROPOSED 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT.HE TOLD THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE BIGGEST CATALYST FOR HIS DECISION TO RUN WAS THE FATAL SHOOTING OF ...
‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Minneapolis official skeptical of Trump admin’s ICE drawdown claim
MSNBC· 2026-02-15 13:54
anuncement it plans to end its immigration surge in minnesota a victory for the people of of that state in general and minneapolis in particular state and local leaders gave credit to the Minnesotans who took to the streets in opposition to the operation for the drawdown. But with this withdrawal come lingering questions and skepticism among Minnesotans still wary about the crackdown. That includes some of the folks MSNOW spoke with outside a facility in Minneapolis this weekend.I don't believe anything tha ...
SpaceX Launches Starlink 17-26 Mission from SLC-4E Vandenberg, California
The Launch Pad· 2026-02-15 13:13
Watch LIVE as SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9, to Sun-Synchronous Orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. #SpaceX #Falcon9 #Starlink Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! SUBSCRIBE to The Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.c ...
Why US Public Transit Is Overpaying for Buses
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-15 13:01
Buses are an incredibly important part of America's transit system. 3.8% billion bus rides occurred in 2024. Ed Glazer is an economics professor at Harvard and co-author of a paper on public buses for the Hutchkins Center at the Brookings Institution.>> On average, that means the an American takes 10 bus rides a year. But of course, it's not like an average person does 10 rides. It's more that you know there are some people who take hundreds and hundreds of rides and some people who take none.But as much as ...
5 Ways to Neutralize a Robot (If You Had To)
CNET· 2026-02-15 13:01
With more humanoids entering people's homes, workplaces, and shared spaces every year, and 1 billion predicted to be in the world by 2050, do you think you could stop a robot dead in its tracks if you absolutely needed to? Robots are being taught how to work, how to fight, and some are even being made for the battlefield. I've been around robots when they're spazzing out and acting unpredictably. And whether it was my user error or not isn't the point. Sometimes you just need to stop these things in their t ...
Why Is Bitcoin Crashing While The Dollar Dumps? [The Macro Breakdown]
Coin Bureau· 2026-02-15 12:45
The US dollar index just hit a 4month low at 97.1%, marking its worst performance since 2017. Gold smashed through 5,000 per ounce to record highs. Yet, Bitcoin is dumping hard, down from $90,400 to $70,000 in days.This breaks every macro playbook. Historically, when the dollar weakens, Bitcoin should rally. So, what's actually going on.Today, we're breaking down the five forces destroying Bitcoin's traditional correlation with the dollar and revealing when this relationship might finally restore itself. My ...
‘Listen to us’: Epstein survivor calls on Trump Admin after Bondi’s ‘venomous’ testimony
MSNBC· 2026-02-15 11:52
There's been a lot of attention focused on Attorney General Pam Bondi's behavi during her testimony earlier this week on the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files. But the most striking moment came when Bondi was asked to address the survivors and they'll listen to this. If you are willing, please raise your hands if you have still not been able to meet with this Department of Justice.Will you turn to them now and apologize for what your Department of Justice has put them through with the absol ...
Is the US Debt Clock Ticking Towards a Financial Crisis?
Bitcoin Bram· 2026-02-15 11:00
Uh last week I looked at the US debt clock again and I saw like 36 37 trillion and I tried to like visualize the number [laughter] and my brain [clears throat] just broke. Um where do you think we are at you know like it it how long can they kick the can down the road. How long can they play you know all this trickery before Yeah.just enough. I don't know what enough is, but like enough people wake up to the fact that yeah, we're really approaching this this breaking point of fiat money. >> I think we're in ...
Ajay Banga on India, Migration and a Youth Jobs Time Bomb | Leaders with Francine Lacqua
Bloomberg Originals· 2026-02-15 09:00
Francine Lacqua sits down with Ajay Banga to discuss his journey to becoming president of the World Bank Group. From his childhood in India to a career in the private sector and eventually leading one of the world’s most influential institutions, Banga shares his leadership principles and discusses how emerging markets face a historic youth jobs gap that risks social unrest and increased migration. -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access ...
The Next Tech Dawn: Quantum Computing & Real-World Applications
Bloomberg Technology· 2026-02-15 07:00
a long journey to realize quantum's full potential. One date stands out, December the 9th, 2024. It was on this day that Google unveiled its Willow quantum computing chip.That announcement spurred a rush from investors seeking to get exposure to the burgeoning technology with publicly traded quantum firms soaring in the US. But more than a year on, are we getting closer to quantum going mainstream. Very pleased to say joining me now around the desk are some of the top names in Europe working towards that ve ...