News for February 13, 2025

Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household debt and credit card balances hit new highs, and the article outlines ways people can manage rising card debt.

Trump’s executive orders and policy changes have created confusion and fear among VA workers, who say the turmoil could hurt veterans’ care and benefits.

The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is suing New York over its Green Light Law, which lets undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses without a Social Security number and limits data sharing with federal immigration officials.

Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will not accept any peace deal made by the US and Russia without Kyiv being part of the talks.

Bird flu is still a low risk for most people, but it continues to spread among animals, hurt egg supplies, and raise concern about possible future human outbreaks.

Sonya Massey’s killing led to a record $10 million county settlement and renewed scrutiny of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office over years of civil rights complaints.

Worcester, Massachusetts, voted to become a sanctuary city for transgender and gender-diverse people after a petition campaign led by Queer Residents of Worcester and Our Allies.

Sen. Tina Smith said she will not run for re-election in Minnesota and will retire when her term ends in January 2027.