Morning Wire Marc Fogel Freed & Trump’s Green Energy Reversal | Afternoon Update | 2.11.25
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Feb 11, 2025 A Pennsylvania teacher is freed from a Russian prison, thanks to presidential intervention, stirring discussions about USAID's future amid concerns of funding mismanagement. Legal setbacks for a former president's co-defendants take center stage, along with FEMA's recent firings. The episode also dives into Trump's controversial plans to reverse green energy regulations, making waves in environmental policy, while a storm warning in Los Angeles adds urgency to the day's news.
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Marc Fogel Freed
- President Trump secured the release of Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania teacher held in Russia since 2021.
- National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced Fogel's return.
CFPB Shakeup
- Two top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) were relieved of their duties.
- This action is part of the Trump administration's efforts to shut down the agency.
Trump Co-defendants
- Charges against Trump's valet, Walt Nada, and Mar-a-Lago employee Carlos de Oliveira, were dismissed.
- The Justice Department withdrew its case after Trump's return to the White House.