Morning Wire DOGE Authority Suit & Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions | Afternoon Update | 2.17.25
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Feb 17, 2025 A federal judge is skeptical about a lawsuit concerning Doge, raising eyebrows as U.S. officials prepare to negotiate with Russia. Meanwhile, tensions grow over Iran's nuclear ambitions, prompting urgent talks among U.S. and Israeli leaders. Domestic political shifts in New York City add another layer of complexity, alongside the ongoing evolution of human smuggling issues and corporate diversity initiatives.
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Judge Skeptical of Blocking DOGE
- A federal judge is skeptical of states' efforts to block the Department of Government Efficiency's data access and firing authority.
- The judge questions both the states' evidence and claims of Musk's lack of influence.
US-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia
- Top Trump administration officials, excluding the Ukraine envoy and Zelensky, will meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia.
- The meeting aims to discuss ending the war, with Russia expected to demand security guarantees.
Iran Taunts US and Israel
- Iran claims the U.S. and Israel cannot stop their nuclear ambitions.
- This follows a meeting where Netanyahu vowed to weaken Iran's influence and a U.S. shipment of bombs to Israel.