US News Today Live Updates on February 19, 2025 : Elon Musk vs Social Security—Why this top official walked out

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19 Feb 2025, 06:58:46 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump moves to expand IVF access: Here’s all you need to know about the procedure, its history

• President Trump signed an order to make IVF more affordable and accessible amid legal concerns after an Alabama ruling classified frozen embryos as children. Here’s a look at IVF, its history, insurance coverage, and controversies.

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19 Feb 2025, 06:41:23 PM IST

US News Today Live: Winter weather disrupts school schedules across multiple states in the US; check details

• Schools across the US are modifying schedules due to severe winter weather. Some North Texas districts have delayed classes, while closures are reported in the Carolinas ahead of snow and rain. In Northeast Ohio, over 200 schools shut down after heavy snowfall.

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19 Feb 2025, 05:50:43 PM IST

US News Today Live: USPS chief to step down after guiding postal service through financial turmoil, pandemic, cost cuts, and mail delays

• US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down after leading USPS through financial reforms, COVID-19 pandemic, and election-related mail surges. His tenure included controversial cost-cutting measures and the launch of the “Delivering for America” plan to modernise operations and boost revenue.

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19 Feb 2025, 03:56:25 PM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk’s DOGE claims $8 bn savings on ICE contract cancellation, but actual amount is not even close: Report

• The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claimed to save $16 billion by cancelling contracts, notably an $8 billion ICE contract, later revealed to be $8 million. DOGE’s total estimated savings are $55 billion, but its authority is challenged in multiple lawsuits.

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19 Feb 2025, 02:55:44 PM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk weighs giving $5,000 to all Americans from DOGE savings — Here’s a reality check

• As DOGE chief Elon Musk weighs giving $5,000 cheques to all Americans from his department’s savings. We take a look at whether this is really possible or just a political gimmick.

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19 Feb 2025, 10:44:32 AM IST

US News Today Live: Heroic dog, most decorated in US history, dies at 16: Check how he took down White House intruder

• Hurricane dog, the most decorated K-9 and former US Secret Service canine, passed away at 16. He became famous for thwarting a White House intruder in 2014. Hurricane received numerous awards for his bravery. 

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19 Feb 2025, 07:48:50 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump fires all remaining ‘Biden Era’ US Attorneys: ‘Clean house immediately’

• US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered the termination of all remaining ‘Biden Era’ US Attorneys 

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19 Feb 2025, 06:36:47 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump signs order making IVF more affordable, expands study: ‘Women and families very appreciative…’

• US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to improve access to affordable in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reduce out-of-pocket costs. This follows his support for universal IVF coverage amid restrictions in Republican-led states post-Roe v. Wade.

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19 Feb 2025, 02:29:43 AM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk vs Social Security—Why this top official walked out

• Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the US Social Security Administration (SSA), has resigned following a reported conflict with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive SSA records.

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19 Feb 2025, 01:52:08 AM IST

US News Today Live: Republican lawmaker proposes making Donald Trump’s birthday a federal holiday

• A new Republican-led bill proposes designating June 14 as a federal holiday to celebrate Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. Introduced by Rep. Claudia Tenney, the bill argues Trump deserves recognition alongside historical figures like George Washington.

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19 Feb 2025, 01:17:51 AM IST

US News Today Live: Meta’s subsea cable to connect the world like never before—Here’s what it means

• Meta’s Project Waterworth, the world’s longest subsea cable at 50,000 km, aims to boost internet capacity, AI development, and digital infrastructure across India, the US, Brazil, and South Africa.

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19 Feb 2025, 12:39:40 AM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk slams ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’—Compares it to a rabies

• Elon Musk said he was once “adored” by progressives but lost their support after backing Donald Trump. In an interview, he criticised what he called “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” claiming the left reacts irrationally when Trump is mentioned.

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19 Feb 2025, 12:01:54 AM IST

US News Today Live: Errol Musk exposes son Elon’s parenting – ‘He hasn’t been a good dad, too many nannies’

• Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has criticized his son’s parenting, claiming he was not a “good dad” and relied too much on nannies. Errol suggested that Elon’s wealth created a detached upbringing for his children.

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