US judge rejects Trump administration’s halt of wind energy permits

The International Development Finance Corp., a government agency, is poised to see its financing capacity more than triple under a new proposal in Congress, potentially increasing its funding capabilities to $140 billion. This development reflects the agency's growing significance in the Trump administration's foreign policy initiatives.

Paramount's X account has reportedly been hacked amid a fierce bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, which has seen Paramount making a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid following Warner's agreement with Netflix for an $83 billion acquisition. This incident raises concerns about cybersecurity in the high-stakes entertainment industry.

Netflix and Paramount are engaged in a competitive battle for the acquisition of Warner Bros., with Netflix proposing a $72 billion deal that is now under scrutiny due to antitrust concerns and political implications involving the Trump administration.

A US judge has ruled that former President Trump's executive order to freeze all wind energy projects, both on land and at sea, is unlawful. This decision comes as part of a broader legal challenge against Trump's policies affecting renewable energy initiatives.

The Trump administration has waived an $11 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines for thousands of canceled flights in 2022, as announced by the Transportation Department. This waiver eliminates the final payment that was due by January 31, 2026.