Here are the latest news updates from the United States:
- *Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Him to Fire Independent Agency Leader*: Former President Donald Trump has requested that the Supreme Court intervene in a case that could determine whether he has the authority to fire the head of an independent agency.¹
- *Kentucky Floodwaters Rise During Torrential Rains*: A timelapse video from Kentucky shows the rapid rise of floodwaters during recent heavy rainfall.
- *Unemployment Claims Decrease*: The U.S. Department of Labor reported that seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims decreased by 7,000 to 213,000 in the week ending February 8.²
- *USDA Press Releases*: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released several press statements, including updates on agricultural policies and programs.³
- *Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With the UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs*: The Department of Defense has released a readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's call with Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, discussing bilateral defense relations and regional security issues.⁴