Presidents Day brought a flurry of deals for consumers, particularly in electronics, while the Trump administration's actions regarding climate regulations and military campaigns continued to draw attention. Retailers offered significant discounts on electronics, including TVs, earbuds, and smart home devices, according to The Verge. These promotions followed earlier sales related to Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl.
Simultaneously, the Trump administration's policy decisions sparked debate. The repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) endangerment finding, which underpins all of the EPA's climate rules, dominated headlines, Time reported. The administration framed this as a win for American industry, but the move could result in marketplace confusion and lawsuits. States were expected to step in, potentially generating more legal challenges. Companies operating in the global market would continue to face regulatory pressure.
The administration's scientific agenda was also under scrutiny. While widely characterized as a war on scientific progress, Vox noted that the situation was more complex. The administration's science policy was shaped by a coalition of players, not solely anti-science ideologues.
In other news, the United States military campaign in Somalia continued. The most extensive military campaign of President Donald Trump's second term, according to Vox, involved over 100 bombings in Somalia last year.
For consumers, Presidents Day offered opportunities to purchase tech at reduced prices. Wired highlighted deals on specific items, such as the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro for $449 (50 off) and the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum for $450 (250 off). Most of these deals were set to end on February 17.
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