Tue, April 15, 2025

by: CNN

Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

President Donald Trump took his most consequential action against federal employee unions yet late Thursday, signing an executive order aimed at ending collective bargaining for government ...
Mon, April 14, 2025

by: REVOLT

How U.S. checks and balances fail when the executive branch defies the judicial system

From deportation defiance to unchecked presidents, this op-ed unpacks how America's legal system struggles to hold the most powerful truly accountable.

by: Reuters

Exhausted government workers decide to take Trump's second buyout offer

Nick Gioia was terminated from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February as part of President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's effort to slash the size and cost of the federal government.
Fri, April 11, 2025

by: CNN

Confusion, fear in federal workforce as agencies face deadline to plan staff cuts

Widespread confusion and fear rippled through the federal workforce Thursday as federal agencies faced a key deadline in President Donald Trump's push to drastically downsize the government.

by: Reuters

Musk says he expects to save $150 billion from government 'waste and fraud'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump with cutting the federal government, said he anticipates saving $150 billion for fiscal year 2026 from a "reduction of waste and fraud.
Thu, April 10, 2025

by: CNN

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump made a series of false claims in televised remarks Thursday at a meeting of his Cabinet, including inaccurate assertions about US relations with China, Japan and the European Union.
Wed, April 9, 2025

by: BBC

Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off

Confidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid growing concerns over the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs. Governments sell bonds - essentially an IOU - to raise money from financial markets for public spending and in return they pay interest.

by: Townhall

Time to Kill NPR and PBS

PBS and NPR don't run the stations across the nation that carry their programs, they license programming to them. Those affiliates pay fees to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be a part of the group. Appropriations for those stations, and ultimately those fees, doesn't manifest itself from sales of Rick Steves DVDs.

by: Reuters

US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees

The U.S. warned on Tuesday that Chinese intelligence is using deceptive methods to target current and former U.S. government employees for recruitment.
Tue, April 8, 2025

by: KGOU

Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

by: MassLive

Here's when Elon Musk says he'll step down from DOGE role

Elon Musk is hinting he will leave his government role soon. President Donald Trump has also indicated Musk's time is short.

by: WABE

Adjourned: Here's what the 2025 legislative session illuminated about Georgia politics

Georgia lawmakers are concluding a 40-day session, and tensions are high. Here are key bills to watch on Sine Die and four takeaways and themes worth tracking on Friday and beyond.

by: devdiscourse

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes UP Government's Law Enforcement Tactics

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government and its police for conducting fake encounters. He also targeted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's promises of prosperity, claimed police commit crimes,

by: Sportico

NFLers Boost SpaceX Investments, Shrug Off Elon Musk's Politics

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates has investments in real estate and private equity ventures, among others. But none are as explosive as his investment in SpaceX, an aerospace company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Mon, April 7, 2025

by: CNN

'It is a wrecking ball': Former DOGE worker describes Musk-led government-slashing effort from the inside

Elon Musk has claimed the Department of Government Efficiency is "the most transparent organization in government ever." But Merici Vinton, a federal worker who recently left her job at the government information technology office weeks after it was taken over by DOGE,
Sun, April 6, 2025

by: Yahoo

1 thing is dominating Michigan politics, and it's not the damn roads | Opinion

It will also affect politics internationally ... The explosive, chaotic and catastrophic wrecking truck Trump's administration is running through our government shows no regard whatever to the effect, and harm, it does to the average American.

by: MSN

UCSD students face visa revocations and deportation amid Trump immigration push

Immigration law attorney Saman Nasseri says the federal government can revoke student visas at its discretion. "If you ever had an arrest, even if no charges were filed, that can be a reason to get your student visa revoked," Nasseri said. Five UCSD ...
Sat, April 5, 2025

by: CNN

'Hands Off!' protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Over 1,400 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected across all 50 states on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what organizers call a "hostile takeover" and attack on American rights and freedoms.

by: ProPublica

Microsoft Hooked the Government on Its Products With Freebies. Could Elon Musk's Starlink Be Doing the Same?

The tech billionaire and Trump adviser "donated" Starlink service to the White House. The move resembles a previous maneuver by Microsoft, which used "free" trials to lock in costly upgrades across the federal government.
Fri, April 4, 2025

by: dw

Elon Musk and DOGE: Will Trump's radical reformer jump ship?

Elon Musk could soon resign as an official advisor to US President Donald Trump. What's next after the exit of the man behind the administration's most controversial reform experiments?

by: Politico

'Everyone is terrified': Business and government officials are afraid to cross Trump on tariffs

While lobbyists, business leaders, and lawmakers are worried about Donald Trump's tariffs, there's a culture of fear in Washington preventing many from speaking out.

by: Reuters

South African rand extends drop on tariffs and local politics

The rand fell further on Friday as investors worried about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and the future of South Africa's coalition government.

by: UPI

Senate confirms Dr. Mehmet Oz lead Medicare and Medicaid

The U.S. Senate confirmed television star Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday.

by: BBC

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law president

The BBC has spoken to people close to the president to understand what drove him to trigger an authoritarian takeover.

by: Council

Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?

The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country's existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.

by: TechCrunch

Elon Musk took a chainsaw to the US government. Tesla is taking the hit.

Elon Musk has long been credited with turning Tesla into a beacon of innovation, the visionary who pushed the world into an era of electrification. But

by: CNN

Trump's self-inflicted tariff crisis sparks confusion, chaos and questions of competence

There are reasons to question whether President Donald Trump fully grasps the consequences of the tariff barrage that he used to fire up a global trade war.
Thu, April 3, 2025

by: NewsNation

Lobbying hits record in New York state politics

Lobbying in New York broke new records in 2024, with $377.1 million spent on state and local efforts. Spending rose 4.57% from 2023 as groups ramped up efforts to sway government decisions. According to Sanford Berland,
Mon, March 31, 2025

by: techUK

techUK submit written evidence on Women and Equalities Committee's inquiry on female entrepreneurship

Through this inquiry, MPs on the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) are investigating the challenges women encounter in entrepreneurship, examining which sectors present the greatest barriers and why.

by: Mint

'Empowering and strengthening': Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore praise Elon Musk and Donald Trump for safe return

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back from a nine-month ISS mission, thanked Elon Musk and Donald Trump for their support. Wilmore called it "empowering," while Williams stressed the importance of leadership in space exploration.

by: KGOU

The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

by: Fortune

A 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts is back in government with new access to sensitive systems

Marko Elez has been assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since March 5, per court filings.

by: rnz

Politics live: Nicola Willis on the cost of Cook Strait ferries

The Finance Minister is insisting the overall cost of replacing the ferries will be cheaper than the previous government's plan.

by: Forbes

Florida's Special House Elections Tuesday: What To Watch In These Tests Of Trump's Second Term

Republicans are expected to win the two red districts, but political watchers will be eyeing turnout and margins as indicators of voter sentiment about Trump's second term and the GOP's future electoral prospects.

by: Euronews

US demands that EU companies comply with anti-diversity order

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US, especially in government offices, claiming that they were discriminatory. View on euro

by: Vox

Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?

China has the world's largest chemical industry, accounting for nearly half of global production, the vast majority of it entirely legal. In the shadows of this industry are the facilities creating the ingredients for most of America's fentanyl.

by: Axios

RFK Jr.'s emerging vision for HHS: More centralized power

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says sweeping layoffs and restructuring in the department will bring order to a bureaucracy he claims is in "pandemonium." But experts say the overhaul also likely gives him far greater control over dozens of federal health agencies.

by: MarketWatch

Trump lashes out at both Putin and Zelensky over Ukraine peace negotiations

President Donald Trump lashed out at both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, expressing frustration with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end the war.

by: Reuters

Insight: How Trump family took over World Liberty Financial as it raised hundreds of millions

As World Liberty Financial raised more than half a billion dollars, President Donald Trump's family took control of the crypto venture and grabbed the lion's share of those funds, aided by governance terms that industry experts say favor insiders.

by: KPBS

Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk

by: Yahoo

DOGE sees dead people, and they're getting Social Security. Are fraud claims real?

In a March press conference, acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek said his agency loses $100 million a year to direct deposit fraud. That figure represents about 0.00625% of all Social Security payments, according to Axios. The Trump administration has struggled to find other evidence of waste or fraud in the massive agency.

by: briefly

What Ronald Lamola said about the Israel case and Donald Trump

The Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, said the South African government will not compromise on its case against Israel at the Hague.

by: CounterPunch

War, Doublethink, and the Struggle for Survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza Genocide

In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the global powers

by: Newsweek

Map Shows Battle Against Property Tax Across US States

Homeowners' discontent over rising property taxes is leading the growth of a movement to abolish them across GOP-led states.

by: Politico

Big questions surround AOC as insiders ponder the future of progressivism

Bernie Sanders isn't interested in running for president again. It isn't clear if Ocasio-Cortez wants to, either.

by: Mediaite

'GREAT!' Trump Raves Over Sen. Mullin 'Beating Back' Kristen Welker on 'Never Ending' SignalGate Story: 'So Old and Boring!'

Trump raged at NBC's Welker and the "radical left" for SignalGate, calling it "never ending" and a "witch hunt" but praising Markwayn Mullin for his interview. The post 'GREAT!' Trump Raves Over Sen.

by: BBC

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal

The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.

by: CNN

Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff transformation is so risky

President Donald Trump is set to gamble the success of his second term, the economy and the personal finances of millions of Americans this week on his long-held belief that tariffs can re-create a golden age of US wealth and independence.

Politics live: Nicola Willis on the cost of Cook Strait ferries

The Finance Minister is insisting the overall cost of replacing the ferries will be cheaper than the previous government's plan.

The article from RNZ discusses the political and economic implications of the Cook Strait ferry services in New Zealand. Finance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted the significant costs associated with these ferries, which are crucial for connecting the North and South Islands. The discussion includes the government's consideration of funding options for the replacement of the aging Interislander ferries, with Willis expressing concerns over the financial burden this could place on taxpayers. She mentioned that the government is exploring various funding models, including public-private partnerships, to mitigate the costs. Additionally, there's mention of the broader economic impact, as the ferries are vital for freight and tourism, affecting the national economy. The conversation also touches on the need for infrastructure resilience, especially in light of recent disruptions due to mechanical issues with the current fleet.

Read the Full RNZ Article at:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556758/politics-live-nicola-willis-on-the-cost-of-cook-strait-ferries