• Thu, January 23, 2025

by: Poynter

Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? Scholars react to Joe Biden's warning

Wealthy people have always had a louder voice, but Trump's new allies represent the starkest consolidation of wealth in US politics in recent memory

by: BBC

Russia ready for 'respectful dialogue' after Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war

by: Reuters

White House asks Democratic members of federal privacy oversight board to quit

The Trump administration has asked the three Democratic members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, an independent executive branch agency, to resign by end of day on Thursday or face termination,

by: Billboard

After Trump's Inauguration, Is Politics Pulling Pop Music To the Right?

Donald Trump's inauguration events included performances by Carrie Underwood, Snoop Dogg and the Village People. Things were different 8 years ago.

by: Oregonian

Metro agrees to delay bringing homeless services tax extension to voters

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson proposed that Metro form a working group to ensure any measure referred to the fall ballot had as much support as possible.

by: Slate

The Real Goal of Trump's Emails Ordering Federal Employees to Narc on DEI Sympathizers

On only the second day of the second Trump administration, thousands of federal government workers received an ominous email from the heads of their respective departments. The directive, signed variously by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department,

by: Politico

Trump already has a lot of what he wants in Greenland

by: Forbes

Intention And Consequence In Health Policy: Economic Evidence

Health policies have commendable intentions, but the policymaking process is vulnerable to political motivations and industry capture, often leading to unintended consequences.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Migrant processing centers in Central America shut down

The Trump administration has shut down processing centers in Central and South American countries that allowed migrants to apply to come to the United States legally.

by: MSN

Government 'not ripping up' green protections, minister says, amid projects push

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Chancellor was right to prioritise growth amid speculation about the future of Heathrow airport.

by: MSN

Trump's Order Declassifying JFK Files Praised by His Detractors

John F. Kennedy's assassination has been the subject of enduring public fascination since he was killed in 1963.

by: ABC

Trump slams sermon asking him to show 'mercy' toward LGBTQ people, immigrants

Following a traditional inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, during which an Episcopal bishop called on President Donald Trump to show "mercy" toward LGBTQ people and immigrants, he told reporters the sermon "wasn't too exciting" and added he "didn't think it was a good service."

by: Forbes

What Does President Trump's DEI Rollback Mean For Disability Inclusion?

With the incoming Trump administration firing the first salvo in its war against DEI, what might the future hold for disability employment?

by: MSN

Elon Musk's antics leave Trump staff 'furious' just four days into presidency: report

A new crack has appeared in the alliance between President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, who helped bankroll much of Trump's voter outreach operation and now heads up his "Department of Government Efficiency" task force.

by: MSN

Trump signed an order ending DEI. Here's what it means for Fortune 500 companies

On Monday, the president signed an executive order putting an end to all federal DEI initiatives, calling them "illegal," "immoral," and "discriminatory." Within 60 days of the announcement, agencies must "coordinate the termination" of all programs.

by: MSN

Trump issues executive order to declassify documents related to Kennedy's assassination

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order today, January 23, regarding the declassification of documents related to the assassination of the 35th president, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, in the 1960s,

by: MSN

Senate Advances Pete Hegseth For DOD, Alaska And Maine Republicans Break Ranks

The Senate narrowly advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary on Thursday in a 51-49 vote, moving him one step closer to confirmation despite fierce objections from Senate Democrats and mounting unease among some Republicans.

by: MSN

Ramaphosa and government face legal action over apartheid-era damages claims

Families of apartheid victims have filed a court application seeking R165 million in constitutional damages from President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government, citing political interference and inadequate investigations into apartheid-era crimes.

by: MSN

'This is big': Hegseth vote in doubt after GOP defection and warning to Vance: MSNBC

According to NBC's Julie Tsirkin, the nomination of Fox News personalty Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense is teetering after a senior Republican told reporters the party may need Vice President J.

by: MSN

What Trump can (and can't) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid

During the heat of the presidential campaign in September, then-candidate Donald Trump made an extraordinary threat. He vowed that if California suffered a wildfire during his presidency, he'd withhold disaster aid from the state unless Governor Gavin Newsom signed a document that delivered more water to farmers in the state's agriculture-rich

by: MSN

Fox and Friends say federal workers should take after Trump and not Biden 'who was in bed by 4'

Fox and Friends say federal workers should take after Trump and not Biden 'who was in bed by 4' - New president issued an executive order ending remote work for all federal workers shortly after his i

by: MSN

Trump's attack on diversity programs, bureaucracy sends US agencies scrambling

U.S. agencies under new President Donald Trump were pushing to implement his mandates to reshape the federal bureaucracy on Thursday, encouraging workers to report any clandestine efforts to maintain diversity programs and preparing to close offices dedicated to such efforts by next week.

by: MSN

Donald Trump is governing from a position of the greatest strength he's ever had: Axios' Marc Caputo

Marc Caputo, Axios Trump White House reporter, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the series of executive orders from President Trump since taking office, what to expect in the second Trump administration,

by: MSN

Ukraine welcomes Trump's threat to sanction Russian oil and gas even harder

Ukraine welcomes Trump's threat to sanction Russian oil and gas even harder - US president says no desire to hurt Russia but asks Mr Putin to 'settle now and stop this ridiculous war'

by: MSN

Doctors accuse MTRH of unfair labour practices, threaten to withdraw services

Doctors at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) have issued a 14-day strike notice over alleged unfair labour practices and unresolved grievances.

by: MSN

A New President: How to Grow Your Money During Political Change

by: MSN

Exclusive: Warren's Plan for Musk to Cut U.S. Spending

If Elon Musk is serious about cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse, he may find help in an unusual place: Elizabeth Warren. While many Democrats in Congress want nothing to do with the billionaire who spent a fortune to help elect Donald Trump,

by: MSN

What's the difference between plutocracy and oligarchy? Here's what they mean

Last Wednesday, during former President Joe Biden's farewell address, he warned that the U.S. could become an "oligarchy." Here's what it means

by: MSN

Donald Trump's children and grandchildren and VP arrive for inauguration prayer service

To revolutionize the world, Elon Musk has developed Optimus, a domestic artificially intelligent robot. Ivanka and Eric were spotted entering St John's Episcopal Church in Washington DC to support their father.

by: MSN

Changes to ICE arrest policy raises questions at Omaha churches and schools

For years, it was a common practice that ICE agents wouldn't arrest non-violent people in places like churches and schools, but now President Trump wants to change that.

by: MSN

Trump ends diversity efforts in federal government. Is the private sector next?

The principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are a longtime target of President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Three new executive orders eliminate DEI from the federal government's hiring practices and encourage the private sector to follow suit.

by: MSN

Trump's fast-tracked executive orders face legal and logistical hurdles

Dr. Niambi Carter, an associate professor at the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy, believes the rapid pace of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump was to be expected. Noting that Trump had been clear about his intentions.

by: MSN

Donald Trump restores Diet Coke button to Oval Office - and other strange habits of US presidents

Donald Trump restores Diet Coke button to Oval Office - and other strange habits of US presidents - The soft drink hotline was said to be back in place even before inauguration day was over
  • Fri, January 24, 2025

by: CounterPunch

Recycle the Baggage, Reclaim the Garbage: Left Populism and the Democratic Party

Garbage, apparently, isn't what it used to be. Last week someone in a luxury van trolled my street, rifling the stretch of bins for items of value. He

by: swiftcurrentonline

Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates had to declare by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 with a $50,000 deposit towards a $350,

by: Reuters

Trump's rapid changes in U.S. government stun federal workers

U.S. President Donald Trump and his team have acted with stunning speed to begin removing or sidelining hundreds of government workers, while he has also sought to give himself the power to fire hundreds of thousands more.

by: CNN

Trump moves to enact agenda as Cabinet picks face Senate votes

In President Donald Trump's first television interview in the Oval Office since returning to the White House, he told Fox News he "might have to" cut funding for sanctuary cities, rebuffed concerns over TikTok and criticized Biden's pardons.

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025: Who was Prem Behari Narain Raizada and his special contribution to the Indian constitution

January 26 is an immensely proud and historic day for India. It marks the moment in 1950 when the country officially adopted its Constitution, transforming into a sovereign republic and building the foundation for its democratic future.

by: MSN

Ivanka Trump Reacts to Elon Musk's Inauguration Remark About Her

Elon Musk praised Ivanka Trump's inauguration style and she replied in kind. The Tesla CEO and Ivanka attended multiple inauguration events for President Donald Trump, including his official swearing in ceremony on Monday.

by: MSN

Trump will visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California on the first trip of second term

President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, using the first trip of his second administration to tour areas where politics has clouded the response to deadly disasters.

by: MSN

Indian political parties' focus on women, cows & freebies, and Mukesh Ambani's data centre ambitions

Global media also took note of the railway accident in Maharashtra, writing about safety of train travel in India, as well as the reality of the economic downturn in the country.

by: MSN

LGBTIQ Rights and the Politics of Power: Trump, Putin, and the Global Struggle

The tragic irony is that marketised exploitation and ideological excess have done more harm to trans and LGBTIQ people than any backlash could.

by: MSN

'Political earthquake': Megyn Kelly breaks down Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumours

Social media is rife with speculations that Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are going to get divorced after three decades of marriage.

by: MSN

Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion

Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU. View on euronews

by: MSN

Budget 2025: Enhanced connectivity, reduction in GST rates, and sustainable transport, industry experts share their expectations

Industry leaders in travel and hospitality have high expectations for the 2025 Union Budget, seeking improved infrastructure, reduced GST rates, and enhanced connectivity. They emphasize the importance of sustainable tourism,

by: MSN

Trump's 'One Flag Policy' bans Pride and Black Lives Matter flags from US government facilities

The sweeping order affects all US government buildings including those overseas and carries heavy repercussions for employees if not followed

by: MSN

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces $500 billion investment in AI

The Trump administration has shut down processing centers in Central and South American countries that allowed migrants to apply to come to the United States legally.

by: MSN

What is the Paris Agreement? A full guide to the historic climate treaty that Trump loves to hate

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Donald Trump restores Diet Coke button to Oval Office - and other strange habits of US presidents

Donald Trump restores Diet Coke button to Oval Office - and other strange habits of US presidents - The soft drink hotline was said to be back in place even before inauguration day was over
The article from MSN discusses some of the peculiar habits of U.S. Presidents, focusing particularly on Donald Trump's reinstatement of a button in the Oval Office that summoned a butler with a Diet Coke, a beverage he was known to consume in large quantities. This button was part of Trump's routine to have Diet Coke readily available, often consuming up to 12 cans a day. The piece also touches on other presidents' quirks, like Lyndon B. Johnson's habit of conducting meetings from the bathroom, Franklin D. Roosevelt's love for stamp collecting, and Barack Obama's tradition of playing basketball with his staff. These anecdotes highlight the personal habits and behind-the-scenes behaviors of some of America's leaders, offering a lighter look at their time in office.

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