Fri, January 24, 2025

by: WKAR

Benson, tipped wage, and a MI Senate lawsuit: what you need to know from Lansing

Jocelyn Benson announces her run for governor, the state House passes legislation to change the state's tipped wage and sick time leave laws and state Senate Dems authorize a lawsuit to release bills from last year's chaotic lame-duck legislative session.

by: CNN

Tracking Trump's executive actions

President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.

by: CNN

Newsom and Trump face off from a distance as Los Angeles fires burn

Advisers to California Gov. Gavin Newsom spent the week monitoring new White House advance staffers' social media accounts, hoping for clues for where President Donald Trump might be headed when he lands in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon to talk about the wildfire damage.

by: PBS

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

He has sharply criticized President Joe Biden's administration for its handling of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, and he's suggested withholding money from California unless it changes water policies.

by: MassLive

President Trump orders release of classified JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

There's always the possibility that something would slip through that would be the tiny tip of a much larger iceberg that would be revealing," said Larry J. Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

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.
Thu, January 23, 2025

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: 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: Politico

Trump already has a lot of what he wants in Greenland

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: BBC

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

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: Firstpost

Elon Musk is everywhere but his popularity is dropping. Here's why

Elon Musk's favourability in the US has dropped to 40 per cent, with 51 per cent disapproving of the billionaire. His controversial leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump,

by: Newsday

Order from President Donald Trump aims to end 'radical and wasteful' diversity programs

Inaugural address included a vow to end efforts to "socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life."

by: MSN

Trump's 'shock and awe': Forget first 100 days, new president shows off frenetic pace in first 100 hours

Donald Trump is back in the White House and moving at warp speed. New presidents traditionally aim for a bevy of action and accomplishments in their first 100 days. He's pushing to pull it off in his

by: MSN

Results oriented: Why the Ruto Cabinet's first decisions of 2025 will go down in history

Billy Mijungu notes that Cabinet's latest decisions are an indicator of results oriented approach to governance, steps that indicate a commitment for a better Kenya

by: ABC

Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

The new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation, and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration

by: MSN

'Cruel and archaic' prison threats over council tax must end - charities

Cruel and archaic' prison threats over council tax must end - charities - A letter calls for 'the removal of the unjustified sanction of imprisonment for non-payment of council tax in England' to be set in motion.

by: MSN

Why You May Automatically Be Following Trump and Vance Now

I f you were once following former President Biden and Vice President Kamala on Instagram, you may now be following President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The change, whic

by: MSN

Usha Vance is Hindu? MAGA launches racist attacks against Second Lady

The inauguration of Vice President JD Vance on January 20, 2025, brought widespread attention to his wife, Usha Vance, the first Indian-American Second Lady of the United States. However, alongside this historic milestone,

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 23, 2025: China using TikTok to spy on Americans? Donald Trump's 'bigger threat' response

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions

California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached,

by: CNN

Trump is imposing MAGA rule on the government hour-by-hour

President Donald Trump is acting on his campaign promises at the fastest clip in modern memory — sending almost hourly shockwaves through the government, the legal system, the science community and around the world.
Wed, January 22, 2025

by: Oregonian

Justice Department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdown

The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe are interfering with the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, saying they could face criminal charges, in an apparent warning to the dozens of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions across America.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump sending 1,500 troops to southern border

Sutton was convicted in September 2024 of second-degree murder, conspiracy to obstruct and obstruction of justice and sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison. The same jury convicted Zabavsky of conspiracy to obstruct and obstruction of justice and he was sentenced to 4 years. Both were free on appeal.

by: MSN

'Power and profit': Prosecutors summarize case against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan

Final arguments are underway in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

by: MSN

'Musk salute shows just how far we have come - it isn't normal politics'

The fact we're even debating whether Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration is outrageous.'

by: MSN

Podcaster Fridman to visit Russia and interview Putin

He revealed this intention during an appearance on Joe Rogan's show. "I interviewed [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and I will go to Russia to interview Vladimir Putin," said Fridman. "I accept the risks involved,

by: MSN

Why some Instagram users aren't able to unfollow Trump and JD Vance

Social media users, including celebrities such as singers Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are posting complaints that Meta won't let them unfollow President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and first lady Melania Trump on Instagram.

by: MSN

Badenoch and Starmer clash over Labour's proposed education reforms

Kemi Badenoch has claimed the Government's proposed education reforms are a "tragedy in the making" for pupils, parents and teachers. The Conservative Party leader raised concerns over the impact of changes to academy freedoms,

by: MSN

Martin County NAACP president calls Trump's DEI order 'smoke screen'

President Donald Trump is placing federal employees involved in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts within the government on paid leave.

by: MSN

Trump's dismantling of EEOC and Civil Rights Act enforcement will have chilling effect for Black workers

These are all things meant to put Black people and other people of color back into a racial caste system where discrimination against them was legal," Dr. Alvin Tillery tells theGrio. Civil rights leaders and elected officials are seething after President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders to eliminate DEI federal programs and decades-old enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's recent attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within federal agencies, labeling them as part of an unnecessary bureaucracy. Trump's comments have caused a stir among U.S. government agencies, prompting them to reassess their DEI initiatives. His critique focuses on what he perceives as wasteful spending and an overemphasis on identity politics, which he believes detracts from merit-based systems. This has led to internal reviews and potential policy shifts as agencies scramble to align with or defend against Trump's criticisms, reflecting broader political tensions over the role of diversity programs in government operations.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-attack-on-diversity-programs-bureaucracy-sends-us-agencies-scrambling/ar-AA1xJOx4