Sat, January 25, 2025

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics

Exclusive: Trump Revives Mexico City Policy, Rescinds Biden Abortion Initiatives

Aboard Air Force One, while en route to view wildfire devastation in California, President Trump signed a series of executive actions aimed at preventing the use of federal taxpayer dollars

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Senate to vote on Kristi Noem as DHS secretary Saturday

The move follows President Donald Trump's executive order titled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," which states that "it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female."

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: ABC

Trump, Putin signal they'll have a phone call soon. What will they talk about?

Any conversation between the two would mark the first time a sitting U.S. president and Putin have spoken since the war in Ukraine began, although former President Joe Biden held phone calls with Putin multiple times in the leadup to Moscow's invasion to urge Putin against it.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Trump Has Two Years to Push Through Sweeping Change Before Likely Roadblock

Trump has, at most, two years (and more like 100 days) to get through any landmark pieces of legislation. If history is any guide, it's likely that the party in power, Republicans, will lose seats—and its majority—in Congress come the midterms.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

India News Live Today January 25, 2025: Republic Day Parade 2025: January 26 parade, Beating Retreat timing, ticket price and other details

Stay informed with our live blog covering India's latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: Rift Between Congress and AAP Deepens, Congress Slams Kejriwal | ABP NEWS

Congress has strongly criticized Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of insulting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and calling the party's decision to support AAP a major mistake. Congress leader Alka Lamba remarked that if Kejriwal had any shame,

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: ProPublica

This Icebreaker Has Design Problems and a History of Failure. It's America's Latest Military Vessel.

The builder of the icebreaker Aiviq has given more than $7 million to political campaigns, parties and committees since 2012. Under pressure from Congress, the Coast Guard purchased the vessel late last year.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

US Senate confirms controversial nominee Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary

Hegseth was questioned about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behaviour toward women by the defence committee. View on euronews

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Republic Day 2025: All You Need To Know About Parade Timings, Tickets, Venue, And More

India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, Sunday, commemorating the day the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1950.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Retirement age to increase to 62? How will it benefit government employees?

The retirement age for government employees is increasing, along with pension amounts. This applies to the education and health sectors, providing employees with additional benefits. Special changes have been made to the retirement rules for government employees.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Donald Trump has shown just what a miserable bunch Keir Starmer and Labour are

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[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos

The president declassified documents on the history-changing killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. TodaySunny with a high of 40 °F (4.4 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). SatSunny today with a high of ...

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: BJP to Release Third Part of Delhi Manifesto, Focus on Key Issues | ABP NEWS

Ahead of the Delhi elections, BJP will release the third part of its manifesto today at 2 PM, led by Home Minister Amit Shah. This follows earlier releases by BJP President JP Nadda and Anurag Thakur.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

National Voters Day 2025: Types of Voters and Myths around EVM You Need to Know

Every year on January 25, India observes National Voters Day, a significant occasion dedicated to highlighting the critical role of voting in the world's largest democracy. Established in 2011 by the Election Commission of India,

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Delhi Elections 2025: Amit Shah to launch 3rd part of BJP's manifesto today. Here's what to expect?

As Delhi gears up for the 2025 elections, Amit Shah is set to unveil the final part of BJP's ambitious manifesto. With promises of financial aid for women and ambitious infrastructure plans, BJP seeks to come to power in Delhi after 27 years.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

What Americans think about Trump and Musk's plans for the federal government

WASHINGTON: Americans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they're less sure about whether Elon Musk is the right person to fix it. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that only about 3 in 10 U.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

National Voters' Day 2025: Here is the significance and theme of for this year

India celebrates National Voters' Day on January 25 every year. The Election Commission of India is celebrating its 75th year of service. President Droupadi Murmu will present awards at an event in New Delhi.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump and Melania visit wildfire-ravaged LA as president shares 'awkward' handshake with CA Gov. Newsom

President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom shared an 'awkward' handshake before having a 'positive' conversation during Trump's visit to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary After Historic Senate Tie-Break By VP Vance

Former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of the Department of Defense on Friday after Vice President JD Vance broke the tie in the Senate with his vote. Independents, democrats,
Fri, January 24, 2025

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Hegseth officially confirmed as secretary of defense

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday to establish a task force charged with reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: ABC

What did we learn from Trump's first week?

President Donald Trump's first week in office focused on immigration over the economy and continued to play to his base.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump's rapid changes in US 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: MSN

Netanyahu faces triple crisis as budget, Gaza, and haredi draft deadlines loom

Coalition tensions over the hostage deal, budget deadline, and haredi draft converge to create the perfect political storm for the Israeli government.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: MSN

First time joint press of states and Union in WEF

This is a special occasion for all of us. Our Prime Minister guided us to have an integrated pavilion. Therefore, this time the entire India team is present here as one team. The India pavilion is fully integrated with all the states' pavilions.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: MSN

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

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[ Fri, Jan 24th 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

Lawmakers look to lower healthcare and insurance costs

Senate Democrats have unveiled two bills aimed at bringing down the cost of both healthcare and health insurance in Connecticut. Lawmakers from both parties admitted past efforts haven't provided the relief voters want,

The article from MSN discusses efforts by U.S. lawmakers to address the rising costs of healthcare and insurance. It highlights several legislative proposals aimed at reducing these costs for consumers. Key points include initiatives to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, allowing for better comparison and competition among providers. There are also discussions around expanding subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, capping out-of-pocket expenses, and potentially regulating pharmaceutical pricing to make medications more affordable. Additionally, some lawmakers are pushing for reforms in insurance practices, such as banning practices like surprise billing, where patients receive unexpectedly high bills from out-of-network providers. The article also touches on bipartisan interest in these issues, although the approaches differ, with some advocating for market-based solutions while others push for more government intervention.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/lawmakers-look-to-lower-healthcare-and-insurance-costs/ar-AA1xOZQ7