Fri, January 24, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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

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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: 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

by: MSN

Trump signs executive order ending remote work for federal employees, slashing Biden administration's plan

President Donald Trump has followed through with another campaign trail promise by signing an executive order requiring federal employees to return to the office.

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: MSN

8th Pay Commission: Will central pensioners get an 186% hike in pension? Know about fitment factor and DR revision.

The announcement of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has generated a lot of interest among central government employees and pensioners. The 8th CPC, which will be effective from January 1, 2026, is expected to revise pay,

by: MSN

America's food fight: How national politics affect Lafayette farmers, food pantries

Farm bill season has stretched into the winter in the capital with no end in sight. There's not enough money to help both farmers and the hungry.

by: MSN

SEN KATIE BRITT: Trump and his team ready to supercharge America's economy and energy sector

President Trump will foster a prosperous economy, a vigorous national defense, and unleash American energy, helping solve the problems government created over the past four years.

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

Donald Trump's 'Revenge Tour' Raises Legal Questions: Attorneys

Legal experts react to a DOJ memo ordering federal prosecutors to investigate officials who hinder Trump's mass deportation plans.

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

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

The article from CounterPunch, titled "Recycle the Baggage, Reclaim the Garbage: Left Populism and the Democratic Party," discusses the current state of the Democratic Party and its relationship with left populism. It critiques the party's historical and ongoing struggle to embrace or effectively utilize populist movements, particularly those from the left. The author argues that the Democratic Party often co-opts or dilutes progressive movements to fit within its centrist framework, thereby neutralizing their radical potential. The piece highlights the tension between the party's establishment and its more progressive wings, suggesting that for real change, the Democrats need to genuinely engage with and support grassroots movements rather than just using them for electoral gains. It also touches on the failures of past Democratic administrations to enact significant reforms, pointing out how this has led to disillusionment among voters who seek a more transformative political approach. The article calls for a reclamation of the party by its base, advocating for a shift towards policies that genuinely address economic inequality, corporate power, and systemic injustices.

Read the Full CounterPunch Article at:
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/01/24/recycle-the-baggage-reclaim-the-garbage-left-populism-and-the-democratic-party/