Tue, January 28, 2025

by: Forbes

Can Trump Cancel Government Funds Through Impoundment? What To Know As He Pauses All Federal Assistance.

President Donald Trump's administration issued a memo Monday ordering all federal assistance to be temporarily paused, as Trump and his allies have argued he can block government funds that Congress has already authorized, despite a federal law forbidding it.

by: Fortune

Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of 'insane sh*t' and 'populist stirring' in foreign countries

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tesla CEO Elon Musk is "super smart" but may be guilty of "overreaching" when it comes to politics.

by: Forbes

Forbes Daily: DeepSeek's 'Wake-Up Call' And Nvidia's Historic Plunge

Tuesday's Forbes Daily covers Chinese AI DeepSeek's impact on stock market, Boeing's earnings woes, Trump's military orders, Super Bowl ticket and party prices, and more.

by: AOL

Greens announce support for Scottish Government budget

The announcement earlier this month from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar that his MSPs would abstain on the budget all but assured the plans - announced in December - would pass, but the announcement from the Greens has added certainty to the Government's position.

by: MSN

US broadcast networks' disproportionate coverage of Trump's and Biden's pardons revealed

Comedian Alex Stein has criticised US media networks ABC, CBS and NBC for their disproportionate broadcasting of Donald Trump's and Joe Biden's pardons.

by: MSN

Trump Asserts Federal Government Power Over California Water

President Donald Trump is asserting more federal government control over water management decisions in California and ordering US officials to override local authorities, casting the steps as necessary to boost the state's firefighting capabilities.

by: MSN

What President Trump's first week immigration orders mean in the short and long term

Some of Trump's actions have taken effect immediately. Others are facing legal challenges or will require additional funding.

by: MSN

AAP's Priyanka Kakkar alleges BJP of "dirty politics" over water quality

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday backed her party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal and accused the BJP of playing "dirty politics" over the quality of water supplied to Delhi from Haryana.

by: MSN

Trump says PM 'will do what's right' in taking back undocumented Indians from US

Bloomberg News reported that India and the US had identified around 18,000 Indians who are in the US illegally.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: MSN

Trump Justice Department fires employees involved in criminal investigation against President

The action was the latest effort to turn the table on criminal investigations that for years shadowed Trump, resulting in separate indictments that never went to trial and were ultimately abandoned. V

by: Forbes

Federal Policies Set A New Tone For Business

UnitedMasters CEO on pivoting to tech, how federal return-to-office policy impacts the private sector, OpenAI's smooth Operator.
Mon, January 27, 2025

by: CNN

All federal grants and loan disbursement paused by White House

The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.

by: STAT

Researchers reel as Trump administration moves quickly to cut funding and end DEI health programs

The rapidity with which the new administration is putting in place policies to end DEI programs is sowing fear among scientists

by: Reuters

German government, opposition clash over rival border policies

Germany's government and opposition parties duelled on Monday over rival border control policies, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, saying he would advance his plan with the help of the far right if needed.

by: Forbes

NIH Director Tries To Calm Health Researchers' Nerves After Trump Directives

A new memo by NIH Acting Director Matthew Memoli, obtained by Forbes, clarifies what can and can't be done with regard to clinical trials, purchasing, research and the like.

by: 7NEWS

Tesla owners boycott over Elon Musk's controversial salute and German far-right rally appearance

Tesla owners are boycotting the popular electric vehicle over founder Elon Musk's controversial salute at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, which many have said had a striking similarity to the Nazis.

by: KLCC

Fear, confusion in Woodburn as Trump takes office

President Donald Trump is once again back in the White House. Since taking office, he's fulfilled his campaign promise to crack down on immigration, issuing executive orders that limit asylum and declaring an emergency at the southern border.

by: ktvq

Conversations begin on government use of AI at Montana Legislature

Worries about the malicious use of AI in government work have sparked the drafting of two bills at the Montana Legislature that aim to limit its use and promote transparency.

by: WPLG

What are tariffs and how do they work?

Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller. In the United States, tariffs are collected by Customs and Border Protection agents at 328 ports of entry across the country.

by: Oregonian

Ethics commission dings Oregon lawmaker for not disclosing business clients

Heppner, acknowledged that he erred in not initially listing Harney County as a client on the economic interest statement he filed last year.

by: RealClearPolitics

Andreessen: Substack And Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Broke The Social Media Censorship Dynamic

Tech founder Marc Andreessen explained how the U.S. government's social media censorship scheme came to an end during an appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. You can watch the full interview below this selected transcript: LEX FRIDMAN: You are a good person to speak about the history of this because you were there on the ground floor.

by: Reuters

Colombia avoids trade war with US as business community, citizens call for cooler heads

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro averted an economic disaster at the 11th hour after diplomats from his government and the U.S. reached a deal on deportation flights, but the Colombian business community on Monday called for cooler heads to prevail as Colombians bemoaned canceled U.

by: Politico

Your primer on Florida's climactic special session

NUÑEZ SPEAKS OUT — Over the weekend, Lt. Gov. JEANETTE NUÑEZ came out against Florida's provision allowing students whose undocumented parents brought them to the U.S. as children to receive in-state tuition. The position is a stunning turnaround for Nuñez, who was the original sponsor of the bill about a decade ago when she was in the Legislature.

by: Richmond

Unclear how federal hiring freeze affects Hampton VA Medical Center

More than 300,000 Department of Veterans Affairs health care jobs are exempt from the White House's federal hiring freeze, according to a department memo sent last week.

by: Newsweek

Putin Fueling Independence Plans in California, Texas: Republican

A Republican political adviser said Russia was cheering on the secessionist movements in California and Texas.

by: Bernews

Column: Sir John On Independent Candidates

Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Many Bermudians feel a deep yearning for change. They see it, they talk about it, and they know it's needed. This sentiment is widespread, with many expressing concern that the current system isn't working,

by: CNN

Trump immigration crackdown underway as Colombia backs down over tariff threat

Colombia avoided a trade war with the US by agreeing to accept deported migrants being returned on military planes after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs. Follow for live updates.

by: Politico

Trump's busy first week

It's been just a week since Donald Trump returned as president, and already he's dominating New Jersey politics.

by: Couriermail

Parents have saved more than $2700 through childcare subsidies, new figures show

Australian parents have saved more than $2700 since new childcare subsidies came into effect just over a year ago, with Anthony Albanese saying Labor's raft of childcare policies were creating the "building blocks for a universal childcare system".

by: MSN

Rep. Greene Fights for Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, advocating for the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. She emphasized that the TCJA provided significant relief to American families and businesses,

by: bnnbloomberg

U.S., Colombia clash over deportations and raise tariffs in show of Trump's pledge to limit migration

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday said that his government wouldn't accept flights carrying migrants deported from the United States until the Trump administration creates a protocol that treats them with 'dignity.

by: CNN

Trump feuds with Colombia's president as he rolls out immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump is pushing forward with his agenda in the busy opening days of his second term, with an immigration enforcement blitz targeting Chicago now underway. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Understanding the Expropriation Act: Debunking myths and fear-mongering

Explore the realities of the Expropriation Act and why fears of reckless land grabs are unfounded. This article clarifies the Act's provisions and its potential benefits for South Africa's land reform

by: Oregonian

President Trump retaliates with tariffs after country refuses entry to migrants deported from US

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he's ordering tariffs, visa restrictions and other retaliatory measures against Colombia after its government rejected two flights carrying migrants.

by: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: Amit Shah Targets Kejriwal Over Corruption Allegations | ABP NEWS

The political battle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified with accusations of corruption against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Amit Shah has alleged that Kejriwal misused funds collected in Delhi for political campaigns in other states like Gujarat and Goa.

by: MSN

8th Pay Commission update: No relief for central employees as DA remains unpaid

State and central government employees look forward to receiving arrears along with dearness allowance and other benefits. However, there's bad news for central government employees this time. The central government has given the green light for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission.

by: BBC

Gaming start-ups call for more government money

More government help is needed to fund start-up companies in the computer games industry, the head of a leading gaming firm has told BBC Politics East. Asa Burrows, chief executive of SKC Games Studio in Suffolk, said there was "a lack of appetite to invest in the games industry" with private investments or government grants.

by: MSN

Trump and Ramaphosa: A tale of two rich presidents and the motives of big business

Is it power or profit that explains the proximity of the richest American tech bros to Donald Trump and how SA business has come to assist Cyril Ramaphosa in fixing what the ANC broke?

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: ICE arrests 956 undocumented immigrants on Sunday

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: CNN

After forcing Colombia to back down, White House claims America is respected again

Donald Trump claimed an early victory for a coercive foreign policy based on tariffs and hard power on Sunday after announcing Colombia had backed down in a dispute over migrant repatriation flights.

by: MSN

8th Pay Commission brings cheer: Basic pay now Rs 51,000 with higher perks

The Modi government is reportedly planning a significant decision regarding the 8th Pay Commission, recently approved. Exciting news has emerged about this development. The main objective of the 8th Pay Commission is to evaluate the salaries and pensions of government employees in accordance with the current economic situation and inflation rate.
Sun, January 26, 2025

by: CNN

Trump administration launches immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago

The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago on Sunday that includes several federal agencies that have been granted additional authorities to arrest undocumented immigrants in the US,

by: MSN

Hancock & Kelley: St. Louis mayor feels disrespected by state, Biden and Trump pardons draw complaints

It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Republican consultant John Hancock and Democratic consultant Michae

by: MSN

Trump orders tariffs and visa restrictions on Colombia

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by: MSN

12 lakh government jobs to be provided by end of 2025: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan announced that the state would provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for youths by the end of this year. He emphasized maintaining law and order and improving infrastructure,

by: MSN

German Election Taboos Broken as Merz and Musk Flirt With AfD

Four weeks before Germany's snap election, the political temperature is rising as the campaign shifts onto the contentious terrain of migration and Elon Musk steps up his support for the far-right AfD party.

by: MSN

Bill Maher to Donald Trump: 'Do Your Dance and Get Out of Here'

The 'Real Time' host had no patience for Trump threatening not to 'give California anything' in wildfire response aid.

Trump's busy first week

It's been just a week since Donald Trump returned as president, and already he's dominating New Jersey politics.

The article from Politico's New Jersey Playbook discusses Donald Trump's activities during his first week in New Jersey after the Iowa caucuses. Trump, who has been spending time at his Bedminster golf club, has been actively engaging with his supporters and the media. He held a rally in New Hampshire, where he criticized his GOP rivals, particularly focusing on Nikki Haley, and reiterated his claims about the 2020 election being stolen. Additionally, Trump has been using his time in New Jersey to strategize for the upcoming primaries, with his campaign focusing on mobilizing voters and maintaining his lead in the polls. The article also touches on local political reactions to Trump's presence, with some New Jersey Republicans expressing cautious optimism about his influence on local races, while others remain skeptical. Furthermore, there's mention of Trump's legal battles, including a defamation lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll, which adds another layer to his public engagements.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-jersey-playbook/2025/01/27/trumps-first-week-in-new-jersey-00200663