• Thu, January 30, 2025

by: Couriermail

US politics: Confusion over Donald Trump's spending crackdown remains, administration accuses news of being 'fake'

Welcome, once again, to our live coverage of the Trump administration's tone-setting and rather frenetic early weeks.

by: CNN

Trump administration picks face confirmation hearings as president forges ahead with agenda

Several of Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and key roles in his administration are facing confirmation hearings in the Senate today as the president continues to implement executive actions to transform the government.

by: WAtoday

Peter Dutton says cultural diversity jobs do nothing to help Australians

During an impassioned speech on Friday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton pledged, if elected, he would slash the public sector - and one area in particular.

by: ABC

Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers

Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.

by: MSN

Sen. Bennett scolds Tulsi Gabbard on Snowden and Ukraine comments

Tulsi Gabbard is grilled by Senator Michael Bennet during her Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 30 for director of national intelligence.

by: MSN

Looking at the possible impacts of Trump's executive orders in Austin

There's been confusion among local government entities after Trump ordered the freeze of federal funding, before ultimately rescinding the order.

by: MSN

How Americans feel about Republicans' proposed health care cuts

To pay for these changes, they're in the market to cut government spending by trillions of dollars, and government-assisted health care programs are among their first targets. Earlier this month, a House Budget Committee memo and detailed list, both ...

by: MSN

Trump's FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no 'enemies list' and won't seek retribution

Kash Patel testifies he did not have an "enemies list" and that under him, the FBI would not seek retribution against President Trump's adversaries.

by: MSN

Rotterdam Film Festival Directors Talk Diversity, Politics and IFFR's Bold Future

Program director Vanja Kaludjercic and managing director Clare Stewart oversee the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam, running Jan. 30-Feb. 9.

by: MSN

RFK Jr.: I will not impose my preordained opinions on anybody at HHS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for confirmation of his appointment to HHS Secretary.

by: MSN

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee spy agencies, grilled on Snowden, Syria and Russia

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, faces tough questions from senators on Russia, Syria and Edward Snowden.

by: MSN

Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse

Norway's prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices.
  • Fri, January 31, 2025

by: boston25news

5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging

On Jan. 31, 2020 at 11 p.m. London time - midnight at EU headquarters in Brussels — the U.K. officially left the bloc after almost five decades of membership that had brought free movement and free trade between Britain and 27 other European countries.

by: CounterPunch

Ignorant and Free Doesn't Work

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." - Thomas Jefferson, 1816 I think

by: cnbctv18

Reform, perform and transform are strong pillars of India's governance model, says President Murmu

Get the latest Business News, Live Share & Stock Market Updates, Top News from India and across world. Read Top Business News and updates on financial, economic and banking news on CNBCTV18.

by: justthenews

Marco Rubio says Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark is 'not a joke'

This is not a joke," Rubio said "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM. "This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved."

by: STAT

How to protect HHS, FDA, NIH, and other health agencies from political interference

When politicians subordinate scientific institutions to electoral interests, they undermine immediate public health efforts and inflict lasting damage on institutional credibility.

by: Politico

Hey, where's that Trump-proofing money already?

Democrats — newly sensitive to perceptions of being soft on crime — this week faced criticism from Republicans who noted that the legislation doesn't explicitly prohibit nonprofits from using the money to help undocumented immigrants with criminal histories.

by: Time

What Historians Hope to Learn From Trump Releasing JFK, RFK, and MLK's Assassination Files

What experts on John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr and Bobby Kennedy assassinations hope to learn from files expected to be declassified

by: WFAE

Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means

by: CNN

How Trump calling immigration an 'invasion' could help him stretch the law

No longer just campaign trail rhetoric, President Donald Trump's insistence that immigration to the United States amounts to an "invasion" may be critical to unlocking extraordinary powers as the administration carries out his deportation agenda.

by: Slate

The D.C. Air Disaster Is a Flashing Warning Sign About DOGE

Musk had Trump fire the FAA leader as soon as he got into office, because the FAA leader had investigated and fined one of Musk's companies, Starlink.

by: Richmond

AG Miyares directs VCU, UVA to halt medical care for minors' gender transition

VCU says it has "suspended gender-affirming medication and gender-affirming surgical procedures for those under 19 years old in response to clear guidance from the state."

by: RealClearPolitics

White House: We Will Reverse Biden's "Deterioration In Hiring Standards For Aviation Safety"

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declared that the Trump administration will reverse the "deterioration in hiring standards and aviation safety standards and protocols" implemented by the Biden administration: KAROLINE LEAVITT: The president,

by: Reuters

Exclusive: US seeks to block Hezbollah ally from naming Lebanon finance minister

The unusually direct U.S. intervention in Lebanon's sectarian politics appears aimed at capitalizing on shifts in the power balance.

by: PBS

Trump says he's placing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China starting Saturday

President Donald Trump said Friday he would place 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, raising the specter of swift price increases for U.

by: Reuters

Slovakia bans Georgian volunteer, 9 others, from entry as Fico ramps up coup plot accusations

Slovakia on Friday banned a Georgian military volunteer who has been fighting in Ukraine and nine other people from entering the country, saying he was involved in an opposition plot to overthrow the government.

by: Richmond

Documents: City rejected 2 bids to upgrade switchgear that caused Richmond-region water crisis

Records show officials in 2017 declined two bids from contractors who offered to upgrade the water treatment plant's switchgear — the component that failed during a power outage on Jan.

by: PBS

US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures

Trump administration changes have upended the U.S. agency charged with providing humanitarian aid overseas, with senior officials put on leave, contractors laid off and a sweeping freeze imposed on foreign assistance.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidency

President Donald Trump continues to advance his agenda with executive actions ahead of a deadline to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico this weekend. Follow for live updates.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash

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

by: Reuters

Exclusive: US seeks to block Hezbollah ally from naming Lebanon finance minister, sources say

Washington is pressuring top Lebanese officials not to allow Hezbollah or its allies to nominate the country's next finance minister, five people with knowledge of the matter said, in an attempt to limit the Iran-backed group's sway over the state.

by: MSN

LULAC protests President Donald Trump's immigration plans

Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan joined members of the The Skating Club of Boston to offer condolences and support to families of the skaters and coaches killed in the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342. Musk pushes out top Treasury official over effort to access US government payment system: report

by: MSN

Donald Trump Could Be Forced to Get Public's Input on Plan to Fire People

Unions are asking the court to protect the right to comment on President Donald Trump's plan to reclassify government employees.

by: MSN

America's tech titans sense a profound shift in the United States: Steve Forbes

The Big Money Show' panel discusses why top tech CEOs are suddenly betting big on Donald Trump and Elon Musk's influence on politics.

by: MSN

Dr. Scott Gottlieb: RFK Jr. didn't know the fundamentals of the programs he's going to administer

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins 'Squawk Box' to share his thoughts on the confirmation hearing of RFK Jr., what kind of power and authority the HHS Secretary holds, and more.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Can Reshape Census Bureau After Director's Sudden Resignation

Robert Santos, who prioritized inclusivity and outreach to underserved communities during his tenure, has decided to resign as director of the U.S. Census Bureau.

by: MSN

Democrats want Trump to reveal who he's giving security clearances to without background checks

Democrats and other critics are now demanding that the White House disclose the list and details of the people Trump allowed to skip background checks and gain access to the country's most sensitive secrets.

by: MSN

Thousands of datasets from Data.gov have disappeared since Trump's inauguration. What's going on?

Since President Trump was sworn into office, almost three thousand datasets have disappeared from Data.gov, the U.S. government's repository of open data. According to 404 Media, online archivist communities discovered since Trump took office on Jan.

by: MSN

What's in Remaining JFK, MLK, RFK Assassination Files

What experts on John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr and Bobby Kennedy assassinations hope to learn from files expected to be declassified

by: MSN

Trump's Federal Funding Freeze: Can I Sue US Government Over Cuts?

It is unclear whether the pause will still take effect, given the administration's apparent U-turn and the legal challenges it faces.

by: MSN

Immigration rhetoric picks up in Arizona. What to know in Trump's Week 2

The administration has mobilized military units to head to the southern border and increased immigration raids in cities. What to know in Arizona.

by: MSN

'8th pay commission...salary increase...' - Budget 2025 session speech by President has music to ears for govt employees

In her Budget session address, President Murmu said that the government employees are also significant representatives of the middle class. With this, she mentioned the much-awaited 8th pay commission,

by: MSN

India Budget 2025: Budget and Model Code of Conduct: Everything You Should Know - Pre Budget

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the centre to refrain from announcing any scheme for the national capital in the union budget 2025 citing the model code of conduct (MCC) enforced i

by: MSN

Trump blames FAA 'diversity hires' for Washington air collision that killed 67

An American Airlines flight from Wichita in Kansas was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac river in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.

by: MSN

Contrast in defense secretaries highlights Trump's failure to take staffing government seriously

Rachel Maddow looks at the impressive list of accomplishments and credentials of former Secretary of Defense General Lloyd Austin, who served under President Biden, and the relatively meager experience of cable news personality Pete Hegseth,

by: MSN

India News Live Today January 31, 2025: Kinnar Akhara head expels Mamta Kulkarni, Laxmi Naarayan Tripathi for 'treason'

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.

by: MSN

SSC GD Exam City Slip 2025 OUT at ssc.gov.in: Check Constable Admit Card Link Here

The Staff Selection Commission has released the exam city slip for the online written exam scheduled for 7th, 6th, 5th and 4th January. Candidates can check the city details by visiting the official website.

Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse

Norway's prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices.
The article from MSN discusses the collapse of Norway's center-left government, attributing it to the European Union's energy policy. Norwegian Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum criticized the EU's energy policies, particularly the Green Deal, for causing economic strain on Norway due to increased energy prices and regulatory burdens. The government fell after failing to pass a budget that would have increased taxes on salmon farming, a significant industry in Norway, which was seen as a response to the economic pressures from EU policies. Vedum argued that these policies not only affect Norway's economy but also its political stability, leading to the government's downfall. This situation highlights the broader implications of EU environmental regulations on non-EU countries like Norway, which, despite not being a member, is closely tied to the EU through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/norwegian-finance-minister-blames-eu-energy-policy-for-government-collapse/ar-AA1y8vk4