• Sat, February 1, 2025

by: ABC12

Elon Musk spent more than $290 million on the 2024 election

Elon Musk spent a total of more than $290 million on the 2024 election, new federal filings show, boosting President Donald Trump and Republicans in a staggering effort that has

by: jacobin

Pierre Poilievre Wants Radical Austerity for Canada

Conservative Pierre Poilievre's politics aren't just about populism — they're grounded in Milton Friedman's radical vision of free markets. If he is elected prime minister, Poilievre promises a Canada where the welfare state is "out of business.

by: Reuters

US federal websites stay up after confusion over plan to remove diversity information

U.S. government websites were online and accessible on Friday, and the Office of Personnel Management said media reports that the sites would be taken offline were based on misinterpretation of a memo.

by: redstateobserver

Biden's Government Overreach Threatens American Democracy Directly

The alarming trend of government overreach and weaponization is reaching new heights under the Biden administration. Many conservatives view this as a significant threat to American democracy, one that was front and center during the last election cycle,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump hits Canada, Mexico with steep tariffs

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

by: MSN

Here's what could get more expensive under Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China went into effect Saturday evening, slapping a 25% wholesale tariff on both Mexico and Canada at once.

by: bnnbloomberg

Live updates: Trudeau to meet with premiers as details of Trump's tariffs are revealed

U.S. President Donald Trump's looming tariffs on Canadian imports will be imposed today and are set to take effect on Tuesday. The Canadian federal government has said every option remains on the table,

by: 7NEWS

Cars and building spray-painted with antisemitic graffiti: 'This isn't the Australia we know and love'

"There have been more than 10 publicly reported serious incidents of antisemitic vandalism, arson and worse in the last three weeks alone — a figure that doesn't include the graffiti appearing on our streets on a daily basis or the abuse and harassment that goes unreported," he said.

by: scrippsnews

Trump officially imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Trump is declaring an economic emergency to put duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

by: wtvr

Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

Trump is declaring an economic emergency to put duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

by: CNN

The latest on the Trump presidency as he prepares to impose new tariffs

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: MSN

Colombia: Indigenous Colombians are confined in Catatumbo and ask for protection of their rights

The Permanent Roundtable of Indigenous Peoples and Organizations (MPC) warned that an indefinite number of members of the Barí people are confined in the Colombian region of Catatumbo, hit by guerrilla violence since Jan.

by: CNN

Trump announces new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

President Donald Trump has announced aggressive new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China today. Follow for live updates.

by: bnnbloomberg

Trump initiates trade war, hitting Canada with massive tariffs. Trudeau calls emergency cabinet meeting

Trump's massive trade action is expected to take effect on Tuesday. Trudeau has called an emergency cabinet meeting for 3 p.m. ET, and then will be speaking with premiers at 4 p.m. ET.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump signs executive orders implementing steep tariffs

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

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: USAID website down after HHS, CDC webpages scrubbed

President Donald Trump discussed a possible deal for Microsoft to buy TikTok while speaking with reporters by phone from Air Force One on Monday evening. Trump was asked whether Microsoft was in discussions to acquire the embattled social media app amid its looming U.S. ban deadline.

by: MSN

Elon Musk dropped nearly $300M supporting Donald Trump in 2024

Elon Musk dropped nearly $300M supporting Donald Trump in 2024 - Billionaire indicated his America PAC will 'keep grinding' during future elections

by: CNN

Trump DOJ demands list of thousands of FBI agents, others who worked on Jan. 6 and Trump investigations for possible firing

The Trump administration is set to expand a purge of career law enforcement officials, demanding the names of those who worked on January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack and Trump-related investigations for potential removal - a move that could affect thousands.

by: MSN

Video: Trump Claims He Was Not Involved In The Firings At The DOJ But Says They're 'Very Corrupt People'

Trump Claims He Was Not Involved In The Firings At The DOJ But Says They're 'Very Corrupt People' On Friday, President Donald Trump answered reporter questions about the recent firing of prosecutors involved in Trump's cases at the Department of Justice.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Former FBI director responds to turmoil at DOJ, FBI

The FBI National Press Office released an unsigned statement concerning acting Director Brian Driscoll assuring the public he "continues to serve in his role as Acting Director and remains committed to supporting the administration and ensuring a smooth transition to the incoming Director."

by: MSN

Jacob Zuma and MK Party lose legal battle with SABC over GNU term, South Africans amused

Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe party had their application dismissed to have the SABC stop using the term GNU, and South Africans are not surprised.

by: MSN

Kyiv should hold elections after "ceasefire", Trump's special Ukraine envoy says

Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has said the US wants Ukraine to hold presidential and parliamentary elections, especially if a "ceasefire" agreement is reached.

by: MSN

'It cost us tears and blood':Trump's Panama Canal threat stirs up memories of US imperialist past

The aggressive rhetoric of US President Donald Trump has shocked Panamanians, who see the waterway as a source of enormous national pride. View on euronews

by: MSN

Paul Lisnek on President Trump's second week in office, the deadly plan crash in DC. and more

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week's topics include President Trump's second week in office, the politics surrounding the deadly plane vs.
  • Sun, February 2, 2025

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Canada, Mexico respond to Trump's steep tariffs

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

by: bnnbloomberg

Trump initiates trade war, signing order hitting Canada with massive tariffs; Trudeau to retaliate

Trump's massive trade action is expected to take effect on Tuesday. Trudeau has called an emergency cabinet meeting for 3 p.m. ET, and then will be speaking with premiers at 4 p.m. ET.

by: CP24

RECAP: Trump made good on his threat to order sweeping tariffs against Canada. Here's how Canada responded.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration imposed sweeping import tariffs on Canada after signing an executive order at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida Saturday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a cabinet meeting to discuss counter-tariff measures.

by: PBS

Canada and Mexico order retaliatory tariffs on U.S. as Trump's tariffs spur trade war

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies.

by: Slate

Trump's Gitmo Detention Center Would Be Bigger Than History's Worst Concentration Camps

Like the border wall, building a detention center for migrants in Guantanamo Bay is nothing new. The scale, though, is frighteningly new.

by: MSN

J.D. Tuccille: Trump shatters DEI, bringing hope to Americans fed up with race politics

Plenty of things divide Americans, but prominent among them in recent years has been the promotion by government, academia and corporate human resources departments of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

by: MSN

What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?

With a trio of executive orders, President Donald Trump has almost instantly thrown the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil.

by: MSN

Ledama Olekina shares cryptic post hinting at William Ruto's re-election: "Let's be careful"

Senator Ledama Olekina warned Kenyans against pushing for President William Ruto's one-term presidency, advising them to learn from President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

The six biggest takeaways from Trump's first weeks in government

Donald Trump marks two weeks in power on Monday and already there are clear signals how the next four years will unfold for America. Trump entered the Oval Office with all guns blazing, firing out executive orders,

by: MSN

US federal officials do not support Trump's request for dismissal - CNN

President Donald Trump's proposal for most federal employees to immediately resign and continue receiving their salaries until September has stunned many workers. Trade unions have denounced the proposal as illegal,

by: MSN

Bangladesh On The Brink? | Inside South Asia

Bangladesh's economic woes get deeper and deeper. The latest is US President Trump stopping all aid, a directive that hits Bangladesh directly. High inflation and joblessness and low growth, besides the bad state of its garment industry have hit Bangladesh hard.

by: MSN

Saudi Arabia deports 10,000 expats in nationwide crackdown on residency and labor violations

Saudi authorities have deported 10,000 expatriates in the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on violations related to residency, labor laws, and border security, the Ministry of Interior announced.

by: MSN

Mexico and Canada retaliate against Trump's tariff strategy

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, ordered on Saturday the imposition of tariffs in retaliation for the 25% tariffs imposed on Mexican imports by U.S. President Donald Trump. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a similar decision.

by: MSN

Philippines: Tensions rise over Philippines' 2025 national budget amid anti-corruption protests

Tensions over the 2025 national budget in the Philippines have escalated as crowds gathered for an indignation rally against corruption and impunity, blocking a portion of a road in front of the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City,

by: MSN

Vice president takes holy dip in Sangam, offers prayers

Dhankhar lauded the "amazing" arrangements, and praised the CM and his administration for "performing a miracle".

by: MSN

Black History Month Starts Amid Trump DEI Crackdown. What Lawmakers Say

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by: MSN

Trump tariffs: Canada, Mexico pledge retaliation on US goods

With Donald Trump ordering new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the US seems set for a standoff. Canada's Justin Trudeau warned of "real consequences" for American customers. DW has more.

by: MSN

House bill won't extend, but fix barangay, SK terms

A measure recently passed on second reading by the House of Representatives was meant to set a fixed six-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to make them more efficient and not to postpone the elections,

by: MSN

What is DEI? The diversity scheme Trump is blaming for Washington DC crash

What is DEI? The diversity scheme Trump is blaming for Washington DC crash - Trump falsely claimed that the FAA had sought to hire 'people with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities' follow

by: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: Raghav Chadha Defends AAP's Welfare Policies in Exclusive Interview | ABP NEWS

In an interview with APB, Raghav Chadha, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), discussed the ongoing debate about "freebies" in Indian politics, especially in light of recent elections in Haryana and Maharashtra.

by: MSN

RPSC RAS Question Paper 2025: Download Prelims Exam General Studies and GK PDF Here

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission is conducting the Rajasthan Administrative Prelims exam on 02 Feb from 12 Noon to 3 PM. The exam consists of a single paper on General Studies and General Knowledge.

by: MSN

House mourns passing of Rep. Lagman

Both the majority and minority bloc in the House of Representatives mourned the passing of Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, whom House Speaker Martin Romualdez described as a "fearless, passionate and sharp" lawmaker that has served Congress for several decades.

by: MSN

Trump's tariffs will take money out of American pockets: Rep. Glenn Ivey

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia and Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland join Jonathan Capehart to discuss the breaking news that President Trump signed executive orders enacting tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

by: MSN

Why did Donald Trump impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China?

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% on goods from China.

Paul Lisnek on President Trump's second week in office, the deadly plan crash in DC. and more

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week's topics include President Trump's second week in office, the politics surrounding the deadly plane vs.
The video segment by Paul Lisnek, aired on WGN Radio, discusses several key events from President Trump's second week in office. It covers the significant political activities and decisions made by the Trump administration during that period. Additionally, Lisnek touches on a tragic plane crash in Washington D.C., which, although not directly related to Trump's presidency, was a major news event at the time. The segment likely provides insights into the political atmosphere, public reactions, and possibly the implications of these events on national and international politics.

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