Tue, February 4, 2025

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: KPBS

What is the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE?

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Trump and Musk Find Unexpected Ally in Push to Shut Down USAID

Trump signed an executive order imposing an unprecedented freeze on foreign assistance, effectively shutting down many of USAID's programs.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Slate

Eighteen "Pro-Life" States Demand the Freedom to Persecute American Babies

Monday's amicus brief was spearheaded by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and joined by the Republican AGs of 17 other states.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics

Mike Davis: Democrats Have Never Seen A Republican Who Is Fearless And Ready To Roll

"Article III Project" founder Mike Davis, Tuesday on Bannon's "War Room" podcast, said President Trump "has the deep state terrified -- and they should be terrified." "He is on offense so much that the Democrats don't know how to respond,

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Forbes

Trump's Sovereign Wealth Fund Sparks Online Backlash Over Funding And Politics

There are a couple of elements at play around why people are responding so negatively to the news of the Trump sovereign wealth fund.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: At least 20,000 federal workers have taken buyout offer

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

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: CNN

The latest on Trump's tariffs and Netanyahu meeting as Cabinet picks face key votes

President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House Tuesday. The US president also paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada before they went into effect. Follow for live news updates.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Budget vs. Election: How tax breaks and project proposals could influence the Delhi, Bihar elections

The presentation of the Union Budget by the Finance Minister, outlining proposals for revenue and expenditure in the coming fiscal year, is always a much-anticipated event. But can these proposals—such as tax breaks and allocations to specific projects—be viewed purely through the lens of development,

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world

President Donald Trump's overhaul of U.S. foreign assistance has led to chaos in the aid and development field, leaving hundreds of contractors in a severe financial crunch with some already having to lay off staff and others facing millions of dollars in unpaid invoices.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: ABC

Turmoil inside USAID as Musk calls the agency 'criminal' and says it 'has to die'

Amid ongoing turmoil inside the U.S. Agency for International Development, sources say that Department of Government Efficiency staffers have moved to take over offices.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

Tough day for John Mbadi as he attends Bunge la Wananchi forum: "You're flying experts"

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi found himself in a tight spot after members of the Bunge la Wananchi Forum pressed him on government spending.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat: Government forms panel for guidelines

The UCC is a common civil code or common law for every citizen in India, irrespective of religion and caste. The code is mentioned under Article 44 of the Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

Ukraine's politics warms up as US focuses on war's endgame

After Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine's normally febrile political life was becalmed under martial law. But there have been growing signs of activity picking up, as the United States has set its sights on finishing the war with Russia quickly.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

El Salvador offers to house violent US criminals and deportees of any nationality in unprecedented deal

El Salvador has agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday, in an unprecedented - and legally problematic deal - that has alarmed critics and rights groups.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump postpones Mexico and Canada tariffs to negotiate border security measures

All of the tariffs were scheduled to start at midnight on Tuesday, but both countries threatened retaliation, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war. View on euronews

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

'SA is violating rights, treating certain people badly' - Trump's words inadvertently echo fundamentals of apartheid

US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of confiscating land, 'treating certain classes of people very badly' and of violating their rights. His words to the South African government describe the fundamentals of apartheid.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump's first trade war begins as China tariffs come into effect and Beijing hits back: Live updates

Trump's first trade war begins as China tariffs come into effect and Beijing hits back: Live updates - President Trump's 10% tariffs on Chinese goods come into effect from 12.01am Tuesday after measur

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

Gov't employee unions sue Treasury to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive data

Three U.S. government employee unions filed a lawsuit Monday against the Treasury, alleging that its sharing of confidential information with the Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency violated the law.
Mon, February 3, 2025

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: White House says Musk is 'special government employee'

One USAID contractor who is currently on official travel for a "high priority emergency response" told ABC News the move to dismantle the agency has "severely impacted" their ability to assist people in need and will have "lasting implications.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Newsweek

Secretive FBI Group Probing UFOs Worried They'll Get Purged by DOGE: Report

A secretive group of FBI agents tasked with investigating UFOs is deeply concerned that they may be next in the DOGE purge, according to a new report.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: CNN

Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs while moving ahead with government changes

President Donald Trump announced extraordinary new tariffs over the weekend on Mexico, Canada and China, and the leaders of all three countries have since announced retaliatory measures. Follow for live updates.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: devdiscourse

Trump Endorses Musk's Government Role

President Donald Trump stated that Elon Musk is operating with approval in efforts to shrink the U.S. government. Trump assured that Musk will be restricted from entering conflict zones, thereby maintaining a controlled approach to his engagements with the government.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Yahoo

The Federal Trade Commission and chair Lina Khan are plagued by classic mismanagement

Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele said President Trump should "cut the crap" when it comes to accusations about his involvement in the firing of FBI officials and prosecutors involved in his criminal proceedings. "The reality of it is Trump said that, oh, I had no idea about these firings. I didn't request any…

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: WESA

Proposed ballot question seeks to ensure Pittsburgh's sewer and water system remains public

Activists and Pittsburgh City Council members aim to put a question on the May 20 ballot that could safeguard Pittsburgh's water and sewer system from privatization.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidency as he pauses Mexico tariffs and moves ahead with government changes

The fate of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) appears bleak after Elon Musk said Trump agreed the agency needs to be "shut down," following days of speculation over the future of the agency after its funding was frozen and dozens of its employees were put on leave.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: WFAE

Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear?

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics

Bannon: Trump's "Monroe Doctrine 2.0" Strategy Is More Than Tariffs, Economically And Strategically

"War Room" host Steve Bannon runs down what is happening in the world as the third week of the second Trump presidency begins: STEVE BANNON: Days of thunder continue on, and I think it's very important now for the War Room Posse because we do have a lot of work to do.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump defends Elon Musk's recent DOGE moves

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

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Reuters

OPEC+ rolls over oil policy, ditches US government data

OPEC+ agreed to stick to its policy of gradually raising oil output from April on Monday and removed the U.S. government's Energy Information Administration from the sources used to monitor its production and adherence to supply pacts.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: tvo

ANALYSIS: Cancelling Starlink was easy. Trump-proofing Ontario's electricity will be hard

Doug Ford wants to massively expand the province's capacity to generate nuclear power. But a made-in-Canada approach carries real risks.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: kfoxtv

Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief

"Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that in

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Slate

I'm a Federal Worker. Elon Musk's Government Data Heist Is the Entire Ballgame.

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[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: scrippsnews

Marco Rubio says he is now acting director of USAID amid turmoil within agency

Marco Rubio says he is now acting director of USAID amid turmoil within the agency. The Trump administration appears intent on dismantling the agency.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Slate

Will the Supreme Court Force Taxpayers to Pay for Catholic Schooling?

The Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed with the state of Oklahoma and blocked the opening of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, but recently, the U.S. Supreme Court St. Isidore is using the courts to further its own conservative Catholic agenda,

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MARCA

Elon Musk's reaction to senator's 'no one elected you' comment

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Sky

Will school report cards help inform parents?

The new system will see each school given one of five grades - from "exemplary" to "causing concern" and a traffic light rating of red, amber and green.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Slate

I'm a Federal Worker. People Don't Understand the Level of Heist Elon Musk Is Perpetrating.

On Friday night, reports emerged that Elon Musk's aides had tussled with Office of Personnel Management and Treasury staffers while demanding access to troves of information about federal employees. And on Sunday,

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term updates: Trump says USAID is run by 'radical lunatics'

President Donald Trump made good on his threats to impose tariffs on some of the U.S.'s trading partners, announcing Saturday that he will levy 25% tariffs on some goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on Chinese goods.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Yahoo

FAA's ground stop proves business needs a functioning government to thrive

—The FAA's role is a reminder that the U.S. needs a functioning federal government to keep planes running on time, among many other things. Gridlock and partisan stalemate are not good for business or the economy.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Farouk Kibet claims Raila's AUC victory will end tribalism in Kenya

Farouk Kibet has told off Kenyans praying for Azimio leader Raila Odinga to lose in the AUC chairmanship election, arguing that his win will eradicate tribalism.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

How Donald Trump's sudden decision to cut aid to SA could affect the country

The South African Chamber of Commerce in the US said that the more than R8 billion in pledged funding to SA will be jeopardised by Donald Trump's announcement.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Musk's wrecking ball pierces government's inner sanctum

Elon Musk and his cost-slashing allies are taking a hammer to the massive bureaucracy that staffs the U.S. government — and a scalpel to any senior officials who dare put up a fight. Why it matters: Musk isn't the only force driving the Trump administration's escalating purge of civil servants.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: StamfordAdvocate

Trump's Project 2025 agenda caps decades-long resistance to 20th century progressive reform

Alternatively disavowed and embraced by President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign, Project 2025 is a collection of conservative policy proposals - many written by veterans of his first administration. It echoes similar projects, both liberal and conservative, setting out a bold agenda for a new administration.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Delhi Elections 2025: Public holiday declared in Delhi, Haryana on February 5

A public holiday has been declared in Delhi and Haryana on Wednesday, February 5, in the wake of voting in the Delhi Elections 2025. Delhi will vote on February 5 to choose its next chief Minister. The voting will be held between 7 am and 6 pm on Wednesday.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidency as tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China loom

President Donald Trump announced extraordinary new tariffs over the weekend on Mexico, Canada and China, and the leaders of all three countries have since announced retaliatory measures. Follow for live updates.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

UK politics - live: Trump hints Britain may dodge tariffs as US-EU trade war looms

Trump hints Britain may dodge tariffs as US-EU trade war looms - US president warns of EU tariffs 'soon' as row risks overshadowing PM's key meeting with European leaders

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act

Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: briefly

Chamber of Commerce in USA Worried About Donald Trump's Statements of Cutting Aid, Netizens Unmoved

The South African Chamber of Commerce in the US said that the more than R8 billion in pledged funding to SA will be jeopardised by Donald Trump's announcement.

The Federal Trade Commission and chair Lina Khan are plagued by classic mismanagement

Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele said President Trump should "cut the crap" when it comes to accusations about his involvement in the firing of FBI officials and prosecutors involved in his criminal proceedings. "The reality of it is Trump said that, oh, I had no idea about these firings. I didn't request any…

The article from Yahoo News discusses Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan's perspective on the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on competition and consumer rights. Khan, who has been vocal about the need for regulatory oversight in the tech industry, warns that AI could exacerbate existing market power imbalances if not properly managed. She emphasizes the importance of ensuring that AI does not lead to monopolistic behaviors or unfair practices that could harm consumers. Khan highlights the FTC's role in monitoring and possibly regulating AI to prevent issues like data privacy violations, biased algorithms, and market concentration. She also touches on the broader implications of AI in sectors like healthcare, finance, and employment, advocating for a proactive approach to regulation to safeguard public interest and promote fair competition.

Read the Full Yahoo Article at:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/federal-trade-commission-chair-lina-065159681.html