• Mon, February 3, 2025

by: 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.

by: WFAE

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

by: 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.

by: 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…

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: MSN

Trump says Musk 'can't do, won't do' anything without approval amid 'access' row

Donald Trump said Elon Musk reports to him and needs approval for decisions. This come as concerns mounted that DOGE team was given access to the federal government's payments system.

by: MSN

How qualified are Trump's cabinet picks?

How do President Donald Trump's picks to run federal agencies this term compare to previous presidents' choices? As the confirmation process continues, we wanted to look at the career paths taken by past secretaries of state,

by: 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.

by: MSN

Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month in exchange for tighter border security: Live updates

Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month in exchange for tighter border security: Live updates - President Trump reached deal with Claudia Sheinbaum and Justin Trudeau to temporarily avert

by: MSN

US judge extends pause on Trump's plan to freeze federal grants, loans

A U.S. judge on Monday extended a pause on the Trump administration's plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it appeared to have "run roughshod" over Congress's authority over government spending.

by: MSN

Oklahoma's DOGE-OK aims to streamline government, cut waste, and maintain flat budgets

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the creation of the Divison of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK) for Oklahoma.Stitt issued an executive order adding DOGE-OK

by: MSN

OPM, following DOGE plans, sends federal workers 2nd email as AGs say not to accept

The Office of Personnel Management, carrying out Elon Musk's plan to trim the government, has sent federal workers a follow-up email about its deferred resignation offer.

by: MSN

FM Nafti and Libyan counterpart agree to lift restrictions hindering flow at border crossings

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti said that an agreement was reached with his Libyan counterpart Al-Taher Al-Baour, during a meeting held on Monday in Tunis,

by: MSN

World News Live Today February 4, 2025: Donald Trump to talk with President Xi Jinping after slapping 10% tariff on Chinese imports

Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

by: MSN

Elon Musk holds first X Spaces for his D.O.G.E, shares plan to terminate USAID and others

by: MSN

Why Musk's access to the Treasury payment system is so dangerous

Why Musk's access to the Treasury payment system is so dangerous - Critics sound the alarm after Musk and DOGE allies 'given access' to internal Treasury payment system

by: MSN

Trump Says Elon Musk 'Won't Do Anything Without Our Approval' Amid Concerns Over His Political Influence

President Donald Trump on Monday said Elon Musk "can't do and won't do" anything that does not receive his administration's approval. His comment came after the X and Tesla boss has been criticized for making sweeping cuts to the U.

by: MSN

Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump's anti-DEI order

Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department were put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump's order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government,

by: MSN

USAID tells employees to stay home hours after Elon Musk said it was going to be shut down

USAID sent a message on Monday morning telling employees based in DC to work remotely, without saying whether and when headquarters would reopen.

by: MSN

UK politics - live: Starmer responds to Trump tariff threats as US and EU markets tank over trade war fears

Starmer responds to Trump tariff threats as US and EU markets tank over trade war fears - US president warns of EU tariffs 'soon' as row risks overshadowing PM's key meeting with European leaders
  • Tue, February 4, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: MSN

Politics over job creation intensifies in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 6837 candidates on Tuesday, including 6341 newly appointed junior engineers and 496 instructors in various departments of the state government.

by: MSN

Dems threaten government shutdown to stop Trump and Musk

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is threatening that Democrats could leverage the government funding deadline of March 14 to stop Trump's Office of Management and Budget order that blocks funding from being released for key government programs.

by: MSN

'Dangerous, unelected and unhinged: Dems slam Musk's new 'unprecedented abuse of power'

Democratic members of Colorado's congressional delegation reacted with shock Monday to reports that a team led by Trump administration-empowered Elon Musk had infiltrated sensitive data and financial systems overseen by multiple federal government agencies.

by: MSN

Marjorie Taylor Greene demands hearings with leaders of PBS and NPR to address their 'biased' coverage

Marjorie Taylor Greene demands hearings with leaders of PBS and NPR to address their 'biased' coverage - Greene complained that NPR refused to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story

by: MSN

After USAID and several federal agencies, Donald Trump and Elon Musk look to dismantle the Department of Education; here's their plan

Donald Trump, backed by Elon Musk, is considering dismantling the U.S. Department of Education to shift control of schools to individual states. The move aligns with Trump's broader plan to reduce federal influence and streamline governance.

by: MSN

"Bully and intimidate": Trump's opening assault on diversity is from the Project 2025 playbook

Trump all-encompassing war on diversity is part of an effort to roll back the gains of the Civil Rights Movement

by: MSN

Musk and Trump move to shut down USAID

In an EU defence meeting in Brussels, French president Emmanuel Macron told reporters: 'If we are attacked in terms of trade, Europe - as a true power - will have to stand up for itself and therefore react.'

by: MSN

Elon Musk's interventions are making Starlink's global expansion more complicated

Elon Musk called South Africa's Black empowerment laws "openly racist," potentially threatening SpaceX's drive to win approval for Starlink services there.

by: MSN

DOGE, tax cuts and education: Here's what happened on the first day of the legislative session

Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt doubled down on his call for tax cuts and said he would push for spending policies similar to the Trump Administration.

by: MSN

Rahul Gandhi indulging in irresponsible politics on matters of national interest: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that the words attributed to the army chief by Rahul Gandhi in Parliament on Monday were never spoken by him at any time

by: MSN

Schumer Blasts Trump And DOGE's 'Dangerous Chokehold' On Treasury Payments

Democratic Senators blasted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for having access "to the most sensitive information of virtually every U.S. citizen."

by: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: Vote Timings, Metro, DTC Buses Status, What's Closed and Open on Voting Day

As Delhi prepares for the Assembly Election 2025 on February 5, voters must be aware of the voting process, public transport arrangements, and what to expect on polling day. This article provides a detailed overview to help residents navigate election day effectively.

by: MSN

Supreme Court slams Centre and Assam for not deporting people declared as foreigners

The Supreme Court criticised the Assam government and the Centre for indefinitely detaining declared foreigners instead of deporting them. Questioning the delay, the court asked if authorities were waiting for a "mahurat" and ordered the deportation of 63 detainees within two weeks.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

UK politics - live: Starmer responds to Trump tariff threats as US and EU markets tank over trade war fears

Starmer responds to Trump tariff threats as US and EU markets tank over trade war fears - US president warns of EU tariffs 'soon' as row risks overshadowing PM's key meeting with European leaders
The article discusses the current political and economic landscape in the UK, focusing on several key events. Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, is attempting to reset the UK's relationship with the EU post-Brexit, but his efforts are being overshadowed by global economic turbulence. This includes a potential trade war initiated by former US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on all imports if re-elected, causing EU markets to tumble. Additionally, the article touches on the ongoing issues with the UK's economy, including the impact of Brexit, the cost-of-living crisis, and the political implications of these economic challenges. The narrative also hints at the internal political dynamics within the UK, with mentions of how these international and economic pressures might influence domestic policy and public opinion.

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