Tue, February 4, 2025

[ 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

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 ]: 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 ]: 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 ]: 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 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: ABC

Turmoil inside USAID: Staff to work from home as Musk seeks to shut down agency

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.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: i

FTSE 100 tumbles more than 1% after Donald Trump's tariff announcement

FTSE comes down off a five-year high after Trump did not rule out imposing tariffs on UK goods, but reportedly said the situation with Britain 'can be worked out'

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: i

Emmanuel Macron to tell Keir Starmer Brexit has failed at EU 'reset' summit

Keir Starmer will travel to Brussels for dinner with European leaders and defence and security co-operation talks with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Public holiday in Delhi and Haryana on February 5

The Haryana government said workers of factories, shops, and private establishments in the state are eligible for paid leave to cast their votes.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics

Vance: Biden And Obama Administrations Told White People Don't Bother Applying For Air Traffic Control Jobs

Vice President J.D. Vance told FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures" how the "DEI regime of the Biden administration" created a shortage of air traffic controllers. "We have a massive shortage of air traffic controllers.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

European Union leaders gather on Monday to discuss how to bolster the continent's defences against Russia and how to handle U.S. President Donald Trump after his decision to impose tariffs on goods from Canada,

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: WAtoday

Mettam vows to run WA and its health system at same time if elected premier

Libby Mettam said retaining the health portfolio alongside premier duties would show the public how seriously her party took fixing Labor's mess.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Bengaluru Palace Land Under Govt Lens as Karnataka Issues Takeover Ordinance

The Karnataka government has issued an ordinance to assert control over Bengaluru Palace land, a move likely to spark legal and political battles. The ordinance aims to regulate ownership and usage of the historic property,

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live 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 ]: MSN

Delhi Elections 2025: Jamia schools closed on February 4 and 5

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Jamia Middle School has declared a two-day holiday for students and staff, February 4 and 5. The Delhi elections are scheduled to be held in a single phase on February 5,

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: CNN

Trump's race to honor his promises is bringing risk and turmoil to America and the world

And at home, a quickening purge of federal government workers and erratic spending decisions have already called into question assistance that's critical to the well-being of millions of citizens, as well as the legality of ousting scores of federal workers to fulfill Trump's political whims.

[ Mon, Feb 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

More USAID staff ousted after Trump administration dismantles aid agency

By Jonathan Landay, Patricia Zengerle and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development during the weekend after they tried to stop representatives from billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from gaining access to restricted parts of the building,
Sun, February 2, 2025

[ Sun, Feb 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

King calls for vigilance against online scams and slander on social media

His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians to remain vigilant against cybercrime. He cautioned the public against falling victim to online financial scams and identity theft.

[ Sun, Feb 02nd 2025 ]: WKRG

Tariffs: What do Trump's executive orders say and how would they work?

Trump's orders say the tariffs are a consequence of illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Not everyone will agree with his reasoning, as U.S. government reports show that unauthorized border crossings from Mexico have fallen over the past year and seizures of fentanyl along the northern border are relatively low.

[ Sun, Feb 02nd 2025 ]: Couriermail

'Bureaucratic lunatics running the asylum': Is it time to abolish local councils?

Mr Hurlston, who formed the lobby group originally known as Ratepayers Victoria in 2001, said Queensland's local government model was arguably the best while NSW and Victoria both had too much of a "hands-off" approach that led to mismanagement and waste.

[ Sun, Feb 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran

Syria's interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus' shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once aligned with al-Qaida,

[ Sun, Feb 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

US businesses brace for inflation - and fear Trump's tariffs spell trouble ahead

From an ice cream parlour in California to a medical supply business in North Carolina to a T-shirt vendor outside Detroit, U.S. businesses are bracing to take a hit from the taxes President Donald Trump imposed on Saturday on imports from Canada, Mexico ...

[ Sun, Feb 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Nigel Farage announces 'biggest ever' rally after Reform UK poll boost

Nigel Farage is planning to host a huge political rally in Birmingham to launch Reform UK's local election campaign after a poll suggested the party poses a bigger threat to Labour than the Conservati

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,

The article from Slate discusses a case before the Supreme Court involving St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which seeks to become Oklahoma's first publicly funded religious charter school. The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for the separation of church and state. Chief Justice John Roberts, known for his cautious approach to such issues, is highlighted as a pivotal figure in the decision-making process. The article explores the potential outcomes, noting that while the court has previously expanded religious freedoms in education, this case could push the boundaries further by allowing direct public funding of religious education. Critics argue this could lead to a slippery slope where taxpayer money supports religious indoctrination, potentially violating the Establishment Clause. The piece also mentions the broader context of the court's recent decisions that have favored religious liberties, suggesting that Roberts might be wary of the political and legal ramifications of a decision that could be seen as too radical a departure from traditional interpretations of the First Amendment.

Read the Full Slate Article at:
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/02/supreme-court-st-isidore-case-john-roberts-catholic-schools.html