• Fri, February 7, 2025

by: MassLive

Northeastern prof: America is in a constitutional crisis. And it can get worse | John L. Micek

As Elon Musk and his lieutenants look to cut spending and trim the ranks of the federal bureaucracy, sidestepping powers normally reserved for Congress, that crisis is more than just underway.

by: Newsday

Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with M?ori

The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a MÄ?ori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures are widely derided and prompted tens of thousands of people to march on Parliament in Wellington last November.

by: MLive

After Jan. 6, rioters say they lost jobs, homes and relationships, but regrets are few

Jan. 6 participants told MLive that the day of protest and violence shifted the course of their lives. After being pardoned, most say they did nothing wrong.

by: ABC12

Trump signs executive orders targeting ICC and 'anti-Christian bias'

President Donald Trump signed a pair of executive orders Thursday, one targeting the International Criminal Court and a second on "anti-Christian bias."

by: Slate

I'm a Government Worker. We're Still Terrified Friday Is D-Day.

Here's what I will do: I will do my job as best as I know how. I will read each new directive from my political leadership and clack away at my keyboard to implement it as best as I can. And I will polish my résumé and apply for other jobs and hate myself for doing so.

by: Oregonian

Upheaval in Washington, D.C., disrupts Northwest humanitarian work

The Trump administration's crackdown on foreign aid and immigration is disrupting humanitarian work around the world, including relief efforts led by organizations and contractors in Portland and across the Northwest.

by: Nathan Burkes

The Intersection of Politics and Technology: Elon Musk's Subpoena and the House Democrats' Response

by: Politico

How Trump's Immigration Blitz Will Change Maternal Health Care

Trump has so far not deported more people than the Biden or Obama administrations did, but the PR blitz around his deportations is distinct. As a result, immigrants across the country are changing their routines, keeping children home from school and skipping doctor's appointments.

by: CNN

Trump's overhaul of the federal government faces legal challenges

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Panamanian President Raúl Mulino and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday as he continues to move ahead with reshaping the federal government. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: RealClearPolitics

Turley: Democrats Are Breathing Into Paper Bags, The "Terror Alert" In Washington Is Quite Astonishing

On FOX News 'The Ingraham Angle,' GMU Law professor Jonathan Turley talked about Elon Musk's work and the response from Washington D.C. about his spending cuts: LAURA INGRAHAM: Joining me now, Jonathan Turley,

by: PBS

How the courts have (so far) pushed back on Trump's attempts to expand presidential power

Now the question is whether the court rulings are a mere speed bump or an insurmountable roadblock for the Republican president.

by: RealClearPolitics

Jesse Watters: Trump Campaigned On Cutting Government And He Won, This Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

FOX News host Jesse Watters gives his take on Democrats' reactions to DOGE's changes to the federal government on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

by: CNN

'Second American Revolution': The team behind DOGE's government overhaul

As Musk's team barrels its way through the government seeking access to sensitive information, questions are arising about the people behind DOGE

by: MSN

Female ex-local government leader says claims Trump's orders harm women are "bogus"

Laura Owen, a former Kansas Secretary of Commerce, has rejected claims that Donald Trump's executive orders rolling back diversity measures will harm women's rights, calling them "bogus and taken out of context.

by: MSN

New House bill aims to ensure military spouses who work for the federal government don't have to quit their jobs or make long commutes

The bill would allow affected military spouses to continue working in the federal government via telework and other remote work assignments.

by: MSN

Inside Elon Musk's War on Washington

From USAID to the U.S. federal payment system, Musk is spearheading plans to audit and cut multiple government agencies

by: MSN

Trump administration's federal aid freeze provokes intense debates about its scope for Social Security

The Trump administration's recent decision to halt federal aid has stirred significant reactions across the United States. According to an official White House statement, key programs like Social Security,

by: MSN

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups and independent media from Russia and Belarus

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups and independent media from Russia and Belarus - Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny,

by: MSN

Trump makes misleading claims about government payments to Politico

Records show federal agencies, as well as Republican and Democratic lawmakers, paid for subscriptions to Politico. But the company says it's never received federal subsidies.

by: MSN

Himachal Pradesh government to review encroachments on forest land and address policy challenges

In response to the Himachal Pradesh High Court's directive to remove unauthorised encroachments on forest land, the state government has formed a sub-cabinet committee to review the issue. Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi and Education Minister Rohit Thakur convened a meeting on Thursday to discuss the various aspects of encroachment on government land.

by: MSN

Frozen US aid brings new challenges to groups hit by harsh crackdowns in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even being outlawed and forced to operate from exile abroad. Many survived despite the difficulties.

by: MSN

House GOP racing to meet Trump's budget demands, including tax cuts and program cuts

House Republicans are working overtime after a lengthy White House meeting to meet President Donald Trump's demand for a big budget package that includes some $3 trillion in tax breaks, massive program cuts and a possible extension of the nation's debt limit.

by: MSN

FACT CHECK: Have AOC and Jamie Raskin Filed Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump Over Jan. 6 Pardons?

A post shared on Facebook claims Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York) and Jamie Raskin (Maryland) have filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his Jan. 6 pardons.

by: MSN

Taoiseach blasts Mary Lou McDonald and opposition behaviour in scathing new letter

Anger over speaking time led to fractious rows in the chamber, and the Dáil was suspended four times in one day last month

by: MSN

CHEERS AND JEERS: Jeers to government for immigration delays

Jeers to the government agencies and departments responsible for delays that are forcing an Island family to return to China . Amy Liu and her family came to P.E.I. in 2019 and have lived here ever since.

by: MSN

Are government-paid media subscriptions a 'scandal'? That's what Trump is now asserting

Federal government payments to news outlets like Politico, The New York Times and The Associated Press for subscriptions or to license content are in the crosshairs of Trump administration spending hawks,

by: MSN

White House cancels millions in Politico subscriptions amid Musk-led budget cuts

Announcing millions of dollars of cuts to online subscriptions, the Trump administration's press secretary repeated misleading statements used to justify the dismantling of the US government's international aid and development agency.

by: MSN

Ohio bill would 'defund sanctuary cities' and penalizes cities for not working with federal officers on immigration enforcement

Ohio cities like Cleveland stand to lose a chunk of their state funding if they refuse to comply with federal immigration enforcement directives, under a newly introduced House bill.

by: MSN

DWP 'to confirm health and disability benefit changes' in coming weeks

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by: MSN

Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns

Musk-led cuts to the US foreign aid agency have impacted rights groups, independent media, and election monitoring campaigns in Russia, Belarus and Moldova. View on euronews

by: MSN

'This has to stop' - Boston and Skegness MP makes call for fairer police funding amid fear of job losses

The MP for Boston and Skegness has decried the formula used to allocate funds to the nation's police forces, as Lincolnshire Police announces it is considering plans to shed hundreds of roles in order to balance its books.

by: MSN

Swinney 'comfortable' with SNP vetting as Sturgeon and Beattie approved

Swinney 'comfortable' with SNP vetting as Sturgeon and Beattie approved - They were both arrested in relation to the SNP's finances, but were released without charge pending further investigation.

by: MSN

Hong Kong, law and order: Inside the rebel city now under Chinese control

FRANCE 24 brings you a special report on the new Hong Kong, with the freedom-loving former British colony undergoing a severe political, social and economic takeover by the authorities in Beijing. In what was until recently the last island of freedom in China,

by: MSN

Senator Kennedy Mocks Democrats Over Musk, USAID Freeze And Government Spending

Republican Senator John Kennedy slammed Democrats for their outrage over Elon Musk and the freeze on USAID funds. Using his trademark humor, Kennedy likened their reaction to a 'prison riot.' He meticulously dissected federal spending,

by: MSN

Didmus Barasa Pushes for Constitutional Change to Abolish Voter Registration, Allow Anyone with ID to Vote

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has ignited debate after proposing a radical amendment to the Elections Act, seeking to abolish voter registration process.

by: MSN

New polling data reveals rapid rise in Reform UK support and Labour losses in Derbyshire

A new MRP poll makes grim reading for the government with the Labour Party forecast to lose a huge number of seats in Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

by: MSN

Pakistani girls furious over Saudi Arabia decision over Mecca and Medina, say 'infidels will dominate...', the decision is to...

While they agreed with the adoption of modern policies and opening up of Saudi Arabia economy by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Pakistani girls expressed their dislike for his move to allow investment in Mecca and Medina.

by: MSN

Visas and deportation of Indian migrants on agenda as Modi prepares to visit Trump

Visas and deportation of Indian migrants on agenda as Modi prepares to visit Trump - India prime minister travels to Washington next week

by: MSN

German election polls steady despite week of controversy and protests

A heated week in German politics, prompted by conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz's divisive decision to lean on far-right votes in parliament, has hardly budged polls ahead of elections on February 23.

by: MSN

Simon Harris: Darragh O'Brien shouldn't have given government the 40,000 housing figure

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by: MSN

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council leader against redistributing local authority debt

Taxpayers in prudent councils must not be forced to bear the crushing burden of their debt-laden neighbours when the biggest shake up of local government for 50 years merges authorities in Surrey, say leaders across the political divide.

by: MSN

Bondi orders FBI to stop fighting foreign influence on US politics

On her first day in office, US Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the FBI to halt its efforts to combat foreign influence on US politics. This includes secret influence campaigns by China, Russia, and other adversaries seeking to gain favor and sow chaos in American politics,

by: MSN

Soros-funded Dems suddenly upset by billionaires in government

Sometimes you have to laugh. Earlier this week, Sen. Chuck Schumer threw his toys out of the stroller in a social media post. He wrote: "An unelected shadow government is conducting a hostile takeover of the federal government.

by: MSN

Mark Pocan introduces "ELON MUSK Act" to try to stop Musk's government-destroying rampage

Mark Pocan (D-WI) introduced legislation yesterday in response to Elon Musk's potentially illegal takeover of several key government functions. His bill - the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act - would force Musk to choose between his companies' lucrative government contracts or his position of influence in the Trump administration.

by: MSN

Post Office and Southern water and the dying art of handwriting

I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of constituents in and around Westminster, including at an event on early diagnosis of cardiac issues, at the Royal College of Radiologists conference and other local visitors who have simply been in Parliament for tours.

by: MSN

Taraba: Jibu vows to resolve boundary dispute in Ibi Local Government

The Chairman of Ibi Local Government Council in Taraba State, Alhaji Iliya Jibu, has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the security of lives and property across the entire Ibi axis. Speaking to journalists on Friday in Jalingo,

by: MSN

Cocaine 'no worse than whiskey' and should be legal - says man likely to get rich from it

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by: MSN

Anti-DEI bills clear both the Mississippi House and Senate

And the Mississippi legislature is joining in on taking action. However, that comes with its fair share of passionate debate. The House version of a DEI ban would impact the state's public schools from K-12 up to universities.

Northeastern prof: America is in a constitutional crisis. And it can get worse | John L. Micek

As Elon Musk and his lieutenants look to cut spending and trim the ranks of the federal bureaucracy, sidestepping powers normally reserved for Congress, that crisis is more than just underway.
The article by John L. Micek discusses a conversation with Northeastern University law professor, Michael J. Glennon, who argues that the United States is currently experiencing a constitutional crisis due to the erosion of checks and balances. Glennon points out that the executive branch has been expanding its powers unchecked, particularly in areas like national security and surveillance, where Congress has largely abdicated its oversight responsibilities. He highlights the lack of accountability and the increasing centralization of power, which he believes undermines the separation of powers intended by the Constitution. Glennon warns that this crisis could deepen, especially if future administrations continue to exploit these weakened checks and balances, potentially leading to more severe democratic backsliding. He suggests that only a significant public demand for reform or a constitutional amendment could restore the balance of power, emphasizing the urgency for citizens to engage actively in the political process to safeguard democracy.

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