• Fri, February 7, 2025

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

Latest on Trump's presidency as he meets with Japan's PM and moves to overhaul government

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Panamanian President Raúl Mulino and is meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday as he continues to move ahead with reshaping the federal government.

by: RealClearPolitics

Bill Gates: I'm A "Little Disappointed" In Elon Musk, He's "Been Nice To Me At Times, And Mean To Me At Times"

Microsoft founder Bill Gates joins CNN's Anderson Cooper and discusses Elon Musk's role in President Donald Trump's government: ANDERSON COOPER: We wanted to get a different perspective on the fight over the U.

by: lex18

Elon Musk polls X followers on reinstating DOGE staffer accused of racist posts

Elon Musk is polling his X followers about reinstating a DOGE staffer accused of making racist posts in the past.

by: WTHR

HOWEY: Musk and constitutional disorder

These are emerging dictatorial powers replacing the lawful order that has served Americans well for nearly 250 years.

by: scrippsnews

Signage for USAID removed and covered at its DC headquarters

Workers removed signage for the United States Agency for International Development at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday. References to the agency outside of the building were also covered with black tape.

by: Mediaite

Pete Hegseth Lashes Out at Former Fox News Colleague and Other 'Trump Haters'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth slammed his former Fox News colleague Jennifer Griffin on Friday night for reporting the news. Griffin, Fox's chief national security correspondent, tweeted a letter from Democratic members of the House Appropriations Committee to Hegseth inquiring about renovations to the secretary's government residence.

by: PBS

Capehart and Continetti on Trump pushing the limits of executive power

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Mathew Continetti from the American Enterprise Institute join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, President Trump and his allies making quick progress on their goal of "deconstructing the administrative state,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump terminates Biden access to classified information

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

by: MSN

US News Live Today February 8, 2025: Donald Trump takes control of Kennedy Center, set to fire board of trustees

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

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: ABC

What to know about Elon Musk's government dismantling and the fight to stop him

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.

by: PBS

Courts and Congress struggle to keep up with Trump as he reshapes American government

Courts and Congress are struggling to keep up with the break-neck pace as the Trump administration dramatically reshapes the American government, national politics and international order. The president promised more cuts and further political payback,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump calls on USAID to be closed down

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

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: 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: 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: MSN

19 States Sue Trump To Block Musk's DOGE From Accessing Personal Data

Friday's lawsuit comes after DOGE employees gained access to data within the Treasury's sensitive payments system.

by: MSN

Delhi Election 2025 Results: AAP, BJP and Congress candidates await results as voting begins

Counting of votes in the Delhi Election 2025 began on Saturday, with candidates from the AAP, BJP, and Congress expressing confidence as security measures are heightened across the National Capital. As the results loom,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says Gaza plan a 'real estate transaction'

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

by: MSN

House Pete Hegseth Under Fire From Dems Over Alleged $49,000 'Emergency' Paint Job For Government Home

The Democrats said over $135,000 was allocated for maintenance and repairs of the house, exceeding a $35,000 threshold for residences of senior military officers.

by: MSN

Angry protesters with scathing signs take on Donald Trump, Elon Musk in U.S.

Demonstrators across the U.S. are getting creative and clever as they send a message to the Trump administration.

by: MSN

Federal judge shields 2,200 USAID employees from being put on leave

by: MSN

Elon Just Got a Legendary Letter from Trump's DOJ - Threats to DOGE Are Finished

The acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has issued a strong letter supporting the activities of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE is an advisory group created by President Donald Trump to launch intrusive investigations into the operations of the federal bureaucracy.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's next DOGE targets? Pentagon and Education Department, Trump says

Elon Musk "will be looking at education pretty quickly and he will be looking at military too," Trump said at a news conference Friday.

by: MSN

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says DOGE doesn't 'need' all access it's getting

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

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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

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

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
The article discusses the recent decision by the U.S. Congress to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has elicited mixed reactions globally. Russia and Belarus have expressed approval, viewing the move as a reduction in U.S. influence over international development and democracy promotion. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova described it as a "step in the right direction," suggesting it would decrease American interference in other countries' affairs. Conversely, human rights organizations and activists are alarmed, fearing that the absence of USAID will lead to a decline in support for democracy, human rights, and development projects worldwide. Critics argue that this could empower authoritarian regimes and diminish global efforts to combat poverty and promote good governance. The article also notes that while the dismantling of USAID is part of broader budget cuts, the implications for international aid and U.S. foreign policy are still unfolding.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/russia-and-belarus-cheer-dismantling-of-usaid-as-rights-groups-voice-concerns/ar-AA1yAaoq

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