• Fri, February 7, 2025

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: 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: 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: MSN

Trump makes gaffe during press conference with Japan's PM; revokes Biden's security clearance: Live updates

Trump makes gaffe during press conference with Japan's PM; revokes Biden's security clearance: Live updates - President met with Japanese prime minister ahead of weekend trip to Super Bowl in New Orle

by: Newsweek

Half a Million Tons of Food Risks 'Going to Waste' as USAID Shut Down

More than 500,000 tons of food risks "going to waste" as a result of the Trump administration suspending most overseas aid for 90 days according to Hearst Newspapers, which cites emails it has reviewed from "an international food agency."

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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
  • Sat, February 8, 2025

by: Firstpost

Why the win in Delhi is important for Modi's BJP

The BJP is all set to break AAP's dominance in Delhi and is on course to end its 27-year wait to return to the national capital. For the Narendra Modi-led party, this poll battle was crucial for a number of reasons: it was a matter of prestige,

by: Reuters

Trump dismisses US Archivist, moves to shake up Kennedy Center

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States, and announced plans to shake up the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his latest moves to upend institutions in Washington.

by: Newsday

Donald Trump shunned Project 2025 as a candidate, but is adopting its ideas in office

On the presidential campaign trail, candidate Donald Trump consistently distanced himself from Project 2025, a conservative think tank initiative that proposed swee

by: Slate

Why a U.S. Attorney Has Become a Major Character in the DOGE Drama

Martin, a Trump appointee, has stumbled into an incredible amount of power; he decides whether to prosecute any federal crime charged in the nation's capital. And he has already been busy—firing some 30 prosecutors who worked on the Jan. 6 cases, investigating Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and helping the Oath Keepers return to Washington.

by: BBC

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

The frontrunner in the race to run Germany is Friedrich Merz, whose Christian Democrats (CDU) are up to 10 points ahead in the polls. He was chosen as candidate for chancellor ahead of Markus Söder, the leader of their sister party in Bavaria the Christian Social Union.

by: 9NEWS

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive personal data from US Treasury

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data.

by: wtvr

Several of Trump's executive actions blocked due to legal challenges

From birthright citizenship to a freeze on federal funding, judges have blocked President Trump from implementing some of his agenda. Here's what to know.

by: Reuters

Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on Friday, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington's ally Israel.

by: cnbctv18

Delhi CM News LIVE Updates: Historic verdict, Delhi people have short-circuited politics of short-cuts, says PM Modi

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

by: ABC

Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

The complaint, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, accuses the State Department of rejecting some applications from transgender citizens or issuing documents with their sex assigned at birth. The lawsuit also accused the department of holding some passports and other documents submitted by transgender and nonbinary people.

by: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidency as federal judge temporarily blocks putting USAID workers on leave

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: cnbctv18

Delhi Elections 2025: Political reactions pour over BJP makes historic comeback

As per the latest data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), out of total 70 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed victory in 39 seats and is leading in 14 constituencies. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won 17 seats and is leading in 5 constituencies.

by: cnbctv18

ECI Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE: BJP set to return to power after 27 years; leads in 18 seats, wins 30

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

by: cnbctv18

ECI Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE: BJP ahead in 45 seats, poised to form govt in Delhi after 26 years; AAP leads in 21

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

by: MSN

Politics panel says Braun's property tax plan will force tough choices

Gov. Mike Braun's proposed property tax cut plan could lead to local governments making tough spending decisions, potentially impacting essential services such as police and fire protection.

by: MSN

Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government

Before President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress can enact much of their legislative agenda, they have to deal with some unfinished business — completing work on the current budget year's spending bills.

by: MSN

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.

by: MSN

Afriforum speaks up after Donald Trump invites Afrikaners to be refugees in the US

Lobby group Afriforum responded to the United States President Donald Trump's executive order granting Afrikaners asylum access and slamming SA's policies.

by: MSN

Attacks on Catholics, Lutherans suggest new Trump approach on religion

Allies of the president are leveling attacks on religious groups, including Catholics and Lutherans, and questioning their efforts to help migrants.

by: MSN

Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governor's race

The Trump administration's aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this year's race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state,

by: MSN

Trump's absurd latest 'conspiracy' theory distorts a practice he should instead be celebrating

No, Politico and The New York Times aren't being funded by USAID or other agencies in the federal government. Here's why Trump and Musk are saying it is.

by: MSN

'People are really angry': Lawmakers facing voter blowback over Elon Musk's chaos

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle arefeeling the wrath of constituents as their phone lines light up with complaints, worries and confusion over Elon Musk's efforts to gut government programs and fire longtime civil servants.

by: MSN

Delhi assembly election results 2025: Who will be next Delhi chief minister? Top 5 BJP contenders for the post

The BJP's remarkable victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections has set the stage for a new chief minister. With prominent figures like Parvesh Verma and Bansuri Swaraj emerging as contenders, the party's leadership dynamics are in focus.

by: MSN

Trump's stupefying conspiracy theory about Politico sums up MAGA 2.O

No, Politico and The New York Times aren't being funded by USAID or other agencies in the federal government. Here's why Trump and Musk are saying it is.

by: MSN

Moses Wetang'ula dismisses court ruling on dual role as Speaker, Ford Kenya leader: "Non-binding"

National Assembly speaker Moses Masika Wetang'ula, through his legal advisor, Benson Milimo, dismissed the High Court's ruling on his dual role as non-binding.

by: MSN

This is what Donald Trump's executive orders inviting Afrikaners as US refugees said

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order inviting Afrikaners as refugees to the United States. South Africans slammed the order.

by: MSN

A federal judge won't immediately block DOGE access to the US Labor Department

A federal judge said Friday he would not immediately block Elon Musk's team from accessing systems at the Labor Department, which has investigated companies owned by the billionaire adviser to President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

by: MSN

"AAP will form govt with huge majority...People voted for politics of honesty": Manish Sisodia

Manish Sisodia, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from the Jangpura constituency, expressed confidence in the party's success ahead of the results, and asserted that the party has to do a lot more work for Delhi.

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.
The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's comments on his potential second term, focusing on his views regarding the cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE). Trump stated that Dogecoin does not require "all-access," suggesting that the cryptocurrency's operations and perhaps its regulatory needs are straightforward or less complex compared to other cryptocurrencies. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions about the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. and Trump's previous interactions with the crypto community, where he has shown a mix of skepticism and support for digital currencies. The article also provides live updates on Trump's activities and statements related to his political ambitions and policy positions, reflecting his engagement with current economic and technological trends.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-2nd-term-live-updates-trump-says-doge-doesn-t-need-all-access-it-s-getting/ar-AA1yjzJA

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