Fri, February 7, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Elon Musk's D.O.G.E is giving the CIA and NSA nightmares now

by: MSN

Democrats demand answers on DOGE access to government payment systems

NASA gives major update on stranded astronauts' rescue mission SONA 2025 | SUMMARY | Ramaphosa introduces the Reform Agenda 20 Of The Rarest Cars You'll Never Get Your Hands On Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets SONA2025: Women politicians serve looks and leave no crumbs President Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation Address

by: MSN

Delhi election result 2025: Check date, time, where to watch live vote counting, and all other important information

The voting process for the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections concluded on February 5, with a 60.42% turnout. The results, to be announced on February 8, will determine whether AAP or BJP leads Delhi's legislative assembly.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump sued over effort to dismantle USAID

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

by: MSN

'Kosovo's Che Guevara' is not for turning

Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti has run his government on his own terms -- even as he risked rubbing Kosovo's most important allies up the wrong way and igniting conflict with bitter rival Serbia.

by: MSN

US judge temporarily blocks Trump buyout offer for government workers

A U.S. judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's proposed buyout for federal workers until at least Monday, giving an initial win to labor unions that sued to stop it. Even as the program was stayed,

by: MSN

Iowa's top leaders are strongly endorsing Musk and DOGE. Iowans are watching closely

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has hailed Elon Musk and the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency as a necessary force in Washington, D.C., calling it "a storm that is headed this way that will sweep over this city and forever alter the way it operates.

by: MSN

Elon Musk emerges as Democrats' new boogeyman in Trump 2.0

Democrats are turning their attention to the richest man in the world as a way to target Republicans and win back key voter groups.

by: MSN

Factbox-What Trump has done to remake the US government so far

President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders and taken other actions since his inauguration on January 20 to remake and reduce the size of the United States' 2.2 million-strong federal workforce.

by: MSN

Kenya's digital struggle: AI, activism and crackdowns

Kenya's government has recently ramped up efforts to regulate social media and artificial intelligence, as AI-generated content fuels dissent and sparks a heated debate on free speech and regulation.

by: MSN

House GOP rushing to produce Trump's big budget bill with tax cuts, program cuts and other promises

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: Time

Trump and Musk Promote Misleading 'Scandal' About Government Funding Media

Trump has bundled two of his long-favored political targets—federal government spending and the media—into one attack while offering no evidence for his claims.

by: MSN

Trump sued by USAID workers union after slashing thousands of jobs from government agency: Live

Trump sued by USAID workers union after slashing thousands of jobs from government agency: Live - President accuses ICC of 'illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israe
Thu, February 6, 2025

by: fox13now

Trump signs executive order to 'eradicate anti-Christian bias' in government

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to "protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the anti-Christian weaponization of government."

by: ABC

Trump calls USAID a 'tremendous fraud.' His wife and daughter promoted its work

In 2019 then-President Trump signed a memorandum launching a new "Women's Global Development and Prosperity" Initiative aimed at empowering women in the developing world. The $50 million fund, known as W-GDP, was developed to be distributed by USAID with an ambitious goal of empowering 50 million women in developing countries by 2025.

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live updates: Veterans demand ex defence chief apologise for 'smearing' awards

Follow for live updates on what is happening in politics in Australia and abroad and for all the biggest breaking news stories.

by: ABC

Trump's record number of executive orders are testing the limits of presidential power

All told, Trump has signed 54 executive orders in just over two weeks back in office, which is already more than any president has signed in their first 100 days since President Harry Truman (57).

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live updates: AFP shut out of Laos methanol deaths probe, Trump on Gaza

Follow for live updates on what is happening in politics in Australia and abroad and for all the biggest breaking news stories.

by: Politico

God, Trump and pancakes

During Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, it was revealed that BRAD PITT is a ninth cousin to the 44th president. The link is EDWIN HICKMAN, who died in Virginia in 1769, the Guardian reported in 2009. Obama is a direct descendant of Hickman's son JAMES HICKMAN, through the president's mother, ANN DUNHAM.

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live updates: AFP offer to help Laos on methanol deaths rejected, Trump on Gaza

Follow for live updates on what is happening in politics in Australia and abroad and for all the biggest breaking news stories.

by: PBS

What you need to know about impoundment, and how Trump vows to use it

It's a concept that's normally dry, esoteric and distanced from Americans' everyday lives, yet the heart of the matter is a key question of American democracy.

by: lex18

Justice Department sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration laws

The Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago over their immigration laws, claiming they endanger public safety and conflict with federal statutes.

by: Washingtonian

Spoons Are Becoming a Symbol of Feds' Resistance to Trump and Musk

Federal workers have a new response to the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" push to convince them to resign: spoons. During a meeting with a former Tesla engineer Wednesday, employees at the General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Services office "rained down spoon emojis in the chat that accompanied the video meeting,

by: RealClearPolitics

Scott Jennings: America Elected Trump To Be A Sledgehammer, And Elon Musk Is His Instrument Of Destruction

CNN commentator Scott Jennings said Wednesday night about Elon Musk and DOGE's role in the Trump administration: SCOTT JENNINGS, CNN SENIOR POLITICAL COMMENTATOR: So, it's not illegal, not illegal. You don't like the politics of it.

by: wusf

Hundreds protest for immigration and LGBTQ rights in downtown Tampa

The demonstration was part of a nationwide movement opposing recent decisions from the Trump administration to crack down on immigration and LGBTQ individuals.

by: MSN

Public Support for Elon Musk's Government Rampage Is Falling Catastrophically, Even Among Trump Voters

Quietly Fuming Billionaire Elon Musk's plans to have his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dismantle the federal government from within has Republican lawmakers — who have seemingly been unbothered by the ongoing proceedings — spooked.

by: MSN

Trump uses National Prayer Breakfast to push D.C. crash theories and vows to end 'anti-Christian bias': Live

Trump uses National Prayer Breakfast to push D.C. crash theories and vows to end 'anti-Christian bias': Live - President pledges that 'people of religion are going to be happy again' under his leaders

by: MSN

Syria: New government pays first salaries to retired employees after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime

The new Syrian government pays the first salaries to retired employees after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Camera: MOHAMMED AL RIFAI. SOUNDBITES OF AHMED AL-AHMED, ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES IN DAMASCUS.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's Expanding Government Role 'Far Beyond' Appropriate, GOP Senator Warns

Maine, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee is among the first Republican lawmakers to openly express concerns over the growing influence of billionaire Elon Musk within the Trump administration and across federal agencies.

by: RealClearPolitics

Mary Katharine Ham: We're Told Waste And Fraud Is A Small Percentage, Also It's The End Of Democracy If We Start Auditing It

OutKick Columnist' Mary Katharine Ham defended Elon Musk's efforts to investigate government spending and inefficiency: MARY KATHARINE HAM: There is an old saying, 'that a hit dog hollers.' The dog is hollering right now.

by: MSN

India News Live Today February 6, 2025: 8 die after car-bus collide on Jaipur-Ajmer highway on way to Maha Kumbh

Stay informed with our live blog covering India's latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country.

by: MSN

Osotsi defends Sifuna, tells off ODM members criticising him: "This is how you kill a party"

Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi reaffirmed that Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna, as ODM's secretary-general, is the party's official spokesperson after the leader.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidency as he continues government restructuring

Lawmakers and world leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump's comments that the US "will take over" the Gaza Strip as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with lawmakers. Follow for live updates.

by: Island

US withdrawal from UNHRC, a boon to political repression and ultra-nationalism

by: MSN

Column: These are the legal obstacles that could stop Trump's assault on government in its tracks

Efforts to overturn existing government regulations must pass the 'arbitrary and capricious' test. Trump failed it, big-time, throughout his first term.

by: MSN

Politico denies it's a 'beneficiary of government programs' as questions swirl over receiving taxpayer funds

In a staff memo obtained by Fox News Digital, Politico chiefs denied they are a 'beneficiary of government programs' as the White House vows to cancel federal payments to the outlet.

by: MSN

Gov. Kim Reynolds testifies at U.S. House government efficiency hearing

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses USAID funding media outlets.

by: MSN

Trump can delete Elizabeth Warren's failed experiment once and for all

Rohit Chopra's departure as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should not be just the end of his tenure but the beginning of the end for the CFPB itself.

by: MSN

Meet the 'nerd army' of Elon Musk: Here is how the 'Muskrats' are shaking up US government agencies and the education system too

Elon Musk's handpicked young tech experts, known as the "Muskrats" or "nerd army," are targeting US bureaucracy, with a special focus on the Education Department. Comprising talented individuals from top companies like Tesla,

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump sued over effort to dismantle USAID

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

The article from ABC News discusses various aspects of Donald Trump's potential second term, focusing on his campaign strategies, policy promises, and the political landscape. Trump has been actively campaigning, emphasizing themes of retribution and revenge, promising to dismantle what he describes as the "deep state" and to target his political adversaries. He has made numerous policy pledges, including mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, and imposing new trade tariffs. The piece also covers reactions from both supporters and critics, with some seeing his promises as a return to America First policies, while others view them as threats to democracy. Additionally, the article touches on legal challenges Trump faces, including multiple criminal cases, and how these might influence his campaign and public perception. The overall tone suggests a deeply polarized political environment as the 2024 election approaches.

Read the Full ABC Article at:
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/trump-second-term-live-updates?id=118389757