Sat, February 8, 2025

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: CNN

The latest on Trump's efforts to overhaul the federal government

President Donald Trump made a flurry of moves this week aimed at a dramatic overhaul of the federal government. A judge has temporarily halted his staffing purge at USAID, and he faces legal challenges to several other of his initial policy moves.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Kennedy Center says Trump hasn't communicated with board

Trump signed an executive order Friday afternoon aimed at protecting Second Amendment rights. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to review violations on the right to bear arms that may have occurred during the Biden administration.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: CNN

Ecuador votes for a new president after years of violence and blackouts

Ecuadorian voters are preparing to cast their ballots for a new president for the second time in 18 months amid an unprecedented security crisis in the country.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: PBS

Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Feb 08th 2025 ]: 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.
Fri, February 7, 2025

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: WTHR

HOWEY: Musk and constitutional disorder

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

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: Nathan Burkes

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

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Feb 07th 2025 ]: 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

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.

A federal judge has issued an order preventing Elon Musk's company, X Corp, from accessing sensitive materials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This decision stems from a lawsuit where X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, sought records related to the Treasury's communications with other social media platforms about content moderation. The judge's ruling specifically blocks X Corp from obtaining documents that could reveal confidential supervisory information or sensitive law enforcement data, citing potential risks to national security and law enforcement operations. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between tech companies and government agencies over data privacy, freedom of information, and the extent of governmental oversight on social media content.

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