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by: MSN

Trump 2nd term live updates: Kennedy Center says it hasn't heard from Trump

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

by: MSN

How Trump's hobbling of USAID cedes Southeast Asia to Chinese influence

The Trump administration's 'America first' focus lets China fill the vacuum in Southeast Asia and set the rules for engagement in the region The Trump administration's decision to freeze international assistance and gut federal agencies has sent shock waves across the globe,
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"Beginning Of AAP's End": Ex Comrade Blames Arvind Kejriwal For Delhi Loss

As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) licks its wounds after the Delhi drubbing, its now-expelled co-founder and lawyer Prashant Bhushan has held his estranged brother-in-arms and AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal responsible for the poll debacle.

by: BBC

'Workforce crisis' behind councils' agency spending

Some local authorities said much of this spending is on social care staff. The Local Government Information Unit said there was an "intense workforce crisis" in local government and councils have become "very dependent" on agency staff. The two biggest authorities in the region both paid out about £30m last year.

by: AOL

Trump heads to Super Bowl with a complicated NFL relationship

U.S. President Donald Trump heads to the Super Bowl on Sunday, the first sitting president to do so in person, despite a complicated relationship with the National Football League and a controversial history mixing politics and sports.

by: CNN

Democrats plot strategy in shutdown fight against Trump: 'Not a lot of good options'

Democrats have been powerless as they've watched President Donald Trump systematically move to dismantle federal agencies and push the bounds of his office with little concern about the fallout.

by: Time

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Some of today's most influential figures in politics won power the way McCarthy did: willingness to say things that capture attention.

by: Indiatimes

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live Updates: ECI completes Delhi assembly poll process, submits results to LG

The BJP is on track to form a government in Delhi for the first time in over 26 years, with data from the Election Commission

by: Newsweek

Trump To Unleash Musk, DOGE On Military: Expects To Find 'Fraud And Abuse'

In a pre-taped interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier, Trump revealed that he is set to turn Musk loose on two more departments - the Pentagon and the Department of Education.

by: Newsweek

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries last week indicated Democrats would consider using the threat of government shutdown to obtain White House concessions.

by: Indiatimes

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The BJP is on track to form a government in Delhi for the first time in over 26 years, with data from the Election Commission

by: Newsweek

Ecuador's Trump? Daniel Noboa's Rise Could Reshape Latin American Politics

Noboa's blend of populist bravado, aggressive security policies and alignment with Trumpian politics has positioned him, at 37, as a formidable figure in a changing Latin America.

by: ABC

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Trump has previously threatened to halt funds to South Africa, claiming white South Africans are being mistreated by the nation's post-apartheid government. DOGE leader Elon Musk has also repeatedly accused his country of birth's government of being anti-white.

by: ABC

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The lawsuit alleged the breach of sensitive Treasury Department data "poses huge cybersecurity risks" and violates multiple federal laws.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Trump has directed Elon Musk to carry out a comprehensive audit of the Pentagon, aiming to expose billions of dollars in fraud and misuse. With an annual budget nearing $1 trillion, the Pentagon is a major target for potential cost-cutting.

by: MSN

Trump and His Family Earned Millions from Trump Coin While 810,000 Others Lost Money: Report

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Ossoff says Musk's access to data could threaten U.S. security

One of Georgia's two U.S. senators is warning that Elon Musk's access to "Americans' sensitive personal information could put our national security at risk."

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Jairam Ramesh says Biren Singh resigned "sensing the climate" ahead of Congress' no-confidence motion

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that Congress was set to move the no-confidence motion and "sensing the climate" Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigned. Jairam Ramesh termed Singh's resignation as "belated" and said the state was awaiting a visit by "frequent flier Prime Minister.

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Arab nations slam Netanyahu remarks on Palestinian state on Saudi land

Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries condemned on Sunday remarks by Israel's prime minister who appeared to suggest in an interview that a Palestinian state could be established on Saudi territory. Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks,

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AfriForum is extremely reckless, unpatriotic and very racist - Mokonyane

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Stephen Miller praises Trump, DOGE amid government slashing: 'Drain the swamp isn't just a talking point, it's a mandate'

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller joins 'Sunday Morning Futures' to discuss President Donald Trump weighing reciprocal tariffs, DOGE continuing to slash government spending and Trump revoking Biden's security clearances.

by: MSN

Trump backs Musk and tasks him with investigating 'hundreds of billions' in military 'fraud'

Donald Trump has said he trusts Elon Musk and is going to ask him to investigate billions of dollars of "fraud and abuse" within the US military.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Republicans look to add taxes on college scholarships to help pay for Trump's tax cuts

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by: MSN

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As Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to run roughshod over the federal government with seeming impunity, there are at least three areas of restraint that could stand in their way, according to analysis by The Washington Post.

by: MSN

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Canada's economy has long relied on open trade and cross-border supply chains, but as tariff threats and market protectionism rise from the United States under President Donald Trump, so do Canada's economic vulnerabilities.

by: MSN

After the big loss, what's next? An open letter to the Democratic Party

We can bring the party together — and win — if we're willing to address inequality and advocate for radical change

by: MSN

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Donald Trump's chaotic rush to push through a wave of changes to the government via executive orders is hitting "a wall" with judges who are already expressing anger and frustration in their rulings.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

Taliban announces return of 42 Afghan migrants from Pakistani prisons

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by: MSN

Trump 2nd term live updates: After Musk X post, director brings CFPB to standstill

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

by: MSN

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Republican skepticism in the Senate of President Donald Trump'sCabinet nominees has been worn down, putting his unconventional choices for some of the most powerful positions in the federal government on the verge of confirmation.

by: MSN

Report says profitable crops draining vital resources, deepening Morocco's water crisis

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by: MSN

SA's mandate in the DRC and what is going wrong

The death of SANDF soldiers on a mission in the Congo has left many questioning exactly what the troops are supposed to be accomplishing in the country and whether they are capable of doing it.

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Herzog slams BBC for 'false equivalence' of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners

Herzog called for an end to what he described as a "preposterous" narrative that equates Israel's legal system with Hamas's brutality.

by: MSN

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The President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi acknowledged concerns surrounding the treatment of Indian nationals while being deported back to India.Speaking to ANI on Sunday,

by: MSN

Assam Governor calls for ethical standards in journalism, felicitates veterans

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the Pride East Conclave 2025 and presented the Assamese of the Year Award to eminent journalist and editor of Sadin Anuradha Sarma Pujari and the Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran singer Dwipen Baruah at a function held in Guwahati.

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Russ Vought, tapped as CFPB's acting director, directs bureau to issue no new rules, stop new investigations

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Why Kejriwal's hubris was both bad politics and economics

The Delhi election results saw BJP reclaim power after 27 years, highlighting voter dissatisfaction with AAP's leadership, particularly Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal's downfall was attributed to perceived corruption and unfulfilled promises,

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday slammed the opposition after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured major victories in the Delhi Assembly elections and Milkipur Assembly bypolls,

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav demands relaxation of vehicle tolls in UP for ongoing Mahakumbh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday demanded the relaxation of vehicle tolls in Uttar Pradesh during the Mahakumbh, to reduce travel hindrances and the problem of traffic jams.The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister took a dig at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party,

by: MSN

Outgoing ANC officials disclose Musalia Mudavadi's plans to vie for presidency

Outgoing ANC leaders say Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi plans to run for president in 2032 after William Ruto completes his 10-year term

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'Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back..?' Manish Tewari criticises EAM S Jaishankar over US deportations

Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the government's handling of US deportations, noting that there are 725,000 undocumented Indians in the US, with 24,000 in detention. He also highlighted the treatment of returning citizens.

by: MSN

NEET UG 2025: Dos and don'ts while filling the application form

Before applying, all candidates should read the instructions and eligibility criteria and have documents ready. Here are a few things they should remember.

How Trump's hobbling of USAID cedes Southeast Asia to Chinese influence

The Trump administration's 'America first' focus lets China fill the vacuum in Southeast Asia and set the rules for engagement in the region The Trump administration's decision to freeze international assistance and gut federal agencies has sent shock waves across the globe,
The article from MSN discusses how former U.S. President Donald Trump's policies significantly weakened the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), thereby reducing American influence in Southeast Asia and inadvertently allowing China to expand its regional dominance. Trump's administration cut USAID's budget, politicized its operations, and shifted its focus away from long-term development towards immediate political gains, which included reducing support for democracy and human rights programs. This shift has led to a vacuum in U.S. soft power, particularly in countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, where China has stepped in with its Belt and Road Initiative and other economic engagements. The article highlights that these changes have not only diminished USAID's capacity to promote U.S. interests but also made it challenging for the agency to regain its former effectiveness, even under the subsequent Biden administration, as China continues to leverage its economic might to influence the region.

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https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/how-trump-s-hobbling-of-usaid-cedes-southeast-asia-to-chinese-influence/ar-AA1yFAss

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