• Sun, February 9, 2025

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: Cleveland

New acting director tells Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to suspend most operations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and will suspend most of its operations, according to a memo from its new acting director Russell Vought.

by: Couriermail

US politics live: Elon Musk, J.D. Vance rage at judge as legal fight erupts

Welcome to another week of potential political madness in the United States. This is our live coverage of the Trump administration, which is now three weeks old.

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live updates: Price caps on goods in remote stores, Trump's Pentagon fraud blitz

The Pentagon's budget is approaching $US1 ($A1.6) trillion per year. Egypt has called an emergency Arab summit to discuss "new and dangerous developments" after US President Donald Trump announced his controversial plan to relocate Palestinians elsewhere and take over the Gaza Strip.

by: wtvr

New lawsuit against Trump administration over 'illegal targeting' of sanctuary cities

A coalition of cities and counties in blue states have sued the Trump administration over alleged threats and "illegal targeting" of sanctuary cities.

by: thenightly

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership rates fall and cost of living surges

As home ownership falls, rents grow and the cost of living continues to surge, older renters are in need of more help when they enter retirement.

by: Newsweek

Democrats Divided Over Using Government Shutdown to Fight Trump Agenda

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

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Musk 'not gaining anything' from DOGE, Trump tells Baier

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: MSN

Polls close with incumbent President Daniel Noboa tipped to win violence-hit Ecuador vote

Exit polls predicted Noboa would get a little over 50 per cent of vote, just enough to avoid a second-round run-off against Luisa GonzAlez Polls closed and counting got under way in violence-hit Ecuador's presidential election on Sunday,

by: MSN

This Red State Senator Has Concerns About Trump's NIH Cut

A $4 billion reduction in medical research funding will hit Republican districts and states hard. At least one of their lawmakers seems to have noticed.

by: MSN

New poll shows what Americans think of Trump's performance in second term

President Donald Trump earned high marks for following through on promises and for his handling of the border and overseas conflicts, according to a new CBS/YouGov poll.

by: MSN

Trump: 'Released hostages looked like Holocaust survivors'

Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eli Sharabi appeared on Saturday morning, looking very frail with sunken faces, leading to comparisons with those

by: MSN

Trump to slap 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as businesses brace for higher supply costs

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by: MSN

Trump says his desire to make Canada the 51st state is a real thing

U.S. President Donald Trump once again says that he wants to see Canada become a state due to the unsubstantiated claim that the States is "paying $200 billion a year" to its northern neighbour.

by: MSN

Trump voters tell ABC host they're pleased with the president's actions so far

Some supporters of President Donald Trump told ABC's Martha Raddatz on Sunday that they are pleased with his early efforts, specifically around immigration.

by: MSN

Trump to slap 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as businesses brace for higher supply costs: report

President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he will formally announce plans for the U.S. to implement tariffs of 25% on imports of steel and aluminum, the first salvo in what could be the beginning of a trade war.

by: MSN

Trump praises 'MAGA fan' Brittany Mahomes and picks KC Chiefs as he speaks to Fox ahead of Super Bowl: Live

Trump praises 'MAGA fan' Brittany Mahomes and picks KC Chiefs as he speaks to Fox ahead of Super Bowl: Live - President emphasized support for Elon Musk assisting in making drastic cuts to the federal

by: MSN

Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.

by: MSN

The NEA Wants to Fund Your Project - as Long as It's About the Declaration of Independence

Under new executive orders from the Trump administration, the NEA will also no longer be offering an arts grant geared towards benefiting underserved communities.

by: MSN

Israel's Netanyahu says Trump 'determined' to implement Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday praised a proposal from President Donald Trump for US control of Gaza and the displacement of its population as "revolutionary," following his return to Israel from Washington.

by: MSN

Trump to head to Super Bowl in New Orleans as Fox airs his interview on Musk and first 100 days

Trump to head to Super Bowl in New Orleans as Fox airs his interview on Musk and first 100 days - Trump elaborates on Musk's role in the government in interview with Fox News

by: MSN

Trump praises Musk's budget-slashing frenzy in explosive Super Bowl Sunday interview

Trump sat down with Bret Baier for a FOX interview ahead of the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana. He opened up about some of the platforms he ran on, and how he believes h

by: MSN

"Delhi set for a big change after 27 years": BJP's Baijayant Jay Panda

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda has stated that Delhi is set for a major transformation after nearly three decades, following the party's decisive win in the elections. He credited the shift to the people's trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and development agenda.

by: MSN

'We Are Going To Find Billions...': Trump's Big Claims On 'Cost-Cutting' And Elon Musk

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

"That coin is a joke," one Trump supporter who said he lost money on the president's memecoin wrote on social media

by: MSN

Trump's national security adviser confronted with sudden flip on USAID after confirmation

President Donald Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz was put on the defensive Sunday about a government agency he once supported. Waltz appeared on "Meet The Press" where host Kristen Welker asked about the impact of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) slashing USAID's staff of 10,

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."

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

AfriForum is extremely reckless, unpatriotic and very racist - Mokonyane

JOHANNESBURG - AfriForum has exposed itself as not committed to building the country. READ: Solidarity, Afriforum's blame President for Trump order That is according to ANC first deputy secretary-general,

by: MSN

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

South Africa scrambles to resolve diplomatic standoff with US

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to send a high-powered envoy to the US to try to quell relations with the country after US president Donald trump signed an executive order to cut financial assistance to the country,

by: MSN

'You are the government!' CNN's Bash corners Kristi Noem over letting DOGE oversee FEMA

CNN's Dana Bash pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) having access to sensitive information about disaster victims. "The Washington Post is reporting that Musk and his DOGE team have access to FEMA's sensitive disaster data,

by: MSN

Evangelical leaders turn on Trump over 'damaging and wasteful' foreign aid cuts

Some evangelicals on Sunday slammed President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), with one leader calling the move "damaging and wasteful." As Business Insider reports,

by: MSN

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

Republicans look to add taxes on college scholarships to help pay for Trump's tax cuts - Alook at possible federal budget cuts that would affect higher education under the Trump administration

by: MSN

Three checks that could slow Trump & Musk's 'search-and-destroy' mission: Analysis

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

Bolstering Canada's right to repair could shield it against U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty

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

'Visceral fury': Trump 'hitting a wall' as judges rush to block his executive orders

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

Delhi, Milkipur results a rejection of politics of 'lies and loot': Yogi

Adityanath stated that the result signals the end of dynastic and deceptive politics by the SP as people have embraced the double-engine govt's model of service, security, and good governance

by: MSN

Taliban announces return of 42 Afghan migrants from Pakistani prisons

Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has announced the release and return of 42 Afghan migrants who were in prisons in Pakistan, Khaama Press reported. In a statement shared on February 8,

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

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to 'yes' on RFK Jr. and Gabbard

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

The African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization said that while Morocco grapples with persistent drought, water resources are being disproportionately allocated to commercial farms growing avocados,

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.

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.
The article discusses South Africa's involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission aimed at stabilizing the region amidst ongoing conflicts. South Africa has deployed troops to help quell the violence, particularly against groups like M23, which has been accused of human rights abuses. However, the mission faces several challenges: there's a lack of clear strategy, coordination issues among the different forces involved, and logistical problems. Additionally, the mission has encountered resistance from local militias, leading to casualties among South African soldiers. Critics argue that South Africa's military might be overstretched, with concerns about the readiness and equipment of the troops. There's also political debate within South Africa about the benefits versus the costs of such foreign military engagements, questioning whether the mission aligns with national interests or if it's more about regional solidarity. The article highlights the complexities of peacekeeping in the volatile eastern DRC, where numerous armed groups operate, and the mission's success is uncertain due to these multifaceted issues.

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