• 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: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump to announce tariffs on steel and aluminum

As President Donald Trump's second administration continued its swift recasting of the federal government and American foreign policy, the president and his top diplomat issued a stunning proposal, saying the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza Strip, "level the site" and rebuild it.

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

Trump announces 25 per cent steel and aluminium tariffs as calls grow for Rudd exit

While Australia was able to dodge tariffs in Trump's first term, the Coalition is questioning whether US Ambassador Kevin Rudd can do the same now.

by: MSN

We will support BJP's Yamuna cleanup plan so they can take a dip: AAP's Anil Jha

AAP's winning candidate from the Kirari Assembly constituency, Anil Jha, stated that he intends to play a constructive role in the opposition while supporting initiatives that benefit the public, particularly the BJP's pledge to clean the Yamuna River,

by: MSN

India co-chairing AI summit in Paris a key milestone for both nations: Coumar Ananda

President of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry France-India, Coumar Ananda described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to France and India's co-chairing of the AI Action Summit as a significant milestone for both nations,

by: MSN

"Model of loot and lies of Arvind Kejriwal has been defeated": Kapil Mishra after BJP's Delhi victory

Kapil Mishra, BJP's winning candidate from Karawal Nagar, claimed after the party's victory that the people of Delhi rejected the politics of corruption and lies, endorsing the BJP's approach focused on growth and development,

by: MSN

King Charles leads tributes to founding father of democratic Namibia

King Charles leads tributes to founding father of democratic Namibia - King Charles and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the founding father of democratic Namibia

by: MSN

Trump makes wild "fraud" claims and sets out next targets for Musk in new interview

President Donald Trump claimed in an interview with Fox News that Elon Musk will help find "hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud" in federal agencies.

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

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.
The article from Time magazine discusses the phenomenon of "Media McCarthyism," drawing parallels between the current media landscape and the era of Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch hunts in the 1950s. It highlights how today's media, particularly conservative outlets, engage in similar tactics of fear-mongering, character assassination, and the spread of misinformation to target political opponents, often without substantial evidence. The piece points out specific instances where media personalities and platforms have accused individuals of being communists, socialists, or un-American without due process, reminiscent of McCarthy's tactics. It also critiques the role of social media in amplifying these accusations, creating a modern-day version of the blacklist where individuals' reputations are tarnished based on political beliefs or affiliations. The article argues that this trend not only undermines democratic discourse but also erodes trust in media, as sensationalism and partisan attacks overshadow factual reporting and constructive debate.

Read the Full Time Article at:
https://time.com/7213586/media-mccarthyism/