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• Sun, February 9, 2025

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: Reuters

Trump's government shakeup may test Supreme Court's role as firewall

The most consequential of Trump's three victories at the court last year was a ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts that embraced Trump's request for immunit

by: MSN

US judge blocks possible transfer of Venezuelan detainees to Guantanamo

A federal judge in New Mexico on Sunday granted a preemptive restraining order to block the U.S. government from sending three Venezuelan men detained in the state from being sent to a military base in Guantanamo Bay,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump attends the Super Bowl

President Donald Trump's second administration continued its swift recasting of the federal government, prompting pushback from Democrats and legal challenges. The president said Sunday that he will announce tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum on Monday but didn't say when they'll take effect.

by: MSN

Anthony Albanese scheduled to speak with Donald Trump over new tariffs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed he will "continue to make the case" to the US for Australia to be given an "exemption to any steel and aluminium tariffs".

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: MSN

Trump defends Musk and says Doge will look at military spending

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News he "welcomes" Doge putting military spending under the microscope. "When we spend dollars, we need to know where

by: MSN

Alarm as JD Vance says federal judges 'aren't allowed' to control president

by: MSN

Musk to reveal fraud, slash 'billions' at Pentagon, Trump says

Elon Musk will likely uncover billions of dollars in wasteful and fraudulent spending at the U.S. Defense Department, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Feb. 9. Musk, currently the world's richest man,

by: MSN

'Full-scale authoritarian takeover': Vance and Musk take aim at federal judges

Facing a string of judicial rulings in recent days that have struck down or at least put on hold a variety of efforts by the Trump administration that appeared to overstep its executive authority, both Vice President JD Vance and billionaire oligarch Elon Musk on Sunday took aim at the power of judges by saying their powersâ€”despite being the

by: MSN

TN next target of BJP's divisive politics, says DMK coalition

The statement was signed by 12 parties in the DMK's coalition and part of the INDIA bloc, including Congress, Left parties (CPI, CPI-M) and Indian Union Muslim League

by: MSN

Potential repercussions of Trump's new tariffs analysed

Sky News political reporter Cameron Reddin reveals what Australia can expect from US President Donald Trump's announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium into the United States.

by: MSN

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul.

by: MSN

Musk's DOGE has already identified $1 billion in savings - bigger cuts are on the horizon

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

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

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

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,

• Mon, February 10, 2025

by: MSN

It Would Be Better Off As 51st US State: Donald Trump 'Serious' on Annexation of Canada Amid Tariff War

Washington: In the few weeks of being the US President, Donald Trump has made some major decisions and policy changes including the controversial illegal immigration crackdown and the import tariffs on particular nations including Canada.

by: MSN

Taiwan probes companies assisting citizens in obtaining Chinese ID cards

The National Immigration Agency and national security officials have uncovered at least five companies assisting Taiwanese citizens in applying for Chinese identification cards while travelling in China,

by: MSN

"If you charge us, we charge them:" Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium imports to US

United States President Donald announced that new tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the country will be revealed on Monday. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the NFL Super Bowl on Sunday Trump said that the tarrifs from Monday will impose a 25 per cent charge on all steel imports entering the United States,

by: MSN

Zelenskyy congratulates Baltic countries as they disconnect from Soviet-era power grid

The switchover to the European electricity network, which Baltic leaders said held geopolitical and symbolic significance, came more than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union. View on

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,

The article discusses the sudden policy shift by President Trump's National Security Adviser, Robert O'Brien, regarding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Initially, there were reports that the Trump administration was considering merging USAID with the State Department, a move that would significantly alter the structure and possibly the mission of USAID. However, shortly after these reports, O'Brien announced that USAID would remain an independent agency, reversing the earlier indication of a merger. This flip-flop came after his confirmation and amidst concerns from development experts and former USAID officials about the potential negative impacts of such a merger on global aid efforts. The decision to keep USAID independent was seen as a response to the backlash and the recognition of USAID's critical role in U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian aid.

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by: MSN

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