Tue, February 11, 2025

by: MSN

"Our response will be firm and clear..." Canadian PM Justin Trudeau dares Donald Trump over Tariff threats

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau dared United States President Donald Trump over Tariff threats saying, "Our response will be firm and clear..."

by: MSN

Trump and Hamas clash over ceasefire and hostage release

A senior representative of Palestinian Hamas, Sami Abu Zuhri, emphasises that observing the ceasefire is the only way to secure the release of Israeli hostages. "Donald Trump must remember that there is an agreement that must be respected by both sides,

by: MSN

'Great sadness' in seeing the condition and suffering of Israeli hostages

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has called for all the Israeli hostages to be released and for them to be reunited with their families.

by: MSN

'Let all hell break out': Trump threatens to cancel Hamas and Gaza ceasefire if remaining hostages are not released by deadline

Donald Trump has threatened to cancel the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, if the latter does not release all remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza by midday on Saturday. Although the president acknowledged that such a decision would be up to Israel,

by: MSN

Deportations, Dreams, and the Reality of Immigration Under Trump

In February 2025, the U.S. ramped up its aggressive immigration crackdown, using military planes to deport 205 Indian nationals.

by: MSN

Israel and US must cut Hamas off from Tehran

Israel and US must exert maximum effort to prevent Iran from rebuilding Hamas, or risk erasing IDF's achievements in the war and enabling the Hamas terrorists to carry out another massacre.

by: MSN

'Let all hell break out': Trump threatens to cancel Hamas and Gaza if remaining hostages are not released by deadline

Donald Trump has threatened to cancel the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, if the latter does not release all remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza by midday on Saturday. Although the president acknowledged that such a decision would be up to Israel,

by: MSN

Kyle Rable: The fallout of executive orders and D.O.G.E

His attempts to change and shape the government through many executive orders and Truth Social posts are meant to be confusing, but we can't lose sight of how they negatively affect us in West Texas.

by: Time

How Elon Musk's Anti-Government Crusade Could Benefit Tesla and His Other Businesses

Experts say he could easily snuff out federal investigations or safety initiatives that have stymied Tesla or his other companies.

by: MSN

Sydney train industrial action delayed for 48 hours as union and NSW government reach agreement

Planned industrial action that would have slowed Sydney's train services on Wednesday has been postponed for 48 hours.

by: MSN

Canada reacts to Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne, stated that the US tariffs on steel and aluminum will be unjustified. He warned that Canada's response to this measure would be clear and measured,

by: MSN

Dozens of tractors and even a tank take over Westminster in inheritance tax backlash

Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), the judicial body that issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin in 2023. Whitehall is now a parking lot for some unusual vehicles as the inheritance tax protests continue into 2025.

by: BBC

The Chief is back! Meet Scotland's top cop and his trusty team as they give us the inside scoop on the new comedy series

The sitcom sees The Chief wrestle with contemporary dilemmas and workplace politics, while trying his best to remain relevant in an ever-changing world

by: MSN

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into US

President Donald Trump on Monday announced tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States. The Republican signed orders to this effect at the White House and said that the tariffs would apply without exceptions and to imports from all countries.

by: MSN

Trump threatens to cancel ceasefire and 'let all hell break loose'

President Donald Trump threatens to cancel ceasefire deal and 'let all hell break loose' if all hostages are not released by noon on Saturday by Hamas.

by: BBC

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports

by: MSN

Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising trade war fears

"Given the potential impact Trump's sweeping tariffs have on Korean exports, the government must prepare a range of countermeasures," said Kim Soo-dong, head of the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade.

by: MSN

CM Yogi hails BJP's triumph in Delhi and Milkipur as a victory of good governance and public trust

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, stated that the results of the Delhi Assembly alections and the Milkipur Assembly by-election in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, indicate a clear rejection of the politics of 'lies and loot.

by: MSN

What do the new tax credits for critical minerals and green hydrogen mean?

Billions of dollars in support are expected to flow to the green hydrogen and critical minerals sectors — if they actually produce it. Here's what the new tax credit scheme looks like.

by: MSN

Footage released as 19,000 migrants deported in government crackdown

The Government has released footage of migrants being escorted on to planes and deported from the country in a bid to show a surge in immigration enforcement. The Home Office said it has shared photos of removing migrants for the first time to give better understanding of the process,
Mon, February 10, 2025

by: Slate

The Trump Administration Is Quietly Giving a Big Gift to Russia, China, and Iran

Buried among the many executive actions taken in the first three weeks of the new Trump administration is a Feb. 5 memo, signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, that must have Russian, Chinese, and even Iranian officials cheering.

by: Slate

A Former Federal Judge Just Beat Trump and Musk in Court. She Has Advice for the Resistance.

Dahlia Lithwick: Could you give us a sense of the litigation landscape right now? There are a lot of lawsuits raining down on the Trump administration's scattershot executive orders and Elon Musk's chaotic and mostly opaque actions at the heart of the federal government. Who is standing alongside your team at State Democracy Defenders?

by: CNN

Trump removes top government ethics czar

President Donald Trump is removing the head of the Office of Government Ethics from his post, the agency said Monday - the latest example of Trump acting against a government watchdog.

by: CNN

Critical health and science research is on the chopping block as Trump actions trigger shutdowns

Universities that do breakthrough-level studies are scrambling to understand the effects as their funding agencies slash their budgets.

by: MSNBC

Trump's First 100 Days: 'Willing to push the boundaries' of Congress and the courts

A hearing is being held today regarding President Trump's buyout offer to federal government employees. Also, Trump fired the Kennedy Center Board and made himself chair. NBC News' Ken Dilanian has the latest reporting.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidency as he vows new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with his agenda to shrink and reshape the federal government and carry out mass deportations across the country. Follow for live updates.

by: BBC

Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to US

by: Politico

What do Phil Murphy and Bill Spadea have in common?

Gov. Phil Murphy and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea aren't going to like reading this, but those two have something in common: Saying they didn't say things that they did say.

by: MSN

'We haven't seen anything quite like Musk.' Here's what's behind his government blitz.

Musk is igniting a fierce debate with a spree of moves at federal agencies. He has emerged as a central figure in Trump's presidency.

by: MSN

German election: Scholz and Merz clash in televised debate

With less than two weeks to go, the two men most likely to be Germany's next chancellor appeared in a heated national debate. Follow DW for the latest.

by: BBC

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to US

President Donald Trump says he will also impose "reciprocal tariffs" on any countries who place tariffs on the US.

by: MSN

German election: Who are the top candidates and what are their policy priorities?

Germany's conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in the polls, with the CDU's Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor after the 23 February vote. View on euronews

by: ABC

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

Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to the Super Bowl that he will announce 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum.

by: ProPublica

Trump's Pardons and Purges Revive Old Question: Who Counts as a Terrorist?

The president's sweeping clemency for Capitol rioters and his administration's ongoing removal of career national security specialists foretell a permissive new climate for extremist movements, say current and former officials and researchers.

by: MSN

Trump gloats as Taylor Swift booed at Super Bowl and backs Elon Musk's government cuts: Live

Trump gloats as Taylor Swift booed at Super Bowl and backs Elon Musk's government cuts: Live - President mocks pop superstar after she is jeered by Philadelphia Eagles fans in New Orleans

by: MSN

Trump's Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Implications for Indonesia and the Global South

As Trump withdraws the US from the Paris Agreement for a second time, Indonesia grapples with the implications for its climate goals and economic future. This analysis explores how this decision affects the Global South,

by: MSN

Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo

Canada's aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and is asking Ottawa to help fill gaps as Washington winds down the U.S. Agency for International Development.

by: MSN

Delhi new CM announcement live: LG Saxena accepts Atishi's resignation, says 'Cursed by Yamuna Maiya'

The BJP secured a decisive victory in Delhi, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats. AAP claimed 22 seats, while Congress faced another defeat, failing to secure any seats in the February 5 elections.

by: MSN

'Try to be smart for a day!' Gareth Cliff gets slammed over misleading claims about US contributions to South Africa's HIV/Aids funding

Africa Check clarifies the funding sources for South Africa's HIV/Aids programmes, refuting Gareth Cliff's claims that the US is the sole contributor.

by: MSN

'Don't risk your lives': Wave of solidarity helps migrants at the US border

More than 4,000 immigrants have been deported from the US this year as Trump intensifies his crackdown with mass deportations. In response, aid groups are helping undocumented migrants at border crossings.

by: MSN

H1B visa and 'humiliating' deportation of Indian migrants on agenda as Modi prepares to visit Trump

H1B visa and 'humiliating' deportation of Indian migrants on agenda as Modi prepares to visit Trump - India prime minister travels to Washington next week

by: MSN

President Murmu offers prayers, performs Ganga Aarti at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday offered prayers and performed Ganga Arti at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. She was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel.

by: Couriermail

US politics live: Donald Trump reveals details of call to Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war

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: MSN

The first weeks of Trump in power, seen from Brussels | Radio Schuman

Brussels and the EU have long feared Trump's tariff threats, but now, shock is setting in as he and Elon Musk push to dismantle US agencies and shrink the federal government. View on euronews

by: MSN

Trump set to announce steel and aluminium tariffs with more import duties due

Trump's comments on 25% tariffs are the latest example of his willingness to threaten, and in some cases to impose, import taxes. Tariffs are coming much earlier in his presidency than during his previous four years in the White House,

by: MSN

Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board isn't working for anyone, so how do the parties plan to fix it?

Both landlord and tenant groups agree Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board is letting them down. So how do provincial political parties plan to fix longstanding problems with the LTB?

by: MSN

PM Modi embarks on 4-day visit to France, US: Check full itinerary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a four-day visit to France and the United States. In France, he will co-chair the AI Action Summit and inaugurate India's first consulate in Marseille. In the US,

by: MSN

Trump doubles down on desire to make Canada 51st state - and tasks Musk with investigating US 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.

Experts warn of potential system 'breakdown' as Musk and Vance question judges' authority

Experts warn of potential system 'breakdown' as Musk and Vance question judges' authority - 'Judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,' JD Vance says

The article discusses concerns raised by experts about the potential undermining of the judicial system following comments made by Elon Musk and J.D. Vance regarding the authority of judges. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Vance, a U.S. Senator, have publicly questioned the legitimacy of judicial decisions, particularly in relation to high-profile cases involving former President Donald Trump. Their statements suggest a skepticism towards the judiciary's impartiality, which experts warn could lead to a broader systemic breakdown. This skepticism is seen as part of a larger trend where influential figures challenge established institutions, potentially eroding public trust in the legal system. Legal scholars and political analysts express worry that such rhetoric could encourage disregard for court rulings, thereby weakening the rule of law and the democratic framework.

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https://www.msn.com/en-nz/politics/government/experts-warn-of-potential-system-breakdown-as-musk-and-vance-question-judges-authority/ar-AA1yLoKu