Tue, February 11, 2025

by: Reuters

What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?

President Donald Trump has pursued a radical overhaul of the U.S. government since taking office on January 20, aiming to slash spending and dramatically downsize the 2.3 million strong civil service.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Musk joins Trump in the Oval Office

Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office, where he took questions from the media for the first time.

by: AgWeb

Trump Imposes Sweeping Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Sparking Trade War Risks

The measures, effective March 12, eliminate country-specific exemptions and extend to downstream steel and aluminum products, affecting key suppliers such as Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea.

by: Politico

Playbook: Law and order

PLAYBOOK METRO SECTION: Trump is working on an executive order targeting D.C., which could include harsher penalties for crime in the city and the clearing of homeless encampments, WaPo's Spencer Hsu and Emily Davies report.

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: MSN

UK government defends immigration crackdown amid far-right surge

The 'blitz on illegal working' comes as Keir Starmer's government faces mounting pressure from the increasingly popular Reform UK party. View on euronews

by: MSN

'They know it's wrong': JD Vance and Mike Lee shamed on Morning Joe for attacks on courts

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called out vice president J.D. Vance and her Republican colleagues for undermining the constitutional balance of powers in service to Donald Trump. The vice president, who's a Yale Law School graduate,

by: MSN

ANC condemns US government for interfering in South Africa's affairs, criticises AfriForum for causing division

The ANC has condemned US interference in South Africa's land reform policies after US President Donald Trump halted aid and offered refugee status to Afrikaners affected by land reform.

by: MSN

The impact of Donald Trump's conservative Republicanism on global trade and politics

President Donald Trump's second coming as the 45th President of the United States has sent shockwaves across the globe, writes Zamikhaya Maseti.

by: MSN

How USAID was used for regime change in Bangladesh: Former US State Dept official Mike Benz reveals

Did the US government actively work to destabilize Bangladesh using taxpayer-funded programs? Former US State Department official Mike Benz has made explosive claims that USAID and affiliated organizations orchestrated efforts to undermine the Bangladeshi government in a bid to secure American strategic interests.

by: MSN

Keith Gerein: Edmonton's resilience to the tariff threat is up to us, not our political leaders

A class I am teaching this winter on civic politics recently took a day to explore the strained relationship between the Alberta government and provincial municipalities , a topic that naturally led to the question of how best to deal with a bully.

by: MSN

'Perfect storm' of crises threatening EU's security and economic models, report warns

The multipolarisation of the international order is challenging the EU's liberal vision with Donald Trump's return to the White House likely to accelerate the trend, a key report found. View on eurone

by: MSN

PM Modi, Amit Shah must own up responsibility for Manipur violence, says DMK leader Kanimozhi

Accusing the BJP of pursuing "fascist politics" in Manipur, DMK leader Kanimozhi on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah own up responsibility for violen

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: MSN

Putin hands out good and bad points for his general staff

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is firmly defending the country's national interests in a highly complex international situation.

by: BBC

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

by: MSN

Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., with an official statement expected on Monday. Additionally, Trump indicated plans to introduce "reciprocal tariffs" as early as Tuesday,

by: MSN

Ndlozi says Malema relied on lies, gossip and intelligence to suspend him from EFF

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says EFF leader Julius Malema relied on lies, shebeen gossip and a mysterious intelligence report to suspend him from the party.

by: MSN

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from Economic Freedom Fighters, shifts focus to academia and civil society

I am no gossiper nor informant,' says Mbuyiseni Ndlozi as he leaves party politics after a turbulent period of escalating tensions with EFF leader Julius Malema. He now plans to focus on academia and contribute to civil society.

by: MSN

Donald Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium 'almost immediately'

US President Donald Trump said he will impose a blanket 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports entering the US as his attempt to reorder the global trading system continued.

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

'Rip the waste out': Trump vows to abolish pennies in late-night rant

In a late Sunday night announcement, President Donald Trump said the U.S. Treasury has been ordered to stop making pennies. The coin's elimination would mean the currency — which features an image of President Abraham Lincoln — would eventually work its way out of circulation.

by: MSN

EU breaks silence on Donald Trump tariffs and threatens full-blown trade war

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by: MSN

'So much for lowering costs': Outrage grows over Musk's death wish for consumer protection

Defenders of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that has returned tens of billions of dollars to duped and defrauded U.S. consumers expressed outrage overnight and into Saturday after the independent agency was declared deceased by billionaire Elon Musk and its operations were handed over to the chief architect of the far-right Project 2025

How Trump administration's purge of agencies and inspectors could slow investigations into Elon Musk

How Trump administration's purge of agencies and inspectors could slow investigations into Elon Musk - Administration has fired inspectors generals and attempted to shut down agencies tied to Musk pro

The article from MSN discusses how the Trump administration's actions to purge federal agencies and inspectors general could potentially hinder investigations into Elon Musk and his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. It highlights that the removal of experienced oversight officials has led to a significant loss of institutional knowledge and expertise, which is crucial for conducting thorough investigations. This purge has left agencies like the Department of Transportation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and NASA with less capability to effectively monitor and investigate compliance with regulations. The article suggests that this situation could delay or weaken probes into various allegations against Musk, including labor practices, safety issues, and potential conflicts of interest, thereby allowing Musk's businesses to operate with less scrutiny than might otherwise be the case.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/how-trump-administration-s-purge-of-agencies-and-inspectors-could-slow-investigations-into-elon-musk/ar-AA1yMU8x