Tue, February 11, 2025

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: 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.

by: MSN

Trump asks US Treasury Dept to stop production of pennies, says "Rip waste out of our great nation's budget."

United States President Donald Trump has announced that Washington DC will stop minting pennies, citing their high production cost, which exceeds their face value and termed the practice "wasteful."President Trump said Sunday that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to "stop producing new pennies.

by: MSN

UDA MPs dismiss high court ruling declaring Azimio majority in national assembly: "Msitusumbue"

MPs argued that numerous Azimio MPs have accepted lucrative positions in government, thereby rendering the earlier discussions on parliamentary majority moot.

by: MSN

Trump announces imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to US

US President Donald Trump intends to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the country. This move puts America's relations with some of its largest trading partners at risk, reports Bloomberg.

by: MSN

EFF advocates for stronger Brics ties and citizenship revocation for Trump offer acceptors

The EFF criticises Trump's Executive Order, calling for the revocation of citizenship for Afrikaners accepting US resettlement offers.

by: MSN

Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector - analysis

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a 'Big Bang' approach for the European defence industry - but what does that mean? View on euronews

by: MSN

Harming USAID is a dangerous move that will impact impoverished populations worldwide

At a time when we anticipate the launch of a normalization process, dismantling USAID threatens to derail it before it even begins.

by: MSN

Dy CM DK Shivakumar takes holy dip at Kumbh Mela, signals Congress' soft Hindutva

BENGALURU: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with his wife Usha, took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Kumbh Mela is happening,

by: MSN

Labour issues new update over plans for DWP overhaul after 'new evidence'

The UK's broken welfare system is fuelling the "greatest unemployment challenge of a generation", ministers have warned.

by: MSN

Ndlozi shatters silence: Explosive revelation on his fractured relationship with the EFF and his resignation

Former EFF MP and spokesperson Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has broken his silence about his absence from party activities including its elective conference, saying he was instructed to stay home and not be present at EFF activities.

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.

The article discusses allegations made by Mike Benz, a former State Department official, regarding the use of USAID (United States Agency for International Development) for regime change in Bangladesh. Benz claims that USAID, traditionally known for providing humanitarian aid, has been repurposed by the U.S. government to fund activities aimed at influencing political outcomes in foreign countries, including Bangladesh. He points out that USAID's involvement in Bangladesh was not just about development but was part of a broader strategy to support opposition groups and civil society organizations to challenge the ruling government. This strategy, according to Benz, included funding for media, NGOs, and political training to foster an environment conducive to regime change. The article also touches on the broader implications of such foreign policy tactics, suggesting that these actions could undermine the sovereignty of nations and the genuine intent of development aid.

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