Tue, February 11, 2025

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

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

'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

by: MSN

UK's Starmer urges world leaders to test for HIV

Keir Starmer has urged other world leaders to take an HIV test, after becoming the first serving British prime minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. His office on Monday released footage of the UK leader completing a rapid home test in Downing Street on Friday,

by: MSN

US updates: EU braces for Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum

The European Union is preparing for the White House to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Meanwhile, a team of US President Donald Trump's top officials is headed for Europe. DW has the latest.

by: MSN

EU will react against 'unlawful' US tariffs, says European Commission

The European executive has announced that it would retaliate against US tariffs on aluminium and steel if they are confirmed, considering them unlawful and counterproductive. View on euronews

by: MSN

How the Trump administration may have already broken the law

During internal meetings, a political appointee said Trump could not have a higher tolerance for legal risk. ・Law-Breaking: Then the administration may have broken multiple laws in crippling USAID, according to experts.

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.

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.

The article from CNN discusses the appointment of David Huitema as the new director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) by President Joe Biden. Huitema, who has served as the acting director since July 2023, was officially appointed to the role, marking a significant move to strengthen ethics oversight within the federal government. His appointment comes at a time when the OGE has been under scrutiny for its role in ensuring ethical conduct among government officials. Previously, Huitema has been involved in various capacities within the OGE, including as the program counsel, where he focused on financial disclosure and ethics training. His confirmation is seen as an effort to restore confidence in the government's ethical framework, especially in light of past controversies involving former President Donald Trump's administration, where ethics rules were often criticized for being lax or ignored.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/office-of-government-ethics-david-huitema-trump/index.html