Mon, February 10, 2025

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: 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: 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

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.

by: MSN

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

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.

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live updates: Trump tariffs on steel, aluminium, price caps and Werribee vote

The US President has taken time out from slashing and burning waste from government departments to make a major announcement about the future of pennies.

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
Sun, February 9, 2025

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: 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

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

Alarm as JD Vance says federal judges 'aren't allowed' to control president - Experts argued expansive view of executive power could cause constitutional crisis

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 powers—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

Musk's DOGE has already identified $1 billion in savings - bigger cuts are on the horizon - Cost-cutting team now working on larger parts of U.S. budget like military and Medicare

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

King Charles leads tributes to founding father of democratic Namibia - King Charles and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the 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: 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: 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

'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.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding South African media personality Gareth Cliff, who made misleading claims about U.S. contributions to South Africa's HIV/AIDS funding. Cliff suggested that the U.S. was not significantly contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa, which led to backlash from various quarters. Critics, including health experts and social media users, pointed out that the U.S. has been a major donor through initiatives like PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), which has provided billions in aid for HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and care in South Africa. The article highlights the importance of fact-checking and the potential harm of spreading misinformation, especially on critical health issues. It also notes that Cliff's comments were seen as an attempt to stir controversy rather than engage in constructive dialogue about international aid and health policy.

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