Wed, February 12, 2025

by: ABC

Trump and allies ramp up attacks on judges, courts as agenda hits legal roadblocks

Trump and his allies are continuing to question judicial oversight of the executive branch, ramping up criticism of judges who've put some of his agenda on pause.

by: Slate

South Carolina Doctors Ask for Right to Follow Conscience and Perform Abortions

Claims about religious conscience are nothing new in debates about reproduction in the United States. Employers cited it in refusing to include contraception in employee insurance plans; anti-abortion doctors relied on conscience when trying to establish standing in a case to shut down access to mifepristone.

by: Sky

Will the far right be the second largest party? Everything you need to know about Germany's elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to be voted out of office as Europe's biggest economy goes to the polls. Sky News looks at the key issues in the elections and what could happen next.

by: Click2Houston

8 inspectors general fired by Trump file a federal lawsuit claiming their terminations were unlawful

Eight government watchdogs have sued the Trump administration over their mass firing that removed oversight of his new administration.

by: RealClearPolitics

Watch Live: Members Of Congress Declare "F**k Trump" At American Federation of Government Employees "Rally To Save The Civil Service"

Tuesday outside the Capitol, at the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) "Rally To Save The Civil Service, Rep. Donald Norcross and Rep. Maxine Dexter declared, "f**k Trump!" Norcross, a New Jersey Democrat,

by: MSN

Musk's DOGE gets more power and winter weather across the U.S.: Morning Rundown

Trump is giving Musk and DOGE even more power. As Elon Musk stood next to him in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced an executive order

by: Time

The Rise of America's Broligarchy and What to Do About It

Campaign finance rules and checks on presidential power are collapsing just as leading tech giants have gained power.

by: MSN

As Jamaat-e-Islami resurfaces in Bangladesh politics, what role will it play in a post-Hasina era

Islami. It has rebranded itself as 'moderate & democratic', and is advocating for peaceful transition to an Islamic welfare state.

by: MSN

'Water Mafia', High vacancy rates and infrastructure decay behind water crisis - report

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) briefed the parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Tuesday about some of the water-related inquiry reports it has produced in recent years.

by: CNN

How the Make America Healthy Again movement swung from RFK Jr. to Trump

Calley Means says it was the day Donald Trump was almost assassinated last summer that made everything crystalize for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Means, an influencer and activist leader in the exploding clean food and health space, had become close with Kennedy over their common cause against the food and pharmaceutical industries.

by: Sky

Migrants arriving illegally in small boats and in lorries to be refused British citizenship

The guidance applies to those who have already arrived and any future arrivals, where previously refugees coming on small boats had to wait 10 years before being considered for citizenship.

by: MSN

Trump and Musk defend cutting federal programs under new DOGE initiative

US President Donald Trump and ally Elon Musk have defended the slashing of federal government programs and employees under the South Africa-born billionaire's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon ...

by: MSN

Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs

Japan 's government said Wednesday it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a change from duty-free quotas that Tokyo was given previously.

by: MSN

AGOA loss would deal big blow to South Africa's vehicle and component manufacturing industries

Industry body warns of potential domino effect of South Africa losing its duty-free access to the US market through AGOA.

by: MSN

Grimes speaks out after Elon Musk parades son around Oval Office

Grimes speaks out after Elon Musk parades son around Oval Office - 'He should not be in public like this. I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I'm glad he was polite. Sigh'

by: MSN

Ghana missing $156 million in state budget after USAID freeze

Ghana's Finance Ministry is looking to bridge a gap of $156 million in the state budget following US President Trump's decision to freeze funding from his government's biggest development and aid agency,

by: MSN

US climate U-turn offers China both challenges and opportunities

Beijing can no longer expect to use climate cooperation as a bargaining chip with Washington. But a chance arises to seize global climate leadership On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump,

by: MSN

German election: Why are parties promising more deportations?

Major parties and minnows are all promising more and quicker deportations to solve the migration debate as the country is set to hold elections next Sunday. View on euronews

by: MSN

Lebanon's cabinet prioritises reform and economic recovery in first meeting

Lebanon's new cabinet convened for the first time on Tuesday, with President Joseph Aoun urging the group to focus on reform. Mr Aoun, who led the gathering at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, called for the end of corruption within the Lebanese state and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701,

by: PBS

WATCH: Powell says Fed 'well positioned' for 'risks and uncertainties' that lie ahead for economy

After cutting its key rate a full percentage point in the final three months of last year, with "the economy remaining strong, we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance," Powell said in written remarks to the Senate Banking Committee.

by: MSN

PBS caves to Trump closing its DEI office and seeing its staff leave the company

PBS caves to Trump closing its DEI office and seeing its staff leave the company - 'PBS will continue to reflect all of America and remain a welcoming place for everyone,' a spokesperson said

by: MSN

Trump Causing 'A Lot Of Cost And A Lot Of Chaos' In Auto Market: Ford CEO

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada "would blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we have never seen," he added.

by: MSN

Herman Mashaba interview: Identity politics and new tactics in an ever-shifting landscape

Politically Aweh, South Africa's cheekiest satirical news show, is back with a fresh episode in which funny guy KG Mokgadi asks probing questions of the biggest newsmakers and movers and shakers in politics.

by: MSN

Leaders of Indonesia and Turkey hold talks on defense and economic ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening economic and defense ties between the two Muslim-majority nations.

by: MSN

Musk's son pulls faces as billionaire defends government role in front of Trump

Musk's son pulls faces as billionaire defends government role in front of Trump -
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

EU to respond to Trump's tariffs with firm and proportionate measures

The European Union will respond with tough and appropriate measures following US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel from Europe, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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.

Cut taxes, capped credit card fees among Liberal leader hopeful Chrystia Freeland's platform

Chrystia Freeland said that she will cut taxes on income and new housing, cap credit card interest rates, tackle rising grocery costs and build more child care spaces.

The article from MSN discusses Chrystia Freeland's platform as a Liberal leadership hopeful in Canada. Freeland, who has served as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, proposes several key policies aimed at economic relief and growth. Her platform includes cutting taxes for the middle class, capping credit card fees to reduce costs for small businesses, and enhancing investments in green technology and infrastructure. She emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility while promoting economic inclusivity, aiming to support both consumers and small businesses amidst economic challenges. Freeland's policies are designed to address immediate financial pressures while setting the stage for long-term economic stability and environmental sustainability.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/cut-taxes-capped-credit-card-fees-among-liberal-leader-hopeful-chrystia-freeland-s-platform/ar-AA1yR8xr