Wed, February 12, 2025

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

'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: MSN

'Most Americans recognize it is wrong': Lawyers and judges condemn Trump administration

The American Bar Association released a statement on Monday reminding lawyers they must stand up for the rule of law. The statement comes amid a flood of legal battles between the Trump administration and several workers who were fired.

by: MSN

Interviewer Claps Back at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After She Says Americans 'Can't Trust the Government': 'You Are the Government!'

CNN anchor Dana Bash reminded the Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she is the government during a confounding exchange on Sunday.

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: MSN

What exactly is going on with government reviews into Elon Musk? Are they continuing, or has Donald Trump quietly killed them?

Recent speculations are on the rise that what exactly is going on regarding the government reviews into Tesla CEO Elon Musk. At the same time, various people are also questioning that the investigations regarding Elon Musk are still continuing or US President Donald Trump has quietly killed them or not.

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: MSN

Diane Abbott responds to 'racist and sexist' remarks about her in Labour MP's group chat

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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

Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at 95

South African President Nelson Mandela, right, shakes hands with Namibian President Sam Nujoma at the presidential residence in Pretoria, South Africa, June 1, 1999,

by: MSN

Experts warn of potential system 'breakdown' as Musk and Vance question judges' authority

Experts warn of potential system 'breakdown' as Musk and Vance question judges' authority - 'Judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,' JD Vance says

by: MSN

Trump says 25 per cent tariffs are coming today for steel and aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States today.

by: MSN

Lawlessness and disorder: The hypocrisy of Donald Trump's exile threats after the Jan. 6 pardons

In 2020, in response to the riots that followed the murder of 46-year-old Black man George Floyd, Donald Trump declared himself the "president of law and order." During the same speech, he threatened to use the military to suppress the civil unrest that erupted after a police officer killed Floyd.

by: MSN

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports today, including for Canada and Mexico.

by: MSN

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminium tariffs in latest trade salvo

President Donald Trump is expected to introduce new 25% tariffs on Monday on all steel and aluminium imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his shake-up of trade policy.

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.

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.

The article discusses the implications of executive orders issued by President Joe Biden, focusing on their potential to bypass Congress and the resulting political and legal controversies. It highlights the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, who was acquitted in a high-profile trial, and how his situation has been used in political discourse. The piece also touches on the "D.O.G.E" (Department of Governmental Efficiency) initiative, which aims to streamline government operations but has sparked debate over its constitutionality and the extent of executive power. Critics argue that these orders could set dangerous precedents for future administrations, potentially leading to an imbalance of power. The article also explores the public and media reactions, with some seeing these moves as necessary for progress, while others view them as overreaches that undermine democratic processes.

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