• Tue, February 11, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

India's Hindu mega-festival supercharges economy

The unfathomable scale of the world's largest religious festival in India overshadows many nations in size -- and for the economy, its impact is just as dramatic. They are staggering statistics even for the world's most populous nation of 1.

by: MSN

Trump announces tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum

President Trump announced that 25% tariffs will be imposed on all imports of aluminum and steel to the United States starting Monday.

by: MSN

Trump forces federal agencies to work with Musk and DOGE as USAID inspector fired and ICE officials demoted: Live

Trump forces federal agencies to work with Musk and DOGE as USAID inspector fired and ICE officials demoted: Live - President's latest executive action requires federal agencies to shrink workforce an

by: MSN

Appeals court rejects Trump administration push to reinstate spending freezes on grants and loans

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a Trump administration push to reinstate a sweeping pause on federal funding, a decision that comes after a judge found the administration had not fully obeyed an earlier order.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

We cannot and will not take political sides, Politico editor-at-large says

Matthew Kaminski, editor-at-large and former editor-in-chief of Politico, clarifies that Politico never received direct government funding but received "almost $9 million" from government subscriptions.

by: MSN

Ohio higher education bill debated, hundreds oppose changes to ban DEI, faculty strikes

Ohio Senate Republicans are poised to pass a higher education overhaul to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges

by: MSN

Here Are All The Major Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk: Judge Shoots Down Trump's Latest Attempt To Freeze Funding

An appeals court judge denied the Trump administration's request for an administrative stay to block a court order that required federal agencies to lift their spending freezes—the latest blow to the Trump administration amid a slew of legal actions as Democrats and others fight President Donald Trump and cost-cutting czar Elon Musk in court.

by: MSN

'Irony died': MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace mocks Trump and Musk after Oval Office appearance

MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace cut into Elon Musk's rambling press conference on Tuesday afternoon to say that watching Musk take over Donald Trump's event prompted her to question who is in charge of the White House.

by: MSN

'Yup': JD Vance exposed as key architect of effort to 'entirely upend' checks and balances

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) doubled down on his position that presidents should disobey federal court rulings — even from the Supreme Court — if they contradict the actions of the president. Now as vice president,

by: MSN

Trump expands trade war against Canada with steel and aluminum tariff

Ryan Greer of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters discusses the wide-reaching impact of a 25% steel and aluminum tariff.

by: MSN

Trump's bold plan: Annexation and relocation in Gaza

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday during a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan that he does not intend to "buy" the Gaza Strip, but to "have" it, and that some residents will be relocated to Jordan.

by: MSN

Trump and his GOP allies aren't being subtle about their contempt for the Consitution

Jen Psaki calls out Republicans defending the Trump and explains why his recent executive actions are testing the limits of the Consitution

by: MSN

Syrian President rejects extradition of Algerian and Polisario fighters, vows trial

The abrupt collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime denied the Algerian government the opportunity to evacuate its soldiers from Syria, unlike other Assad allies such as Iran, the Lebanese Hezbollah, and some Iraqi Shia militias, who managed to evacuate their ...

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth is booed and heckled by military families in Germany upset over anti-DEI push

Pete Hegseth is booed and heckled by military families in Germany upset over anti-DEI push - Protesters chant 'DEI' in apparent reference to ban enacted by Hegseth on some books in defense department

by: MSN

PM Modi co-chairs AI Action Summit; emphasises collective global efforts to establish governance and standards

Noting that AI is writing the code for humanity in this century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that there is a need for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards that uphold shared values,

by: MSN

DOGE's access to Treasury data risks US financial standing and raises security worries, experts warn

The Department of Government Efficiency's embed into the federal government has raised a host of concerns, transforming a debate over how to cut government waste into a confrontation over privacy rights and the nation's financial standing in the world.

by: MSN

Speaker Johnson says courts should 'take a step back' and allow Musk's DOGE plan to slash government

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he "wholeheartedly" agrees with Vice President JD Vance that courts shouldn't try to control the president's power as Elon Musk's DOGE program slashes through the federal government.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump snub EU by rejecting 'woke' deal

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by: MSN

Tesla Is Facing Global Protests, Vandalism Over Elon Musk's Government Meddling

Plus, BYD can sell its carbon credits to offset tariffs, while Ford and GM are hit by China's retaliation tariffs.

by: MSN

NGOs launch legal case against French government over bottom trawling protected areas

Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France's legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems. View on euronews

by: MSN

SONA debate: Hlophe claims Zuma's governance was clean and effective

In a heated SONA debate, John Hlophe praises Jacob Zuma's presidency as a period of progress, while DA leader John Steenhuisen criticises it as 'nine wasted years. '

by: MSN

Sinn Fein press UK Government to 'stop dithering' and commit to Casement rebuild

Sinn Fein press UK Government to 'stop dithering' and commit to Casement rebuild - The GAA ground in west Belfast has been closed for more than a decade amid delays to regeneration plans.

by: MSN

Tshwane's new administration: achievements and challenges after 100 days

Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya reflects on her administration's achievements and challenges after 100 days in office, while her predecessor raises concerns over stalled power station plans.

by: MSN

US Government Employees Encouraged to Report Trump Admin's 'Abuse of Power'

Democratic senators are asking public servants to report "wrongdoing, abuse of power and threats to public safety."

by: MSN

5 Misunderstood Climate Policies and What They Really Mean

Way Street Cap-and-trade systems are often misunderstood as complex regulatory hurdles that stunt economic growth. In reality, they function much like a marketplace designed for environmental well-being.

by: MSN

UK can 'cuddle' EU and US at the same time amid Trump tariff threats, minister says

Britain can cuddle Europe and the US at the same time, a minister has said, as Donald Trump's steel tariffs threaten to spark a global trade war. Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds denied that the UK would have to choose between aligning itself more closely with the EU or the US with tensions between the two mounting.

by: MSN

Who is Rod Blagojevich, why did Donald Trump pardon him, and what's his connection to Barack Obama?

Former President Trump has granted a complete pardon to Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor convicted for corruption in 2011, including attempting to sell Obama's Senate seat. Trump's decision has sparked mixed reactions,

by: MSN

Trade relations with India based on mutual respect, pragmatism: Russia Deputy Minister of Energy

Pavel Sorokin, Russia's Deputy Minister of Energy, on Tuesday said trade relations with India are based on pragmatism and mutual respect.Talking to ANI on the sidelines of the India Energy Week 2025 being held from February 11-14 at Yashobhoomi in the national capital,

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: 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: 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.

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.
The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This move was part of Trump's broader "America First" trade policy aimed at protecting domestic industries from what he described as unfair trade practices by other countries. The tariffs were intended to boost American steel and aluminum production by making foreign products more expensive, thereby encouraging consumers to buy American-made goods. Critics argued that these tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers, potential retaliation from trade partners, and disruptions in global supply chains. The decision was met with mixed reactions; while some domestic producers welcomed the protection, industries reliant on imported metals expressed concerns over increased costs and potential job losses. The article also touches on the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and economic impact of such protectionist measures.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-all-steel-and-aluminium-imports-into-us/ar-AA1yNaJO

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