Wed, February 12, 2025

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

'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: MSN

Support for Labor falling as voters feel like they've been 'neglected' and 'taken for granted'

Redbridge Group Director Simon Welsh claims Labor heartland seats are now becoming "highly contestable" as the party continues to lose support from voters.

by: MSN

How Trump administration's purge of agencies and inspectors could slow investigations into Elon Musk

How Trump administration's purge of agencies and inspectors could slow investigations into Elon Musk - Administration has fired inspectors generals and attempted to shut down agencies tied to Musk pro

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.

The article from Reuters discusses former President Donald Trump's approach to the U.S. national debt as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. Trump has not provided detailed plans on how he would address the growing national debt, which has escalated significantly since his presidency. During his term, Trump's tax cuts and increased spending contributed to the debt's rise. His current campaign rhetoric focuses on criticizing President Joe Biden's handling of the economy, particularly inflation, but lacks specifics on debt reduction. Trump has hinted at revisiting tax cuts and possibly cutting "waste, fraud, and abuse," but these statements remain vague. He has also suggested renegotiating trade deals and reducing foreign aid, though these measures alone are unlikely to significantly impact the debt. Overall, Trump's strategy seems to be more about critiquing his successor than offering a comprehensive plan to manage or reduce the national debt.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-is-trump-doing-not-doing-tackle-us-debt-2025-02-11/