Wed, February 12, 2025

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

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

'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: MSN

Trump signs off on new steel and aluminum tariffs

President Trump on Monday signed proclamations to bolster tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States and crack down on attempts by China and Russia to evade penalties. Trump in 2018 announced 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent tariffs on aluminum imports.

by: MSN

New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum to start March 4 as Trump reworks the US trade landscape

Donald Trump's rapid reorientation of the US trade landscape continued apace on Monday as he signed an executive order to impose 25% duties on steel and aluminum regardless of the source country. The tariffs are set to kick in on March 4,

by: MSN

Canadian official floats '100% tariff on Tesla' to 'hit back' at Trump and Musk

A Canadian member of parliament told CNN Monday that he had some suggestions to hit back at U.S. economic aggression, including imposing "100 percent tariffs on Tesla." MP Jagmeet Singh, who is running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,

by: MSN

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports 'without exceptions'

U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on recent threats Monday evening and signed an order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada.

by: MSN

Donald Trump signs executive orders imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the United States.

by: MSN

Haryana Municipal election: Haryana Congress questions EVM use and SC representation

Ahead of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections 2025, Haryana Congress president Udai Bhan has raised concerns over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), questioned the delay in result declaration,

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

Trump signs order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump is slapping 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products.

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.

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,

Rod Blagojevich, the former Governor of Illinois, was embroiled in a significant political scandal when he was arrested in 2008 for attempting to sell Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat for personal gain. This led to his impeachment, conviction on corruption charges, and a 14-year prison sentence. However, in 2020, President Donald Trump commuted his sentence, citing the harshness of the punishment and his belief in Blagojevich's claim of innocence. Blagojevich's connection to Barack Obama stems from their overlapping political careers in Illinois; Obama was a U.S. Senator when Blagojevich was governor, and the scandal erupted when Obama was elected President, leaving his Senate seat open. Despite the commutation, Blagojevich remains a controversial figure, barred from running for office in Illinois due to his felony conviction, and his case continues to be a point of discussion regarding political corruption and the use of presidential pardons.

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