• Wed, February 12, 2025

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: 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: Oregonian

Oregon's Senate Republican leader spreads fake examples of government waste using state resources

Examples included more than half a billion dollars spent on sushi and $1,280 per paper coffee cup — but those examples, which spread like wildfire on conservative social media, aren't real.

by: LBC

Elon Musk and son join Donald Trump in White House as president pushes to slash US government workforce

Elon Musk joined Donald Trump in the White House as the president gave an executive order for US government agencies to comply with the billionaire's plans to slash their workforces.

by: Time

Why Trump's Takeover of the Kennedy Center Will Reverberate in Hollywood and Beyond

Trump is now the Kennedy Center's board chairman, giving him control over a beloved arts institution that regularly interacts with Hollywood

by: AOL

Trickle-down effect of NIH funding battle worries healthcare analysts and medical experts

NIH funding was set to be cut Monday until a federal judge stepped in and delayed the impact. Some health experts and analysts are still concerned.

by: Slate

Mitch McConnell Could Have Stopped This

It's a toss-up which is more pathetic: that just one Republican senator opposed the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence or that the GOP's lone naysayer was Mitch McConnell.

by: redstateobserver

Kansas Governor's Veto Threatens Children's Health and Safety

Democratic Governor Vetoes Bill to Protect Kansas Children** Kansas Democratic Governor Laura Kelly has taken a controversial stand by vetoing a Republican-

by: MSN

Tariffs, trade and visas on agenda as Indian prime minister Modi set to meet Trump

Tariffs, trade and visas on agenda as Indian prime minister Modi set to meet Trump - Indian prime minister to meet Donald Trump this week

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: MSN

The wall Trump wants to tear down isn't on the border: The fight over church and state

The president wants to round up, remove, and wall off those who, for the most part, are not White and don't practice his approved brand of Christianity.

by: MSN

As pace of arrests and deportations slow, Donald Trump ramps up pressure, removes top ICE officials

In a latest development it has reportedly come to light that the top ICE officials are being reportedly removed as the US President Donald Trump administration and the White House ramps up the pressure while the amount of arrests and deportations actually become slow in the US.

by: MSN

Why Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs could make US housing shortage even worse and spike home prices

Why Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs could make US housing shortage even worse and spike home prices - Trump's 25 percent tariffs could 'exacerbate the nation's housing affordability crisis, drive up consumer costs,

by: MSN

As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections

Republican Sen. Katie Britt has been working to make sure the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency doesn't hit what she called "life-saving, groundbreaking research at high-achieving institutions,

by: MSN

Rafale Jets, Scorpene Submarines And Pinaka Rocket Systems: PM Modi's Big Defence Outreach To France

Strengthening India-France defence ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered France the indigenous Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket system while finalising key defence deals, including Rafale jets and Scorpene submarines.

by: MSN

Will Trump get tough and go to war with China?

TOUGH, yes. War, no. That's the short answer to the headline question — the most important security, economic and political concern for Asia this decade. The full answer is far more complicated, of course — but thankfully far less worrisome than it would have been if Donald Trump weren't president of the United States.

by: MSN

US lawmakers join Trump-Musk government shakeup effort

Republicans vowed Wednesday to tackle the "stunning" US national debt, as lawmakers began work on President Donald Trump's plan for the most radical downsizing of the federal government in decades. Democrats have upbraided Republicans for making strident pledges to save money while proposing a budget that would raise the national debt limit by $4 trillion.

by: MSN

White House official says he 'never agreed' Canada won't be 51st state in meeting with premiers

A team of Canada's premiers met with senior White House officials on Wednesday as they continue to make the case against tariffs on Canadian goods.

by: MSN

Why are Hong Kong government buildings slated for demolition filling up again?

Is allowing temporary occupants a good way to use available premises? Some say it just points to poor planning Two Hong Kong government buildings in Wan Chai heading for demolition have begun filling up again with temporary occupants,

by: MSN

Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, an avid Trump backer, will join the 2026 governor's race

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, an avid supporter of President Trump and fierce critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, will run for governor in 2026.

by: MSN

Elon Musk ripped after SpaceX gets new $40m defense contract amid his cutting of federal budgets

Elon Musk ripped after SpaceX gets new $40m defense contract amid his cutting of federal budgets - 'Hey, @elonmusk, I found some corruption for DOGE to take a look at,' on X user quipped

by: MSN

What Madigan's verdict means for Illinois politics

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on 10 counts of bribery but found not guilty on seven other charges. The latest: Acting U.S. Attorney Morris "Sonny" Pasqual said the conviction was "historic" and ranked it as one of the biggest trials in Illinois political history.

by: MSN

Video: Karoline Leavitt Responds To Trump's Steel And Aluminum Tariffs: They 'Put American Workers First'

Karoline Leavitt Responds To Trump's Steel And Aluminum Tariffs: They 'Put American Workers First' During Wednesday's White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed President Trump's recent tariff on steel and aluminum imports.

by: MSN

Apple bends the knee and switches to 'Gulf of America' after Trump's order

Apple bends the knee and switches to 'Gulf of America' after Trump's order - Google and Microsoft have also changed the gulf's name in their respective map apps

by: MSN

Elon Musk's DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here's what to know.

DOGE is Elon Musk's ambitious effort to reform the federal government. Here's how the Department of Government Efficiency is upending Washington, DC.

by: MSN

Inside the committee that will look at the nation's biggest secrets and when you can expect to see info released

Inside the committee that will look at the nation's biggest secrets and when you can expect to see info released - Republican-led task force will make recommendations to declassify documents related to high-profile assassinations,

by: MSN

What is the Administrative Procedure Act, the law that courts may use to try to slow Trump down?

What is the Administrative Procedure Act, the law that courts may use to try to slow Trump down? - Longstanding administrative law stops government action that's 'arbitrary and capricious'

by: MSN

Belarus frees an American and 2 other people in a bid to repair ties with Washington

Belarusian authorities on Wednesday released an imprisoned U.S. citizen, a Belarusian journalist for a U.S.-funded media outlet and an opposition supporter in an apparent attempt to repair ruptured ties with Washington.

by: MSN

Trump's former personal lawyer defends him at a Senate hearing and decries 'partisan lawfare'

Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, criticized the criminal cases against the Republican president as "partisan lawfare" during his Wednesday confirmation hearing to become the second in command at the Justice Department,

by: MSN

Elon Musk calls Bush-appointed judge 'evil' after court orders Trump to restore CDC and health websites

Elon Musk calls Bush-appointed judge 'evil' after court orders Trump to restore CDC and health websites - World's wealthiest man leads Trump allies laying groundwork to defy court orders

by: MSN

WH Press Secretary addresses elon Musk and questions on DOGE

Reactions from the US Secreatary of Defense Pete Hegseth, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, UK Defence Secretary John Healey, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Volodymyr Zelensky, following US President Donald Trump's call with Putin.

by: MSN

Meet Anna Paulina Luna, the GOP lawmaker tasked with revisiting JFK files and Epstein's list

Meet Anna Paulina Luna, the GOP lawmaker tasked with revisiting JFK files and Epstein's list - Republican firebrand believes there were 'two shooters' and promises 'transparency' to reveal 'federal se

by: MSN

Trump signs order handing Musk and DOGE more power to slash federal workforce

Trump signs order handing Musk and DOGE more power to slash federal workforce - The new executive order forbids agencies from hiring more than one new worker for every four who leave government servic

by: MSN

Here Are All The Major Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk: 8 Inspectors General Challenge Their Firing In Court

Eight federal inspectors general challenged their firings in court Wednesday, arguing the moves violated the law—the latest in a slew of legal actions as Democrats and others fight President Donald Trump and cost-cutting czar Elon Musk in court.

by: MSN

Trump's 25% steel, aluminum tariffs add on to Canada and Mexico duties: W.House

US President Donald Trump's planned 25-percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports will stack on the hefty duties earlier announced on Canada and Mexico, a White House official told AFP Wednesday.

by: MSN

Trump holds separate phone calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on starting Ukraine negotiations

Trump posted the details of his conversation with the Russian President on social media platform Truth Social before speaking to Zelenskyy. View on euronews

by: MSN

Tesla Stock Down Over 20% Since Trump's Inauguration: Most Retail Traders See Musk's Politics As A Major Drag

Tesla Inc. shares have plunged more than 22% since Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, reflecting waning market confidence in the EV giant. CEO Elon Musk remains a busy man, juggling leadership roles at SpaceX,

by: MSN

New congressional task force weighs declassifying Jeffrey Epstein's 'client list' and other government secrets

New congressional task force weighs declassifying Jeffrey Epstein's 'client list' and other government secrets - The task force, led by congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, will also investigate the JFK a

by: MSN

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell taunts Trump over 'most powerless image of a president ever'

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell taunts Trump over 'most powerless image of a president ever' - Lawrence O'Donnell said that Elon Musk delivered 'a picture of presidential subservience the likes of which we have never seen' during a Tuesday afternoon Oval Office press conference.

by: MSN

Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump and Putin agree to talks after US defence chief says pre-war borders unrealistic

Trump and Putin agree to talks after US defence chief says pre-war borders unrealistic - Trump says he and Putin have 'agreed to work together, very closely'

by: MSN

Donald Trump holds phone call with Vladimir Putin on starting Ukraine negotiations

Trump posted the details of his conversation with the Russian President on his social media platform, Truth Social. View on euronews

by: MSN

U.S. House Republicans suggest raising debt limit, tax cut and spending cuts

The U.S. House Republicans have suggested a new budget resolution that includes raising the debt limit by $4 trillion. This proposal is part of a larger fiscal strategy that also includes a $4.5 trillion tax cut and $2 trillion in cuts to mandatory spending over the next decade.

by: MSN

Ramaphosa's SONA full of empty promises, say EFF and MK Party

The opposition parties still insist on the expropriation of land without compensation while the Health Minister said the NHI will be implemented gradually in line with available financial resources.

by: MSN

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

The Senate voted 52 to 48, mostly along party lines, to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to the position overseeing the 18-agency intelligence community and acting as Donald Trump's top adviser on intelligence issues.

by: MSN

Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.

by: MSN

JPH sends aid to Palestinian refugees in Gaza

THE Philippines donated thousands of gloves, bonnets and blankets to Palestinian refugees in Gaza to ease their troubles this winter season, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. DFA-Office of the Middle East and African Affairs Assistant Director Jomar Sadie lauded the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) for its valuable contributions to the Philippine humanitarian efforts.

by: MSN

Peter Salasya alleges rigging in poll ranking him 5th among top MPs: "I'm rigged"

The Infotrak survey has spotlighted top lawmakers led by MP Babu Owino, who have excelled in representation, development initiatives, and legislative contributions.

by: MSN

Trump will stack metal tariffs on top of looming 25% levies: White House

If stacked on top of broad levies, Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. would go up to 50 per cent.

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.

The article from Sky News discusses the upcoming European Parliament elections in Germany, focusing on the potential rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It highlights that AfD could become the second-largest party, surpassing the Social Democrats (SPD) led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This shift is attributed to several factors including dissatisfaction with the current government's handling of various issues like migration, economic stability, and environmental policies. The article also mentions the internal conflicts within AfD, particularly between its more moderate and extremist wings, and the impact of recent scandals involving its members. Furthermore, it outlines the broader political landscape, noting the competition among the ruling coalition parties (SPD, Greens, and FDP) and the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, which is expected to retain its position as the largest party. The elections are seen as a critical test for Scholz's government, with potential implications for Germany's domestic and European policies.

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https://news.sky.com/story/will-the-far-right-be-the-second-largest-party-everything-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-elections-13307011