• Fri, February 14, 2025

by: Newsweek

Social Security Cuts Being Discussed by Republicans

West Virginia Representative Riley Moore confirmed that Republicans have been "discussing" cutting mandatory spending—that is Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits—in order to pass Trump's tax cut agenda.

by: Time

We May Be a Month Away From Republicans Shutting Down a Government They Control

The U.S. has roughly one month until the government runs out of money, and the talks to avoid that are a mess, writes Philip Elliott.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Mass layoffs at US nuclear weapons agency paused

Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales granted the temporary order to prevent their relocation after a brief hearing on Sunday, according to the AP News article. Trump said last month that the United States will work to prepare the naval base to hold 30,000 migrants awaiting processing to return to their home countries.

by: Click2Houston

The Latest: Vance will meet Zelenskyy as Europe is rocked by Trump's US-Russia talks on Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance is appearing at the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration's foreign policy.

by: GeekWire

As Trump spars with Canada, Seattle-area startup embraces talent and customers across the border

As Trump wields tariffs and strains relations with Canada, Docugami is strengthening its cross-border ties with a Vancouver subsidiary.

by: scrippsnews

With USAID in limbo, employee safety fears and national security concerns grow

As the United States Agency for International Development remains in limbo, Scripps News has learned from agency sources and court filings about physical security concerns for USAID employees, as well as broader national security risks associated with halting and resuming the agency's work.

by: Cleveland

It's still unclear how Trump's and Musk's layoffs will impact Ohio

Federal employees in Ohio — and across the United States — are in limbo, awaiting their possible layoffs due to the Trump administration's sweeping effort to downsize the government.

by: CNN

'It was never going to be me': How Trump's DOJ sparked a crisis and mass resignations over the Eric Adams case

The morning after the mass resignation of prosecutors sparked a crisis inside the Trump Justice Department, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove led a meeting with the Justice Department's public integrity section.

by: PBS

Constitutional scholar on whether Trump's actions are executive overreach

The first weeks of the Trump administration have brought dramatic changes to the shape, scope and function of the federal government. Geoff Bennett speaks with constitutional scholar Ilya Shapiro about President Trump's expanded view of executive authority for our new series,

by: Reuters

FBI dismisses Homeland Security secretary's claims that called FBI corrupt

The FBI said on Friday that allegations made against its agents labeling them as corrupt are "unfounded" and "deeply irresponsible."

by: MSN

Nearly 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk step up assault on US agencies

By Timothy Gardner, Leah Douglas and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The campaign by President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to radically cut back the U.S. bureaucracy spread on Friday, firing more than 9,

by: wtvr

How Trump's reciprocal tariffs plan could affect businesses and your wallet

A new plan signed by President Donald Trump is ushering in more uncertainty surrounding tariffs, and the potential impact on what U.S. consumers pay for goods.

by: Oregonian

Portland pauses construction on $2B water treatment plant after land-use appeal loss

Portland officials said Friday that the city has temporarily paused construction on its $2 billion water filtration plant east of Gresham, marking another setback to the costly and controversial project as it faces a looming regulatory deadline.

by: WFAE

Staff at CDC and NIH are reeling as Trump administration cuts workforce

by: MSN

Steve Bannon Issues Medicaid Warning to Elon Musk

Steve Bannon has warned Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), that he needs to be "careful" about cutting Medicaid as a "lot of MAGA" uses the health care plan. Bannon, a former White House chief strategist during President Donald Trump's first term,

by: MSN

Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center controversy, explained

Canadian author Louise Penny has joined the growing list of people from the arts and culture communities to cancel events or dissociate themselves from the Kennedy Center, after U.S. President Donald Trump took control of the historic Washington,

by: MSN

Hundreds march in Boston, chant "stop the coup" in protest against Trump, Musk polices and actions

Hundreds of protesters march in downtown Boston and chant "stop the coup" to condemn a "billionaire takeover" of government and Trump administration policies. (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Michael Casey)

by: MSN

US Vice President Vance shuns Scholz and meets AfD party leader instead

U.S. Vice President shunned Chancellor Scholz whilst in Munich on Friday, preferring to meet AfD party leader Alice Weidel, who is widely regarded as far-right. View on euronews

by: MSN

Judge continues to block Musk, DOGE from Treasury data while mulling injunction

A judge says she will continue to block DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury Department payment systems while she decides whether to issue a preliminary injunction.

by: MSN

Tejashwi Yadav rides a horse and Nitish Kumar sits atop a tortoise in RJD poster

A poster in Patna casts RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as a dynamic challenger to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ahead of the state assembly polls. Yadav's tenure as former deputy CM and his promise of government jobs are highlighted,

by: MSN

Donald Trump and Elon Musk Sued by 14 States as They Call Billionaire's Role in DOGE 'Unconstitutional'

Fourteen states sued President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday, February 13, alleging that the department's efforts to slash government spending are "unconstitutional.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's Noxious Politics May Tank Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk currently has way too much power and has effectively taken over the federal government, but he isn't invincible. Tesla, the main source of his wealth, is so overvalued, he's vulnerable if the stock tanks.

by: MSN

Trump's executive order takes funding from over 200 Alabama low-income utility customers

Low-income families lose grant assistance in Alabama due to President Trump's federal funding cuts. Here's where and why.

by: MSN

AfriForum tags Ramaphosa a liar after stressing finding 'SA solutions to SA problems' in SONA reply

AfriForum Chief Executive Kallie Kriel criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa, slamming as a liar after his State of the Nation Address (SONA) reply.

by: MSN

The ANC and DA: a political brawl that undermines national unity

The recent State of the Nation Address has unveiled the ongoing tensions between the ANC and DA, highlighting the failure of the Government of National Unity and the need for genuine political discourse.

by: MSN

Vice President Dhankhar addresses concerns about democracy, warns against derailing institutions

Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressed the faculty and students of the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal, raising concerns about the state of the nation's institutions and democracy.In his address,

by: MSN

Roy Wood Jr. Just Figured Out Trump And Musk's Relationship When Nobody Could

Roy Wood Jr. is supposed to be funnier than other panelists on CNN "NewsNight" ― and he didn't disappoint on Thursday. (Watch the video below.) While the pundits debated the legal reach of Elon Musk as he runs roughshod to downsize federal agencies,

by: MSN

Thousands fired, more to come as Trump, Musk take ax to US agencies

Anxious U.S. federal workers are expected to see another round of pink slips on Friday as President Donald Trump and top adviser Elon Musk pursue a wholesale downsizing of the government. Thousands of workers at multiple government agencies have been fired so far this week,

by: MSN

JD Vance's joke about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk bombs at Munich Security Conference

JD Vance's attempted joke about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk fell flat during a speech to the Munich Security Conference. The vice president made his joke during his address, which admonished European nations for alleged crackdowns on free speech,

by: MSN

India ramps up military offensive to crush Maoist rebels

India's Maoist-inspired Naxal insurgency began as a rebellion, grew more violent over the years, and has left communities shattered. DW explains how it all started and where it stands today.

by: MSN

Chinese, Australian and US envoys pledge support to government's mining sector policies

The envoys from China, Australia, and United States of America (USA), have paid separate courtesy calls on Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, to express their support to government's mining sector policies.

by: MSN

'Beyond Disgusting': Elon Musk Faces Backlash After Mocking Federal Aid Recipients As 'Parasite Class' While His Companies Rake In $18 Billion from U.S. Taxpayers

by: MSN

Belgium has a new government. What does it mean for the Jewish community and Israel?

Jews in Belgium look forward to the change as they are united in their concern for Israel's security and hostages' fate.

by: MSN

N.S. government says U.S. tariff threat 'wake-up call' as legislature opens

Nova Scotia's legislature has opened with a throne speech describing the threat of United States tariffs as a "wake-up call" to do more to diversify and develop the province's economy.
  • Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Reuters

Turkey probes business group official after criticism of opposition crackdown

The Istanbul chief prosecutor's office launched an investigation on Friday into a top official at Turkey's main business group TUSIAD who had criticised a recent judicial crackdown on opposition leaders and journalists.

by: Couriermail

'Cruel and petty': Trump move to remove words stuns, baffles

Donald Trump has been branded "cruel and petty" for a change to a historical US monument which has had the effect of "erasing history" according to some.

by: Kiplinger

Donald Trump Tests His Limits

Here's the latest… What to say about term-two Donald Trump? The president is testing his limits — legally, politically and otherwise — with mixed results so far. This is evident with Trump's signature issues.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says US to back Israel amid hostage release threat

The Department of Energy has paused the firings of hundreds of employees who work for a key agency maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidency as government overhaul faces legal challenges

President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his plan to overhaul and shrink the federal government. The effort led by Elon Musk's DOGE is facing a variety of legal challenges, which have halted firings at some agencies.

by: MSN

What Trump-supporting federal workers think of his blitz to shake up the government

President Donald Trump's plans to slash the federal workforce are underway. BI spoke to four federal workers who voted for Trump on their thoughts.

by: MSN

Conservatives' lead in the polls shrinks amid Trump tariff threats

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats remain a top issue for Canadians. And there are new signs they are also upending Canada's political landscape. On Friday, Conservative MPs gathered in Ottawa for their first caucus meeting since December.

by: MSN

What Trump-supporting federal workers think of his blitz of moves to shake up the government

President Donald Trump's plans to slash the federal workforce are underway. BI spoke to four federal workers who voted for Trump on their thoughts.

by: MSN

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders. View on euronews

by: MSN

Illegals an international issue, government takes up any mistreatment of deported Indians with US: Former envoy Sandhu

Noting that the presence of illegal immigrants is an international issue, India's former Ambassador to the US and BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said that the ecosystem of human trafficking needs to be tackled and the real solution to this lies in ensuring education and skill development.

by: MSN

Mass layoffs, court challenges and buyouts: Making sense of Trump's plans to shrink the federal workforce

Answering some of the most important questions surrounding DOGE's rapid transformation of the federal workforce.

by: MSN

US: About 10,000 workers sacked as Trump, Musk step up action on agencies

The United States Government on Friday sacked no fewer than 9,500 workers who handled everything from managing federal lands to caring for military veterans. This followed the campaign by President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to radically cut back the US bureaucracy.

by: MSN

UK politics live: Trump's vice president backs Brexit voters in anti-immigration rant

Starmer to visit US as he faces showdown with Trump over tariffs and Ukraine - Trump 'is not willing to tolerate' VAT, US president's trade chief says, raising fears UK could face 21 per cent tax

by: MSN

India News Live Today February 15, 2025: 'India's Got Latent' row: Maharashtra government orders inquiry into Ranveer Allahbadia controversy

Stay informed with our live blog covering India's latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country.

Social Security Cuts Being Discussed by Republicans

West Virginia Representative Riley Moore confirmed that Republicans have been "discussing" cutting mandatory spending—that is Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits—in order to pass Trump's tax cut agenda.
The article from Newsweek discusses the ongoing debate among Republicans regarding potential cuts to Social Security. As the U.S. faces a looming financial crisis with the Social Security trust fund projected to be depleted by 2033, some GOP members are considering various reforms. These include raising the retirement age, means-testing benefits, and adjusting the cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). However, these proposals are met with resistance from both Democrats and some Republicans, who argue that Social Security benefits should not be cut, especially given its importance to millions of Americans. The discussion comes at a time when the national debt ceiling negotiations are also on the table, adding complexity to the issue. President Biden has vowed to protect Social Security, making any changes politically contentious.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-cuts-discussed-republicans-2029360