• Mon, February 17, 2025

by: WPLG

Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal mid-air collision in Washington.

by: ktvq

Trump's widespread federal layoffs could be felt across the country

While Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. are feeling the effects of these layoffs, a union representing federal workers has emphasized that 80% of its membership resides outside the D.C. metropolitan area, indicating the potential national implications of these layoffs.

by: PBS

How an emboldened crypto industry is trying to cement political influence

The crypto industry has scored some early wins since Trump took office, including the repeal of an accounting rule by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and an executive order by the president directing a working group to study and propose changes to crypto regulations as well as the possible formation of a strategic government reserve of cryptocurrencies within 180 days.

by: KY3

Trump nominates former Missouri GOP leader to stay as top DC federal prosecutor

Ed Martin supervised legal clinics for low-income residents as director of the human rights office for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis and, for two decades before becoming U.S. attorney, ran his own law practice and was active in Republican politics,

by: CNN

Trump pushes Russia to end war with Ukraine as government overhaul takes shape in the US

Donald Trump is forging ahead with his foreign and domestic policy agendas in the early stages of his presidency, working toward a deal to end the war in Ukraine and shrinking the scale of federal government agencies at home.

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live: Building productivity sinking like a brick, report calls for code shake-up

Senator Fatima Payman has weighed into the furore over the vile anti-Semitic video showing two former NSW nurses last week, saying the comments were 'wrong'.

by: WESA

Hundreds of Pittsburghers protest Trump cuts, voice support for Ukraine, immigrants, trans people

The protesters shouted slogans of solidarity with a wide variety of Democratic causes and constituencies, such as immigrants and trans people. As they walked through the streets, they waved pride flags,

by: Reuters

Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to see a strong and sovereign Europe, he said on Monday, ahead of hastily arranged talks in Paris following signals that the United States is no longer seeking Europe's input on ending the Ukraine conflict.

by: KTVZ

Oregon's federal workforce among those hit by Trump's sweeping firings of thousands of probationary employees

The Trump administration Friday continued its mass firing of thousands of probationary federal employees in an attempt to remove workers recently hired under the Biden administration and to cull the federal workforce.

by: MSN

President's Day protesters call out Donald Trump and Elon Musk at Kansas Capitol

President's Day protesters marched at the Kansas Statehouse on Monday, with speakers objecting to actions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

by: Newsweek

Americans Shocked by '60 Minutes' Report on German Speech Policing

The segment, which aired on Sunday, showcased how German authorities crack down on online speech deemed harmful or offensive under the country's laws.

by: CNN

European leaders to host Ukraine summit as Trump pushes peace talks with Russia

Donald Trump is forging ahead with his foreign and domestic policy agendas in the early stages of his presidency, working toward a deal to end the war in Ukraine and shrinking the scale of federal government agencies at home.

by: PBS

Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control employees weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The impacted workers include personnel hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance, one air traffic controller told the Associated Press.

by: MSN

Of proclamations and the politics of vinegar

FEBRUARY 11 saw the start of the 90-day campaign period for national candidates. A total of 63 candidates for the Senate started their respective campaigns. Three of the original 66 senator aspirants — Chavit Singson,

by: Newsweek

John Fetterman Calls Out Elon Musk After Recent Support for Trump Ally

Following Trump's win, Fetterman and Musk shared pleasantries when the two were on Capitol Hill back in December.

by: Newsweek

Americans Shocked by '60 Minutes' Report on German Free Speech Policing

The segment, which aired on Sunday, showcased how German authorities crack down on online speech deemed harmful or offensive under the country's laws.

by: MSN

'Elon Musk doesn't even know my job exists,' fired federal worker says

Among the hundreds of people protesting in front of the U.S. Capitol on Monday were recently fired federal workers left devastated and uncertain by their terminations.

by: Newsweek

DC House Prices Slashed As DOGE Targets Federal Workers

New listings in Washington, D.C., have risen over the past few weeks, as mass layoffs leave federal workers uncertain about their future.

by: MSN

What Supreme Court might say about Musk and DOGE

Federal courts are considering whether Elon Musk's status as de facto administrator of DOGE complies with the Constitution's Appointments Clause.

by: Newsweek

Elon Musk Raises Alarm Over Social Security

The Social Security Administration has come under the scrutiny of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

by: MSN

Fetterman blasts Musk over DOGE, IRS

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) went after tech billionaire Elon Musk over a report that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been trying to access an IRS system. "I want to save billions of your money and make our government more efficient.

by: MSN

Democrats are fighting DOGE because they've been found out: Gary Kaltbaum

Kaltbaum Capital Management President and The Kobeissi Letter editor-in-chief Adam Kobeissi discuss DOGE's efforts to address government waste, fraud, and abuse on 'Making Money.'

by: MSN

Trump administration in Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia talks as president rants about reciprocal tariffs again: Live

Trump administration in Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia talks as president rants about reciprocal tariffs again: Live - Planned discussions between the U.S. and Russia have led to a scramble among Ukrain

by: MSN

Thousands march in Manhattan on Presidents' Day against Trump/Musk actions

Concerned about the political direction and future of the United States, thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets on Presidents Day, protesting the second Trump administration's actions to gut the federal government,

by: MSN

Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding from schools that don't end DEI programs

The Department of Education has warned all schools that their funding could be cut if they fail to comply with an order to end DEI programs by the end of the month.

by: MSN

Maharashtra Politics: Security Downgrade For Shinde Faction Leaders Sparks Tensions Between Fadnavis And Shinde

Amid rising tensions between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a new controversy has emerged over the reduction of security cover for leaders, particularly from the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.

by: MSN

DOGE sets up IRS, SEC accounts on X

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set up accounts on the social platform X for the IRS and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking "insights on finding and fixing waste,

by: MSN

Fact check: Claims behind JD Vance's free speech attack debunked

US Vice President JD Vance has attacked Europe over free speech, citing several instances where people weren't allowed to express themselves online or pray in public and at home. Are the claims smoke and mirrors?

by: MSN

Is Elon Musk's government role unconstitutional? What the Supreme Court might say.

Federal courts are considering whether Elon Musk's status as de facto administrator of DOGE complies with the Constitution's Appointments Clause.

by: MSN

Jarrett says Trump admin will prevail against 'nonsense' legal challenges to Elon Musk, DOGE team's authority

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett criticized Democratic attorneys general for suing DOGE, with Musk arguing, 'their lawsuits make it look like they favor financial abuse.'

by: MSN

Trump layoffs hit Pacific Northwest engineers and researchers at PNNL, Hanford cleanup, elsewhere

The Trump administration's government-wide layoffs are hitting engineers and researchers at agencies in Washington state including the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the Hanford Nuclear Reservation,

by: MSN

Judge appears inclined to deny request to block DOGE's mass firings

A federal judge appeared inclined to deny an urgent request to temporarily block Elon Musk and DOGE firing federal employees or accessing sensitive government records.

by: MSN

UK politics live: Starmer warns UK faces 'generational' threat to security as PM to meet Trump in Washington

Starmer warns UK faces 'generational' threat to security as PM to meet Trump in Washington - Sir Keir will fly to Washington next week to meet with US president Donald Trump

by: MSN

The Washington Post Caves to Elon Musk

The Washington Post—owned by billionaire and Trump inauguration attendee Jeff Bezos—spiked a print ad critical of Elon Musk and his increased influence on the federal government. The watchdog group Common Cause,

by: MSN

Readers' opine about Musk's DOGE, Shapiro's budget, Linda McMahon and USAID | Letters

by: MSN

Retired general: Putin will likely 'wait out' Trump term and take Ukraine

Retired U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he suspects Russian President Vladimir Putin will wait for President Trump to leave office before trying to topple the government in Ukraine. In an interview Saturday on Fox News,

by: MSN

Anti-Tesla Protests, Sell-Offs Mount As Musk Raids The U.S. Government

Country music star Sheryl Crow was among those who sold their Tesla to protest Elon Musk, Tesla and DOGE. Where does it end?

by: MSN

New York Congresswoman introduces bill to make Trump's birthday a federal holiday

New York Congresswoman introduces bill to make Trump's birthday a federal holiday - 'This legislation would permanently codify a new federal holiday called "Trump's Birthday and Flag Day", Congressman

by: MSN

Judge to hear arguments over Musk's authority as suits against administration pile up

A judge will hear arguments challenging Elon Musk's constitutional authority -- one of at least 73 lawsuits the administration faces in its effort to trim the government.

by: MSN

'He couldn't answer': Dems left shocked after ambushing Mike Johnson over Elon Musk

Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Gwen Moore (D-WI) — found House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to be "alarmingly" ignorant of Elon Musk's intentions as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) rampaged its way through the federal government,

by: MSN

Comelec asked to disqualify Tulfo siblings

A petition seeking to disqualify members of the Tulfo clan from running in the national and local elections was filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The 22-page petition, dated February 14,

by: MSN

Trouble for Elon Musk's DOGE? Rare urgent court hearing scheduled on Presidents Day holiday. Here's why

Elon Musk's governmental cost-cutting team known as DOGE in President Donald Trump's second tenure has raised several questions.

by: MSN

Trump claims Putin wants to 'stop fighting' and Zelensky will be in negotiations

Brazil's Neymar walk onto the pitch during his debut for Santos FC in a Sao Paulo league soccer match against Botafogo-SP, in Santos, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. On February 12, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone, their first official conversation since Trump's re-election.

by: MSN

Column: Democrats belatedly wake up to start battling Trump and Musk

Democrats in Congress seemed surprised as President Trump fully unleashed Elon Musk to upend the federal government. Can they mount a real opposition?

by: MSN

Congress needs to ensure Trump's 'common-sense' agenda 'has become law': Kevin Roberts

Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action President Kevin Roberts details optimism around DOGE cuts, how to 'make the government great again' and international reactions to the Trump-Vance administration.

by: MSN

Moscow warns Zelensky's days 'are numbered'

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone, their first official conversation since Trump's re-election.

by: MSN

Kerala Mosque Sparks Outcry: Slain Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Honoured, Posters Paraded Atop Elephants

Kerala Mosque Sparks Outcry: Slain Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Honoured, Posters Paraded Atop Elephants

by: MSN

China plays its Trump card

As newly installed President Donald Trump pursues his personal agenda in the White House, Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) elites must be rubbing their hands with glee. Trump and his senior officials are alarming or snubbing one country after another,

China plays its Trump card

As newly installed President Donald Trump pursues his personal agenda in the White House, Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) elites must be rubbing their hands with glee. Trump and his senior officials are alarming or snubbing one country after another,
The article from MSN discusses China's strategic use of its economic leverage, often referred to as its "Trump card," in international relations. It highlights how China has been employing its economic might to influence global politics, particularly in its dealings with the United States and other nations. The piece details China's approach through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, where it extends loans and infrastructure projects to countries, thereby gaining political and economic influence. Additionally, it touches on the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., where China has retaliated against tariffs with its own, showcasing its willingness to use economic tools as diplomatic weapons. The article also speculates on the future implications of China's economic strategies, suggesting that while this approach can yield short-term gains, it might lead to long-term dependencies and geopolitical frictions.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/china-plays-its-trump-card/ar-AA1zcLBV

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