Sat, March 1, 2025

by: MSN

Zelenskiy questioned about casual attire in formal meeting

A conservative commentator shifted the focus off themes of war and peace on Friday (Feb 28) when he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy why he wasn't wearing a suit at an Oval Office event.

by: MSN

Pam Bondi mocked after the 'debacle' of Epstein file release: 'I have never seen the left and right come together'

I have never seen the left and right come together' - The release had Republicans and Democrats alike up in arms, after the files failed to yield major new findings and featured some information that

by: KLCC

Trump administration firings of federal workers begins to ripple through Lincoln County. Are budget and program cuts next?

The central Oregon coast is infused with federal money, has branches of many federal agencies and is home to its hundreds of its employees.
Fri, February 28, 2025

by: CNN

Exclusive: US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say

Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon,

by: KTVZ

KTVZ will provide live NBC News coverage of President Trump's Joint Address to Congress, on-air and online

KTVZ will feature NBC News' special coverage of President Trump's Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday evening, starting at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie will anchor live coverage from Washington D.

by: MSN

Trump to sign order designating English as the official language of the U.S.

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.

by: MSN

Veterans caught in mass layoffs

There's an outcry from veterans about how the federal layoffs are impacting their community. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency efforts have led to the firing of thousands of veterans.

by: Reuters

Progressive Conservative party wins Ontario election, CBC reports

Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party swept to victory and clinched a rare third consecutive majority, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projection, following a campaign dominated by U.
Sun, February 23, 2025

by: Time

Elon Musk Criticized Over 'Cruel' Email to Federal Employees

Elon Musk caused alarm among federal employees and drew ire over an email sent on Saturday requesting that employees summarize their work for the week, and warning on social media that a failure to do so would be taken as a resignation.

by: Newsday

'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump

At an annual gathering of conservatives, the emerging influence of billionaire Elon Musk on President Donald Trump was on display.

by: i

Starmer's Trump tactics revealed - and why he won't act like Macron

The Prime Minister will hold meetings with his closest advisers in the coming days ahead of his talks with the US President on Thursday

by: Couriermail

'Democracy has been dismantled': Donald Trump's latest move shocks America

President Trump has already fired more than a dozen inspectors general across many government agencies. Institutions, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission are already being dismantled from the inside.

by: CNN

'Deadly consequences': Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on hold

The first month of the Trump administration has brought chaos to US health agencies through mass firings, funding interruptions and communications freezes as the country battles not just the threat of bird flu but a historic measles outbreak centered in West Texas and the worst year for seasonal flu in more than a decade.

by: cnbctv18

Shashi Tharoor clarifies he praised Kerala's startup growth, not CPI(M)-led govt

Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that his article in an English daily did not contain any political references. He emphasised that his focus was solely on Kerala's growth in entrepreneurship and innovation,

by: Newsweek

Kash Patel Tells FBI Staff To Ignore Elon Musk's Demand: Report

The new FBI director instructed personnel not to respond to Musk's demand to justify their job or face dismissal.

by: KSAT

Trump and Musk aren't the first to make deep cuts. Clinton-era Reinventing Government saved billions

When Bill Clinton came to Washington as president, his Democratic administration used corporate know-how and the new internet to streamline the federal bureaucracy as part of the "Reinventing Government" push.

by: Reuters

Germans start voting, polls suggest shift to right

The far-right AfD likely will score its best ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc is set to win, but will be unlikely to secure a majority.

by: Newsweek

States Target Use Of SNAP Benefits For Junk Food

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits help keep tens of millions of people across the country from going hungry. But Republicans across America have called for significant changes to be made to the SNAP program that could have a significant impact on what recipients can and cannot buy with their benefits.

by: Newsday

Trump, Musk push forward with cuts, as questions mount about their approach

The entrepreneur is working with President Donald Trump to assert White House control over the sprawling federal workforce.

by: MassLive

Watch India vs. Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy cricket match free live stream

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

by: MSN

Starmer to condemn Farage's 'dangerous right-wing politics' as Reform UK surges in the polls

Starmer to condemn Farage's 'dangerous right-wing politics' as Reform UK surges in the polls - In a sign of growing fears in Downing Street at Reform's surge in the polls, Keir Starmer will warn Nigel

by: MSN

Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is 'A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders

Jasmine Crockett denied that there is "a lot of waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government" while blaming Donald Trump for the nation's debt. The post Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is 'A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders first appeared on Mediaite.

by: WAtoday

WA Labor and Liberals trade barbs as election campaigns launch half-an-hour apart

Don't Change, Labor pleaded to voters as their campaign song blared - while the Liberals have High Hopes for a huge improvement on 2021.

by: CNN

Trump speaks at CPAC as he pursues his agenda at home and abroad

President Donald Trump is pursuing his massive government overhaul at home, while also forging ahead with a pivot in US foreign policy regarding Russia's war in Ukraine and plans for the Middle East.
Sat, February 22, 2025

by: deseret

In Mexico City, U.S. deportees start a new life

Over the past decade and a half, Mexico has absorbed a massive wave of repatriation. More than 4 million Mexican citizens have been deported from the U.S. since 2009. Even more of their family members, like Carmen and her children, willingly returned alongside them.

by: manilatimes

Policemen warned vs partisan politics

As national candidates continue to woo voters, the Department of the Interior and Local Government warned police officers not to engage in partisan politics or they will face prosecution.

by: Newsweek

What Did Elon Musk's Son Say to Trump? White House Video Goes Viral

A number of social media users believe Elon Musk's 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, told President Donald Trump, "Shut your mouth."

by: justthenews

Trump at CPAC: 'We are keeping our promises' and 'draining the swamp'

"The illegal alien criminals are being sent home. We're draining the swamp and we're restoring government by the people, for the people," Trump said. "This week, I also cancelled Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti. They are pouring into our country, pouring in. If I weren't elected, there would be nobody in Haiti anymore."

by: Time

Mark Cuban: Democrats Are Too Inept to Exploit Trump's Chaos

Mark Cuban is no fan of Donald Trump. The business moguls have a long, complicated relationship that colored plenty of the 2024 presidential campaign as the reality stars sparred from afar. The frenemy-ship was one of the best subplots of last year's hard-fought campaign, and one that is showing no sign of abating.

by: Newsweek

Donald Trump Says Elon Musk Should Be 'More Aggressive'

President Donald Trump has called on the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk, to be "more aggressive." As head of DOGE, Musk has swiftly implemented a series of spending cuts across various federal departments, leading to mass lays offs.

by: LancasterOnline

Smucker absent for mock town hall in downtown Lancaster Saturday morning

Chants of "Smucker's a chicken" and "Where's Lloyd?" echoed from downtown Lancaster's Penn Square on Saturday morning as more than 150 people staged a mock town hall for U.S. Rep.

by: Reuters

Trump urges Musk to be more aggressive in bid to shrink U.S. government

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged billionaire Elon Musk to be more aggressive in his efforts to shrink the federal government despite uproar over layoffs and deep spending cuts. "Elon is doing a great job,

by: LAist

Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

by: ABC

Trump administration fires workers at NIH's Alzheimer's research center, including incoming director

Most shocking to CARD workers was the termination of lead researcher Kendall Van Keuren-Jensen, who was announced internally as the organization's next acting director and was expected to bring significant advancements to the research field. "It's just jaw-dropping," an upper-level CARD employee told ABC News of Van Keuren-Jensen's firing.

by: Richmond

A look at what made it through the General Assembly, and what didn't

Legislators filed nearly 2,000 bills, plus more than a 1,000 resolutions in the 2025 General Assembly session. Most died. Here's a look at 20 top issues.

by: Vanguard

I'm not in govt for wealth making,title but to serve Nigeria- Okotete

Executive Director (Business Development) at Nigeria Export - Import (NEXIM) Bank, Stella Okotete, has vowed not to give up on Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu despite the setback that trailed her ministerial nomination.

by: Alternet

'Nightmare for all of us': Anxiety grows among Social Security recipients

President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference this month if there were any federal agencies or programs that Elon Musk's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency wouldn't be allowed to mess with.

by: CNN

Trump set to address CPAC as he pursues his agenda at home and abroad

President Donald Trump is pursuing his massive government overhaul at home, while also forging ahead with a pivot in US foreign policy regarding Russia's war in Ukraine and plans for the Middle East.

by: CNN

How a mid-level staffer rose to oversee the Social Security Administration within days

Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, posted on LinkedIn that he was placed on administrative leave for cooperating with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and asked for help finding another job.

by: Time

Why Germany Is at a Crossroads

The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.

by: Reuters

Trump, Musk slashing of government draws backlash, even among some Republicans

President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk's unprecedented and frantic effort to slash the federal workforce, pushing tens of thousands of workers out of their roles, is starting to draw more significant backlash,

by: MSNBC

Sidelined Trump mostly 'decorative' as Musk remains busy wrecking the government, reaping rewards

Rachel Maddow notes that while Donald Trump golfs and performs stunts for TV cameras, Elon Musk is hard at work on the project of dismantling the U.S. government. And even though Musk's behavior is so poorly received it is hurting business for his car company,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Kash Patel sworn in as FBI director

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government.

by: MSN

Legislators blasted by constituents at town halls over Musk's wanton federal destruction

Rachel Maddow looks at Republican legislators holding town halls and suffering the wrath of their constituents who have no patience for Trumpy talking points about Elon Musk dismantling the federal government.

by: News4Jax

New FBI director Kash Patel plans to relocate up to 1,500 employees

New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate 1,000 employees at FBI headquarters to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a bureau facility in Huntsville,

by: MSN

Rep. McCormick faces heated town hall over Trump's budget cuts and CDC layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a flurry of questions about President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency during a town hall meeting.

by: katu

Gov. Kotek calls climate change an existential threat to Oregon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said climate change is an existential threat to the state, she told KATU's Steve Dunn in an exclusive interview.Dunn interviewed the gove

by: foxbaltimore

Elon Musk takes chainsaw to government, while Congress feels the heat

The Pentagon has temporarily paused a plan that could have resulted in the layoffs of more than 50,000 civilian employees.

In Mexico City, U.S. deportees start a new life

Over the past decade and a half, Mexico has absorbed a massive wave of repatriation. More than 4 million Mexican citizens have been deported from the U.S. since 2009. Even more of their family members, like Carmen and her children, willingly returned alongside them.

The article from Deseret News discusses the lives of U.S. deportees in Mexico City who are attempting to rebuild their lives after being forcibly returned to Mexico. These individuals, often having spent many years or even their entire lives in the U.S., face significant challenges including cultural adjustment, language barriers, and economic hardship. The narrative focuses on their efforts to integrate into Mexican society, find employment, and maintain connections with family in the U.S. It highlights the emotional and logistical struggles of adapting to a country they might not know well, while also showcasing community efforts and organizations in Mexico City that help these deportees with housing, legal advice, and job placement. The piece also touches on the broader implications of U.S. immigration policies and the human stories behind the statistics of deportation.

Read the Full deseret Article at:
https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/22/in-mexico-city-us-deportees-start-a-new-life/