• Sun, February 23, 2025

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: 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: Newsweek

Fox News Host Confronts Pete Hegseth With Backlash to Pentagon Firings

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked by Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream about the recent firing of top lawyers for the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force—a move that has sparked backlash and raised concerns over the potential politicization of the country's armed forces.

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: 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: MSN

Trump's Middle East envoy blames Ukraine for war with Russia; Musk's ultimatum to federal workers faces backlash: Live

Trump's Middle East envoy blames Ukraine for war with Russia; Musk's ultimatum to federal workers faces backlash: Live - Several agency leaders, including Trump allies, told employees to ignore Musk's

by: CNN

German elections: CDU's Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

by: CNN

Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending

Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending while playing a leading role in President Donald Trump's effort to cut that spending.

by: MSN

German federal election 2025 live updates: Centre-right CDU in the lead, first exit poll suggests

Follow Euronews' live blog on Sunday as Germany elects its new chancellor and parliament. View on euronews

by: MSN

'People of Oklahoma lost their jobs': NBC host clashes with GOP lawmaker over Elon's cuts

NBC host Kristen Welker clashed with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) after billionaire Elon Musk convinced President Donald Trump's government to slash thousands of jobs. During a Sunday interview on Meet the Press,

by: CNN

German elections: Merz favorite to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

by: MSN

Elon Musk and other right-wing donors are "pouring money" into Wisconsin's Supreme Court race

Wisconsin is a "wild west in terms of campaign spending," with the last high court race shattering spending records

by: CNN

Germany votes with Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

by: MSN

General Services Administration Shuts Down 8,000 EV Chargers, Offloads EVs

The General Services Administration said that the chargers "were not mission critical," and will be turned off next week.

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: MSN

Reinstate ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches, Sarawak rep tells govt

  • Fri, February 28, 2025

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.

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: 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: MSN

'Unreal hypocrisy': Elon Musk called out over MAGA attacks on Zelensky's outfit

Of all the controversies swirling around Volodymyr Zelensky's explosive Oval Office meeting Friday with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, social media seemed particularly concerned with the Ukrainian president's choice of attire.

by: MSN

Elon Musk Issues Warning About Donald Trump-Backed GOP Budget Bill

The resolution seeks to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars in additional spending on defense, border security and energy.

by: MSN

Senators propose bill requiring U.S. to monitor China's ports around world

Three U.S. senators, including Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly, have introduced a bill to monitor China's ports around the world. The Strategic Ports Reporting Act would require the U.S. secretaries of state and defense to develop a map to track efforts by the Chinese government to build,

by: MSN

American Dream Ends In Deportation; Trump's Strict Migration Policy Bites Hundreds Of Indians Hard

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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.
  • Sat, March 1, 2025

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.

by: Newsday

Unions, workers explore ways to fight back amid Musk's effort to cut down the federal workforce

On Thursday, a federal court judge in San Francisco ordered the Trump Administration to pause the firing of probationary workers, after a coalition of labor unions including AFGE filed a lawsuit arguing the Office of Personnel Management which oversaw the cuts had "no legal authority" to fire employees.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Fed employees sent 2nd 'What did you do last week' email

The White House hosted more than a dozen conservative influencers for policy briefings Thursday with top administration officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FBI Director Kash Patel, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

by: Krone

How should justice work if politics has to report?

The Zuckerl government's plans to appoint a federal public prosecutor who will have to report to parliament are causing fierce criticism within the

by: coloradopolitics

Colorado officials react to heated Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy

Leading Colorado Democrats condemned Friday's tense meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying that the Repu

by: NDTV

Statewide Anti-Drugs Operation Launched In Punjab, Cops Raid 750 Locations

Punjab Police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday, officials said.

by: CNN

Missouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants

Opponents say the proposed bill is already spreading fear and changing the lives of immigrants with and without permission to be in the US but its sponsor said the intent was ensuring safety.

by: CNN

Fact check: 33 times Zelensky thanked Americans and US leaders

Zelensky has thanked the United States on numerous occasions since Russian launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 - expressing gratitude to Trump and President Joe Biden, to members of Congress from both parties,

by: CNN

Trump and Zelensky news conference canceled after heated meeting

President Donald Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Friday. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

'Baldfaced stigmatization': Judge blocks Trump admin from enforcing transgender medical care and 'gender ideology' orders, ridicules government for citing Canadian law

"Where, as here, government action is motivated by purposeful discrimination, it violates the Fifth Amendment's equal protection guarantee." The post 'Baldfaced stigmatization': Judge blocks Trump admin from enforcing transgender medical care and 'gender ideology' orders,

by: MSN

Delaware House Rep. Kendra Johnson's service came from divine inspiration

In a discussion with Delaware Online/The News Journal, Kendra Johnson shares who inspired her, what drives her and how she forges ahead.

by: MSN

Musk's DOGE fires federal tech team that built free tax-filing site

The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped build the IRS's free tax-filing service and revamped websites across government, according to an email sent overnight to employees.

by: MSN

Trump-Zelensky row heaps pressure on Germany's politicians

Germany's politicians face mounting pressure to speed up forming a new government and provide fresh aid to Kyiv as Berlin reels from the blazing row between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Trump's moves test limits of presidential power, resilience of US democracy

In his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made significant moves to consolidate power, including pardoning Capitol attackers, installing loyalists, and targeting media. These actions have drawn international concern and comparisons to authoritarian regimes,

by: MSN

'Two losers on barstools': CNN conservative pounds Trump and Vance for embarrassing the US

A furious S.E. Cupp unloaded on Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance over their "disgusting" treatment of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday that shocked the world.

by: MSN

Trump's week in review: Showdown with Zelensky, DOGE continues cuts

The last week of February proved eventful for President Donald Trump as he continues to enact his agenda with bold policy moves, domestic restructuring and occasionally tense international negotiations.

by: MSN

UAE President, VPs receive messages of congratulations from leaders of Arab, Islamic nations on advent of Ramadan

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received congratulatory messages from the Kings, Emirs, and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

by: MSN

White House Staffer Who Moonlighted for Private Clients Steps Down From Consulting Firm

Katie Miller, as a "special government employee," was allowed to work as a private consultant while serving in the White House. She stepped down from the consulting role after the Journal reported on it.

by: MSN

Utah senators react to contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy

Utah's senators are responding to a contentious interaction between Trump and Vance and Zelenskyy Friday with contrasting public statements.

by: MSN

Romanian government survives no-confidence vote

Romania's pro-European coalition government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday, avoiding further political turbulence in the NATO and European Union member state which will rerun a presidential election this year.

by: MSN

'I went to Iraq and they fired me over an email': Veteran, government service worker fired by D.O.G.E.

Vicky Teigue who is 90% disabled and was five months from retirement questions how the government could turn its back on her.

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

'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.
The article from MSN discusses the severe impact of budget cuts on U.S. health agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These cuts have led to the loss of thousands of jobs, with the NIH alone facing a reduction of 1,600 positions. This downsizing has not only affected the workforce but has also put on hold numerous critical research grants, which are essential for advancing medical research and public health initiatives. The article highlights the potential long-term consequences of these cuts, including delays in medical breakthroughs, reduced capacity to respond to public health emergencies, and a general decline in the nation's health research capabilities. It also notes the frustration among scientists and health professionals who see these cuts as detrimental to ongoing and future health research, potentially jeopardizing the health and safety of the American public.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/deadly-consequences-health-agencies-reel-from-thousands-of-job-cuts-while-critical-research-grants-remain-on-hold/ar-AA1zBMxN

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