Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Newsday

Lee Zeldin gets to work on his agenda of shrinking EPA and cutting regulations

The former Long Island congressman has vowed to claw back $20 billion in Biden administration green energy grants.

by: richest

DEEP DIVE: Donald Trump's record-breaking flurry of executive orders

Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has signed 79 executive orders touching on issues from foreign policy to transgender rights.

by: ProPublica

NASA Official Warns Staff About Publicly Displaying Their Badges Amid Reports of Harassment

The Trump administration has used strong language to disparage the federal workforce. A NASA official urges staff to "please use caution" in public amid the increasing "negative rhetoric" toward government workers.

by: BBC

Migrant permits should be time-specific - Farage

Migrant workers needed in the UK should only be employed on a "time-specific work permit", Nigel Farage said. The leader of Reform UK and Clacton MP claimed care home workers were "necessary" rather than skilled and should not stay in the UK indefinitely.

by: MSN

Trump administration introduces new reports for federal employees - CNN

Federal employees in many US government agencies have been ordered to report their weekly work achievements to the Trump administration. Employees who fail to comply with this directive have been warned of potential dismissal,

by: MSN

Zelensky to meet King Charles and European leaders in UK after nightmare Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet European leaders at a vital summit in London on Sunday, after his extraordinary argument with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office left Western allies reeling and threw the future of the Russia-Ukraine war into deep uncertainty.

by: MSN

Philippines' exemption from US foreign aid freeze reaffirms 'first-in-line' status: analysts

Southeast Asian nation will reportedly receive US$5.3 billion from the Donald Trump administration, earmarked for security and anti-narcotics programmes The exemption of the Philippines from a worldwide freeze on US foreign security aid affirms Manila's "first-in-line" status in securing Washington's interests in the Indo-Pacific,
Sat, March 1, 2025

by: Snopes

Examining claim Trump was recruited by KGB in 1987 and given codename 'Krasnov'

In February 2025, Alnur Mussayev, a former Soviet and Kazakh security official, claimed in a Facebook post that U.S. President Donald Trump was recruited in 1987 by the KGB, the intelligence agency of the Soviet Union, and assigned the code name "Krasnov."

by: kathmandupost

RSP suspects government's foul intention in not producing Lamichhane to Parsa court

by: NewsNation

DOGE structure, authority emerge as biggest DC mystery under Trump

The Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) structure and authority has become a central mystery in the barrage of lawsuits seeking to stymie its operations. After insisting Elon Musk

by: Click2Houston

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrators have gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. to protest the automaker's billionaire leader, Elon Musk.

by: PBS

Lawyers sue to stop Trump administration from sending 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay

Civil rights attorneys sued the Trump administration Saturday to prevent it from transferring 10 migrants detained in the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, their second legal challenge in less than a month over plans for holding up to 30,

by: Newsweek

Ukraine Gets Much-Needed Boost After Zelensky's Clash With Donald Trump

The deal between the United Kingdom and Ukraine follows a high-profile blow up between Zelensky and President Donald Trump on Friday.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

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

February 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears

The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers and advocacy groups of a massive brain drain and dire impacts to public health.

by: MSN

Trump gets middling grades on Americans' top issues, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans give President Donald Trump middling marks on his handling of the economy and efforts to shrink the government and are unimpressed by some of the early fights he has picked, such as proposals to take over Gaza,

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: MSN

One month in, Trump takes victory lap in speech at CPAC conservative gathering

President Donald Trump took a victory lap of sorts before a large gathering of conservatives on Saturday to celebrate his first month in office, a period marked by deep cuts to the federal bureaucracy and dust-ups with allies.

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.

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

The article from krone.at discusses the ongoing debate about the use of the term "genocide" in relation to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. It highlights the strong reactions from both sides following the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) decision to address South Africa's accusation of genocide against Israel. The piece notes that while the ICJ did not order a ceasefire, it did mandate Israel to take measures to prevent genocidal acts. The article also mentions the polarized views on this issue, with some seeing the ICJ's involvement as a step towards justice, while others, including Israeli officials, view it as an inappropriate and biased intervention. Furthermore, it touches upon the broader implications of the term "genocide" in international law and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the complexity and sensitivity of the situation.

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