• Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Politico

Make America Gilded Again

The Gilded Age was the era in the late 19th century when business and industry dominated American life as never before or since. It was a period of unprecedented economic growth and technological progress,

by: legit

Group Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Which Bars CBN From Releasing Rivers Allocations

The Rivers Good Governance Agenda has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling which stopped the CBN from giving funds to the Rivers state government

by: PBS

Fact-checking Trump and Vance's attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

During Friday's televised Oval Office fight, Trump and Vance made several misleading claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Here are the facts about three of them.

by: BBC

Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

The government ordered more than 30m masks, gowns and other items of PPE during Covid, with contracts totalling £14.6bn. This part of the inquiry will also look at the purchase of ventilators to help patients breathe, as well as millions of lateral flow and PCR tests.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth Issues Update to Pentagon on Elon Musk's DOGE Order

Departments with sensitive or confidential tasks, such as the FBI or Pentagon, initially told employees to ignore the order from DOGE and OPM.

by: CNN

Vance previously slammed Zelensky for lack of gratitude. This time, it placed him at center of tense Oval Office exchange

Campaigning in Pennsylvania last September, JD Vance seemed to strike at an unlikely political foe: the besieged president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who'd spent most of the previous two years being hailed by Western leaders as a hero.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump excludes low-value shipments from looming tariffs

President Donald Trump on Sunday amended two executive orders to exempt imports valued at less than $800 from Canada and Mexico.

by: HuffPost

Elon Musk Thinks U.S. Should Leave NATO And The United Nations

Elon Musk, who holds no official cabinet position in the administration, wrote on social media that he agrees the United States should leave NATO and the United Nations. On Saturday, Musk quote-tweeted "I agree" to a post from someone who wrote, "It's time to leave NATO and the UN."

by: MSN

Rep. Castor: "House Republicans' Silence on Corruption and Oversight Failures Is Deafening"

Rep. Kathy Castor criticized House Republicans during an oversight debate, questioning their silence on inspector general firings, cuts to medical research, and weakened ethics enforcement. She called for accountability on government transparency,

by: PBS

Trump signs order making English the official language of the U.S.

President Donald Trump signed on Saturday an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. It rescinds a mandate from former President Bill Clinton that required the government and organizations that received federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.

by: CNN

Start your week smart: DOGE's chaotic cuts, emergency summit, slowing the measles spread, Oscars preview, tariffs

Monday Musk's SpaceX is targeting the launch of the eighth flight test of its Starship launch system. During its previous flight in January, the most powerful rocket ever built exploded in a ball of flames over the North Atlantic Ocean near the Turks and Caicos Islands. Debris from that explosion was later found on roads and washed up on beaches.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Social Security says it plans to cut 7,000 jobs

The Social Security Administration says it plans to cut 7,000 jobs and reduce the number of its regional offices.

by: CNN

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo enters race for New York City mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted in September, accused of bribery and campaign finance violations. The charges stem from soliciting illegal campaign contributions from Turkish diplomats, allowing *** skyscraper to open without *** fire inspection,

by: MSN

Americans say Trump changing how government works, but divide on workforce cuts

There's at least one thing Americans widely agree on about President Donald Trump: they think he's changing the way the government works. But they're more split on whether that's for the better or worse.

by: MSN

Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says

Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says - Measure appears to be an attempt to encourage Russia to join talks to end its war of aggre

by: CNN

Democrats face fresh test over how to counter Trump's joint address

When he steps onto the dais in the House chamber on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump will have another major platform to relay his second term priorities. For Democrats, the moment will present a fresh test of whether they can effectively counter Trump's primetime programming.

by: MSN

'Putin Is on The Inside': Shock as U.S. Caves to Russia in Cybersecurity Fight

The White House is reportedly dropping Russia from its list of threats to cybersecurity and is instead honing in on China, part of the Trump administration's apparent broader effort to curry favor with the Kremlin and push for a peace deal that would end the country's ongoing war in Ukraine.

by: MSN

Trump claims Zelensky will have 'no choice' but to accept his terms after disastrous White House meeting: Live

Trump claims Zelensky will have 'no choice' but to accept his terms after disastrous White House meeting: Live - Fallout from the meeting between Trump, Vance and Zelensky continues after it devolved

by: MSN

Europe agrees steps to peace in Ukraine, but they need US backing

At a summit meeting in London, European leaders, Canada and Turkey pledged to continue military support for Ukraine, two days after a disastrous meeting of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy with U.S. president Donald Trump at the White House.

by: MSN

Public sector ghosts are not fought with eggs and Schnapps

By Anny OSABUTEYAs a teenager growing up, I once lived in Tema Newtown for many years. Awudun, near the lighthouse, not far from the naval base, was and still is a popular settlement for different tribes across the country: Dangmes,

by: MSN

Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme,' sparking Dem concerns over key benefit

The world's richest man argued that the retirement and disability benefit system poses a significant financial risk to America's future.

by: MSN

World News Live Today March 2, 2025: Fox News' Kat Timpf shares update on breast cancer diagnosis, 'I'm making the best decision for me and my family'

Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

by: MSN

National park layoffs assailed by off-duty rangers and community members in SoCal protests

National Park Service staffing cuts prompted off-duty rangers and residents to protest at national parks nationwide, including Joshua Tree and the Santa Monica Mountains.

by: MSN

Leaders from Europe, Canada and Turkey now meeting in London on Ukraine

The UK prime minister is now hosting over a dozen European leaders plus delegates from Canada and Turkey for crunch talks on Ukraine's future. Follow Euronews live here. View on euronews

by: MSN

Social Security Update: Mike Johnson Explains Elon Musk's and GOP's Goals

The House speaker said the GOP, alongside Musk, is working to eliminate government inefficiencies and improve the country's fiscal affairs.

by: MSN

Marco Rubio can't say 'peace is possible' between Ukraine and Russia

by: MSN

Elon Musk's Social Security Remark Rebuked by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Musk called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," a remark that has drawn significant backlash from Democrats and critics.

by: MSN

Thanda thanda cool cool: Eknath Shinde denies rift, Devendra Fadnavis smiles

Eknath Shinde refuted rift rumours in Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, insisting his ties with Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were "thanda thanda and cool cool". His "don't take me lightly" remark, however,

by: MSN

Trump just fired one of the highest-ranking trans women in the federal government

Paris worked across five presidencies, rising to become one of the highest-ranking trans women in the federal government, second only to former Assistant Secretary of Health Rache

by: MSN

'He Fought Like A Lion': Ukrainians Show Support To Zelenskyy After Oval Office Spat

Ukrainians have rallied behind President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the big blowout in the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Zelenskyy over the Russia- Ukraine war.

by: MSN

Trump news live: Blame game continues after 'disaster' Zelensky meeting led to Oval Office meltdown

Blame game continues after 'disaster' Zelensky meeting led to Oval Office meltdown - The White House is blaming Zelensky for the Oval Office meltdown, with criticisms ranging from not wearing a suit t
  • Mon, March 3, 2025

by: Mint

CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget 2025-26 between March 24-26

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces plans for a 'people's budget' as corruption charges against the previous AAP government surface. With twelve more CAG reports pending, Gupta aims to involve citizens in shaping the budget,

by: CounterPunch

The Trump-Putin Axis and Its Impact on Global Politics

Donald Trump's forging of a political alliance with Russia's Vladimir Putin at the expense of Ukraine's struggle for self-determination may not be totally

by: Graphic

I'll pay Assembly members allowances - President Mahama affirms

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to paying modest allowances to Assemblymen and women, a promise he made during his campaign

by: LBC

Outrage as Elon Musk, son and mother pictured on President's plane Air Force One

Elon Musk has sparked outrage in his latest controversy after being spotted on Air Force One with his mother and son.

by: Politics

Mandelson rebuked after saying Zelenskyy must give 'unequivocal backing' to Trump peace plan

Lord Mandelson has been rebuked after saying Ukraine should be the first side "to commit to a ceasefire" in its war with Russia, as he called on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to back Donald Trump's minerals deal.

by: WBEZ

Musk's DOGE moves to cancel leases for federal offices across Illinois

The Trump administration is aiming to unload half the buildings the government owns and cancel 50% of leases for offices across the country.

by: NDTV

NDTV Explainer: Opposition Cameo In 'Eknath Shinde vs Devendra Fadnavis'

Maharashtra's politics is dominated by the buzz about a rift between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde, despite fervent denials from both.

by: WKRG

Trump's speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

President Donald Trump arrives this week on Capitol Hill to deliver a speech to Congress, a coequal branch of government he has bulldozed past this first month in office,

by: News4Jax

What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump loves a good spectacle, and it's hard to top a speech to a joint session of Congress. The House chamber is packed with lawmakers, and the president's arrival is announced in a booming voice by the sergeant-at-arms, triggering cacophonous applause.

by: CNN

'They are harming ordinary people': Trump's funding cuts are taking a toll in North Carolina

President Donald Trump's efforts to drastically cut federal spending and slash the federal workforce are already having an impact in North Carolina.

by: CNN

'It's the shadow OPM': How DOGE is using a once-obscure federal agency as ground zero for its plans to shrink government

The once-obscure Office of Personnel Management, essentially the human resources department of the federal government, is now ground zero for Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's efforts to slash bureaucracy and deconstruct vast portions of the administrative state.

by: MSN

Trump 2nd term updates: Trump excludes low-value shipments from looming tariffs

President Donald Trump on Sunday amended two executive orders to exempt imports valued at less than $800 from Canada and Mexico.

by: MSN

Jasmine Crockett Sums Up GOP Lawmakers In 1 Damning Word On Trump And Musk

The Texas Democrat called out her colleagues on the other side of the aisle for how they're handling the new administration.

by: MSN

Leaders from Europe, Canada and Turkey meet in London on Ukraine

The UK prime minister is meeting bilaterally with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni before over a dozen leaders join them for crunch talks on Ukraine's future. View on euronews

by: MSN

'Italy and the UK can build bridges' Giorgia Meloni tells Keir Starmer

Italy and the UK can build bridges' Giorgia Meloni tells Keir Starmer The Italian prime minister made the comments after holding talks with the UK's prime minister in London ahead of the summit on European defence and Ukraine.

by: MSN

Johnson rules out entitlement cuts but 'waste and abuse' in Social Security will be targeted

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Meet the Press says cuts to federal entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are off the table but "we need to target" any "waste and abuse" Elon Musk finds.

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau on Canada's reassurance to US over Fentanyl smuggling

At the London summit on Ukrainian security on Sunday, Trudeau also reiterated Canada's strong and unwavering support for Ukraine, and announced new sanctions against Russia. Trudeau further talked about Canada's reassurance to US over Fentanyl smuggling.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Social Security says it plans to cut 7,000 jobs

The Social Security Administration says it plans to cut 7,000 jobs and reduce the number of its regional offices.
The article from ABC News provides live updates and insights into former President Donald Trump's activities and statements as he campaigns for a potential second term in the 2024 presidential election. Key points include Trump's comments on various issues like immigration, his ongoing legal battles, and his criticism of the current administration. It also covers reactions from political figures and the public, his rally speeches, and his strategy to mobilize his voter base. Additionally, the article touches on the implications of his campaign on the Republican Party, his influence on GOP policies, and the broader political landscape as the election approaches.

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