• Sun, March 2, 2025

by: KING5

Federal judge halts Trump's order on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge in Seattle on Friday extended a temporary block on a White House executive order restricting gender-affirming care for minors.

by: KENS

Musk's agency claims $110M savings in canceled leases around the DMV

The Department of Government Efficiency put up a new website this week titled the "Wall of Receipts" listing the alleged savings from shrinking the government.

by: magyarnemzet

PM Orban: Only Two Countries in Europe Want Peace - The Vatican and Hungary

Peace is a necessity for Hungary not only from a Christian perspective but also from an economic standpoint—without peace, Hungary will not be successful, the prime minister said in an interview for TV2.

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: 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: 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: 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: legit

JUST IN: Tragedy as Man Beats Wife to Death over Ramadan Food

Alhaji Nuru Isah has been arrested by the police for allegedly beating his 24-year-old wife, Wasila Abdullahi, to death over Ramadan food in Bauchi state

by: ABC

Andrew Cuomo announces run for New York City mayor

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid numerous sexual harassment allegations in 2021, is running for New York City mayor.

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: 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

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: 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: CNN

Why Trump's 'gold card' proposal is more complicated than it sounds

Immigration law experts say the "gold card" proposal is far more complicated and uncertain than President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made it sound when they announced it last week.

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

by: MSN

Cabinet member's admission about Zelensky's reaction to mineral deal

A Trump cabinet member made a stunning admission about Ukranian President Zelensky's reaction to minerals deal and his Oval Office behavior.

by: MSN

'Nobody wants to see that', Starmer says Oval Office encounter made him feel 'uncomfortable'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the clash in the Oval Office made him feel "uncomfortable" but he decided to "roll up my sleeves" rather than "ramp up the rhetoric" in response. The PM will gather European leaders in London to forge a common position ...

by: MSN

'Attacking Putin...': Marco Rubio Blasts Zelensky's 'Anti-Russia' Rhetoric Before Trump, Seeks Apology

The diplomatic fallout between the U.S. and Ukraine has escalated after Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly criticised President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him to apologize for the disastrous White House meeting with Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Elon Musk sparks debate on US pulling out from NATO and UN

Elon Musk responded to a post by an American political commentator who claimed it is "time to leave NATO and the UN." "I agree," wrote the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "It's time to leave NATO and the UN,

by: MSN

SA's water crisis | Water Minister insists Gauteng taps won't run dry

That's the word from Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina on Gauteng's water issues. She says with full dams there is no crisis. But, she admits there are problems getting water to households.
  • 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: 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

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.

Why Trump's 'gold card' proposal is more complicated than it sounds

Immigration law experts say the "gold card" proposal is far more complicated and uncertain than President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made it sound when they announced it last week.
The article from CNN, published on March 2, 2025, discusses a new initiative by former President Donald Trump, known as the "Gold Card." This program aims to provide exclusive benefits to members of Congress, including access to luxury resorts, private clubs, and special events. The initiative has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it represents an unethical blending of politics and personal business interests. Supporters, however, see it as a way to foster better relationships between Trump and current legislators. The program's legality and ethical implications are under scrutiny, with some calling for investigations into whether it violates any laws or congressional ethics rules.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/02/politics/gold-card-trump-congress-cec/index.html