• Mon, March 3, 2025

by: MSN

US Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Congress clash over spending ahead of March 14 deadline

US Congress remains deadlocked over a government funding deal with the March 14 deadline approaching. While some lawmakers push for a stopgap measure to extend funding through September, concerns remain over military spending and program shortfalls.

by: Firstpost

Why Tesla owners are pasting 'Elon ate my cat' stickers on their cars

Tesla drivers are using bumper stickers to dissociate from Elon Musk's antics and controversies. The so-called regret stickers range from 'I bought it before Elon went nuts', to 'Elon ate my cat' and 'Anti-Elon club'.

by: Oregonian

Oregon Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress

They are among Democrats across the country who are bringing federal workers in protest of mass firings from the Trump administration.

by: MSN

Minnesota House rejects bill banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports

The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports.

by: MSN

Remote federal workers in Washington greeted with balloons, candy amid layoffs

It was a scene some federal workers found upsetting and tone deaf. Under government-wide orders to end work-from-home arrangements and return to the office, employees in the Office of Personnel Management were shocked to be greeted on Monday with bowls of candy,
  • Tue, March 4, 2025

by: thenightly

Australian news and politics live: Donald Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash

US President Donald Trump has reportedly paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week.

by: Bloomberg

Trump's Canada, Mexico, China tariffs hit in deepening trade war

China imposed tariffs on US exports and added 10 firms to an unreliable entity list in retaliation for the Trump administration's new levy. Beijing said it would charge a duty as high as 15% on American goods including chicken and cotton, while soybeans will face a 10% tariff.

by: StamfordAdvocate

Here's what tariffs are and how they work

Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller. In the United States, tariffs are collected by Customs and Border Protection agents at 328 ports of entry across the country.

by: i

Labour to push ahead with lowering voting age to 16 - here's how it could backfire

In a poll by the More in Common think tank last May, 58 per cent of people thought that Labour was proposing the policy "because they think more young people voting will benefit them in elections", compared to just 22 per cent who thought it was because Labour "think it will be good for the country".

by: Gizmodo

Mark Cuban Suggests Fired Federal Employees Turn Into Government Consultants

Billionaire Mark Cuban has a big idea for some federal workers who just lost their job: get into consulting. The General Service Administration fired workers from its 18F office on Saturday morning as part of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's ongoing trimming down of the federal government.

by: STAT

Wojcicki's controversial bid to reclaim 23andMe

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki is attempting to buy her company back for a mere $42 million. It's a fraction of the company's former value: Just four years ago, the DNA testing company was worth $6 billion. The company's plunge follows market shifts, a major data breach, and an expensive foray into drug development.

by: manilatimes

Of stable government and personal fulfillment

A bit on Malaysian politics — which I hope will interest concerned readers in close neighbors such as the Philippines — and my own related personal musings in this piece. Indeed, lately I saw that, on one hand,

by: Oregonian

Elon Musk turns focus on Social Security, calls it "biggest Ponzi scheme of all time'

The same day Musk appeared on the podcast, the Social Security Administration announced it plans to reduce its workforce in the coming weeks.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: China retaliates as Trump tariffs take effect

Trump directs his administration to "pause" military aid to Ukraine after the contentious meeting with Zelenskyy, two White House officials told ABC News.

by: CNN

'It was messy': Federal workers ordered to return to offices without desks, Wi-Fi and lights

Millions of federal workers were ordered to return to offices across the country in recent weeks, marking an end to Covid-era rules allowing more flexibility to work from home. Many have come back to workplaces that weren't ready for them.

by: MSN

The Latest: Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.

by: MSN

Trump urged by 'fiscal responsibility' group to show he's 'serious' about $36T debt

The Concord Coalition launched their new "fiscal responsibility" advocacy group, Concord Action, designed to pressure Congress to lower America's $36 trillion national debt.

by: MSN

Head of Myanmar's military government in Russia for co-operation talks

General Min Aung Hlaing is making his fourth trip to Russia since his army seized power in 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

by: MSN

'We'll fight to the bitter end': China and Canada retaliate against new Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual U.S. trade, went live on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Government to Announce DA Hike Tomorrow? Expected Increase and Key Details

Will the Central Government Raise Dearness Allowance on March 5? With Holi around the corner, speculation is growing regarding a possible increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners.

by: MSN

Assembly election 2026 will end dynasty politics in TN, says AIADMK gen secy

The 2026 Assembly election will put an end to the dynasty politics in Tamil Nadu and would see the re-emergence of the people-friendly AIADMK government, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami

by: MSN

Americans face price hikes from Trump tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, admits his commerce chief

Americans face price hikes from Trump tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, admits his commerce chief - China announces it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products,

by: MSN

Tax reduction on gasoline and diesel to continue, provincial government says

Ahead of the House of Assembly resuming on Monday, March 3, 2025, the provincial government announced an extension of the tax reduction on gasoline and diesel of seven cents per litre for the next year,

by: MSN

Trump to address Congress amid trade tensions and Ukraine aid pause

President Donald Trump addresses Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into a tumultuous term defined by his efforts to stretch the limits of the presidency, slash the federal bureaucracy, impose steep tariffs on allies and pause all U.

by: MSN

BREAKING: Trump threatens to cut funding for schools that permit 'illegal protests' and vows to arrest 'agitators'

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the federal government will withhold funding from any educational institution that permits what he described as "illegal protests." He also stated that agitators involved in such demonstrations will face imprisonment or,

by: MSN

What are the goods facing Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China?

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.

by: MSN

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico

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by: MSN

The economy and AI are likely to be among the top issues for China's legislature

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and shoring up the economy are among the issues expected to top the agenda when China's legislature meets Wednesday in Beijing. Almost 2,900 delegates have arrived in Beijing for the annual session of the largely rubber-stamp parliament,

by: MSN

Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico come into effect

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect on Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' allies.

by: MSN

Warren Buffett slams Donald Trump's tariff on Canada and Mexico, calls them an 'Act of War' in rare public rebuke

Billionaire Warren Buffett criticized US president Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China as an "act of war", predicting economic harm. Trump's tariffs will add significant costs to imports,

by: MSN

Trump has caught Starmer out again - and exposed three major flaws in PM's US plan

Trump has caught Starmer out again - and exposed three major flaws in PM's US plan - ANALYSIS : Political editor David Maddox, who watched on in the Oval Office as Starmer met Trump, examines how the

by: MSN

Nitish Kumar gets into verbal exchange with Tejashwi, claims credit for Lalu Yadav's 'political rise'

The Bihar assembly witnessed a verbal exchange between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during Kumar's post budget speech on Tuesday. In his speech, Kumar asserted that he played a key role in shaping the political career of Tejashwi's father,

by: MSN

The goods hit first by Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

The goods hit first by Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China - Imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25 percent while levies on Chinese products will increase to 20 percent

by: MSN

Comelec dismisses disqualification case vs Tulfo brothers, kin | INQToday

The Commission on Elections dismisses the disqualification case for the 2025 elections filed against senatorial candidates Ben and Erwin Tulfo.

by: MSN

Parliamentary services council to include 2 opposition reps

by: MSN

Relief as 64 Kenyans who were being mistreated in Myanmar camps are rescued

Kenyans who were allegedly being mistreated in Myanmar camps have been released and will be moving to Thailand. The 6 Kenyans were saved by armed men.

by: MSN

Trade war and inflation: How Trump's tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico will ripple US economy

Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico and this move will hit the US economy. The US President has said that 25 percent American tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will take effect from Tuesday after the 30-day pause on duties,

by: MSN

SHA: Safaricom-led consortium denies govt control of KSh 104b medical system in 10 years, report

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu reported flaws in the procurement of the KSh 104 billion Social Health Authority (SHA) system from Safaricom-led consortium.

by: MSN

How much does California trade with Mexico, China and Canada? A look at the data

President Donald Trump on Saturday imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, making good on one of his campaign promises that has a possibility of affecting California.

by: MSN

China vows to take countermeasures against US over Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Chinese goods. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has already responded and promised to take countermeasures in response to Washington's new import duties, which will come into effect today,

by: MSN

The Andrew Tate Moral Rot and the Future of the American Right

On Thursday, disgraced "manosphere" influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, boarded a private jet from Romania, where they have lived for years, to Florida. That these moral monsters have been welcomed to our shores with open arms is appalling and shameful.

by: MSN

Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costl

by: MSN

Trade tensions escalate as Trump tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada take effect

President Donald Trump's tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual U.S. trade, went live at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer urges Europe not to accept a weak deal and says US vital in securing peace

Starmer urges Europe not to accept a weak deal and says US vital in securing peace - Sir Keir Starmer told MPs that efforts to secure peace in Europe must get strong US backing in an update given to P

by: MSN

BREAKING: JD Vance slammed for 'laughing' and 'smiling' over Russia invasion - 'Tens of thousands are dead'

J.D Vance has been slammed online after he laughed and smiled when discussing the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. "The Biden administration called Putin every name in the book," Hannity said. "And he still invaded anyway,

by: MSN

Trump Divesting Federal Government EVs Could Be Very Expensive

The Trump administration is moving to walk back electric vehicle adoption in government fleets, ordering the shutdown of 8,000 EV charging ports managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the sale of tens of thousands of EVs owned by the federal government.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer: Government is investing in security and peace

During an arms industry event at 10 Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer insists the government is "investing in our security, but we are also investing in peace" with its promised increase in defence spending.

by: MSN

Infants and young children are being raped as a weapon of war in Sudan, UNICEF says

Armed forces in Sudan's civil war are perpetrating systematic sexual violence against young children, with one-year-olds the youngest survivors of rape, according to a new report from UNICEF, the United Nations' (UN) children's agency.

Remote federal workers in Washington greeted with balloons, candy amid layoffs

It was a scene some federal workers found upsetting and tone deaf. Under government-wide orders to end work-from-home arrangements and return to the office, employees in the Office of Personnel Management were shocked to be greeted on Monday with bowls of candy,
The article from MSN discusses how remote federal workers in Washington, D.C., were greeted with balloons and candy as a gesture of support amidst ongoing layoffs. This initiative was part of an effort to boost morale among the employees who are facing job uncertainties due to budget cuts and restructuring within federal agencies. The gesture symbolizes a small token of appreciation and an attempt to maintain a positive atmosphere during these challenging times. The layoffs are part of broader governmental efforts to reduce costs, with many workers transitioning to remote work to continue their duties, highlighting the shift towards remote work culture even in the public sector.

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