• Mon, March 3, 2025

by: Newsweek

Elon Musk Accused of Social Security 'Disinformation Campaign'

The tech billionaire said Social Security is "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time" during a podcast with Joe Rogan last week.

by: NewsWire

US tech expert has warned Australia to be wary of Elon Musk and his Starlink satellite network

A US tech expert has warned Australia the world's richest man Elon Musk "could do what wanted" with his Starlink satellite internet network and wouldn't put it pass him to meddle in Australia's affairs.

by: MassLive

Haitian, Venezuelan immigrants sue Trump over humanitarian protections

"The decision to undermine TPS for Haiti and Venezuela is driven by racial bias," a spokesperson for Lawyers for Civil Rights, which filed the lawsuit, said in a statement.

by: AOL

Trump to address Congress, the nation in pivotal speech

President Donald Trump is set to address Congress Tuesday evening after nearly six weeks of breakneck pace in the White House. Trump seemed to signal he is preparing an aggressive, forthright speech as he oversees a series of major policy changes and turmoil in the U.

by: Newsday

Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

President Donald Trump was poised to impose 25% taxes on imports from Canada and Mexico Tuesday and to double to 20% his levies on Chinese products.

by: unilad

Elon Musk admits being involved in the US government is 'most absurd outcome he could possibly imagine'

Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) told Joe Rogan working with President Donald Trump's US Government is 'absurd'.

by: RealClearPolitics

Taibbi: Surprising And Wonderful To See Libertarian Consensus Forming In Washington On Free Speech

Racket.News Journalist Matt Taibbi spoke about Tulsi Gabbard starting the role of Director of National Intelligence as a consensus forms in favor of free speech on Capitol Hill, last week on Reason.com's "Just Asking Questions" podcast.

by: thenightly

Labor and the Coalition deploy traditional election weapons amid global turmoil

Labor and the Coalition have reverted to traditional policy strongholds amid unsettling fears that the long-assumed rules of the global order are rapidly being tossed on a bonfire.

by: WESA

Gainey and O'Connor argue over 'MAGA assault' in Pittsburgh mayoral race

The Democrats competing in Pittsburgh's May 20 mayoral primary traded criticism over their donors on Monday, after Mayor Ed Gainey blasted Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor for reports tying O'Connor to Republican contributors.

by: Slate

A Leading Lawyer Fighting Trump's Assault on Transgender Americans Discusses What Happens When the Law Inevitably Fails Us

The more we have our needs met by caring for each other, the more we're going to be equipped to fight back against whatever is coming."

by: PBS

As Trump prepares to address Congress, here's how he's testing the boundary of his authority

As legal cases mount, more than 100 so far challenging the legality of the Trump administration's actions, the Republican president is daring the other branches of government — Congress and the courts — to try to stop him.

by: wwmt

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday

"Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And that'll start," Trump told reporters in the Roosevelt Room. Trump has said the tariffs are to force the two U.S. neighbors to step up their fight against fentanyl trafficking into the U.S.

by: jacobin

This Year's CPAC Was a Carnival of Triumph and Spite

The Conservative Political Action Conference was a pageant of outlandish costumes and cruel humor. But don't be distracted by the sideshows: the MAGA right takes itself very seriously, and it's hard at work forming a transnational far-right alliance.

by: Time

Clinton and Gore's Attempts at Government Reform Highlight the Challenges Ahead for DOGE

How Musk's DOGE efforts compare with Clinton's attempts to "reinvent government" and minimize bureaucracy in the 1990s.

by: WLRN

Two proposed ballot amendments seek to lower Florida insurance costs

Two different proposed constitutional amendments are aimed at the same thing: reducing home insurance costs. Both would need to be approved by Florida voters.

by: CNN

DOGE wants to charge one federal agency millions of dollars for its work to make government more efficient

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency wants to charge at least one federal agency millions of dollars for its work.

by: foxbaltimore

DOGE, economy, immigration and more: What to expect from Trump's speech to Congress

President Donald Trump will take on the role of "explainer-in-chief" Tuesday night when he gives a speech in a joint session of Congress.

by: rnz

Politics live: Stanford won't say if she backs Seymour to fix school lunches

A planned meeting between the Education minister and her associate to discuss the school unches programme has been delayed, but will rescheduled at the "earliest convenience".

by: TMJ4

What young Wisconsin voters are saying about President Trump's 'Golden Age' and 'pushy' agenda

Whirlwind doesn't begin to describe President Trump's first weeks in the White House. Administrations are usually measured by the first 100 days, but Tuesday's speech marks day 44 for Trump. Trump is the oldest person ever elected to run the country. However, for some Gen Z voters, like 20-year-old Cameron Merkel, Trump is their guy.

by: Politico

Dems confront a new DOGE reality: It might be more popular than they thought.

Privately, however, they're sounding a note of caution that attacking DOGE may not be a slam dunk. When moderate Democrats huddled last month at an upscale resort in Loudoun County, Virginia — at a retreat hosted by the centrist group Third Way — those gathered concluded that their party is seen as "favoring excessive regulations,

by: ABC

Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'

Asked about the Biden-appointed former Social Security commissioner Martin O'Malley's recent prediction that a system collapse and an interruption of benefits could come within the next 30-90 days, Murray responded that the recent cuts to workforce and offices would be a "disaster."

by: Sky

Revealed: The law you've never heard of that stops Britain building - and it's not even British

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly declared war on "NIMBYs" and "blockers" who stop ministers from getting on with major infrastructure projects - but there could be something far more stubborn standing in his way.

by: Oregonian

Oregon bill to lower voting age to 16 for school board elections draws heated testimony

Supporters told lawmakers that 16- and 17-year-olds should have a say in school district leadership while opponents say they are too immature.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says Zelenskyy should be 'more appreciative'

When pressed by another reporter if the mineral resource deal is now dead or if it can be revived, Trump said to tune into his joint address to Congress on Tuesday night.

by: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidency: Zelensky meeting fallout and looming tariffs

The fallout from President Donald Trump's heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to reverberate from Washington to Kyiv ahead of the president's address to Congress tomorrow.

by: WLRN

Disability rights groups are uncertain about future amid funding freeze decision

After a federal judge in Washington blocked the Trump administration from freezing federal grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars last week, many disability rights organizations wonder what's next.

by: CNN

Supreme Court justices tread carefully as collision with Trump looms

A lot of people are focused on the courts generally, and on my court in particular," Justice Elena Kagan said.

by: CNN

USAID official put on administrative leave for scathing memo blaming political appointees for affecting 'life-saving' work

A top official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) was put on leave after issuing a scathing memo blaming Trump political appointees for the US government's inability to conduct life-saving humanitarian work.

by: MSN

'Viksit Delhi' budget between March 24 and 26: CM Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the Delhi government will present the 'Viksit Delhi' budget for 2025-26 in the assembly between March 24 and 26. Addressing a press conference, she said the budget will be prepared after incorporating suggestions from the public.

by: MSN

'Irresponsible and reckless:' Warren demands RFK Jr. clarify vaccine stance amid deadly measles outbreak

In the 18 days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, his department has postponed or canceled two major vaccine advisory committee meetings,

by: MSN

AARP's impact on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the impact of AARP, flooding in West Virginia, Career Technical Education and the bills passing through the state capitol. In Segment One,

by: MSN

120 days of Trump: Tariff tactics and '51st state' talk destabilize Quebec politics and economy

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by: MSN

What to expect from Trump's address to Congress

President Donald Trump's flurry of executive actions may foreshadow fewer congressional requests in his address to a joint session of Congress.

by: MSN

Fallout continues over Trump and Zelenskyy meeting

Three days after the shouting match heard around the world President Trump and President Zelenskyy are still at odds over how to end Ukraine's war with Russia.

by: MSN

Trump: 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect Tuesday

President Trump said Monday that the 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially go into effect Tuesday, announcing there is no room for dealmaking to delay them again. "The tariffs, they're all set.

by: MSN

President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada start Tuesday

President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico will start Tuesday, March 4.

by: MSN

How would Boston defend a federal sanctuary lawsuit? Legal experts weigh in

If Boston is sued by the federal government over its sanctuary policy — as Chicago and the state of New York have already been, and with top Trump administration officials threatening more action — would the city be able to defend itself in court?

by: MSN

Trump turns on Starmer and allies in new Ukraine tirade - even as PM insists US is vital to peace deal

Trump turns on Starmer and allies in new Ukraine tirade - even as PM insists US is vital to peace deal - President says 'America won't put up with Zelensky much longer' and takes swipe at PM's weekend

by: MSN

'These are not savings': The 5 largest DOGE cuts actually saved 99% less than Musk claimed

Tesla and SpaceX CEO initially declared that his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, had saved taxpayers tens of billions of dollars by laying off federal workers and cancelling contracts for projects he deemed inefficient.

by: MSN

Hochul looks to support federal workers axed by 'Elon Musk and his clueless cadre of career killers'

Gov. Kathy Hochul blasted Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) on Monday after she met with federal workers who felt the ax from President Trump's billionaire right-hand man.

by: MSN

Trump says 'no room left' to avoid massive tax hikes on Canadian and Mexican imports

Trump says 'no room left' to avoid massive tax hikes on Canadian and Mexican imports - Trump has said he thinks foreign countries pay the import taxes, which are actually borne by American importers a

by: MSN

Europe pledges support for Ukraine after Oval Office clash between Zelenskyy and Trump

World leaders from across Europe are making known their support for Ukraine in the aftermath of last week's fiery White House meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump.

by: MSN

Rod Stewart's passionate six-word message amid Donald Trump and Zelensky controversy

Rod Stewart has praised Keir Starmer and spoke of his support for Ukraine in a new message to his fans, after sharing a picture of the British Prime Minister and Ukrainian president outside Number 10

by: MSN

Letters to the Editor: Laid-off federal workers who voted for Donald Trump should have seen it coming

President Trump has taken a slash-and-burn approach to the federal workforce because he wants to create a spectacle of activity ("They voted for Trump, but now they're losing their U.S. government jobs,

by: MSN

The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign

President Donald Trump 's senior aides and allies lashed out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Washington as he attended a European summit in London to rally international support for his military's fight against the Russian invasion.

by: MSN

'Major errors': Investigative reporter rips apart Elon Musk's spin on DOGE

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force quietly tried to delete its so-called "wall of receipts" after reporters identified major mistakes and falsehoods in their claimed monetary savings to the government from canceling various federal contracts.

by: MSN

Trump and Musk doing what previous administrations didn't - cut federal spending | Letters

Enquirer, there are several letters to the editor about how horrible Donald Trump and Elon Musk are for firing so many government employees, shutting down departments and agencies, stopping foreign aid,

by: MSN

Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring impact of DOGE cuts

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he could take government spending out of his agency's reports on gross domestic product.

Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring impact of DOGE cuts

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he could take government spending out of his agency's reports on gross domestic product.
The Trump administration is considering a significant change in how the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis calculates Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by potentially excluding government spending from this key economic indicator. This proposal, which has raised concerns among economists, could obscure the real economic impact of government spending cuts, particularly in areas like defense and infrastructure. Critics argue that this move would not only distort the economic picture but also make it difficult to assess the effectiveness of fiscal policy. The idea stems from a desire to focus GDP more on private sector activity, but it has sparked debate over the manipulation of economic statistics for political purposes. This change could lead to a GDP figure that does not reflect the full scope of economic activity, potentially misleading policymakers and the public about the health of the economy.

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