Tue, March 4, 2025

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: 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.

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.
Mon, March 3, 2025

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: fox13now

'Beehive Development Agency' faces pushback across the political spectrum

Groups from the right and the left united to oppose a bill creating a new agency to oversee big development projects in the state.

by: Inc

As Feds and Big Companies Scrap DEI, Most Small Businesses Maintain Their Policies

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: BBC

King's pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act

Trump described the King as a "beautiful man", as he looked forward to the opulence of a state visit, with its carriage ride up the Mall and glittering banquet. Invitations for such visits are sent by the monarch, but the decisions on who gets invited are made in government.

by: News4Jax

Senior economist explains local impact of DOGE's federal worker job cuts

Brad Hershbein, a senior economist and researcher with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, said there is a concern these federal layoffs could have a ripple effect and go beyond the immediate job losses.

by: ThePrint

Political row over Hindi is good for Stalin and BJP, not Tamils

Stalin is obviously playing politics, seeking to reignite the old anti-Hindi sentiments in Tamil Nadu. But why is the Centre playing into his hands?

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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.

The article from WLRN discusses several insurance-related bills being considered in the Florida legislature for the 2025 session. Key points include:

  • HB 1017: This bill aims to reduce the statute of limitations for filing negligence lawsuits from four years to two, potentially affecting insurance claims related to negligence.

  • HB 1019: It proposes changes to the "bad faith" law, making it harder for policyholders to sue insurers for not acting in good faith when handling claims. This could limit the ability of policyholders to recover damages beyond policy limits.

  • HB 1021: This legislation would allow insurance companies to offer policies with reduced coverage for certain perils like hurricanes or floods, potentially lowering premiums but also reducing coverage.

  • SB 1018: Similar to HB 1017, this Senate bill also seeks to shorten the statute of limitations for negligence claims.

  • SB 1020: This bill would modify the rules around attorney fees in insurance disputes, potentially making it less financially viable for policyholders to pursue legal action against insurers.

    These bills reflect ongoing efforts to reform Florida's insurance market, which has been struggling with high premiums, insurer insolvencies, and litigation costs. The proposed changes are intended to stabilize the market but have raised concerns about consumer protections and access to justice.

    Read the Full WLRN Article at:
    https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2025-03-03/florida-insurance-bills-2025