• Tue, March 4, 2025

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: RealClearPolitics

Trudeau to Americans on Tariffs: "Your Government Has Chosen To Do This To You"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the American people, President Trump, and the people of Canada as the US-Canada trade war of 2025 begins: "There is absolutely no justification or need whatsoever for these tariffs today,

by: Slate

The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Tesla's Falling Stock Prices

People don't fill out a questionnaire every time they sell Tesla stock, so we don't know exactly what causes its price to go down. The evidence is strong, though, that Tesla shares trade down when the spotlight shines extra brightly on Musk paying attention to other things.

by: Click2Houston

Justice Department is reviewing prosecution of Colorado clerk who supported Trump's election lies

The Department of Justice is reviewing the prosecution of a former Colorado clerk who was convicted in state court of helping President Donald Trump's supporters access confidential data about the 2020 election and is supporting her bid to get out of jail.

by: Politico

Wes Moore takes a jab at Trump and Musk

Wes Moore is sharpening his rhetoric toward Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore attends remarks by President Donald Trump during a governors working session in the State Dining Room at the White House, Feb. 21, 2025. | POLITICO illustration/Photo by Francis Chung/POLITICO

by: WESA

Marc Fogel, Comperatore family to attend Trump speech to U.S. Congress

Oakmont educator Marc Fogel, who was released from a Russian prison last month, and his mother Malphine have been invited by First Lady Melania Trump to attend President Donald Trump's speech to Congress tonight.

by: Forbes

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Criticizes Elon Musk, AI And Big Tech's Power Grab

The tech pioneer warns that skills for business success don't translate to effective governance — a direct challenge to Elon Musk's new government role

by: Reuters

US reviews Columbia University contracts, grants over antisemitism allegations

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Monday it will review Columbia University's federal contracts and grants over allegations of antisemitism, which it says the educational institution has shown inaction in tackling.

by: Mint

From Comedian to President: 5 surprising facts about Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky; net worth and properties

Before becoming Ukraine's president in 2019, Volodymyr Zelensky was a comedian and actor. He co-founded Kvartal 95 and has pushed for digital reforms.

by: KTVZ

Forest Service resets NW Forest Plan amendment public meeting in Sisters for next week

A public meeting on the proposed amendment for the Northwest Forest Plan, hosted by the Deschutes National Forest, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 12 in Sisters. The public is invited to join and learn more about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

by: KGOU

Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect

by: WAtoday

Roger Cook is 'hungry for government'

Roger Cook says he knows the The Wellard menu like the back of his hand and orders a cheeseburger with no chips - just salad - and a Side Track XPA from local brewery Gage Roads.

by: ABC

Some Democrats to skip Trump's joint address to Congress

Several Democrats have said they do not plan to attend President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday.

by: Cleveland

What happens in Ohio if the U.S. Dept. of Education is defunded?

The U.S. Department of Education helps to fund many of Ohio's public school facilities, but with the looming threat that this money is going to be pulled, teachers are paralyzed.

by: WUWM

Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead

by: Oregonian

Trump claimed $50 million worth of condoms were sent to Hamas. Did that happen?

Trump, during a bill signing ceremony Jan. 29, claimed that his administration had "identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas." No. Trump appeared to be referring to a grant or grants that USAID awarded to the International Medical Corps to provide medical and trauma services in Gaza.

by: deseret

Watch: President Trump's address to Congress and the Democratic response

President Donald Trump is addressing a Joint Session of Congress starting at 7 p.m. MST.

by: MSN

Mayor and council rescue funding for Rail Trail

The mayor wanted funding for the Rail Trail, while the City Council wanted to use the money for a new sports complex. After some twists and turns Monday night, they found a way to keep both projects alive.

by: CNN

Trump administration considers selling off hundreds of federal buildings, including FBI and DOJ headquarters

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is considering selling off hundreds of "non-core" federal properties, including the headquarters of the FBI and the departments of Justice, Veterans Affairs and Labor,

by: Newsweek

Abigail Spanberger Odds of Becoming Virginia Governor 8 Months to Election

A new poll from Cygnal showed Spanberger, who previously represented both Richmond suburbs and Northern Virginia in Congress, with a narrow lead over Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican. It surveyed 600 likely voters from February 26 to February 27.

by: CNN

Melania Trump's congressional address guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley

A teenage girl bullied with AI-generated deepfakes, the family of the firefighter killed during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the mother and sister of slain student Laken Riley are among those headed to the US Capitol Tuesday evening where President Donald Trump is set to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.

by: MSN

Minnesota lawmakers attend presidential address in celebration and protest

Northland Republican Representative Pete Stauber plans to signal his support for the Trump administration, bringing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife.

by: MSN

Why the Fed's inflation fight could be a victim of Trump's tariffs and tax cuts

Trump promises to contain inflation "by unleashing American energy, slashing regulation, rebalancing international trade and reigniting American manufacturin

by: CNN

Trump's speech to Congress will be an explanation of his fast-paced first days in office

The last time President Donald Trump climbed the rostrum in the House chamber to deliver an address to Congress, he arrived freshly impeached, a mysterious new virus was beginning to spread and Democrats had just begun the process of nominating his challenger.

by: MSN

Trump 2nd term live updates: IRS drafting plan to cut half its workforce, sources say

The administration has listed hundreds of properties across nearly every state for possible sale in a new phase of Trump's campaign to shrink the federal government.

by: MSN

Priyanka Kakkar, AAP, CAG Reports, Delhi Politics, Modi Promise

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday launched a scathing verbal attack on the ruling BJP in Delhi, accusing them of engaging in negative politics and focusing on baseless accusations instead of addressing the issues affecting the people of Delhi.

by: MSN

A Georgia Woman Eloquently Called Out Republicans, And TikTok Users Can't Get Enough

Ginny Lim told HuffPost she hopes she motivates others to call their representatives and demand they take action.

by: MSN

Canada, Mexico, and China respond to US tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs "very dumb." Canada retaliates after Trump confirms 25pc tariffs The US made major Social Security changes for 3 groups of older Americans — here's how it could impact you

by: MSN

Chicago's history as a sanctuary city spans 40 years, 7 presidents and 5 mayors

Mayor Brandon Johnson will defend Chicago's status as a "welcoming city" for immigrants before the Republican-controlled U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Wednesday in Washington, D.

by: MSN

DOGE website offers error-filled window into Musk's government overhaul

A spartanly furnished web page with columns of numbers and bar charts on a dark background is the only official window into billionaire Elon Musk's effort to slash U.S. government spending and the size of the federal workforce.

by: MSN

Goods 'flowing relatively smoothly' between NI and GB - Benn

Speaking in the Commons, Jim Allister said many companies have stopped trading with Northern Ireland.

by: MSN

See who Illinois Democrats invited to President Trump's joint address to Congress

Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.

by: MSN

Mexico and Canada vow retaliation as Trump's tariffs take effect

Mexico and Canada vow to retaliate against sweeping tariffs imposed Tuesday by President Trump on all goods from their countries, a move that overnight upended free trade in North America.

by: MSN

Ukraine's Zelensky 'regrets' meltdown meeting with Trump and vows to work together for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an olive branch to President Donald Trump and said he "regrets" last week's showdown in the Oval Office. "Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday,

by: MSN

Three Serbian MPs injured as smoke bombs and flares thrown in parliament

Opposition lawmakers hold banners reading: "General strike!" during a parliament session in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

by: MSN

How one Democrat is placing himself at the center of the Trump resistance: From the Politics Desk

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is attempting to place himself at the center of Democratic resistance to President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Trump's Tariff and Ukraine Aid Actions Shock Global Markets: Live Updates

Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China take effect, sparking retaliation and raising concerns over trade tensions. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

by: MSN

Trump's pivotal union address: Reshaping policies and alliances

Donald Trump will deliver a State of the Union address to Congress. Media and experts suggest that the Republican will discuss topics such as tariffs, changes in government agencies, and Ukraine. He is also expected to present his plan for the next four years.

by: MSN

The Latest: Mexico and Canada retaliate against Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's launched a trade war Tuesday against America's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin.

by: MSN

Why are smoke bombs and flares being thrown in Serbia's parliament?

Why are smoke bombs and flares being thrown in Serbia's parliament? - The conflict had been roiling for months before the scenes in parliament erupted

by: MSN

Trump news live: Canada's Trudeau blasts president over U.S. tariffs with markets sluggish as they take effect

Canada's Trudeau blasts president over U.S. tariffs with markets sluggish as they take effect - President's trade aggressions cause further unease after he suspends American aid for Ukraine

by: MSN

Social Security Administration says it's identified $800M+ in savings

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified more than $800 million in savings or "cost avoidance" for fiscal 2025 among information technology, grants, property and payroll.

by: MSN

Sen. Lankford discusses what he expects from President Trump's address

Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's address to Congress and what he expects to hear from the president regarding major issues like Ukraine and tariffs.

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.

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.
The Indian government is set to announce a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners on October 18, 2023. This increase, expected to be around 3-4%, will be effective from July 1, 2023. The DA hike aims to offset the impact of inflation on the cost of living for approximately 4.8 million central government employees and 6.5 million pensioners. The decision comes after a recent 4% DA hike in March 2023, bringing the total DA to 42%. The announcement will also include details on arrears payment, which will be disbursed in three installments. This adjustment in DA is part of the government's periodic review to align employee benefits with the rising cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW).

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/government-to-announce-da-hike-tomorrow-expected-increase-and-key-details/ar-AA1Adm6X


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