Wed, March 5, 2025

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: LBC

Tesla chargers set on fire as protests against Elon Musk spread across US and Europe

Tesla charging stations have been set on fire in Massachusetts as Americans continue to protest Elon Musk's involvement in government.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: Oregonian

'Fear and uncertainty:' Immigrants, advocates on edge after contradictory federal orders

He would have to stop his work on cases that involved immigrant children, by order of the federal government. No other information was provided. Two days later, another email came through: Never mind.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Nancy Pelosi's Reaction to Trump's Congress Speech Goes Viral

Footage of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reacting to President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday has gone viral on social media. The California Democrat at one point appeared distressed and clutched her stick during a section about transgender participation in women's sport.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: News24

'No space for corruption' and 'arrogance' in ANC: New KZN convenor Jeff Radebe lays down the law

ANC KwaZulu-Natal convener Jeff Radebe has made it clear to all the recently announced 66 task team leaders in the province that there is "no space for corruption" under the new leadership.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: Newsweek

The Uncertain Future of SNAP Benefits

The future of SNAP benefits is uncertain across America as Republican lawmakers work to make budget cuts and limit what can be purchased using the anti-hunger benefits.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: Time

What to Know About Unconventional Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Her Trump Rebuttal

Elissa Slotkin had the eyes of the nation on her as she gave the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's first joint congressional address of his second presidential term on Tuesday night. "It's late,

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump's 2025 joint session address, fact checked and annotated

The anti-diversity initiatives are visible in the chamber. Trump removed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown, a Black man; and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the chief of the Navy and first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs, whom Hegseth had described as a "DEI hire."

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

'Nothing I can say to make them happy': Trump and Democrats face off during raucous speech

President Donald Trump drew peals of laughter and applause from Republicans at his joint address to Congress Tuesday as he repeated unfounded claims of Social Security fraud. "We have a healthier country than I thought,

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Democrats disrupt, protest and wear pained expressions for Trump's speech

House Democrats greeted President Trump's return to Congress on Tuesday with a spirited series of disruptive protests - and a number of painful looks as they suffered through an address in which the returning president repeatedly cajoled and mocked them.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Zelenskyy says he's willing to work under Trump's leadership and proposes Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he and his team are "ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership to get a peace that lasts," as he also proposed the initial stages of a peace plan for Ukraine. Zelenskyy described the terse ...

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

US News Live Today March 5, 2025: Donald Trump speech takeaways: Reciprocal taxes, Ukraine war and more

Stay informed with real-time updates on all major events in the United States. From breaking news to in-depth stories, we bring you the developments shaping the United States as they happen.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: foxbaltimore

Trump vows unrelenting makeover of government to bring in 'golden age of America'

President Donald Trump declared "America is back" as he unleashed an unapologetic defense of his second administration's opening weeks.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Donald Trump's Speech to Congress: 8 of His Claims, from George Washington as 'Number 2' to Going to Mars

The president boasted of what he called his administration's accomplishments in his first 43 days in office While speaking to Congress on March 4, President Donald Trump boasted of his administration's accomplishments in his first 43 days of office.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

DOGE, tariffs, and big tech: The biggest takeaways from Trump's joint address to Congress

Trump's speech covered tariffs, the economy, DOGE, and more. It was his first address to Congress in more than five years.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump wants to kill $52.7 billion semiconductor chips subsidy law

President Donald Trump said Tuesday U.S. lawmakers should get rid of a landmark 2022 bipartisan law to give $52.7 billion in subsidies for semiconductor chips manufacturing and production and use the proceeds to pay debt.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Elon Musk gets high praise and a shoutout in Trump's joint address: 'He didn't need this'

"DOGE ‒ perhaps you've heard of it," Trump said as he touted the Department of Government Efficiency and singled out Musk. "Thank you, Elon. You're working very hard," Trump told Musk. "He didn't need this. He didn't need this. We appreciate it," the ...
Tue, March 4, 2025

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: rnz

Urgent debate on Bayly resignation: Prosecution and defence

Parliament began its week with an urgent debate on an opaque ministerial resignation. No new facts were added, but in this ersatz trial, theories were plentiful.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump administration prepares to sell off 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,

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Illinois Ends Two Food Programs After Trump Cuts Funding

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the end of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: WUWM

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

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: KGOU

Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Mar 04th 2025 ]: 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.

Vance, Musk and members of government arrive for Trump's address to joint session of Congress

President Donald Trump delivered his address to Congress and the American people Tuesday, laying out his plans for the months ahead. Trump's dizzying first weeks in office have featured a dismantling of the federal government,

The video at the provided URL features a gathering of notable figures including Senator J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and various government officials arriving for former President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. The event, which showcases a blend of political and business leaders, underscores Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party and his ability to draw high-profile attendees. The coverage captures the anticipation and the ceremonial atmosphere surrounding the speech, highlighting key moments like the arrival of prominent individuals and the general setup for the address.

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