Thu, March 6, 2025

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Activists use 'Tesla Takedown' protests to fight job cuts by Musk and Trump

Chanting "Elon Musk has got to go" into a pink bullhorn, Carolanne Fry led about 350 demonstrators in a noisy march outside a Tesla electric vehicle dealership in Portland, Oregon, this week. Fry, 38,

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: NewsNation

Is Elon Musk getting paid for DOGE? And what is his title?

Musk's companies receive hundreds of millions of dollars each year in contracts. SpaceX has secured nearly $20 billion in federal funds since 2008 to ferry astronauts and satellites into space. Tesla had already received $41.9 million from the U.S. government, including payment for vehicles provided to some U.S. embassies.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: briefly

Cyril Ramaphosa disappointed with poor state of Johannesburg, SA asks why he's only noticed it now

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed disappointment in the state of Johannesburg and Gauteng as a whole, but citizens are asking why he only noticed it now.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: dw

Hamas says Trump threats endanger ceasefire with Israel

As the second phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has yet to move forward, the US president has issued a fiery ultimatum.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Time

What to Know About Marty Makary, Trump's Pick to Lead the FDA

If confirmed, Makary would run one of the nation's leading health agencies, overseeing the regulation of food and drugs.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department

White House officials have prepared an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of dismantling the department, the sources said. Trump could sign the document as early as Thursday, but plans had not yet been finalized.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Euronews

Trump threatens 'hell to pay' if Hamas doesn't immediately release all hostages

The White House confirmed the US president had dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with Hamas over the remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip. View on euronews

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Vanguard

Rivers crisis: S-Court judgment and path of lasting peace

The recent Supreme Court verdicts on some of the lingering, clearly unnecessary political cases emanating from Rivers State may not end the imbroglio.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Politico

Florida's menu of property tax cut options

Increase early-payment tax discounts. Under current Florida law, homeowners get a discount if they pay their taxes earlier than their due date of March 31. The property tax discounts are tiered by month, with people getting a 4 percent reduction if they pay their taxes in November and others getting a 1 percent discount when they pay in February.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: ClickOrlando

Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts

Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of America.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: News4Jax

Local lawmakers push for statewide anti-DEI bills that would prohibit local government DEI policies

As the Florida Legislative session enters its third day, developments are unfolding with the introduction of bills targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at the local government level.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: AOL

Analysis-Canada's ruling Liberals move on from Trudeau with Trump boost

Canada's ruling Liberal party is moving on from a decade dominated by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by capitalizing on a wave of patriotism and adopting policies designed to appeal to conservative-leaning voters turned off by U.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Intelligencer

Trump Was Always Going to Betray Veterans

As thousands of veterans are laid off, it's becoming harder to deny that Elon Musk's billions mean more than a uniform.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Insider

The US has been watching DeepSeek since late 2023 and still has a way to beat it, Biden's former AI advisor says

"We had been watching DeepSeek in the White House since November 2023 or thereabouts, when they put out their first coding system," Ben Buchanan said during the latest episode of

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Canada's ruling Liberals move on from Trudeau with Trump boost

Canada's ruling Liberal party is moving on from a decade dominated by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by capitalizing on a wave of patriotism and adopting policies designed to appeal to conservative-leaning voters turned off by U.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Donald Trump's New Demand to Republicans on Funding the Government

To avert a shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a stopgap bill to maintain current federal spending levels through September.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Marathi is the language of Mumbai and Maharashtra, asserts CM Fadnavis amidst controversy

Fadnavis said, "The Marathi language is a part of the culture and identity of the state, and it should be the duty of every citizen to learn it. The Marathi language will be respected and preserved in Maharashtra,

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: BBC

Where can the government cut billions from the welfare budget?

When asked about the welfare budget, the Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood said: "Our current situation is unsustainable… we've seen a huge rise in that welfare budget." BBC Ve

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Arizonans slam Trump and Musk's DOGE layoffs at town hall held by state attorneys general

The event in Phoenix featured several Democratic state attorneys general, including Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Marcos points out 'design flaw' in Isabela bridge collapse | INQToday

President Bongbong Marcos points out "design flaw" and reduction in funding as reasons for the collapse of Cabagan-Sta. Maria bridge in Isabela province.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine's future as Trump pushes for fast peace deal

Thursday's special summit was convened in reaction to Donald Trump's unilateral decision to launch negotiations with Vladimir Putin. View on euronews

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Maharashtra: SP MLA Abu Azmi calls his suspension "arbitrary", alleges threats to "life and family"

After being suspended for the entire duration of the ongoing Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi called the suspension "arbitrary" and alleged threats to his life and his family.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Chinese hackers and government officials charged for cyberespionage campaign targeting US

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Tejashwi Yadav's 'khatara gaadi' jab at Nitish Kumar, 75, after Assembly spat

"Our government will come in 2025 ... Hitting back at Tejashwi, Nitish said that it was he who elevated Lalu Prasad in politics. "What was there in Bihar earlier? It was me who made your father what he became. Even the people from your caste were asking ...

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

The big takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to a special edition of From the Politics Desk, where our reporters who were inside the House chamber tonight bring you the highlights from President Donald Trump's first speech to Congress of his second term.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Karoline Leavitt addresses Canada tariffs and Trump's talk with Trudeau

Karoline Leavitt addresses Canada tariffs and Trump's talk with Trudeau

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: News4Jax

Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump

Veterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's dramatic downsizing of government.
Wed, March 5, 2025

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Congress's 'remonetisation' bid? Party sets up new 'Assets and Properties' department

The party aims to compile a comprehensive inventory of its assets and properties nationwide, including buildings, rental accommodations, and more. Furthermore, the Congress intends to monetise these assets.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump working with House Republicans for bill to fund government until September

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was working with Republicans in the House of Representatives on a continuing resolution to fund the government until September.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: rnz

The House: Urgent debate on Andrew Bayly resignation - Prosecution and defence

Parliament began its week with an urgent debate on an opaque ministerial resignation - in this ersatz trial, theories were plentiful.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: CNN

Takeaways from the Supreme Court's early rulings on Trump's budget cuts and firing power

A pair of rulings have exposed deep divisions on the Supreme Court about just how much power the federal judiciary has to stop President Donald Trump - and

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: CNN

Facing market pressure and GOP pushback, Trump delays auto tariffs

When President Donald Trump declared in the House Chamber this week that executives at the nation's top automakers were "so excited" about their prospects amid his new tariff regime, it did not entirely reflect the conversation he'd held with them earlier that day.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: CNN

Consumer protection workers endure chaos and confusion amid efforts to dismantle their agency

Chaos within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has come to light in a recent court filing showing emails and documents from employees inside the agency amid efforts to dismantle it, illustrating a team scrambling to make do with recent firings and confusion on what work is allowed to be completed.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: rnz

The House: Urgent debate on Bayly resignation: Prosecution and defence

Parliament began its week with an urgent debate on an opaque ministerial resignation - in this ersatz trial, theories were plentiful.

[ 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 ]: MSN

President of Republic stresses need to restore phosphate production and find definitive solution for phosphogypsum in Gabes

President Kais Saied emphasised the necessity of restoring the production pace of the phosphate sector and finding a permanent solution for the phosphogypsum in Gabes.This came during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Carthage Palace with Minister of Industry,

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

FULL: Slotkin slams 'bad reality TV' Trump on Russia and mass firings

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has delivered the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's Joint Session of Congress address in Washington DC, hitting out at the mass firings by DOGE and his handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Serbia's parliament session erupts into chaos as opposition MPs set off flares and smoke grenades

Serbia's parliamentary session in Belgrade on Tuesday briefly turned violent after opposition MPs set off flares following a short brawl, leading to injuries. Speaker of Parliament Brnabić urged MPs to resume work.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

How battleground Trump voters are viewing the opening weeks of the administration: From the Politics Desk

Ahead of President Donald Trump's address to Congress, we took the pulse of how a group of voters who helped send him back to the White House are viewing the opening weeks of his term.

[ 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 ]: MSN

Trump speech highlights: President's partisan address celebrates his victory and deepens divisions with Democrats

President's partisan address celebrates his victory and deepens divisions with Democrats - President celebrates early victories in campaign-style speech rife with grievances and blame allegations

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

In long, combative speech, Trump targets trans people, electric vehicles and 'Pocahontas'

President Donald Trump did not explicitly mention California (unless you count him deriding "radical left lunatics") in his speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, but his address made clear that his war against the state is raging as fiercely as ever.

[ Wed, Mar 05th 2025 ]: MSN

Democrat Al Green confronts Trump and is removed from House chamber

We won the popular vote. And we won counties in our country," Trump said as he began his speech. "You have no mandate," Democratic Rep. Al Green countered. Republicans quickly jumped to their feet with chants of "USA!

[ 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."

Consumer protection workers endure chaos and confusion amid efforts to dismantle their agency

Chaos within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has come to light in a recent court filing showing emails and documents from employees inside the agency amid efforts to dismantle it, illustrating a team scrambling to make do with recent firings and confusion on what work is allowed to be completed.

The article from MSN discusses the turmoil within the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as it faces efforts to dismantle its operations. Amidst political and legal battles, the agency's staff are experiencing significant chaos and confusion. The CFPB, established to protect consumers from predatory financial practices, has been under scrutiny and attack from various political factions aiming to reduce its regulatory power. This has led to a decrease in morale among employees, with many feeling uncertain about their roles and the future of the agency. The article highlights how these internal and external pressures are affecting the agency's ability to function effectively, with staff dealing with budget cuts, leadership changes, and potential restructuring, all of which contribute to a workplace environment marked by instability and a lack of clear direction.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/consumer-protection-workers-endure-chaos-and-confusion-amid-efforts-to-dismantle-their-agency/ar-AA1AkHQM