Wed, March 5, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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."

by: MSN

Slotkin hits at Musk and "gang of 20-year-olds" in rebuttal to Trump address

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) slammed Elon Musk's DOGE team that's radically transforming the federal government during her rebuttal to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday. Why it matters: In her brief remarks,

by: MSN

President Trump touches on crime, energy and tariffs in sweeping joint address to Congress

President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress featured many similar themes to that of his campaign speeches over the last year, including ending inflation, decreasing crime, reducing energy costs,

by: MSN

Trump speech live updates: President unveils surprise terror arrest as he doubles down on tariffs and DOGE cuts

President unveils surprise terror arrest as he doubles down on tariffs and DOGE cuts - President delivers address to joint session of Congress

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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 ...

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: MSN

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,

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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: WUWM

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

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: KGOU

Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect

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.

DOGE and Congress Should Take a Chainsaw to Corporate Welfare

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) founder Elon Musk swung a chainsaw at a gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference to dedicate his commitment to slashing federal spending. The prop was a gift from Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei and represented the two men's shared vision of smaller,

The article from MSN discusses the issue of corporate welfare in the United States, using the metaphor of a "chainsaw" to suggest a drastic reduction or elimination of these subsidies. It highlights how companies like Elon Musk's enterprises, including Tesla and SpaceX, have benefited from significant government subsidies, tax breaks, and other financial incentives. The piece argues that these corporate handouts, often justified as necessary for economic growth or innovation, disproportionately benefit large corporations at the expense of taxpayers and small businesses. It critiques the lack of accountability and the political influence that allows such welfare to persist, suggesting that Congress should aggressively cut these benefits to level the playing field, reduce government spending, and encourage true market competition. The article also touches on the broader implications of corporate welfare, including its role in exacerbating income inequality and distorting market dynamics.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/doge-and-congress-should-take-a-chainsaw-to-corporate-welfare/ar-AA1Aifdt