• Wed, March 5, 2025

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say

A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the U.S. as soon as next week based on a government review of countries' security and vetting risks,

by: MSN

President Trump addresses Congress, and nothing about it was normal

To my fellow citizens, America is back," Donald Trump said, although it's unclear where, exactly, America ever went.

by: MSN

Trump delivered for Los Angeles, how Dems can win again and other commentary

Trump Delivered for Los Angeles Democrats warned that "President Trump would punish California rather than help it recover" from the devastating Los Angles fires"; instead, notes the Los Angeles Times' Scott Jennings,

by: MSN

Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin targets Trump and Musk in Democrats' response to speech

Democrats launched a scathing response to President Donald Trump's address to Congress, led by first-term Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin.

by: MSN

UK and Ireland set to agree enhanced co-operation at summit

As part of the summit, Ireland has announced new investments into the UK worth £185.5 million, which the Government says could create more than 2,500 jobs across the country. On Wednesday night Sir Keir and Mr Martin co-hosted a reception to celebrate ...

by: MSN

Transgender Mice and "Secret" Transitions: Your Guide to Making Sense of Trump's Address to Congress

Amid the deluge of lies and scapegoating, Congressional Democrats in attendance largely remained silent (with one notable exception).

by: MSN

'Cruel and dismissive': Ex-Republican slams Trump administration's view of veterans

Former Republican strategist Tim Miller, who now hosts The Bulwark podcast, called President Donald Trump's view of veterans "cruel and dismissive." MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace spoke with Miller and longtime veterans rights advocate Paul Rieckhoff,

by: MSN

Democrats suffer Trump joint address hangover: 'Self owns and unhinged petulance'

Democrats woke up furious the morning after some sought to bring the fight to President Trump during his address Tuesday to a joint session Congress, arguing their protests had backfired and underscored why their party lost November's election in the first place.

by: MSN

Forget politics: Here's what two Iowans shared about hearing president's speech in person

Two Iowans shared their experiences of traveling to Washington, D.C. to listen to President Donald Trump's speech before Congress Tuesday night

by: MSN

Former WCCO meteorologist Paul Douglas can't understand the government cuts at NOAA: "It's not a luxury"

A warning from meteorologist Paul Douglas who says lives could be at stake after the Trump administration and DOGE cut staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "It's not a luxury,

by: MSN

Reeves plans billions in benefits and other spending cuts

Reeves plans billions in benefits and other spending cuts - Treasury sources warn 'world has changed' since chancellor's Budget as more cuts loom

by: MSN

Late to meet, early to drama: Trump, Zelenskyy, and the politics of 'tick-tock'

Better late than never' is a phrase that could save you at the office or on a date, but in politics, a leader's tardiness can spark anything from mild irritation to full-blown diplomatic tensions - and might have played a role in the latest White House show.

by: MSN

Trans mice and soft drinks: Government spending is wasteful. DOGE is fixing it | Letter

A Beacon Journal reader commends Elon Musk and President Donald Trump for their work with DOGE to eliminate wasteful government spending.

by: MSN

Jason Chaffetz: The Magic Of Trump Is He's Authentic And Can Articulate His True Vision For America

Host of the "Jason In The House" podcast Jason Chaffetz joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on how President Trump successfully used his address to a joint session of Congress to highlight the issues he knows are popular with about 80 percent of voters.

by: MSN

LGBTQ+ youth face hurdles to care as politics mires mental health: New report

LGBTQ+ youth across the U.S. continue to experience high rates of mental health challenges — yet they face significant hurdles to accessing mental health care, according to a new report from the Trevor Project.

by: MSN

Germany to ease government debt limits to boost economy and defence spending

Friedrich Merz, Germany's soon-to-be chancellor, has announced a strategy to exempt defence spending from limits on government borrowing. View on euronews

by: MSN

DNC Chair Scorches Musk And DOGE With 3 Fiery Words

Ken Martin, who was elected one month ago, is already putting public pressure on the tech billionaire and his Department of Government Efficiency.

by: MSN

"I'll never vote for chaos": Democrats split on a government shutdown over Trump-Musk lawlessness

Congressional agreement over whether to keep the federal government up and running could hinge on the rule of law

by: MSN

Kenya at crossroads: A call for integrity and accountability in leadership

Kenya stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with governance failures exposed by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. Who is to blame for all that is happening?

by: MSN

Scots losing faith in SNP Government ability to deliver on key issues like NHS and economy

A survey found many Scots remain unconvinced Labour could do a better job in power than the SNP, despite widespread dissatisfaction with the state of public services.

by: MSN

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends Chicago's immigration policies on Capitol Hill; "Chicago is and always has been a proud city of immigrants."

Mayor Johnson has received input from the likes of former mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel, and former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

by: MSN

Trump tells Congress to undo Sen. Todd Young's CHIPS Act during State of the Union. Here's why

President Donald Trump, in his first State of the Union address since his return to the White House, called for Congress to undo the CHIPS and Sciences Act, major legislation championed by Indiana U.S.

by: MSN

Astronauts on Boeing's Starliner say politics is not a factor in extended stay in space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams have been waiting for nine months to return from the International Space Station and could be heading back to Earth in a few weeks. President Trump and Elon Musk are claiming they could have returned sooner,

by: MSN

What Trump said about Indiana U.S. Sen. Todd Young's CHIPS Act during State of the Union

President Donald Trump, in his first State of the Union address since his return to the White House, called for Congress to undue the CHIPS and Sciences Act, major legislation championed by Indiana U.

by: MSN

Supreme Court won't lift lower court order unfreezing $2 billion in foreign aid

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to halt a lower court order that required the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2 billion in foreign-aid funding, clearing the way for the money to flow to groups that have done work for the State Department and U.

by: MSN

'Partisan and divisive': House leadership on Trump's joint address

As Washington sought on Wednesday to make sense of President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress, House Republicans saw the speech as going "overwhelmingly well," while Democrats called it "partisan and divisive.

by: MSN

Six Americans And Ukraine: The Cold Truth From Inside Trump's Foreign Policy

Who are the six people behind the decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine after the Oval Office clash with Volodymyr Zelensky? Their backgrounds are enough to raise concerns for Ukraine and Europe,

by: MSN

US News Live Today March 5, 2025: Wordle 1355 hints and answer for March 5, 2025

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: MSN

Swinney and Starmer navigate delicate balancing act on Ukraine

Donald Trump's outbursts against Volodymyr Zelensky have posed difficult questions for leaders at Westminster and Holyrood.

by: MSN

Pete Buttigieg, a Michigan resident and former transportation secretary, on 'Late Show'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is making his first TV appearance since the January inauguration Tuesday night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The former secretary and former South Bend mayor,

by: MSN

South Sudan: Minister and general arrested in crackdown

Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and General Doup Lam have been arrested, and Vice President Riek Machar's residence surrounded, as troops loyal to South Sudan's President Salva Kiir conduct an apparent crackdown.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

Kilifi: Mixed reactions as Raila holds secret meeting with Uhuru Ahead of Ruto deal

Former president Uhuru Kenyatta's meeting with ODM leader Raila Odinga in Kilifi continues to attract mixed reactions given its political implication.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

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.
The article from Newsweek discusses the uncertain future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the United States. As the emergency allotments provided during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire, millions of Americans face a significant reduction in their food assistance. This change comes at a time when food prices are rising, and many are still recovering from economic hardships caused by the health crisis. The article highlights the political debate surrounding SNAP, with some advocating for its expansion to address food insecurity, while others push for stricter work requirements and budget cuts. The potential reduction in benefits could lead to increased food insecurity, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and low-income families. The piece also touches on the broader implications for public health and economic stability, noting that SNAP not only helps individuals but also stimulates local economies through food purchases.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
https://www.newsweek.com/uncertain-future-snap-benefits-2038719