Wed, March 5, 2025

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,

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.

The article from MSN discusses the appointment of a 13-year-old DJ named Daniel, who has been approved by former President Donald Trump to join the U.S. Secret Service. This unique addition to the Secret Service comes as part of a broader initiative to engage younger individuals in national security roles, showcasing a blend of youth culture with governmental responsibilities. Daniel, known for his DJ skills, has caught the public's attention and brings a fresh perspective to the traditionally serious and formal agency. The article highlights this unusual recruitment as part of ongoing news updates on March 5, 2025, reflecting on how political figures like Trump continue to influence policy and public perception even after their term.

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