• Thu, March 6, 2025

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Chris Hipkins announces new Labour 'economic team', Tangi Utikere promoted

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A federal judge has given the Trump administration until Monday to pay nearly $2 billion in debts to partners of the U.S. Agency for International Development and State Department.

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President Donald Trump Thursday paused the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico that started earlier this week, with plans to restart them in April.

by: CNN

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by: KOSU

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by: LAist

Trump's latest tariff twist: a one-month break for Mexico

by: dw

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by: ZNetwork

The Right Wing Politics of Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi

Review of How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left by Eoin Higgins (Bold Type Books, 2025) Glenn Greenwald In the mid-2000s, Glenn Greenwald decided to leave his constitutional law practice and devote himself to political commentary full time.

by: Mediaite

Trump Tightens Leash on Elon Musk and DOGE: It's Time for 'Scalpel Rather Than Hatchet'

The days of Elon Musk and the DOGE squad running roughshod through federal government agencies seem to be coming to an end. President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet Thursday and -- with Musk in the room -- announced a shift back to a "scalpel" strategy for government cuts rather than "hatchet.

by: Newsweek

Gavin Newsom Podcast: Key Takeaways From Governor's Debut with Charlie Kirk

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by: MLive

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by: Politico

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As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk lay waste to scores of federal programs and the careers of thousands of government workers, Republicans on Capitol Hill have mostly kept their objections to themselves — with one big exception.

by: MSN

UK exempts Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders from needing ETA ahead of travel

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by: CNN

Trump pauses tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian goods

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, according to sources, as he aims to dramatically shrink the size of the federal government. Follow for live updates.

by: CNN

Trump's plan for government: 'maximum' cuts he can get away with

The overriding questions of President Donald Trump's second term are how dramatically he wants to cut government, and how far he'll be able to go before the courts or Congress stops him.
  • Fri, March 7, 2025

by: Entrepreneur

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by: decrypt

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by: CCN

SBF Says Politics and Gensler's SEC Killed FTX, Sees Donald Trump as Crypto's Saving Grace

by: Insider

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by: WITN

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by: Slate

What Trump and Musk Are Really Doing to This Country

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by: KJZZ

Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday

by: KSAT

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President Donald Trump has postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.

by: STAT

Judge rules against compounding group; Hims' shares fall

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by: Quartz

Tesla's biggest fan on Wall Street says worries over Elon Musk's politics are overblown

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by: ktvq

Montana lawmakers look at diversity, equity, and inclusion legislation

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by: techUK

Ofcom Draft Guidance: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls

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by: Reason

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by: MSNBC

How Trump demoted and promoted Elon Musk in less than a day

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by: Reuters

US estimates it will take $20 billion and years to refill oil reserve

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by: ZNetwork

"We've Been Betrayed!": Who's Fighting Back (and not) Against Trump's Cuts in VA Jobs and Services

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by: LBC

What is a social media algorithm and why are they controversial?

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by: BBC

Council's 24,000 homes plan rejected by government

Thousands of new homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been put on hold after inspectors rejected the council's Local Plan. BCP Council proposed building 24,000 homes over 15 years - about 1,

by: Reuters

Germany's climate activists on edge as parties shape coalition agenda

Climate activists fear the worst when Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats begin to thrash out a joint climate policy for their future coalition government.

by: Yahoo

Sex, Drinking and Dementia: 25 Lawmakers Spill on What Congress Is Really Like

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by: Euronews

Trump backtracks and postpones Canada and Mexico tariffs for a month

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by: Euronews

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan's neutrality and EU ties

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by: Yahoo

What is an executive order? How much power do they hold over the federal government

In his first 6 weeks in office President Donald Trump has issued more executive orders than any other president in U.S. history. What does it mean?

by: Reuters

Factbox-Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?

President Donald Trump's agenda has partially stalled in court as judges pause major policy rollouts around immigration, spending and social issues, but his administration has notched some important wins as it seeks to dramatically shrink the federal bureaucracy and cut foreign aid spending.

by: MSN

Two government buildings voted to be renamed Former Mayor and Chief Jim Wetherington and Judge John D. Allen

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by: Newsweek

Map Shows Canada's Rare Earth Treasure Trove as Tariff War Escalates

As the trade conflict intensifies, attention has turned to Canada's vast reserves of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

by: MSN

Police in Bangladesh use batons and teargas to disperse rally by banned Islamist group

Between 3,000 to 5,000 protesters joined a procession organised by Hizbut Tahrir, which says it wants unification of all Muslim countries over time in a unitary Islamic state or caliphate. Police said many people were injured and several protesters were arrested during the violence which came after weekly prayers.

by: MSN

'Will Take Delhi To Mission Mode' Says Delhi's CM Rekha Gupta AT Republic Plenary Summit 2025

Newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made her first address at the Republic Plenary Summit 2025, outlining her vision for women's empowerment, governance, and Delhi's future. She emphasized the need for collective progress,

by: Newsweek

Trump To Meet With Crypto CEOs at White House Summit: Live Updates

Trump signs order creating a U.S. crypto reserve with seized bitcoin, disappointing investors hoping for new government purchases. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

by: MSN

Trump limits Musk's authority after mass layoffs - Politico

During a meeting with the Cabinet of Ministers, US President Donald Trump stated that billionaire Elon Musk has the right only to make recommendations to departments, not to make personnel decisions,

by: Newsweek

Trump's Nephew Says Proposed Budget Cuts Lack 'Humanity And Decency'

"What I think is lacking is the humanity and decency in the way the administration is going about these cuts," Fred Trump said on CNN.

by: MSN

Mahila Samridhi Yojana: Registration for Rs 2500 starts tomorrow, get these documents ready; know the terms and conditions..

On the occasion of International Women's Day, on March 8, i.e. tomorrow, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is going to launch Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. After the announcement of the CM, registration for this scheme will start and after verification,

Trump's plan for government: 'maximum' cuts he can get away with

The overriding questions of President Donald Trump's second term are how dramatically he wants to cut government, and how far he'll be able to go before the courts or Congress stops him.
The article from CNN, published on March 6, 2025, discusses a new government initiative aimed at reducing federal spending. Dubbed the "DOGE" plan (Deficit Optimization and Government Efficiency), it proposes significant cuts across various departments. Key points include a 10% reduction in defense spending, the elimination of several federal programs deemed redundant, and a restructuring of entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare to make them more sustainable. The plan has sparked a heated debate, with supporters arguing it's necessary to address the ballooning national debt, while critics claim it will disproportionately affect the middle and lower classes. The White House has promised to protect essential services, but details on how this will be achieved remain sparse, leading to widespread speculation and analysis on the potential impacts of these cuts.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/politics/doge-government-cuts-plan/index.html


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