Fri, March 7, 2025

by: ktvq

Montana lawmakers look at diversity, equity, and inclusion legislation

"While maybe well-intentioned, diversity statements have, in practice, acted as an ideological litmus test. Rather than fostering open and diverse environments, they risk compelling speech and pressuring applicants to affirm specific viewpoints just to be considered for opportunities," said Gregg.

by: Quartz

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

Tesla (TSLA) stock was booming as 2024 came to a close, hitting a new all-time high and closing at more than $420 per share. Now sales are getting slammed in Europe and those gains have been all but erased,

by: STAT

Judge rules against compounding group; Hims' shares fall

From STAT's Elaine Chen: A federal judge this week ruled against a compounding trade group that wanted to continue making copies of Eli Lilly's obesity drug tirzepatide (sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound).

by: MSNBC

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

Elon Musk says he isn't in charge of DOGE. OPM says it isn't directing mass firings. But none of Trump's walk-backs including on tariffs can be trusted.

by: Reason

Medicare Deserves Attention From DOGE and Congress

Peddled as a means of saving old people too poor to afford medical coverage in their declining years, Medicare is more of a creation of America's weird tax code, which rewarded offering health insurance as a benefit to current employees,

by: KSAT

The Latest: Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

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: 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: KJZZ

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

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: Slate

What Trump and Musk Are Really Doing to This Country

It's that the core of what he has accomplished takes aim at the most important domestic engine of prosperity we have: the federal system. There's a term for the project Trump and his cronies are undertaking, coined by political scientists Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum in 2024. It's called ungoverning.

by: WITN

Retired teachers, political figures discuss Trump's DOE initiative

Retired teachers and political figures are sharing their thoughts on President Donald Trump's recent Department of Education initiative.Former teacher Sandra McCullen says she is concerned about President Donald Trump's recent plan to dismantle the U.

by: Insider

Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas don't want to talk about Elon Musk

Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas reveal how they handle passenger questions about Elon Musk to preserve tips in a competitive gig economy.

by: CCN

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

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,

by: decrypt

Memes Meet Politics: What the Dogecoin Community Makes of Elon Musk's DOGE

As Musk's government cost-cutting push dominates headlines, Doge lovers have mixed emotions about its close affiliation with the meme world's top dog.

by: Euronews

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan's neutrality and EU ties

In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan's national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country's commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships. View on euro

by: Entrepreneur

President Donald Trump Just Paused Tariffs on Some Goods From Canada and Mexico for One Month. Here's What We Know.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Thursday that paused tariffs for about one month on some products from Mexico and Canada covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Trump negotiated the USMCA treaty in his first term,

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.
Thu, March 6, 2025

by: KOSU

How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?

by: Click2Houston

Judge orders Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in USAID and State Dept. debts

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.

by: rnz

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

Tangi Utikere has moved up seven spots and picked up the Local Government portfolio as Chris Hipkins announces a new 'economic team'.

by: MLive

$3.14B road funding plan without tax hike formally introduced by House GOP

The introduction comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who famously campaigned on "fixing the damn roads" on the campaign trail, in her 2025 State of the State address called for returning to the negotiating table on a bipartisan road funding plan.

by: Bloomberg

Musk and Milei's Chainsaw Maker Is Crafting Another for Trump

Mariano 'Tute' Di Tella, a fan of the Argentine president, crafts custom power saws in Buenos Aires. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was his childhood inspiration.

by: Axios

Senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials expected to meet in Saudi Arabia next week

Senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in the war with Russia, two sources with knowledge of the meeting said. Why it matters: It will be the first high-level meeting between the countries since the public spat between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last week.

by: Mediaite

'Truly Surprised by This': CNN's Harry Enten Highlights 'Shocking' Approval for Trump and DOGE Spending Cuts

CNN's Harry Enten reported that President Donald Trump's efforts to make sweeping spending cuts in the federal government has a majority support. The post 'Truly Surprised by This': CNN's Harry Enten Highlights 'Shocking' Approval for Trump and DOGE Spending Cuts first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Forbes

The Data Heroes Racing To Save Environmental Data From The Trump Purge

As the Trump administration moves to alter or remove key federal datasets, a coalition is scrambling to rescue and preserve critical before it disappears.

by: LAist

A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."

by: denver7

Boebert, Evans, and Crank grill Denver Mayor Mike Johnston during congressional hearing on 'sanctuary cities'

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert joined fellow CO Republicans Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank in grilling Denver Mayor Mike Johnston as part of a hearing that questioned four mayors about "sanctuary cities."

by: SaltWire

PETER McKENNA: Donald Trump and the rules of the Canada-U.S. diplomatic game

With Donald Trump once again fully ensconced in the White House, Canada finds itself in a particularly precarious position. Like his first term, Trump is imposing high tariffs on Canadian exports, pressuring Ottawa to spend billions more on national defence/border security and angling to kick-start re-negotiation of the USMCA trade pact.

by: techUK

The Crime and Policing Bill Explained

Provisions in the Bill may have potential implications for the tech sector, particularly in areas such as online safety, data access, and fraud prevention.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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

by: MSN

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

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

by: 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.

US foreign aid contractors go to judge after Supreme Court boost

A day after getting a boost from the Supreme Court, U.S. foreign aid contractors and grant recipients go before a federal judge on Thursday to try to restore funding halted by President Donald Trump's administration in his drive to shut down American humanitarian efforts globally.

The article discusses a legal challenge by U.S. foreign aid contractors against the U.S. government, following a Supreme Court decision that has potentially bolstered their case. The contractors, who provide services like construction, security, and logistics in conflict zones, argue that they are entitled to compensation for work performed under contracts that were later deemed invalid due to funding issues or changes in U.S. foreign policy. The Supreme Court's recent ruling, which clarified the conditions under which contractors can sue for compensation, has given these contractors a renewed sense of optimism. They are now seeking judicial review to recover costs for services rendered, arguing that the government should honor its financial obligations despite the complexities of foreign aid and military operations. This case could set a precedent for how future disputes between the U.S. government and its contractors are handled, particularly in volatile regions where contract enforcement can be challenging.

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