Mon, March 10, 2025

by: MSN

Canada's next PM Mark Carney blasts Trump and demands US 'show respect'

Former central banker and Canada's next prime minister Mark Carney blasts Donald Trump and demands the US 'show us respect' after being elected to replace PM Justin Trudeau.

by: Mediaite

MSNBC's Capehart Asks If Dems Are 'Willing to Shut Down Gov't to Save It' and Dem Rep Signals Yes, Because of 'Elon Musk and His DOGE Frat Bros'

The congressman said he cannot vote for the budget and avert a shutdown while Elon Musk and his "frat bros" are able to utilize that budget. The post MSNBC's Capehart Asks If Dems Are 'Willing to Shut Down Gov't to Save It' and Dem Rep Signals Yes,

by: Mint

Maharashtra Budget 2025 Live Updates: Ajit Pawar to table budget for FY 2025-26 today in assembly

This is the first budget of the newly-formed Mahayuti government in the state that came to power late last year. This will also be Pawar's 11th Budget as Finance Minister of Maharashtra.

by: Reuters

South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

Police will be out in force, and subway stations and at least one school will be closed over safety concerns when South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

by: CNN

Trump's presidency moves into a new phase with a critical test of his power in Congress

Donald Trump's second presidency will take a novel path this week as he turns to Congress to enshrine part of his effort to transform the country — after weeks of wielding vast and questionable executive power.

by: BBC

How Trump's threats have changed everything about Canada's politics

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.
Sun, March 9, 2025

by: AFP

Mark Carney: Canada's Next Prime Minister Charts Unusual Path To Power

Mark Carney's path to the top job in Canadian politics has been unusual but, as he said when he launched his campaign to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, so are the circumstances.

by: NBC

Mike Myers Dropped a Dr. Evil Reference as Elon Musk in SNL's March 8 Cold Open

The SNL alum helped recreate the real March 6 meeting between the president, Cabinet members, and the tech billionaire.

by: Axios

Newsom's comments on trans athletes gets muted rebuke from Democrats

Several Democrats echoed a leave-it-to-localities stance Sunday when asked their take on transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. The big picture: Sports participation has become a major flashpoint in the Trump administration's restrictions on the transgender community — one on which some Democrats,

by: Metro

UK government responds to calls for conscription across Europe

The UK government has dismissed a NATO ally's suggestion that European countries should introduce conscription. Latvian President, Edgars Rinkevics, said his European neighbours should 'absolutely' follow his country's lead by increasing military funding and conscripting citizens into the armed forces.

by: Reuters

US veterans' department plans mass layoffs as Trump's downsizing campaign spreads

The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin mass layoffs as early as June, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters, as President Donald Trump's campaign to sharply cut the federal government works its way through a highly politically sensitive agency.

by: BBC

MPs and Tamar Bridge bosses hope for locals' toll

MPs on both the Devon and Cornwall sides of the Tamar Bridge have agreed to push the government for a revised toll system, which would offer cheaper charges for local residents. In a joint statement,

by: CNN

Officials and experts warn that Pentagon plans to cut climate programs will hurt national security

As the Pentagon and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency set their sights on climate-related programs at the Defense Department, officials and experts are warning that slashing them could put US troops and military operations at risk,

by: legit

2027: Atiku Breaks Silence Amid Reports He is Allegedly Leaving PDP, Details Emerge

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has broken his silence amid reports that he is allegedly leaving the PDP.

by: Newsweek

US Warned of Caribbean Becoming 'Chinese Lake'

Experts told Newsweek that Beijing could use the Trump administration's withdrawal of USAID to boost influence in the Caribbean.

by: MSN

Syria's Sharaa vows to pursue Assad regime remnants to trial

In a televised address, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to bring the remnants of the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime to trial, urging security forces to avoid overreaction and ensuring a fair court.

by: Variety

Mike Myers' Elon Musk Whines He's Losing '100 Billion Dollars' and Bullies Marco Rubio on 'Saturday Night Live'

Live' took on an explosive White House meeting with Marco Rubio, featuring Mike Myers as Elon Musk, channeling Dr. Evil.

by: WHAM

Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian dairy spark backlash, fear among local farmers

The ongoing tariff dispute between the United States and Canada has intensified as President Trump announced potential tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber.
Sat, March 8, 2025

by: Mediaite

Sex, Drugs, Dementia, 'Blood Alcohol' and More - House Members Spill Crazy Tea in Amazing Report: 'Don't Have the Faculties to Do Their Job'

Members of Congress dished on the madcap antics that apparently take place in the important legislative body - even during work events. The post Sex, Drugs, Dementia, 'Blood Alcohol' and More - House Members Spill Crazy Tea in Amazing Report: 'Don't Have the Faculties to Do Their Job' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Politico

GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs

A seven-month funding patch released by House Republicans Saturday would add billions of dollars in spending for deportations, veterans' health care and the military while cutting an even greater amount of funding for non-defense programs.

by: TAG24

Trump picks a side as Elon Musk and Marco Rubio reportedly get into epic clash

During a recent cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump was reportedly forced to intervene after Marco Rubio and Elon Musk got into a heated argument.

by: WAtoday

WA state election 2025 LIVE: Labor wins historic third term and Roger Cook remains premier of WA

Labor has retained government in Western Australia, with Roger Cook leading his party to a historic third consecutive election win.

by: Euronews

Preliminary talks conclude on new coalition government for Germany

According to Friedrich Merz, his conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the Social Democratic Party leaders agreed on common principles on migration and the economy. View on euronews

by: Bloomberg

House unveils Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson will attempt to hold the fractious Republican majority together and muscle the 100-page bill through the House on Tuesday.

by: NDTV

'People Of Pak-Occupied Kashmir Will Push For Joining India': Rajnath Singh

Predicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) assimilation into India in the near future, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday batted strongly for healthy relations with neighbours like Bangladesh.

by: KUTV

Utah Legislature wraps up after bills on taxes, nuclear power, flags, labor law

The Utah Legislature stopped collective bargaining for public workers, added to its string of yearly tax cuts, put restrictions on Pride Flags at government bui

by: Wired

What's Driving Tesla's Woes?

As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?

by: WLRN

DOGE's effort to slash government is now coming for buildings and people who run them

by: Alternet

Congressman can't name specific 'waste, fraud and abuse' and admits DOGE is making 'mistakes'

South Dakota's lone congressman defended some of the Trump administration's mass firings and funding freezes as needed "disruptions" while acknowledging "there are methods that can be improved." South Dakota Searchlight interviewed U.

by: dw

Germany: CDU/CSU alliance and SPD finish preliminary talks

Election winner Friedrich Merz's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) have taken a major step toward forming a coalition government, the heads of the parties said.

by: Slate

What's the Deal With Amy Coney Barrett Lately?

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by: BBC

Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he fix problems at home?

In around a fortnight Rachel Reeves will be on her feet in Parliament, probably announcing cuts to public spending running to billions. Government sources point to some better statistics on wages, and cuts to interest rates, but Reeves is under enormous pressure to explain how the economy is going to escape the doldrums its been stuck in for ages.

by: Benzinga

Elon Musk, Marco Rubio Clash In Heated White House Meeting In First Signs Of Tensions In Trump's Cabinet: Report

In a dramatic turn of events at the White House, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio reportedly engaged in a heated debate during a meeting with President Donald Trump and other officials. The confrontation centered around Musk's aggressive cost-cutting strategies and Rubio's staffing decisions.

by: Newsweek

Rick Scott Issues Social Security Warning: 'Have To Get Something Done'

Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott has issued a warning on the solvency of Social Security and other programs, saying that Congress is going to have "to do this" in a discussion on overall government spending cuts and adding that he is "optimistic" about getting things done.

by: Reuters

US, French top diplomats hold call about ending Ukraine war, State Dept says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot about "bringing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war," the State Department said on Friday.

by: Fortune

Jerome Powell says the 'net effect' of the Trump administration's policies on trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulation will determine interest rates in the future

The Fed chair reassured an audience at the University of Chicago the economy was in a "good place" despite "elevated uncertainty."

by: Newsday

As Trump pushes limits of power, courts and lawmakers increase pushback

As the Trump administration enters its eighth week, the president and Musk have begun to encounter increased pushback in the courts and in Congress, prompting the president to post on social media that Musk should step back and allow cabinet secretaries to carry out the task of downsizing their departments and agencies.

by: CNN

Trump's week of whiplash rattles markets, allies and his own administration

Unpredictability has long been one of President Donald Trump's strongest assets. The uncertainty that follows is one of his most confounding.

by: MSN

Former Gachagua Aide Martha Miano Lands New Job in Ruto's Government

Martha Wanjiru Miano, the former Director of Communications in the office of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has secured a new position just days after being appointed to the Board of Directors of the Micro and Small Enterprise Authority.

by: Deadline

Donald Trump Appoints Fox News' Maria Bartiromo And Laura Ingraham To Kennedy Center Board

Donald Trump said that has appointed Fox News' Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo to the board of the Kennedy Center, filling out the board with more of his supporters. Trump wrote on Truth Social, "I am thrilled to announce that Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo will be joining our Kennedy Center Board - This completes
Fri, March 7, 2025

by: Yahoo

Thousands join 'Stand Up for Science' demonstrations nationwide to protest Trump administration's funding and jobs cuts

Thousands of people gathered Friday in cities across the United States to protest the Trump administration's jobs and funding cuts to science agencies and research programs. "The banning of federally funded research in my own field of climate science,

by: Mediaite

Bannon Doubts Musk's DOGE Can Reach $1 Trillion 'Waste, Fraud, and Abuse' Goal, Warns Dems Will 'Use That Against' Trump

Steve Bannon called for more transparency from Elon Musk and DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), casting doubt on them reaching a $1 trillion goal. The post Bannon Doubts Musk's DOGE Can Reach $1 Trillion 'Waste,

by: Fortune

Trump hit a law firm with an executive order severely limiting the government from working with it. The same firm represented Hillary Clinton's campaign

The dishonest and dangerous activity of the law firm Perkins Coie has affected this country for decades," the order reads, later accusing it of "undermining democratic elec

by: CNN

Syria sees worst violence since Assad's toppling with dozens killed in clashes between army and ex-regime loyalists

In the worst outbreak of unrest since Syria's transitional government took power, dozens of people have been killed or wounded in clashes between the security forces and supporters of former President Bashar al Assad this week.

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: 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: Reuters

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

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright estimates it would take $20 billion and years to accomplish President Donald Trump's goal of refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its maximum capacity, the Energy Department said on Friday.

by: MSN

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

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'People Of Pak-Occupied Kashmir Will Push For Joining India': Rajnath Singh

Predicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) assimilation into India in the near future, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday batted strongly for healthy relations with neighbours like Bangladesh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on June 25, 2023, that the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would eventually push for unification with India, driven by the development and progress in Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted that the revocation of Article 370 has led to significant improvements in the region, including a decline in terrorism and an increase in tourism. Singh emphasized that the visible development in Jammu and Kashmir would inspire PoK residents to seek integration with India, asserting that PoK is an integral part of India. He also mentioned that the government's efforts are focused on ensuring peace and development in the area, which he believes will naturally lead to the desire for unity among the people across the border.

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