• Thu, March 13, 2025

by: IOL

Budget Speech exposes opposition's strategic vacuum in SA politics

Throughout the nearly hour-long address, the ANC side of the National Assembly chamber erupted in raucous cheers for the increases in social grants, while the opposition sat sullenly on the other side of the room,

by: ProPublica

Washington Blues: A Government Town Faces a Gloomy Future

For years, Washington, D.C., was insulated from many of the economic forces that decimated many older U.S. cities. Now, as Elon Musk's mass layoffs shake everything from employment to real estate, the region faces the prospect of decline.

by: KJZZ

Trump's hiring freeze has halted local head counts and could threaten the U.S. census

by: HuffPost

GOP Senator Admits What Trump And White House Are Denying In Tariff War

That is something the White House does not acknowledge," the host shot back. "That is something the president, who is a businessperson, understands that completely," the

by: YorkshireLive

NHS England to be abolished - what it means and how it could affect you

In a major speech, the Prime Minister said the move would bring the NHS "back into democratic control" in a huge reorganisation. It will now be brought under the DHSC.

by: dw

Trump's madman tactics and the psychology of bluffing

It was former US President Richard Nixon who came up with the "Madman Theory" as a way to coerce foreign adversaries. But Trump even uses it with allies. Here's how it works.

by: CNBC

The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know

The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.

by: Insider

Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstated

A federal judge said the government's explanation for firing tens of thousands of workers was a "lie" to circumvent the law.

by: Alternet

'Lies and gimmicks': Judge reverses Trump administration's 'sham' firing of 20,000 federal workers

A federal judge on Thursday ruled the Trump administration must "immediately [reinstate]" tens of thousands of probationary federal employees "unlawfully [terminated]" by the government, ABC News Katherine Faulders reports.

by: Distractify

What Are Frank's Stallone's Politics? All About His Political History

Frank Stallone is familiar with heightened media attention — and that's what he is now in the middle of due to his political opinions.

by: Euronews

Portugal set to hold early election in May after minority government collapses

The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.

by: Reuters

Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

By Doina Chiacu, Philip Blenkinsop and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol imports from Europe,

by: Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Says A Government Shutdown Will Give Trump The 'Keys To The City, State and Country' And Elon Musk The Chance To Destroy Government Services

Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), the Senate Democratic Leader, expressed concerns about a potential government shutdown on Thursday. He warned that such an event could empower Donald Trump significantly. What Happened: Schumer's remarks come amid heightened tensions in Congress over federal funding,

by: Newsweek

AOC Rages at Democrats for 'Betrayal' Amid Government Shutdown Talks

The New York congresswoman said it was "unthinkable" for Senate Democrats to hand away leverage on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

by: CNN

Schumer backs down on fight against GOP's government funding bill as Democrats face reckoning over Trump strategy

Veteran Democrats privately believed Chuck Schumer's decision on the shutdown was inevitable. Others were ready for the top Senate Democrat to lead them into their first big battle against President Donald Trump — and instead have been left fuming.

by: Vox

Should Democrats let the government shut down?

So the case for allowing a shutdown is also that Democrats would be taking a stand against a presidency that has already challenged legal and constitutional norms, dismantled parts of the federal government and its workforce, and, they say, poses a threat to democracy.

by: unilad

Federal judge orders Elon Musk's DOGE to reveal government plan and identify all employees

That concealed approach will continue no more, as a federal judge appointed by the former 44th US president Barack Obama has ordered the Tesla CEO to reveal DOGE's government plan and identify all of its employees. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has ordered the Tesla CEO to provide certain information about his government dealings.

by: Newsweek

What Americans Really Think of Elon Musk

A new CNN/SSRS poll shows that 53 percent of Americans hold an unfavorable opinion of the world's richest man.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's tariffs and the looming government shutdown

President Donald Trump meets with NATO's leader today as the US says it's now up to Russia to accept a temporary Ukraine ceasefire proposal. US and Canadian officials will also hold talks amid a trade war.
  • Fri, March 14, 2025

by: WGRZ

Langworthy discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs, and Canada as the 51st state

Nick Langworthy of Clarence about the tariff situation because of Western New York's impacted status as a border region with many cross border

by: dw

Are Elon Musk's politics threatening Tesla and his empire?

Investors are questioning the tech billionaire's involvement in Trump's administration, while shares in his Tesla electric-car company plummet.It was perhaps the clearest sign yet that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's political maneuvering has backfired.

by: Insider

A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agencies

The sweeping order covers 18 departments and agencies, including the USAID and CFPB, orders reinstatement by next Monday at 1 p.m. ET.

by: WSET

House passes temporary funding bill but Senate hurdles threaten government shutdown

Lawmakers have until midnight on Friday to pass a spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. The House passed a bill to temporarily fund the government for six months but Republicans don't have the votes to pass the bill in the Senate.

by: Newsday

Social Security overpayments: FAQ

Starting March 27, seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries will have 100% of their overpayment deducted from their monthly check, which will mean some will receive no funds, experts said.

by: KOSU

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, gets his Senate hearing

by: Tagtik

In burger and soda mode: should we worry about Trump's health?

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by: WFXR

Local expert, lawmakers weigh in on potential government shutdown

We've seen 11 government shutdowns and near government shutdowns in the last 20 years; another is on the horizon. If a resolution does not surface by Friday night, it will impact federal workers in Virginia.

by: Vox

Trump and Musk have huge conflicts of interest. Who's policing them?

But when it comes to just how unprecedented the conflicts of interest are in this administration, the Tesla incident shows that Musk is the new elephant in the room. The businessm

by: NewsNation

Trump to deliver speech at DOJ on 'restoring law and order'

President Donald Trump on Friday will give a speech at the Department of Justice on "restoring law and order" and "ending the weaponization of justice," according to the White House. Trump is also expected to discuss his plans for "removing violent criminals from our communities.

by: Euronews

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by: LBC

'No place' for 'disruptive and distractive' phones in classrooms, says Education Secretary

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by: Fortune

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blasts Canada for 'tone deaf' tariff response and praises the UK and Mexico for not retaliating

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took a shot at Canada, saying its response to Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum was "tone deaf." On Wednesday, Canada imposed billions of dollars of reciprocal tariffs on the U.

by: Alternet

How 'seniors could lose their homes' as Trump and Musk 'gamble' with Social Security

When Democrats enjoyed a major blue wave in the 2006 midterms and recaptured both chambers of Congress — an outcome then-President George W. Bush famously acknowledged as a "thumpin'" — pundits cited two main factors for voters' anger at Republicans: the Iraq War and Bush's proposal to privatize Social Security.

by: Reuters

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's prime minister, says he can work with Trump

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by: PennLive

Senate's Democratic leader says he won't allow government shutdown despite budget concerns

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters as Republicans work to pass an interim spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) AP

by: Newsweek

Veterans Protest Against Donald Trump Today: What To Know

Washington, D.C.'s protest is to occur on the National Mall on Friday, with similar movements scheduled at all 50 state capitols.

by: Reuters

UN's Syria envoy calls for 'bold moves' from new government

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by: Euronews

China and Russia call for end to nuclear sanctions on Iran

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by: HuffPost

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by: MarketWatch

Government shutdown odds rise. Here's what it means for markets and your wallet.

The odds that the federal government will shut down Saturday morning have risen in recent days as a growing number of Senate Democrats have said they can't go along with a Republican plan that funds government programs through September.

by: Reuters

Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump administration grant cut

The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it will slash over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and abroad after the administration of President Donald Trump terminated $800 million in grants to the renowned academic institution.

by: Reuters

Top US Senate Democrat Schumer signals party support for spending bill to avert government shutdown

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill, signaling that his party would provide the votes to avert a government shutdown.

by: Reuters

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by: CNN

Why Trump's greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness

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by: CNN

Adieu, Mr. Trudeau and farewell to your 'sunny ways'

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by: CNN

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by: CNN

What's at risk if Congress doesn't fund the government by Friday's deadline

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by: CNN

Trump to speak at a Justice Department shaken by firings and dropped cases

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Budget Speech exposes opposition's strategic vacuum in SA politics

Throughout the nearly hour-long address, the ANC side of the National Assembly chamber erupted in raucous cheers for the increases in social grants, while the opposition sat sullenly on the other side of the room,
The article from MSN discusses the South African opposition's lack of a coherent strategy following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech. It highlights that while the budget was presented with a focus on economic recovery and addressing immediate fiscal challenges, the opposition parties, particularly the Democratic Alliance (DA), failed to present a compelling counter-narrative or alternative economic plan. The critique centers on the opposition's inability to capitalize on the government's shortcomings, such as the ongoing energy crisis and economic stagnation, to propose viable solutions or to effectively challenge the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The piece suggests that this strategic vacuum leaves the opposition appearing reactive rather than proactive, potentially undermining their effectiveness in influencing policy or gaining voter support in upcoming elections.

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