• Thu, March 13, 2025

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.
  • 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: 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: 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: 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?

Throughout his election campaign, Donald Trump continuously attacked the mental health of his political opponent, Joe Biden, even nicknaming him "Sleepy Joe". Today it's indeed his own state that's in the spotlight.

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

Taiwan calls China a 'hostile foreign force' and ramps up security

A raft of new national security measures was needed in response to China's increased efforts to undermine the island's security, says Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te. View on euronews

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

By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -Ex-central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday and immediately said he could work with U.S. President Donald Trump,

by: Newsweek

How SpaceX Stock Looks as Tesla Struggles

SpaceX, Neuralink, the Boring Company and xAI soared upward by 45 percent collectively since Trump was elected in November.

by: Time

Donald Trump Is What Some Historians Call a 'Transformative President'

Whatever one feels about Trump, some historians say Presidencies like his and Roosevelt's can signal a new era.

by: Politico

5 questions for author Catherine Bracy

Happy Friday, and welcome to The Future in 5 Questions. This week we talk with Catherine Bracy, a civic technologist and CEO of the advocacy group TechEquity whose new book, "World Eaters: How Venture Capital Is Cannibalizing the Economy,

by: LBC

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

The Education Secretary has warned that schools have "no place" in the classroom as she gave schools her full backing to get rid of them.

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: MarketWatch

Congress set to avoid shutdown and give Trump more tariff power against Canada and Mexico

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by: WLRN

Florida House talks NIL in college sports, impacts of the House v. NCAA settlement

Florida lawmakers are at a standstill after three days of meetings about NIL deals. "NIL" lets collegiate athletes profit when their name, image or likeness is used to help a school or business make money. A federal court case involving the NCAA is raising alarms for some in the state.

by: CNN

Senate passes Trump-backed bill to fund the government

Ten Senate Democrats joined Republicans this afternoon to advance the government funding bill in a key procedural step, as Congress faces a midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Follow for live news updates.

by: TribLive

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

An appeals court Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump's agenda against dozens of lawsuits.

by: PennLive

Trump pledges to 'expose' his enemies in political speech at Justice Department

President Donald Trump used his visit on Friday to air a litany of grievances about the criminal investigations that threatened to torpedo his political career.

by: Bloomberg

Pelosi Comes Out Against Schumer's Government Shutdown Retreat

Nancy Pelosi flexed her political muscle Friday, taking a swipe at Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer after he walked back a threat to force Republicans to negotiate or risk a US government shutdown.

by: WJBF

Trump targets DOJ in first visit, pledges 'Law and Order'

President Donald Trump made his first visit to the Justice Department on Friday, using the occasion to attack federal prosecutors, judges the media, and Democrats while pledging to restore "law and order" under his leadership.

by: HuffPost

Donald Trump Claims MSNBC And CNN Are 'Illegal' In DOJ Speech

In my opinion, they're really corrupt and they're illegal, what they do is illegal," the president said in remarks at the Justice Department.

by: CNN

Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill

Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill that exposed deep rifts within the Democratic Party.

by: Reuters

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

The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said on Friday that now is the time for a "genuine, credible and inclusive transitional government" after noting the constitutional declaration issued by the caretaker authorities.

by: Euronews

China and Russia call for end to nuclear sanctions on Iran

The trilateral meeting in Beijing came after Donald Trump wrote to Iran's supreme leader aiming to restart negotiations over the nuclear issue. View on euronews

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: HuffPost

Critics Say Habba And Hannity's Cheap Shot At AOC Exposes An Ugly GOP Reality

Habba and Hannity were questioning the notion that Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) are leading the "intellectual thought" of the Democratic Party when Hannit

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: CNN

Trump-backed bill to avoid government shutdown clears key hurdle in Senate

The Senate has until midnight Friday to pass a bill to keep the government open. Meantime, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech on immigration at the Justice Department. Follow for live news updates.

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: CNN

10 Democrats join with Republicans to advance House-passed government spending bill

Senate Democrats joined Republicans Friday on a key procedural vote to advance a bill that would ultimately avert a government shutdown at midnight, despite intensifying pressure from across the Democratic Party to block the GOP's funding measure.

by: CNN

Democrats join with Republicans to advance House-passed government spending bill

Senate Democrats joined Republicans Friday on a key procedural vote to advance a bill that would ultimately avert a government shutdown at midnight, despite intensifying pressure from across the Democratic Party to block the GOP's funding measure.

by: Reuters

Iran's rulers caught between Trump's crackdown and a fragile economy

For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils. Though it harbours deep mistrust of the United States,

by: CNN

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

In President Donald Trump's first White House term, public confidence in his handling of the economy was always among his greatest strengths. But in the early days of his second term, public views about his economic performance have quickly become his most conspicuous potential vulnerability.

by: CNN

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

In the depths of a bitterly cold and snowy January this year, Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister for nearly a decade, reluctantly decided to resign—a tacit admission that the sun was setting on his "sunny ways,

by: CNN

Trump will speak at DOJ as Senate prepares to vote on bill to avert government shutdown

The Senate has until midnight Friday to pass a bill to keep the government open. Meantime, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech on immigration at the Justice Department. Follow for live news updates.

by: CNN

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

Facing intense pressure over the threat of a shutdown in less than two days, lawmakers are racing to push through a government funding plan by Friday's midnight deadline.

by: CNN

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

President Donald Trump is set to deliver what the White House calls a law-and-order speech on Friday at the Justice Department, the storied building from which the government pursued criminal investigations and prosecutions against him.
  • Sat, March 15, 2025

by: UPI

Senate averts government shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline

The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of the federal government by passing a funding bill after approving a key procedural vote with the support of enough Democrats. The measure passed 54-46,

by: Deadline

Bill Maher Couldn't Get Josh Shapiro To Admit He's Running For POTUS In 2028, But PA Governor Sure Tested Out Some Stump Speech Lines On 'Real Time' Tonight

After a week of even greater political brinksmanship at home and abroad from Donald Trump, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro tonight weaved around admitting to HBO's Bill Maher host if he is running for POTUS in 2028.

by: Insider

I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.

DOGE terminated Navy veteran Ben Gibson after he moved from Idaho to Washington, DC, for a VA job. He said the process was unbelievable.

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.
The article from MSN discusses the strategic considerations Democrats face regarding a potential government shutdown. As the deadline for funding the government approaches, Democrats are debating whether allowing a shutdown could politically benefit them by highlighting Republican disarray and obstructionism. The piece outlines the potential impacts of a shutdown, including unpaid federal workers, closed national parks, and disruptions in government services. It also explores the political ramifications, suggesting that while a shutdown might initially damage the GOP's image, historical precedents show mixed outcomes. Democrats are split between those who believe in forcing a shutdown to expose Republican extremism and those who argue for avoiding it to prevent public suffering and maintain governance stability. The article also touches on the internal GOP conflicts, particularly around spending cuts and policy riders, which could precipitate a shutdown if not resolved.

Read the Full Vox Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/should-democrats-let-the-government-shut-down/ar-AA1AS6SI