• Fri, March 14, 2025

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.
  • 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.

by: Slate

Slate's guide to the most important figures in politics this week.

Democrats in Congress, for the first time since President Donald Trump took over, had a say in policymaking, and fully melted down. Trump advertised for a car company at the White House and took further steps to lay the groundwork for annexing Canada.

by: BBC

US government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill

The passage of the funding bill came hours before a shutdown, with Democrats under fierce pressure to oppose the measure.

by: Reason

When the Government Puts Wolves in Your Backyard

Richard Mann shot a red wolf that he feared was threatening his cattle. The wolf was a member of an "experimental population" the federal Fish and Wildlife Service had introduced to eastern North Carolina a few years earlier in an effort to save the most endangered canine on the planet.

by: Metro

Keir Starmer warns Putin 'the world is watching' and he must agree to ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer today warned Vladimir Putin 'the world is watching' as he told global leaders the Russian leader will have to come to the negotiating table 'sooner or later'.

by: PennLive

Government-shutdown fight fractures Democratic Party

The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.

by: Euronews

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade against President Vucic's government

Tens of thousands of Serbians from across the country - most of them students - held a major anti-government rally in Belgrade on Saturday. View on euronews

by: AARP

Protect Medicaid and SNAP Amid Budget Talks, AARP Tells Congress

If you think you've been targeted by a scam, get information and assistance from the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline. Help Register Login Login Hi, %{firstName}% Hi, %{firstName}% Games Car rental As Congress drafts a new federal budget,

by: Oneindia

Madhavan Narayanan Discusses Hindi Imposition, Rupee Symbol Controversy, and Tamil Rights Debate

Madhavan Narayanan explores Hindi imposition, rupee symbol debate, and Tamil rights in an exclusive interview, highlighting cultural impacts.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

by: CNN

Mark Carney and the backlash against backlash politics

Trump's return was widely seen as a harbinger of a second populist wave that would oust establishment figures all over the west. But a backlash against "America First" mayhem has lifted leaders seeking to operate in the political middle,

by: Reuters

Trump targets law firm Paul Weiss in order restricting government access

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday suspending security clearances for lawyers and other employees at New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and restricting their access to federal buildings and officials.

by: WJAR

Trump victory: Appeals court lifts blocks on president's orders restricting DEI programs

An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

by: KTVB

'Remove, reverse and reclaim': 50501 protest at Idaho Capitol

A significant crowd gathered at the Idaho State Capitol as the 50501 Movement, a local grassroots organization, staged its latest protest.

by: Bloomberg

Schumer Leads Party in Conflict After Retreat on Shutdown

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's calculated call to avoid a disruptive government shutdown alienates a political base enraged by President Donald Trump's policies and frustrated at party elders' cautious response.

by: dw

Trump's cuts hit Voice of America, Radio Free Europe

Voice of America employees were placed on administrative leave as the Trump administration cut grants to publicly-funded US outlets broadcasting into Russia, China and North Korea.Workers at Voice of America received an email on Saturday placing them on paid administrative leave "until otherwise notified" and instructing them not to enter the

by: Cryptopolitan

New poll shows widespread opposition to US crypto reserve plan

by: TAG24

Trump's government DEI ban upheld in court

An appeals court has paused a ruling that blocked Trump from implementing a ban on DEI programs, giving the White House a win in its war against diversity.

by: WRAL

NC Youth and Government continues legacy of inspiring young leaders

At the Raleigh Convention Center, over 1,000 high schoolers from across the state gathered for the 32nd annual North Carolina Youth and Government conference.

by: CNN

Inside and outside the Senate, Democrats begin to lose faith in Schumer

Democrats have long found the flip phone Chuck Schumer still insists on using as an endearing quirk that illustrates how committed he is to his way of talking to all sorts of allies, all the time.

by: Cryptopolitan

Senate passes GOP spending bill, averting shutdown and sparking democratic rift over Trump

by: Euronews

Tens of thousands gather in Belgrade for major anti-government protest

Tens of thousands of Serbians from across the country - most of them students - have gathered in their capital for a major anti-corruption and anti-government rally. View on euronews

by: CNN

Americans think Trump's cuts will hurt (and help) the country. Here's how

Senate Democrats' decision to allow Republicans to pass a spending bill will avert a short-term shutdown, but it will also give Republicans the power to grant President Donald Trump new leverage to control spending for the rest of the year.

by: Euronews

Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending

The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over the next decade. View on euronews
  • Sun, March 16, 2025

by: Alternet

'Down nearly 40 percent': Musk's far-right MAGA politics are sinking Tesla

Billionaire Elon Musk, head of Tesla, SpaceX and X.com and leader of the Department of Government Accountability (DOGE), has become a very polarizing figure on both the left and the right. Liberals and progressives are vehemently critical of the mass layoffs of federal government workers he is pushing via DOGE,

by: UPI

U.S. military launches 'decisive and powerful' strikes against Houthis

President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the U.S. military to begin military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

by: dw

Ukraine: US and Russia's top diplomats discuss 'next steps'

Indicating a thaw in US-Russia relations, Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov spoke about further efforts to ending the war in Ukraine as overnight aerial strikes continue. Follow DW for more.

by: Euronews

Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL

President Trump's administration has cut off funding for Voice of America, Radio Liberty and other pro-democracy media that broadcast to undemocratic states. View on euronews

by: BBC

Wes Streeting targets NHS 'waste' as he defends health and welfare reforms

Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the health secretary also warns against speculation over Personal Independence Payments.

by: Politico

Dem group calls for Schumer to step down as minority leader after spending bill vote

The liberal organizing group Indivisible said Saturday it was calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to step down from his leadership role, the latest fallout after he backed a GOP bill to keep the government open.

by: briefly

EFF's Julius Malema Willing To Engage ANC Over Budget Speech and Possibly Join GNU

The president of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, said he was willing to engage the African National Congress on the budget speech and GNU.

by: LiveLaw

IPR Law And Atrocities Act: Intersectionality Of Identity Politics And Knowledge Economy

On 24 January 2025, a seminal judgement on the scope of intellectual property law and its correlation with human rights and criminal law came from the Supreme Court. In the case titled

by: Reuters

Cuba begins restoring power to capital Havana and outlying provinces

Pockets of Cuba's capital Havana saw the lights flicker back on though vast areas of the city and country continued without electricity on Sunday morning, after a nationwide grid collapse that knocked out power to 10 million people.

by: Benzinga

Elon Musk's Tariff Concerns For Tesla And Space, Trade Tensions, And Government Shutdown Threats: This Week In Politics

As the week drew to a close, the business world was buzzing with a series of impactful stories. From Elon Musk's concerns over tariffs to escalating trade tensions and the looming threat of a government shutdown,

by: KOIN

Lewis & Clark's Ben Gaskins gives outlook for President Trump's second term

The U.S. Presidency is one of the areas that Ben Gaskins pays close attention to. He is associate professor of political science at Lewis and Clark College and has a PhD from Florida State.

by: CNN

Flags, figurines and gold everywhere: Trump transforms the Oval Office into a gilded gallery

As President Donald Trump works to dramatically reshape the federal government, he is also in the middle of transforming another historic aspect of the presidency: the Oval Office.

by: Politico

Trump's next agency cuts include US-backed global media, library and museum grants

On the list is the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

by: Reuters

Cockroaches and working in a closet: Inside Trump's return-to-office order

At NASA headquarters in Washington, just a mile from the U.S. Capitol, employees returned to an infestation of cockroaches and some are working in chairs with no desks, according to two people familiar with conditions there.

by: BBC

Call for dedicated minister as tourism costs rise

The head of a regional tourism industry body is calling for a dedicated minister to help the sector to grow and raise its profile within government. Pete Waters, executive director of Visit East of England, says tourism is worth £12bn pounds a year to the local economy and could grow very quickly with the right encouragement.

by: Reuters

Protesters flood Belgrade in one of biggest anti-government rallies

More than 100,000 protesters descended on Serbia's capital Belgrade on Saturday in one of the largest rallies in decades, with students and workers facing riot police and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic.

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.
The Florida House is currently discussing the implications of the House v. NCAA settlement on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights in college sports. The settlement, which is part of a broader antitrust lawsuit, could potentially reshape how college athletes can profit from their personal brands. Key points include the NCAA's potential agreement to pay over $2.7 billion in damages to former and current athletes, the establishment of a revenue-sharing model where schools could directly compensate athletes, and the lifting of restrictions on athletes' ability to earn money from their NIL. This shift aims to address the inequities in college sports compensation, potentially leading to a more professionalized model of college athletics. The discussions in the Florida House focus on how these changes might affect state universities, athlete recruitment, and the overall competitive balance in college sports.

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