• Fri, March 14, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: MarketWatch

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

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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: 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: 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: 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,
  • 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: AARP

Protect Medicaid and SNAP Amid Budget Talks, AARP Tells Congress

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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: 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: 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: 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

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.
  • 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: 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.

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.
The article from MSN discusses the potential risks to Social Security benefits due to the financial strategies of high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. It highlights how Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, along with Musk's involvement in risky financial ventures, could jeopardize the funding for Social Security. The piece explains that these actions might lead to a shortfall in the Social Security trust fund, which could result in benefit cuts or changes in policy. This scenario poses a significant threat to seniors who rely on these benefits, potentially leading to financial instability or even the loss of their homes as they might not afford rising costs or unexpected expenses. The article also touches on the broader implications of economic policies favoring the rich, which could exacerbate income inequality and leave many vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly, at risk.

Read the Full AlterNet Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/how-seniors-could-lose-their-homes-as-trump-and-musk-gamble-with-social-security/ar-AA1AWubP

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