Sat, March 15, 2025

by: AARP

Protect Medicaid and SNAP Amid Budget Talks, AARP Tells Congress

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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: 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: Cryptopolitan

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,
Fri, March 14, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: KOSU

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

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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Thu, March 13, 2025

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.

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: MSN

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB and codenamed 'Krasnov'?

When former KGB officer Alnur Mussayev claimed that US President Donald Trump was recruited as an asset for Moscow in the 1980s, it set off a storm on social media. In a Facebook post on 20 February, Mussayev said that Trump was enlisted by the KGB in 1987 ...

by: Newsweek

Donald Trump Compared to Evil Queen by Judge

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said the president cannot act like "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" villain, the Queen of Hearts.

by: Reuters

UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts said in a new report on Thursday.

by: dw

Germany's likely new government makes a risky gambit

The CDU/CSU and SPD want to raise hundreds of billions of euros in debt. They are set to push the proposal through the outgoing Bundestag in special sessions. That is legal, but is it legitimate?

by: MSNBC

The House just gave Musk and Trump a blank check. The Senate should tear it up.

House Republicans voted to hand a blank check over to a White House that is already stealing from our families and communities to fund the largest possible tax cut for billionaires and the biggest corporations.

by: Politico

Selling Politics: Inside the Rush to Get Rich Off of MAGA

From unproven cures to ETFs, the market for products branded by Trump loyalists is exploding. So are the political careers of some of the people behind them.

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.

The article from MSN discusses the looming threat of a U.S. government shutdown as the deadline for Congress to pass a funding bill approaches. Local experts and lawmakers are expressing concerns over the potential impacts, which include disruptions in federal services, unpaid federal workers, and delays in programs like Social Security and Medicare. The article highlights the political divide, with House Republicans pushing for spending cuts and policy changes, while Democrats advocate for a straightforward funding extension. There's mention of the economic implications, such as a potential hit to GDP, and the uncertainty affecting federal employees and contractors. Additionally, the piece notes the historical context, referencing past shutdowns and their effects, and underscores the urgency for a bipartisan agreement to avoid these adverse outcomes.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/local-expert-lawmakers-weigh-in-on-potential-government-shutdown/ar-AA1AUCuc