Wed, March 19, 2025

by: NewsNation

Trump will run and win again in 2028: Steve Bannon

"I'm a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028," Bannon said. "We've had greater long shots than Trump 2028." He added that they're "not prepared to talk about it publicly, but in a couple of months, I think we will be."

by: katu

Beaverton educators and Congresswoman rally to protect public education

Educators, Congresswoman Bonamici, and community allies gathered on Wednesday for a rally and "walk-in" organized by the Beaverton Education Association.

by: Complex

Article About Jackie Robinson's Military Service Removed From Government Website Amid DEI Purge

The Trump administration's war on DEI continues with the removal of an article detailing the MLB legend's service with the U.S. military.

by: Slate

This Has Got to Be the Most Hitler-Curious Administration in U.S. History

Since we last wrote about the many ties between the Trump administration (particularly Elon Musk's DOGE budget-cutting team) and online white supremacists, more such connections have emerged, as have reports of Nazi-type ideas being applied,

by: People

'Segregated Facilities' Aren't Explicitly Banned in Federal Contracts Anymore After Trump's DEI Order

President Trump's directive to eliminate "diversity, equity and inclusion" efforts in government led to the repeal of a nondiscrimination order signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965

by: KPBS

Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites

by: MSNBC

How NASA outsourcing the space program helped enrich Elon Musk

After the end of the space shuttle program, NASA turned to private companies to fill the gap. That isn't working out for the best.

by: LBC

Elon Musk claims 'people want to kill me and hurt Tesla' over billionaire's job for Donald Trump

by: Politico

Scoop: California spreads MAHA fever

Gabriel gained a reputation the past few years as the "Skittles" lawmaker. His 2023 law banned four chemicals (like brominated vegetable oil and red dye 3) from any food sold in the state and his 2024 law exorcised synthetic dyes (like red 40) from school meals.

by: Metro

What's in the JFK files that Trump released and can the public view them?

One of the files said JFK's killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, was a poor shot when he tried target firing in the Soviet Union.

by: IOL

Government of National Unity: dangerous political misstep for South Africa

The Government of National Unity poses significant risks to South Africa's democratic achievements, potentially empowering right-wing forces and undermining decades of progress

by: Mediaite

'They Basically Wanna Kill Me': Musk Alleges Cloak-and-Dagger Conspiracy Is Trying To Take Him Down

Billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk suggested there is a vast conspiracy against him, the ultimate aim of which is his death and the end of Tesla Motors. The post 'They Basically Wanna Kill Me': Musk Alleges Cloak-and-Dagger Conspiracy Is Trying To Take Him Down first appeared on Mediaite.

by: RealClearPolitics

Sen. Chris Murphy: In 2024, It Looked Like Democrats Were Defending "This Version Of Democracy" That Only Benefits Elites

Monday night on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," after a particularly brutal segment for the Democratic Party, Sen. Chris Murphy said the Democratic party is not taking enough risks, allowing Republicans to take the mantle of "government reform,

by: Firstpost

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb's tomb

Tensions are high in Maharashtra over calls from some right-wing groups and politicians to raze Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in the state. However, the grave is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

by: WBTW

Donald Trump will run and win again in 2028, Bannon says

Steve Bannon says that he and others are working on ways for President Trump to seek a third term despite constitutional term limits.

by: Newsweek

Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out From Detention

Detained Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil has denounced his arrest and detention conditions pending possible expulsion from the United States over accusations of supporting Hamas. He also criticized the U.S. treatment of immigrants in custody and what he described as mounting anti-Palestinian racism at the university and elsewhere.

by: Reason

Lawn-Sign Liberalism vs. Supply-Side Progressivism

Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Avid Reader Press, 297 pages, $30 At the turn of the 20th century, labor leader Samuel Gompers had many

by: Euronews

DR Congo and Rwanda presidents meet in Qatar for peace talks

Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire, but the joint statement does not specify on how it would be implemented. View on euronews

by: Reuters

Netanyahu coalition jeopardised over ultra-Orthodox exemption from army

One of Israel's most divisive domestic issues has reared itself again to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after a group in the ruling coalition said it would bring the government down unless it exempts ultra-Orthodox Jews from army service.

by: KTVZ

Senator Ron Wyden visits KTVZ, addresses concerns and challenges facing Oregon, U.S.

Between his two Central Oregon town halls Tuesday, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, joined Lynsey Harris live on KTVZ News at Five to respond to questions on many people's minds. Wyden said the recently approved federal spending bill and others in the works will be "very damaging,

by: CNN

In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks

President Donald Trump is finding out that campaign trail bravura over peace deals can't yield quick wins as wars rage.
Tue, March 18, 2025

by: BuzzFeed

Non-Political People, Tell Us Why You Don't Care To Engage In Politics

Speaking about or engaging with politics can be overwhelming and frustrating for some, and it can be boring or seemingly pointless for others. So, for those who deflect from talking politics or often tell others you're 'non-political,

by: Euronews

Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty

The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. View on euronews

by: dw

No quotas: How can new Syrian government ensure inclusivity?

The new Syrian government should be representative of all ethnic and sectarian groups if it wants international support. But many Syrians say quotas are a bad idea. So how to ensure the new Syria is inclusive for all?

by: Reuters

Explainer-What happens if the Trump administration doesn't comply with a court order?

Several federal judges have claimed the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has failed to comply with court orders regarding foreign aid, federal spending and the firing of government workers,

by: RealClearPolitics

Schumer: The Republican Attitude Is "I Made My Money All By Myself, How Dare Your Government Take My Money From Me"

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in a contentious interview on 'The View' said Republicans are "controlled by a small group of wealthy, greedy people" that hate government and believe it is a barrier to people.

by: Slate

Democrats Had a Chance to Take a Stand Here. What Went Wrong?

His answer was no—that Senate Democrats should have taken a stand against Donald Trump's lawlessness and withheld the votes Republicans needed to keep the government from shutting down. Even one single Democrat could have made more of a stink and slowed things down.

by: Mediaite

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution 'In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge found that Elon Musk and DOGE may have violated the constitution by moving to shut down USAID. The post JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution 'In Multiple Ways' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Them

82 House Democrats "Demand" the Government Reject Trump's Anti-Trans Passport Policies

House of Representatives, all Democrats, have submitted a letter opposing the implementation of the Trump administration's anti-trans passport restrictions. After Trump signed a January executive order legally defining gender as male or female as assigned at birth,

by: MLive

Tractor parade at Michigan Capitol: Farmers rally to fight 'burdensome regulations'

Tractors began arriving two miles south of the Capitol building as the sun rose Tuesday morning. State Rep. Jennifer Wortz, bundled up on a brisk morning, hopped on her grandmother's orange Allis-Chalmers tractor to lead a parade of tractors down Washington Avenue toward the Capitol.

by: Newsweek

DOGE Announces 'Major Cleanup' for Social Security

"For the past two weeks, @SocialSecurity has begun a major cleanup of their records. Approximately 3.2 million numberholders, all listed age 120+, have now been marked as deceased. More work still to be done," DOGE said on X early on Tuesday.

by: LAist

4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump's efforts to use it

by: CounterPunch

Conservatives and Liberals Have a Common Enemy

Don't let the billionaires behind the curtain distract you while they steal your money and your freedom. George W. Bush believed that replacing theocratic

by: Gizmodo

MAGA's Tesla Embrace Means EV Politics Will Never Be the Same Again

President Donald Trump, the same man who once said that people promoting electric vehicles should "ROT IN HELL," bought his own EV this week. He showed off his new Tesla Model S — red, like the Make America Great Again hats — outside the White House on Tuesday,

by: Forbes

The Polls And Politics Of Inequality

Is inequality back as a political issue? Senator Bernie Sanders seems to think so. He is leading a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour that has drawn thousands of people.

by: Insider

I left my job at the White House and landed a role in the private sector. Here's my advice for federal workers making the switch.

After working in government for years, including as press secretary to the former First Lady, Hannah August pivoted to private sector work.

by: BBC

What does UK benefits overhaul mean for Scotland?

Significant reforms restricting some sickness and disability benefits will be announced at Westminster.

by: Snopes

Social Security falsely declared 82-year-old man dead, stopped benefits

Ned Johnson and his wife Pam confirmed the details of the story in a telephone interview and provided an update.

by: Newspoint

8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Boost for 1 Crore Government Employees and Pensioners!

Government Begins Preparations for 8th Pay Commission, Salary Hike Expected by 2026 There's great news for nearly 1 crore government employees and pensioners in India! The government has kickstarted the process for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC),

by: CNN

Getting paid not to work: Federal probationary workers put on paid leave

Days after a Maryland federal judge ruled that terminated probationary workers must be temporarily reinstated, multiple federal agencies have told their staffers that they are complying with the decis
Mon, March 17, 2025

by: MassLive

Mass. lawmakers plan to extend remote meeting rules

The latest extension, originally put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, could reach Gov. Maura Healey's desk by Thursday.

by: Yahoo

'Nothing to do with politics': How Hezbollah photos led to RI doctor's controversial deportation

Alawieh reportedly told customs officials that she followed the religious teachings, but not politics, of late Hezbollah leader.

by: CNN

How controversial deportation flights and a judge's race to stop them unfolded, minute by minute

Over the weekend, the Trump administration invoked wartime powers to deport hundreds of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from the US to El Salvador. After a lawsuit was filed, a federal judge ordered the administration to stop the deportations,

by: briefly

The unspoken words of budget 2025: what it means for energy and South Africa's transition

The government's push for growth clashes with the VAT hike, risking lower spending, slower momentum, and doubts about resource efficiency said Professor Inglesi-Lotz

by: Newsweek

Chuck Schumer Cancels Book Tour Events Amid Funding Vote Backlash

Chuck Schumer has canceled book tour events this week because of security concerns amid a backlash over his support for Republicans in preventing a government shutdown last week. "Due to security concerns, Senator Schumer's book events are being rescheduled," a statement said.

by: RealClearPolitics

Democrats Should Have Shut Down the Government

I've been working hard getting our NCAA Tournament forecasts ready for Selection Sunday. So I'd barely been paying attention to the drama in the Senate, where Republicans were trying to gather votes for a budget resolution to avert a government shutdown by midnight tonight.

by: Politico

Baraka taps into Dem dissatisfaction

Look at this CNN poll from Sunday. The Democratic Party's favorability rating is 29 percent. That's in part because just 63 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents give it positive ratings — down from 81 percent four years ago. Baraka has been successful at tapping into that sentiment, as has Steve Fulop.

by: dw

A look back: East Germany's first freely elected parliament

Germany's reunification.On March 18, 1990, the Christian Democratic Union emerged as the strongest party after the election for the East German parliament, the People's Chamber. Germany's reunification central to campaign.

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution 'In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge found that Elon Musk and DOGE may have violated the constitution by moving to shut down USAID. The post JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution 'In Multiple Ways' first appeared on Mediaite.

The article from MSN discusses a fictional scenario where Elon Musk and a character named "Doge" are found by a federal judge to have violated the U.S. Constitution in multiple ways. This satirical piece humorously suggests that Musk, known for his involvement with Dogecoin, and Doge, the Shiba Inu mascot of the cryptocurrency, engaged in activities that infringed on constitutional rights. The violations include freedom of speech, due process, and equal protection under the law, portrayed in an exaggerated, comedic manner. The article uses this fictional legal battle to poke fun at the often surreal and speculative nature of cryptocurrency culture and Musk's public persona. However, it's important to clarify that this scenario is entirely made up for entertainment purposes and does not reflect any real legal actions or constitutional violations by Elon Musk or Dogecoin.

Read the Full Mediaite Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/just-in-elon-musk-and-doge-found-by-federal-judge-to-have-violated-the-constitution-in-multiple-ways/ar-AA1BbcMX