• Wed, March 19, 2025

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: 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: Mediaite

Chuck Schumer Claims Trump Set Government Shutdown 'Trap' as He Defends Backing Spending Bill

Schumer claimed that Republicans set Democrats a government shutdown "trap" as he defended backing the short-term spending bill that passed Friday.

by: LBC

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

by: RealClearPolitics

Hillary Clinton: Autocracy Is On The March, The United States "Has Made A Choice To Support Those Who Wage War, Not Peace"

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned about the rise of autocracy in the United States at a pro-democracy event in Berlin on Tuesday. HILLARY CLINTON: Thank you for reminding us of universal values and human rights being at the core of democracy and freedom and peace.

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: 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: 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: 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: KPBS

What is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?

by: WLRN

O Cinema will keep operating after Miami Beach withdraws eviction item

An effort by Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner to evict the nonprofit over its screenings of the documentary film 'No Other Land' was withdrawn Wednesday after intense public outcry. The Mayor deferred a new resolution to encourage O Cinema "to showcase films that highlight a fair and balanced viewpoint.

by: Politico

Trump threatens the MTA

MTA MEETS MAGA: The Trump administration unleashed its latest threat to strip funding from the nation's largest transit agency. In a letter to the MTA Tuesday, federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wants the local authority to crack down on fare evasion, violent crime and homelessness in New York City subways.

by: AAP

Lithium battery disposal: NSW Government acts on handling and disposal of batteries after fires and fatalities

Following hard-to-extinguish house fires and multiple fatalities, one Australian state is leading the charge to act on the safe disposal of lithium batteries, revealing who will be responsible.

by: Fortune

Elon Musk says Tesla protestors are 'deranged' and want to kill him for his White House work

Elon Musk said protestors targeting Tesla facilities are "deranged" and want to "kill him" for the work he is doing in the White House.

by: MSNBC

Trump admin erases ban on contractors running segregated facilities

Long-standing federal guidelines prevented federal contractors from operating segregated facilities, like restaurants or waiting rooms.

by: Reuters

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

A member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will take up a top role at the U.S. Agency for International Development, while Pete Marocco, who played a major role in the dismantling of the agency,

by: Snopes

Trump administration removed Navajo Code Talker history from military websites per anti-DEI orders

The Trump administration removed Navajo Code Talker history from some government websites in accordance with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI orders.

by: Newsweek

What JFK Files Release Says About Lee Harvey Oswald

The JFK files released by President Donald Trump include additional information on Kennedy's killer, Lee Harvey Oswald. Although a number of documents released by Trump are the same as documents already released into the public domain by Joe Biden, one document sheds light on Oswald's relationship with the KGB.

by: WBUR

'Money, Lies and God' details how far-right extremists work to erode democracy

Katherine Stewart has done 15 years of reporting and into anti-democracy extremism and the threats that come with it.

by: WILX

Lawmakers meet to discuss DOGE and cyber security

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has some Michigan lawmakers concerned. On Wednesday, leaders at the state capitol met to discuss DOGE's effects on personal data. "We want to ensure that our data,

by: KTVZ

Packed crowd voices both support and anger over Deschutes County commission' move to scrap DEIA committee

A packed crowd Wednesday voiced both sides of a contentious debate over Deschutes County commissioners' recent elimination of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee amid a national debate on the topic.

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: CNN

Trump administration says deported migrants are gang members, but won't name them or provide evidence

The Trump administration has deported hundreds of migrants while refusing to reveal their identities or the evidence against them, prompting complaints from the migrants' families and from critics who say the administration is trampling on civil liberties.

by: MSNBC

Israel and Hamas' ceasefire collapsed. What happens now?

The cautious optimism that followed Israel and Hamas agreeing to the three-stage proposal in mid-January, at the urging of Trump, has been wiped away and replaced by despair and fear about what comes next.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's call with Zelensky and his legal battle over deportation flights

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will speak to his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on Wednesday. This follows a call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine but stopped short of agreeing to a broader ceasefire.

by: Politico

Poll: Federal workers are dissatisfied with Musk and Trump but won't leave willingly

Majorities of federal workers are dissatisfied with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to cut the federal government but don't have plans to voluntarily leave their jobs, a Washington Post-Ipsos poll released Wednesday found.

by: Reuters

On Trump's orders, thousands of JFK assassination documents newly public

By Steve Holland and Rich McKay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Thousands of pages of digital documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy are now available for historians, conspiracy theorists and the merely curious,

by: Newsweek

Elon Musk Shocked by Hatred Against Him, Tesla

Musk said that he was surprised by the outburst of protests against Tesla vehicles, saying that "bad people do bad things."

by: KPBS

Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites

by: Newsweek

Social Security Customers Forced To File In Person. DOGE Is Closing Offices

Starting March 31, benefit claimants will no longer have the option to verify their identity with the SSA over the phone.

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: Reuters

Trump administration disputes judge's authority as showdown looms

President Donald Trump's administration accused a federal judge on Wednesday of overstepping his judicial authority in demanding more details about flights deporting hundreds of Venezuelan migrants in an escalating confrontation between the executive and judicial branches of the U.

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: CNN

Insulting, exhausting, traumatic: the death benefits battle between the VA and families of vets who die by suicide

A CNN investigation found that even as the VA has invested hundreds of millions of dollars addressing the veteran suicide crisis, agency officials have denied crucial benefits to hundreds of families of veterans who killed themselves after being discharged from active duty.

by: Newsweek

Social Security Employees Warn of Benefit Delays

Cutbacks will likely "delay payments, cause more errors and could even crash the whole system within months," a claims specialist said.

by: Newsweek

Top Tesla Shareholders Selling Off Stock

Several top executives and board members at Tesla have sold significant portions of their stock holdings in recent weeks.

by: Newsweek

Wisconsin's $59 Million Election Is Referendum on Trump and Musk

Contest between Republican Brad Schimel and Democrat Susan Crawford has drawn national attention—and millions in donations from both sides.

by: Newsweek

Republican Town Hall Drowned Out by 'Tax the Rich' Chants

Nebraska Republican Mike Flood was heckled at a town hall event he hosted on Tuesday in Columbus, with a section of the crowd at one point chanting "tax the rich" at the House representative. Newsweek contacted Flood for comment on Wednesday outside of regular office hours via telephone and voicemail message.

by: Newsweek

Florida Push for Citizens' Prescription Data Sparks Privacy Concern

The state's insurance regulator has been seeking such information as patient names, dates of birth and prescription details.
  • Thu, March 20, 2025

by: BusinessGhana

Government's manifesto promises on health under scrutiny

A non-governmental organisation, STAR-Ghana Foundation, together with other health sector stakeholders, has begun tracking the

by: NorthernIrelandWorld

UK Government's benefits move 'cruel and cowardly', says Lagan Valley MP

The UK Government's proposed changes to disability benefits are cruel and cowardly, Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has said.

by: Firstpost

Is Elon Musk's Grok AI in trouble in India for using Hindi expletives and slang?

The Indian government on Wednesday raised concerns over Elon Musk-owned X's AI chatbot Grok and the controversial responses it has been producing. Grok has recently become more popular in the country due to its direct and sarcastic replies to people on the microblogging site.

by: Metro

Drag queen bumps into 'UK's sexiest politician' and chaos ensues

When people think of male politicians, it's easy to think of a middle-aged or older man in a suit, his hair neat and his build average at best. Then there's Carl Cashman, a 33-year-old once dubbed the 'UK's hottest politician'.

by: TheGrio

Trump administration rescinds 1965 clause barring 'segregated facilities' like water fountains and restrooms in government contracts

While segregation is still illegal, this change sends a CLEAR message," said civil rights attorney Ben Crump. In its latest

by: Euronews

Slovakia's president completes cabinet reshuffle to secure government majority

The appointment of Samuel Migaľ as the new minister of investments and regional development was a result of a deal agreed on by three parties in the governing coalition headed by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

by: Euronews

Ukraine, defence and economy top the agenda as EU leaders meet in Brussels

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will brief the 27 leaders about the latest developments in the negotiations promoted by Donald Trump to end Russia's war. View on euronews

by: CNN

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court

Despite the White House's repeated attacks on federal Judge James Boasberg, the Trump administration remains confident it will prevail in ongoing litigation about the president's use of executive power.

by: CNN

Zelensky agrees to pause attacks on energy in call with Trump, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out

The White House is ramping up its efforts to make good on President Donald Trump's long-held promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with Washington, Moscow and Kyiv all expected to send officials to Saudi Arabia for meetings in the coming days.

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
The article from MSN discusses the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa, highlighting the potential risks and criticisms associated with this political strategy. It argues that while the GNU aims to foster unity and cooperation among diverse political parties, it could lead to several negative outcomes. Critics, including political analysts and opposition parties, express concerns that the GNU might dilute accountability, as power-sharing could result in a lack of clear responsibility for governance failures. There's also apprehension about ideological dilution, where parties might compromise their core values for the sake of unity, potentially leading to policy paralysis or watered-down legislation. Furthermore, the article points out historical precedents where similar arrangements have led to political instability or failed to address underlying societal issues effectively. The piece concludes by suggesting that while the intention behind the GNU is noble, the practical implications might undermine South Africa's democratic processes and governance effectiveness.

Read the Full IOL Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/government-of-national-unity-dangerous-political-misstep-for-south-africa/ar-AA1BewdF

Like: 👍