Mon, March 24, 2025

by: Forbes

'Clear Provocation': Greenland Leader Decries Upcoming Visit By Trump Officials And Usha Vance

The angry reaction was in response to an upcoming visit to the island by White House delegation led by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Second Lady Usha Vance.

by: Newser

Trump Suggests Oswald Didn't Act Alone in JFK Assassination

President Trump on Saturday seemed to give at least a bit of credence to a longstanding conspiracy theory regarding John F. Kennedy's assassination. On the Outkick radio show, host Clay Travis spoke to the POTUS about the recent release of thousands of files on the 1963 assassination,

by: Reuters

Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March

Israel's parliamentary finance committee late on Sunday approved the 2025 state budget, setting up a final vote by lawmakers before its March 31 deadline to prevent the government's collapse. The comm

by: BBC

Anti-immigration protest and counter rally gather at city hall

Protests involving hundreds of people are taking place at Belfast city hall.

by: IOL

Tony Leon and Lindiwe Sisulu punted for US ambassador role

Former DA leader Tony Leon and ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu are in the spotlight as potential candidates for South Africa's next ambassador to the US, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool.

by: WFAA

Senator John Cornyn discusses fentanyl crisis, border security, and Texas reimbursements

Sen. Cornyn also discussed the Laken Riley Act, named after a young woman murdered by an undocumented immigrant.

by: Euronews

Canada's new Prime Minister Carney announces snap election in April

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent kicked off their election campaigns on Sunday before the vote on 28 April. View on euronews

by: CNN

Trump's assault on elites encompasses almost every aspect of American life

President Donald Trump is escalating his multi-front assault on what supporters see as an elite establishment, using raw presidential power to bend the government, law, media, public health, foreign policy,
Sun, March 23, 2025

by: RealClearPolitics

Trump vs. the World: Still Undefeated?

Another two weeks, another column about Donald Trump. I would feel guilty for being repetitive, but really what else is there to write about these

by: LBC

Starmer orders councils to prove they are tackling potholes or face losing cash

Sir Keir Starmer is telling councils to prove they are tackling potholes or face losing the cash to fix them. The Prime Minister said councils need to "get on with the job" of fixing potholes as he announced an additional £4.8 billion of funding to carry out work on motorways and major A-roads.

by: Cryptopolitan

Carney calls snap election amid Trump trade war and sovereignty taunts

by: CNA

Politics trumps economic reform pledge in PM Anwar's US$230 million 'bailout' of debt-laden Sapura Energy

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is taking the heat for rescuing debt-laden oil and gas services firm Sapura Energy. Observers say it may set a dangerous precedent for other companies unable to meet their obligations.

by: Salon

"We're not being honest": Sen. Curtis says GOP is deceiving voters about Social Security cuts

The Republican senator from Utah accused the GOP of trying to have it both ways on meddling with Social Security

by: Bloomberg

Emboldened Trump Signals Long Court Fight to Expand Power

President Donald Trump has ramped up his fight with the judiciary as he racks up losses in court over his administration's efforts to reshape the US government and its approach on everything from immigration to federal spending.

by: MiBolsilloColombia

$5,000 DOGE payment requires $2 trillion in savings, and Congressional approval

A bold proposal to save $2 trillion and distribute $5,000 checks to millions of Americans is gaining attention. With support from Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the idea faces significant hurdles before becoming reality.

by: MSN

Dem steamrolls Fox News host with fact-check on Elon's Social Security cuts

Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) fact-checked Fox News host Mike Emanuel over claims that Republicans were not interested in cutting Social Security. During a Sunday interview, Casar explained that the Republican Party was "really dominated by those billionaire ...

by: IOL

Celebrating 50 Years: IFP's contribution to South Africa's democratic landscape

At the IFP's 50th anniversary, President Velenkosini Hlabisa reflected on the party's pivotal role in establishing South Africa's provinces and municipalities during the Codesa negotiations.

by: dw

Turkey: Who is Erdogan's popular rival Ekrem Imamoglu?

The mayor of Istanbul is President Erdogan's most serious rival and was about to be selected as an opposition candidate in presidential elections. Shortly before that could happen, Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested.

by: Click2Houston

Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won't resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he voted to move forward with Republican spending legislation that avoided a government shutdown.

by: UPI

Trump revokes security clearances of former opponents, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

President Donald Trump formally rescinded security clearances and access to classified information for 15 people, including former President Joe Biden, members of Biden's family, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.

by: Kiplinger

What DOGE is Doing Now

As Musk's DOGE pursues its ambitious agenda, uncertainty and legal challenges are mounting — causing frustration for Trump.

by: Metro

Travel advice for Istanbul after protests engulf Turkey over mayor arrest

The protesters claim the arrest and charge of Istanbul's mayor is politically motivated and undermines Turkey's democracy.

by: BBC

Welfare changes 'scary' for carers

A Conservative councillor who has cared for his disabled mother since he was a child said he is "scared" by the government's planned changes to benefits even though he supports reducing the welfare bill.

by: Hespress

Former Spanish Intelligence Chief: Morocco's claim over Ceuta and Melilla will never disappear

Spain's former director of the National Intelligence Center and ex-ambassador to Morocco and the U.S., Jorge Dezcállar, told La Razón that Morocco's claim over Ceuta and Melilla is permanent and will never disappear.

by: MSNBC

Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and his other political enemies

President Donald Trump announced he is pulling security clearances for a string of public officials, including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton.

by: Moneycontrol

Brand Donald Trump: A mixed success worldwide

As in his first term, Trump, 78, has officially ceded management of his business interests to his children during his presidency.

by: CNN

They helped Trump take back the White House. The rewards have come swiftly.

Trump's return to power was achieved in part through an unorthodox coalition-building strategy. He courted groups who might've been overlooked by Republican candidates. Many of them are benefiting now.

by: rnz

Could the Trump factor save UK PM Keir Starmer's popularity?

The UK Labour Party, who would call Kamala Harris's Democrats their sister party, felt they had made progress and were delighted that Lammy was even offered a second helping of chicken at a meeting with Trump and his team - a sure sign, by all accounts, that the US president likes you.

by: Euronews

Imamoglu rejects all charges in second day of interrogations since Wednesday detention

Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared before authorities for questioning on terror and corruption related charges on Saturday. View on euronews

by: Insider

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have said they want to impeach judges. Here's why it's likely an empty threat.

Like impeaching and convicting a president, there is a high bar to cross to remove a federal judge from the bench, despite Donald Trump's calls.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump

Some European central banking and supervisory officials are questioning whether they can still rely on the U.S. Federal Reserve to provide dollar funding in times of market stress, six people familiar with the matter said,

by: Scoop

Winston Peters' State Of The Nation - 'Make New Zealand First Again'

Today there are echoes of our most famous former Prime Minster Seddon's words "New Zealand is God's own country, but the devils mess". Seddon was right all those years ago, and then he set out to do something positive about it. And we, in 2025, must do the same.
Sat, March 22, 2025

by: MiBolsilloColombia

In addition to Social Security, Trump revokes security clearances from Clinton, Harris and Biden

In a bold move, President Trump has revoked the security clearances of several high-profile political opponents, including former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton.

by: MSN

Trump revokes access to classified material for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Biden officials

The memo also states that the people named — 15 in all — will not have access to classified briefings or the ability to access secure U.S. government facilities without an escort. Others named in the directive include former Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam ...

by: MSNBC

Trump continues imposing petty punishments on Biden, Harris and other political foes

Many officials whose security clearances Trump said he's revoking already had their clearances pulled earlier this month.

by: AFP

Tens of thousands in France protest against racism and far-right

Tens of thousands of people in Paris and other French cities on Saturday rallied against racism and the rise of the far right, with some taking aim at the administration of Donald Trump in the

by: Time

Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Biden, Harris, and More. Here's the Full List and What That Means

P resident Donald Trump has made good on his promise of revoking security clearance for former President Joe Biden. Issued late on Friday night, a memo titled "Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals,

by: MarketWatch

Trump's former FDA chief says the U.S. needs to do this right now to combat avian flu and lower egg prices

That was Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, discussing the avian-flu crisis in the U.S. in a recent op-ed in STAT, a publication that specializes in health and medicine.

by: ZNetwork

How U.S. States Can Protect the Environment From Federal Rollbacks and Intervention

by: MLive

Using crypto tech at U.S. agencies is dangerous, finance expert warns

Securities and banking law professor tells Michigan lawmakers that blockchain use at federal agencies could compromise payments.

by: Politico

Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and other enemies

President Donald Trump revoked security clearances for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and a string of top Democrats and political foes in a presidential memo late Friday. "I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information,

by: dw

Japan hosts China, South Korea foreign ministers

The meeting between the Asian powers comes amid rising international tensions driven by tariff threats from the US. The ministers are looking to lay the groundwork for a three-way summit later this year.

by: BBC

Rachel Reeves: I will not 'tax and spend'

In an interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, the chancellor opened up on the public finances and how she's finding the job.

by: Alternet

'Null and void': Ex-DOJ prosecutor reveals 'big problem' Trump now has in federal court

President Donald Trump recently invoked a centuries-old law to justify the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to a maximum security mega-prison in El Salvador without due process. But one former federal prosecutor now believes Trump may have backed himself into a legal corner.

by: CNN

Trump rescinds security clearances of political rivals Harris, Clinton and others

President Donald Trump, in a late-night Friday memo, directed federal agencies to revoke security clearances for more than a dozen of his perceived political enemies, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

by: Euronews

Brussels rebrands 'Rearm Europe' plan after backlash from leaders of Italy and Spain

The new term, "Readiness 2030," is a direct response to the complaints voiced by Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez in recent days. View on euronews

by: WSBT

Leaders at local and national levels voice concerns over possible DOE funding cuts

The President's decision and other federal funding cuts has leaders from local schools worried about potential impacts to school corporations, their teachers an

by: Reuters

Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States, according to a Federal Register notice on Friday,

Stocks have never been so political as Howard Lutnick says buy Tesla and Tim Walz says sell

As the White House appears to go "all-in on propping up Tesla's stock," political polarization is moving from companies and their products — think: Bud Light — to the stock market.

The article discusses the increasing politicization of stock investments, highlighted by contrasting views from two notable figures. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, recommends buying Tesla stock, arguing that despite Elon Musk's controversial actions, Tesla remains a fundamentally strong company with significant growth potential. Conversely, Tim Walz, a financial advisor, advises selling Tesla stock, citing concerns over Musk's unpredictable behavior and its potential negative impact on the company's stability and stock value. This divergence in investment advice underscores how political and personal opinions about company leaders are now influencing stock market decisions, reflecting a broader trend where investors consider not just financial metrics but also the political and social implications of their investments.

Read the Full MarketWatch Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/companies/stocks-have-never-been-so-political-as-howard-lutnick-says-buy-tesla-and-tim-walz-says-sell/ar-AA1BrHfa