• Mon, March 24, 2025

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: 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: 9NEWS

Only three possible election dates left - and the clock is ticking

For months, April 12 had been by far and away the most likely date for the federal election. Then Tropical Cyclone Alfred happened.

by: BBC

Government can be more efficient, says Keir Starmer

The prime minister says he wants to see government departments become more efficient by using AI and technology.

by: NKyTribune

Our Rich History: Partisan politics, Kentucky, and the presidential election of 1824

By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Two hundred years ago this month, President John Quincy Adams took the oath of office as the Sixth President of the United States (serving March 4, 1825-March 4,

by: Africanews

Ghana and Morocco move to scrap visa requirements

The two nations also committed to expanding cooperation in agribusiness, tourism, and security, following discussions between Ablakwa and Morocco's Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil.

by: Reason

Trump and Congress Have a Right and a Duty To Kill the Department of Education

The feds have no constitutional authorization to meddle in education.

by: Hespress

Ghana seeks visa-free travel agreement with Morocco

Ghana is working toward facilitating visa-free travel for its citizens to Morocco. Samuel Okudzeto, Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, announced that both countries have agreed to initiate an agreement that would exempt all categories of travelers from visa requirements.

by: IOL

'We should reject the politics of divisiveness' | Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to unity and human rights

In his weekly letter to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa reflects on Human Rights Day and the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, urging South Africans to reject divisive politics and reaffirm their commitment to human rights and national unity.

by: Euronews

US airstrikes on Yemen kill at least one person and injure multiple others

The attack brought down a building in a western neighbourhood of Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as the US campaign against the Houthis entered its tenth day. View on euronews

by: Swarajya

Bihar Muslim Organisations Boycott Nitish Kumar's Iftaar Event Over Waqf Bill Support; Congress Urges Not To Mix Festivities With Politics

The boycott, backed by six other Muslim organisations, marks the first such rejection of a state-hosted Iftaar by the century-old body. Founded in 1921 by Maulana Abul Mohasin Mohammed Sajjad, the Imarat-e-Shariah has long held moral sway among Bihar's Muslims and is known for guiding the community on Islamic jurisprudence and Shariah law.

by: Alternet

'Fake tough guy': JD and Usha Vance blasted for Greenland threat and 'aggressive' visit

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are launching a coordinated campaign targeting Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring for the United States—despite firm resistance from Denmark,

by: RealClearPolitics

EPA Secretary: "$20 Billion Went To Just Eight NGOs, And They're All Pass-Throughs"

EPA Secretary Lee Zeldon reported at a cabinet meeting on Monday: SEC. LEE ZELDIN: The EPA has now canceled over $22 billion worth of contracts, including $2 billion going to this NGO that Stacey Abrams was tied to.

by: HuffPost

I Am A USAID Worker Who Lost My Job. Here's What Trump And Musk Aren't Telling You About The Cuts.

My father grew up in Berlin during World War II — picture shelling, scarcity, chaos, terror, death. The American boss of one of my grandmother's friends — a complete stranger to my father and grandmother — used to send them care packages from Chicago during the war.

by: Tagtik

Trump and Farage favorable to have US joining Commonwealth

A British lawmaker has expressed support for the idea of the United States potentially joining the Commonwealth in the future. Nigel Farage, a far-right politician who led the Brexit campaign in 2016 with his party Reform UK,

by: Axios

Top 4 takeaways from Trump Cabinet's explosive leak of Yemen war plans

President Trump's national security adviser accidentally invited the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic to a group text in which top officials debated highly sensitive plans for bombing Yemen, the magazine reported Monday.

by: MSN

The challenges facing Rachel Reeves are clear - and painful

Certainly, it is difficult to conceive of the government achieving the kind of savings in public ... No pressure then, Ms Reeves. From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate - The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your ...

by: Reuters

Japan protests Chinese government statement it says misquoted PM Ishiba

Japan has lodged a protest with China about a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during Friday's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Monday.

by: InsideNoVa

Anger, anxiety front and center at Rep. Subramanyam's packed town hall in Warrenton

Northern Virginia Democrats have a message for their elected representatives in Congress: fight back. At a Warrenton town hall hosted by Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Thursday, constituents from across the 10th District -- which includes Fauquier,

by: Slate

The Overlooked Legal Problem at the Heart of Trump's So-Called Deportations to El Salvador

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by: Forbes

The UK Must Not U-Turn On Climate Action

Britain has been a global leader in fighting climate change. Now, the Tory opposition is backtracking. Quitting climate commitments would be a disaster for the UK.

by: Politico

When will California see the money Prop 35 promised?

CASH SLOW — The powerful health care interests who put Proposition 35 on the ballot last November had a simple pitch for the complex initiative: a tax no voter paid would provide a long-awaited pay bump to doctors and hospitals who serve the state's lowest-income residents.

by: Bloomberg

Why Trump Wants Ukraine's Minerals and What's on Offer

US President Donald Trump said in mid-March that the deal to grab a share of Ukraine's natural resources would be signed "very shortly," as he continues to push for an end to Russia's three-year war in the country.

by: TheHyperHive

Elon Musk's Pentagon Visit: Major Talks on China and DOGE Reforms Revealed

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has recently become a central figure in discussions about U.S. national security and foreign relations. His visit to the Pentagon and ongoing involvement in the geopolitical landscape,

by: CNN

US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns

Louis DeJoy resigned from his role as head of the US Postal Service on Monday, leaving the independent government agency at a time when the 250-year old service faces calls for privatization and scrutiny from the Trump administration.

by: CNN

Latest on Trump's legal battle over deportations and controversy around texted war plans

President Donald Trump continues to pursue his agenda, including a sweeping overhaul of the federal government, an immigration crackdown and attempts to secure a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. Follow for live updates.

by: Reuters

Explainer-What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?

U.S. President Donald Trump has regularly praised tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for its role in cutting the size of the federal workforce and halting thousands of government programs and contracts.

by: MSN

Elon Musk wears ridiculous MAGA hat to cabinet meeting and name card exposes shady role

It was unclear if the title card was a deliberate communication in response to Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) current instability. A federal judge ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration likely broke federal law by ...

by: Tagtik

Trump to curb Elon Musk's powers

Trump allies wonder if Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), should continue giving so many interviews, as his statements often contradict those of the president. Donald Trump assured that his administration wouldn't touch Social Security,

by: HuffPost

Sen. Jon Ossoff Shreds A Massive Trump Hypocrisy In 'Cruelty And Chaos'-Slamming Speech

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by: Politico

DEI and the cyber workforce

As the anti-diversity, equity and inclusion movement continues to surge in the public and private sectors under the Trump administration, cybersecurity experts are worried this shift will harm the industry's efforts to recruit more diverse talent into the workforce.

by: Euronews

Federal employee to foreign asset? DOGE layoffs raise alarm over espionage threat to the US

US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's government cuts could provide an opportunity for China and Russia, security experts warn. View on euronews

by: Alternet

Resistance abroad: The surprising ways foreigners are sticking it to Trump and Musk

When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US. President Donald Trump has said no nation will be exempt from his tariffs,

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: IOL

ANALYSIS: Moeletsi Mbeki dissects Ramaphosa's 'weak presidency' and ANC discord

Political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki delivers a scathing assessment of President Ramaphosa's leadership, exposing growing rifts within the ANC and Cabinet that threaten South Africa's governance stability.

by: Bloomberg

Vance's Wife and Son to Visit Greenland as Trump Eyes Island

Second Lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland this week, the latest ally of Donald Trump to visit the island as the president ramps up his rhetoric that the US should buy it from Denmark.

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: Politico

DeSantis hits Boise and Helena, ideas in tow

CASH FOR AMENDMENTS FIGHT — "Records show DeSantis took $500,000 from Philip Morris in the closing weeks of last year's campaign, making the tobacco company one of the top contributors to the fundraising committee DeSantis used to oppose the marijuana and abortion-rights ballot measures," reports Jason Garcia of Seeking Rents.

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: Reuters

Canadian election campaign limits government as more tariffs loom

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to call for a snap election for April 28 could curtail his ability to respond forcefully if the United States carries out a threat to impose additional tariffs.

by: Reuters

Factbox-Where do legal cases against Trump's policies stand?

President Donald Trump's agenda has partially stalled in court as judges block his efforts to crack down on immigration and rein in Elon Musk's hunt for government fraud and waste, though the administration has scored some wins and is appealing its losses.

by: Reuters

Six year legal fight: how Istanbul's mayor became Erdogan's prime target

It was around six years ago, when newcomer Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu called election board officials "idiots" for cancelling his initial victory at the polls, that President Tayyip Erdogan noticed him as a serious political threat.

by: Reuters

Thai PM grilled in censure motion over father Thaksin's influence

Thailand's opposition on Monday grilled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the first day of a parliamentary no-confidence motion, accusing her of being unqualified and of allowing her powerful father to wield influence over her administration.

by: Reuters

Factbox-Spy and diplomat head Russian team at Ukraine talks with US in Riyadh

A veteran of Russia's FSB security service and a former long-serving diplomat are representing Russia at the latest round of talks with the United States over Ukraine, taking place on Monday in Saudi Arabia.

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
  • Tue, March 25, 2025

by: IOL

Julius Malema angers Donald Trump and Marco Rubio after chanting 'Kill the Boer' - US swings the door open for 'threatened' Afrikaners

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump respond to Julius Malema's 'Kill the Boer' chant, raising concerns over South Africa's expropriation law and its impact on Afrikaners.

by: CNN

Dr. Susan Monarez named as Trump's pick to lead CDC

The White House is nominating Dr. Susan Monarez, the current acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to lead the agency, President Donald Trump said Monday.

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
The article from MSN discusses a fictional scenario where Mark Carney, portrayed as Canada's new Prime Minister, has called for a snap election in April. This decision comes amidst political turmoil and economic challenges, aiming to secure a stronger mandate to address issues like climate change, economic recovery, and social justice. Carney, previously known for his roles at the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is depicted as leveraging his economic expertise to navigate the country through these turbulent times. The article highlights the surprise element of the election call, the strategic timing to possibly benefit from recent policy successes, and the potential implications for Canadian politics, including reactions from opposition parties and the public's response to this unexpected move.

Read the Full Euronews Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-sg/politics/government/canada-s-new-prime-minister-carney-announces-snap-election-in-april/ar-AA1Bvk1Z

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