Tue, March 25, 2025

by: eNCA

Discussion | Home Affairs and SIU launch anti-corruption forum

Over 100 irregularly awarded study visas are being revoked and officials are being fired, prosecuted, and sentenced.

by: Dealbreaker

Trump, Tariffs, And 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'

Trump has a short time to establish his credibility with businesses, but he'll quickly become the boy who cries wolf. If he keeps imposing — and then removing — tariffs, businesses will soon decide simply to wait for a new administration,

by: KGOU

How a journalist was sent the U.S. war plans. And, challenging the Alien Enemies Act

by: WBUR

Professor groups sue feds, claim Khalil arrest and visa actions created 'climate of fear' on campuses

In a lawsuit filed in federal district court in Boston Tuesday morning, the professor associations, including at Harvard, argue the government's policies have chilled speech at higher education institutions across the country.

by: CalMatters

Rural California schools and roads lose millions in federal funding after latest cuts

For the last century, the money has gone to counties with large amounts of federal land that can't be taxed. Congress failed to include it in the upcoming budget.

by: Metro

Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire deal after Saudi talks

The White House has seemingly brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire in the Black Sea. Peace talks have been ongoing in Saudi Arabia today, and the White House just announced that Russia agreed to 'ensure safe navigation,

by: ZNetwork

Trouble at Tesla and Protests Against Trump's Tariffs Suggest Consumer Boycotts Are Starting to Bite

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: FOX59

Braun signs first bill into law, establishes new online agricultural portal

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has officially signed his first bill into law. On Tuesday, Braun signed House Bill 1149 into law, a bill that establishes an online portal through the

by: Cryptopolitan

Senator Elizabeth Warren questions SEC chair nominee Paul Atkins

by: Grist

Farmers are reeling from Trump's attacks on agricultural research

Jason Myers-Benner owns a family-run six acre farm in Keezletown, Virginia. Last spring, the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded him a little more than $18,000 to support the farm's work breeding winter peas that could increase soil's ability to trap carbon.

by: MSNBC

Maddow Blog | After bombshell group chat report, Hegseth denies what White House already confirmed

In a normal and healthy political environment, the question wouldn't be whether Pete Hegseth needed to resign; it would be when he'd exit the Pentagon.

by: Alternet

'Chaos': Social Security agency 'engulfed in crisis' as Musk cuts leave retirees in 'turmoil'

Democratic attorney Martin O'Malley — former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), ex-Maryland governor and former Baltimore mayor — has a grim warning about the wellbeing of Social Security.

by: Reuters

Russia and U.S. to have talks with UN involvement, negotiator says

Talks between Russia and the United States were challenging but useful and the United Nations and other countries will be involved in additional discussions, a member of the Russian delegation told the TASS news agency.

by: Click2Houston

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

A federal judge will consider whether to block a Trump administration policy that bans the use of "X" marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers.

by: HuffPost

Does Border Patrol Have The Right To Go Through Your Phone? Here Are The Alarming Facts.

Following Donald Trump's executive order for "enhanced vetting" in security screenings, U.S. border officials are empowered to use aggressive tactics at ports of entry like airports. In recent days, there have been alarming cases of legal immigrants and tourists who are being denied entry and detained in custody of U.

by: RealClearPolitics

Will Trump Turn Nationalism Against America?

President Donald Trump is nothing if not strong-willed, and he's the leader of the mightiest nation on Earth -- but there's one power even Trump can't

by: Axios

Virginia colleges dismantle DEI programs after federal funding threat

Virginia universities and colleges are buckling under the threat of losing federal funding if they don't eliminate their diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies. Why it matters: As conservatives celebrate the end of DEI,

by: Newsweek

Trump's New Plans for Social Security 'Transparency' Revealed

The overhaul adds ID checks, slashes staff and raises fears of delays and privatization amid a new transparency push.

by: dw

German Bundestag meets for first time since election

The German lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, is convening as coalition talks between the SPD and CDU continue. The 630 lawmakers are scheduled to elect a new parliamentary president.

by: NDTV

How Donald Trump Is Inadvertently Helping The Liberals In Canada

Canada is set to go to polls on April 28 in what's emerging as a consequential and close election. The candidates have been given 36 days to campaign, the shortest allowed under the law.

by: TheHyperHive

Scientist Barred from Entering the U.S. Over Past Messages About Trump

A French scientist has been denied entry into the United States, reportedly due to past social media posts about former President Donald Trump. The decision has sparked debate over freedom of expression and international relations,

by: WCAX

Bill calls to keep advertising money in Vermont

Both state lawmakers and media outlets alike want to keep Vermont's advertising dollars in-state. A bipartisan group of state leaders, including Lieutenant Governor John Rogers and Secretary of State Sarah Copelend-Hanzas,

by: 9NEWS

Every single Aussie taxpayer to get tax cuts under $17b budget plan

Cost-of-living pain is front and centre in the 2025 budget and Australians earning any taxable income will soon recieve some "modest" relief.

by: MSN

Newfoundland Power reports no pricing errors after sifting through 7,500 bills, following public outcry

Newfoundland Power says a review of more than 7,500 customer bills found zero anomalies, and reiterated past comments that a colder and windier February is to blame for power bills that might be more expensive than usual. Newfoundland Power CEO Gary Murray ...

by: Hespress

Report: Morocco ramps up solar energy efforts with big plans and key partnerships

Morocco is ramping up efforts to increase clean energy in its electricity mix through large-scale projects and stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors, according to a new report by British firm Solar Power Europe.

by: Euronews

Thousands of anti-government protesters continue demostrations in Istanbul over mayor's arrest

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption. View on euronews

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.
Mon, March 24, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: Slate

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

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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

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: 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: 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: 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: HuffPost

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

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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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Christians Send Warning Over Killings in Syria

Rights groups, such as the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), have reported that recent killings on the coast were carried out by forces linked to the Syrian government as they cracked down on supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in December 2024.

The article from MSN discusses the escalating violence against Christians in Syria, particularly in the regions of Deir Ezzor and Al-Hasakah, where ISIS sleeper cells are reportedly active. It highlights the recent killing of a Christian priest, Father Jacques Murad, and the abduction of two other priests, Father Michel Kayyal and Father Maher Mahfouz, in 2013, whose fates remain unknown. The Christian community in Syria, already diminished by the ongoing civil war, is facing increased threats, with reports of targeted killings, abductions, and forced conversions. The article notes that these acts are part of a broader pattern of persecution against religious minorities in the region. Christian leaders and organizations are calling for international attention and action to protect the remaining Christian population in Syria, warning that without intervention, the ancient Christian communities could be eradicated from the area.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/christians-send-warning-over-killings-in-syria/ar-AA1BBtJn