Wed, March 26, 2025

by: Politico

What the Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mega-rallies are really about

The two progressives are bringing energy to a party that has been exhausted and furious in the second Trump era.

by: Alternet

'I am going through hell': Job loss, mental health and the fate of federal workers

The National Institutes of Health employee said she knew things would be difficult for federal workers after Donald Trump was elected. But she never imagined it would be like this. Focused on Alzheimer's and other dementia research,

by: Metro

What time is Rachel Reeves' spring statement and how can I watch it live?

Rachel Reeves is preparing to make her spring statement in the House of Commons later today. This is the second-most important economic announcement from the government of the year, behind only the budget in autumn.

by: Audacy

Canadians Say Tariffs Cause 'Chaos and Confusion' on Both Sides of the Border

Canadians say tariffs cause chaos and confusion on both sides of the border. WBEN spoke to Fort Erie residents to get reaction to the trade war

by: SFGate

'Fear and anger': California town halls are not going well for Democrats, either

While Democrats host events, California Republicans have largely avoided facing their constituents. The town hall furor comes as Musk, an unelected campaign donor to Trump, moves to fire hundreds of thousands of public workers and cut funding to federal agencies like the National Park Service and the National Weather Service.

by: Bizcommunity

Justice Malala to unpack South Africa's economic and political future at exclusive AATF breakfast event

South Africa's economic recovery and industrial growth depend on both policy reform and business innovation. Few commentators are better placed to explore these challenges than Justice Malala. The award-winning author,

by: Governing

Medicaid Cuts Could Cost States Billions in Tax Revenue and a Million Jobs

Much has been said about the health consequences of severe Medicaid cuts. A new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund considers the jobs and revenue that states could lose.

by: Cryptopolitan

Trump demands that the Treasury Department 'modernize and centralize' its payment system

by: Axios

Social Security: How it works, and why it's the "third rail" of U.S. politics

The Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)'s incursion into the Social Security Administration is threatening to slow or even unravel the system that provided income to about 73 million Americans last month.

by: Washingtonian

Government Efficiency Apparently Involves Texting Your War Plans to the Press, a Lobbyist Bought JD Vance's House, and Our Food Critic Says It's Fine to Order the Butter ...

Good morning. Cloudy and perhaps gusty (yes, again) with a high around 63 today, and a low around 40 tonight with a chance of showers. Some of the trees around the Tidal Basin are "showing lots of open blossoms,

by: BBC

Trump has blown up the world order - and left Europe's leaders scrabbling

This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges?

by: IOL

Government backs off from banning cannabis edibles

After initial confusion over the government's ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a withdrawal of the ban, offering hope to entrepreneurs and businesses in the sector.

by: OurQuadCities

Iowa bill to remove DEI programs in government moves forward

A plan to remove diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Iowa government cleared the State Senate. Senators voted 34-15 in favor of Senate File 507. The move would prohibit cities and counties from establishing or maintaining a diversity,
Tue, March 25, 2025

by: pix11

PIX on Politics Daily: Race for NYC mayor

Welcome to PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino, where we break down the day's political news, headlines and issues that matter most to you and have an in-depth conversation. Join us daily on PIX11+ streaming at 12:30 p.

by: who13

Iowa bill prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion advanced by Senate Republican majority

The Iowa Senate took up a bill on Tuesday that aims to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion offices or hirings in local government in the state. The bill says that a

by: Reason

The Best of Reason: When the Government Puts Wolves in Your Backyard

This week's featured article is "When the Government Puts Wolves in Your Backyard" by Tate Watkins. This audio was generated using AI trained on the voice of Katherine Mangu-Ward. Music credits: "Deep in Thought,

by: Mediaite

New Trump Order Targets Firm That Once Employed 'Unethical' MSNBC Pundit: 'Career Has Been Rooted in Weaponized Government'

President Donald Trump fired off another executive order targeting a law firm on Tuesday, this time taking aim at Jenner & Block because it once employed MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann. Weissmann first came to public prominence as a member of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team,

by: ITV

Reeves set to announce spending cuts in Spring Statement, promising 'security and national renewal'

The chancellor will deliver a speech in Parliament on Wednesday, in which she's expected to outline spending cuts in order to stick to her fiscal rules. | ITV National News

by: AOL

Republicans escalate their efforts to rein in judges: From the Politics Desk

Republican lawmakers are ramping up their attacks on the judiciary — and rushing to demonstrate they are in lockstep with President Donald Trump — amid court rulings that have blocked his agenda.

by: InsideNoVa

Gov. Youngkin vetoes paid family and medical leave legislation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday vetoed a bill that would have brought paid family and medical leave to Virginians. The news comes after Prince William Del. Briana Sewell and state Sen. Jennifer Boysko held an event on in Occoquan March 17 to encourage Youngkin to sign the bill.

by: rnz

Politics: Papua New Guinea PM and Christopher Luxon hold media conference after meeting

The prime ministers of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a new statement of partnership marking 50 years of bilateral relations between the two countries.

by: Fortune

Trump will be 'pretty much satisfied' with Elon Musk's DOGE cuts in a few months, he tells Cabinet: 'Our country was riddled with fat, and we're getting rid of the fat'

"It's not necessarily a very popular thing to do… but it's something that has to be done," Trump said in a meeting with Cabinet members and Elon Musk on Monday.

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: IOL

SA rail network revival: government and opposition deadlock over private sector role

The MK Party has strongly opposed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's Request for Information aimed at attracting private sector investment in South Africa's struggling rail network. While the government seeks solutions to revitalise the declining freight rail system,

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: Euronews

Trump hints at automobile levies and exemptions on reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump indicated that he would impose auto tariffs in the coming days, alongside a possibility of granting exemptions for some countries based on reciprocal tariffs. The comments triggered a sharp rebound in the US stock markets as investors expected a softened tariff stance.

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: 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: CNN

For Wisconsin liberals, upcoming Supreme Court race is first test of 'lessons learned'

"Fair maps, abortion, voting rights," is Lang's list. "It's not a seat we can afford to lose because if Republicans and conservatives gain control of the court, that's Elon Musk and that's a through line to the Trump agenda."

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 ...

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change

The US intelligence community's annual threat assessment led with the threat from drug cartels for apparently the first time in the report's nearly 20-year history, according to Senate Intelligence Chairman Tom Cotton and a CNN review of previous assessments,

The article from CNN, published on March 25, 2025, discusses how the Trump administration has been highlighting the threat posed by drug cartels, particularly those operating along the US-Mexico border. The administration has intensified its rhetoric, labeling these cartels as significant national security threats due to their involvement in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and violence. Key points include increased military and law enforcement operations aimed at disrupting cartel activities, discussions about potentially designating cartels as terrorist organizations, and the administration's push for stricter border security measures. The article also mentions the political implications of this focus, with critics arguing that it might be used to justify more aggressive immigration policies and to appeal to the administration's voter base.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/politics/trump-admin-highlights-threat-cartels/index.html