Tue, March 25, 2025

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: WJAR

'Liberal lunacy': Trump could cure cancer and Dems would still be mad, Congresswoman says

A GOP lawmaker said no matter what President Donald Trump does to "Make America Great Again," his biggest adversaries still find reasons to criticize him.

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: 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.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,

What will a new defence agreement in southeastern Europe mean for the region?

The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent. View on euronews

The article discusses a new defense agreement among countries in Southeastern Europe, aimed at enhancing regional security and stability. This agreement, which includes nations like Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania, focuses on improving military cooperation, joint exercises, and intelligence sharing to counter common threats, particularly in light of recent geopolitical tensions. The initiative is seen as a response to the need for a stronger, unified defense posture in the region, potentially reducing reliance on external powers like NATO or the EU for security. It also aims to foster economic benefits through defense industry collaborations and could serve as a model for other regions facing similar security challenges. However, the agreement has sparked discussions on its implications for national sovereignty and the balance of power in the Balkans.

Read the Full Euronews Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/what-will-a-new-defence-agreement-in-southeastern-europe-mean-for-the-region/ar-AA1BCzd3