Wed, March 26, 2025

by: ANI

BRS MLC K Kavitha K Kavitha demands Sonia Gandhi fulfill Congress' gold and cash promise in Telangana

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLCs today staged a protest at the Telangana Legislative Council to highlight unfulfilled promises made by the Congress Government--like providing 10 grams of gold to eligible women for their marriage.

by: Zawya

Justice Malala to unpack South Africa's economic and political future

Beyond domestic policy, South Africa's global positioning and trade relationships remain vital to its industrial future

by: Washingtonian

Cora Masters Barry Dressed Down Ed Martin, a Tourist Brought Measles to DC, and House GOP Floats Idea of Changing the City's Name to "District of America"

Good morning. Even more wind, some sun, and a high around 56 today. A low around 34 tonight. Bar Charley, All Souls, and the Green Zone are among the first-date bars that moved to the second round of our bracket.

by: Alternet

'Buyer beware': What scammers and Trump have in common

During his first term, President Donald Trump was very skeptical of cryptocurrencies. But these days, Trump — like many of his tech bro allies — is an enthusiastic cheerleader for crypto technology. In an article published on March 26,

by: IOL

The contested legacy of Inkatha: Mangosuthu Buthelezi and the IFP's 50 year through SA's turbulent history

To understand the IFP's place in South African politics today, we must grapple with its dual legacy: as both a product of apartheid's ethnic engineering and as a movement that genuinely sought to advance African interests within the constraints of that system.

by: MSN

Florida's Mike Waltz and Marco Rubio on text chain that included journalist. What we know

The app also allows users to automatically blur faces of people in photos to protect identities. The app was intended to defend users against government and corporate surveillance. You have to sign up with a phone number to create an account, but can hide ...

by: Euronews

France and Indonesia agree to boost Pacific security as tensions with China persist

The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities. View on eurone

by: NDTV

NDTV Yuva Conclave: Raghav Chadha On Harvard, Politics, And Life With Parineeti Chopra

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who recently attended a leadership programme at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in Cambridge, described the experience as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" that rekindled his passion for learning.

by: eNCA

Government to lift ban on cannabis and hemp products

JOHANNESBURG - Government plans to withdraw its ban on the sale of cannabis and hemp products. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday after consultation with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

by: Metro

'I'm LGBTQ+ and disabled - losing my benefits means I will lose my independence'

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: Healthbeat

Federal government rescinds more than $100 million from NYC Health Department

The Department of Health and Human Services abruptly terminated grants for infectious disease prevention and surveillance work in New York City. The grant terminations come as the agency faces pressing public health threats,

by: Audacy

Missouri's revamped 'eHarmony for babies' bill criticized as government overreach

The revamp of widely-criticized legislation that sought to create a registry of pregnant girls and women "at risk" of abortion raised bipartisan concerns of government overreach during a House committee hearing Tuesday morning.

by: PoliticsHome

Welfare Cuts Will Push 250,000 People Into Poverty, Says Government Impact Assessment

Labour's welfare reforms will see an additional 250,000 people - including 50,000 children - pushed into relative poverty, government analysis has

by: WCAX

Schumer says job cuts and office closures will impact Social Security

New York Senator Chuck Schumer says New Yorker seniors will soon feel the impacts of cuts to the Social Security Administration by the Trump administration.

by: Axios

"Chaos and uncertainty": Canadian leaders blast U.S. auto tariffs

Canadian politicians and industrial leaders blasted President Trump's new auto tariffs on Wednesday and vowed a swift response. Why it matters: One of America's closest allies three months ago is now preparing for an all-out trade war,

by: CNN

Social Security Administration delays and curtails new anti-fraud policy

The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that it is pushing back the rollout of a controversial anti-fraud measure by two weeks and reducing the number of applicants it will effect.

by: Slate

The New Video of Federal Agents Ambushing a Student and Disappearing With Her Should Chill You to Your Core

One of the men goes for her phone. The other grabs at her hands. Ozturk screams. Shock and fear ripple through her voice. Two masked women join them, tugging at her backpack, peeling the straps from her shoulders. "I'm going somewhere, I need to call someone," she pleads. "We're the police. Relax," one of the men says in response.

by: HuffPost

Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens Funds For 'Communist' NPR And PBS At Hearing

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused the executives of NPR and PBS of pushing "some of the most radical left positions," and "brainwashing and trans-ing children" while using federal funds to pursue "their progressive,

by: katv

Pine Bluff mayor addresses leadership changes, emphasizes transparency and new direction

We're hearing more from Pine Bluff City officials about what's behind the changes at the police and fire departments.Mayor Vivian Flowers has said that the firi

by: KHOU

Following in footsteps of President Trump, Texas Senate passes government efficiency bill

Texas SB14 would create an efficiency office to streamline state regulations, reduce unnecessary rules and improve public access to regulatory information.

by: WBKO

LIST: Gov. Andy Beshear signs bills targeting education and economic growth

Today is the final veto day before the General Assembly convenes for the last two days of the 2025 regular session.

by: KPBS

When numbers play politics: How immigration data manipulation shapes public narratives

An immigration expert analyzes the statistical impact of Trump's immigration policies, ICE funding increases and immigration data manipulation shaping public narratives.

by: LAist

What immigration enforcement at Columbia and other universities means for SoCal campuses

A recent string of high-profile immigration enforcement actions at Columbia and other universities has sparked fear and caution among some students and faculty in Southern California — especially those who aren't U.

by: Cryptopolitan

Trump doubles down on efforts to control Greenland, citing economic and security importance

by: Reuters

'This is not the time to go it alone,' NATO's Rutte tells U.S. and Europe

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned the United States and Europe on Wednesday against any temptation to "go it alone" on security, amid increased tensions over the future of the transatlantic alliance.

by: Deadline

GOP Lawmakers Warn PBS And NPR CEOs They Want To Defund Public Media - Update

NPR and PBS were in the spotlight at a House hearing this morning before the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee, as Republican grilled the CEOs of the public broadcasting outlets over alleged biases.

by: Politico

Gabbard says Signal comes 'pre-installed' on government devices

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified to House Intelligence Committee members Wednesday that encrypted messaging app Signal comes "pre-installed" on government devices — a potentially major shift in official communications on the heels of a massive Chinese government-linked hack of U.

by: MSNBC

Republicans zero in on PBS and NPR at congressional hearing

The CEOs of National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service denied accusations of liberal bias at a congressional hearing Wednesday, as Republican lawmakers sought to portray public media outlets as partisan organizations that are set on indoctrinating children.

by: KLCC

Waldport area fire district says it will need to lay off three firefighters and one administrator if levy fails May 20

Union firefighters at Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue were given notice last week that potential layoffs loom for the cash-strapped agency.

by: Slate

Congress Isn't Just Standing By As Trump Abuses His Power. It's Doing Something Far Worse.

As Donald Trump breaks the bounds of his legal authority and collapses the constitutional separation of powers between ostensibly co-equal branches of government, time after time it is the judges who've stepped in to impose limits.

by: MSNBC

Maddow Blog | HHS makes an unfortunate choice to oversee unnecessary study on vaccines and autism

The Trump administration could've chosen anyone to conduct its study on vaccines and autism. It settled on someone who's apparently already made up his mind.

by: Axios

What to know about the Espionage Act and Signalgate

Trump administration officials' use of a Signal chat that included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, rocked Washington this week, raising questions about possible violations of the Espionage Act.

by: Reuters

German parties press on with government formation despite differences on migration

Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats (SPD) agreed on Wednesday to go into the next round of negotiations on forming a coalition government despite deep differences remaining on areas from immigration to consumer protection and criminal justice.

by: HuffPost

DOGE's Pursuit Of Sensitive Unemployment Data Sparks Alarm

Experts fear the Trump administration will wield the information - including workers' addresses and Social Security numbers - in its immigration crackdown.

by: IOL

Western Cape Government applauds President Ramaphosa's reversal of cannabis edibles ban

Western Cape Government welcomes the lifting of the cannabis edibles ban, promoting public consultation and economic growth opportunities.

by: KPBS

DOGE says it needs to know the government's most sensitive data, but can't say why

by: Euronews

Tiktok, Meta, Google and X invited to Romanian election stress test

The November presidential vote has been annulled due to attempts to influence votes through social media. View on euronews

by: CNN

Loathing for Europe, love for emoji and other things we learned from the Signal snafu

The most important part of the Signal snafu remains the fact that the secretary of defense posted sensitive information about a forthcoming strike in a Signal chat organized by the national security adviser that inadvertently included The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg.

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: 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: 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: IOL

Home Affairs launches border management and immigration anti-corruption forum to tackle corruption

Minister Leon Schreiber outlines South Africa's commitment to eradicating corruption within immigration and border management, highlighting systemic reforms and technological advancements aimed at dismantling corrupt.

by: Axios

Schumer and Dems confront Trump over Signal scandal

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday led Democrats in demanding a federal investigation into the alleged use of a private messaging app by Trump officials to discuss highly sensitive defense information.

by: Reuters

Explainer-Russia gets US to agree to help lift curbs on food, fertiliser and shipping

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Tuesday the United States had agreed to help it lift a series of Western sanctions and restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies as preconditions for a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.

by: KPBS

Federal workers ordered back to office find shortages of desks, Wi-Fi and toilet paper

Thu, March 27, 2025

by: dw

Zelenskyy urges US and allies to stand strong against Russia

The Ukrainian president said NATO is his country's best security guarantee but that the US is "not ready" for Ukraine to join. Zelenskyy also called out the US special envoy for "frequently" repeating Russian propaganda.

by: AOL

Should Elon Musk Ditch Politics To Save Tesla? Experts Weigh In

Elon Musk's politics are making waves, and Tesla's stock price has plummeted. Experts weigh in on whether stepping back could save the brand.

by: pix11

Pix on Politics Daily: Rikers Island Future

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 through in-depth conversation. Join us daily on PIX11 Plus streaming at 12:30 p.

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.

Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, is set to deliver her Spring Statement on March 15, 2023, at 12:30 PM GMT. This statement will outline Labour's economic plans and critique the current government's financial strategies. The event can be watched live through various platforms including the Labour Party's official website, their social media channels like YouTube and Twitter, and potentially on news channels like BBC News, Sky News, and ITV News. The statement comes at a time when the UK is facing economic challenges, and Reeves is expected to address issues like the cost of living crisis, economic growth, and public sector funding.

Read the Full Metro Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/what-time-is-rachel-reeves-spring-statement-and-how-can-i-watch-it-live/ar-AA1BFVAH


Similar Politics and Government Publications
Boost for Reeves as inflation falls after No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget - The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England's 2% target
Boost for Reeves as inflation falls after No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget - The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England's 2% target
The Treasury has said chancellor Rachel Reeves is committed to one fiscal event each year. Could a challenging economic backdrop force her to reassess this stance when she delivers the Spring Forecast on 26 March?
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
Tulip Siddiq resigned despite being cleared of breaking ministerial rules, while the Chancellor faced MPs for the first time since an outbreak of market unrest
In letters sent by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, departments will be told 'difficult' spending decisions will be required.
South Africa is poised to announce a primary budget surplus, offering hope for stable tax rates amid global economic uncertainty. This article explores the implications of the surplus, projected GDP growth,
Inflation has fallen to 2.5 per cent in a boost for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she faces criticism over market turmoil and volatility in the value of the pound. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) figure is still above the Bank of England's 2 per cent target, but is lower than November's 2.6 per cent.
Reeves warned more cuts would be 'political suicide' as pressure builds over market turmoil - Chancellor to address parliament as economic pressure mounts over cost of borrowing and falling pound
The Tories said it "speaks volumes" that the PM avoided answering questions on Reeves's future directly, amid growing market turbulence. Now Downing Street has clarified that position.
Rachel Reeves's bombshell Budget has stifled economic growth and dampened business activity in the UK, a major report warns today.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland gave the strongest signal yet that her government will blow past its most recent deficit target when she tables the fall economic statement next week, only committing publicly to one of the three benchmarks she set for herself just months ago.