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by: Snopes

What is DOGE? Exploring the initiative's creation, legality and purpose

The Department of Government Efficiency has shaken up U.S. politics since its inception, prompting readers to ask us whether DOGE is a "real agency."

by: 9NEWS

How to vote and everything we know about the federal election

The Albanese government has finally called the 2025 Federal Election for May 3 this morning after postponement in the past few weeks due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

by: SBS

What if no-one wins? What to know about minority government

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by: CNN

Australia to hold general elections on May 3 amid inflation and a housing shortage

Australians will go to the polls on May 3 for general elections with high costs of living and a shortage of housing likely weighing against the government as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's center-left Labor Party seeks a second three-year term.

by: Reuters

US Justice Dept probing admissions policies at Stanford and University of California schools

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  • Fri, March 28, 2025

by: WUSA9

Trump signs executive order establishing "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force"

The executive order also called on the federal government to stop "drug use, unpermitted demonstrations, vandalism and public intoxication."

by: HuffPost

'Lying And Gaslighting': Elon Musk Torched After Unbelievable Claim About Trump

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by: devdiscourse

Conspiracy Claims and Promised Progress: Jharkhand CM Soren Challenges BJP

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleges a hidden agenda in a delimitation exercise aimed at reducing tribal and Dalit reserved seats. Criticizing the BJP for failing development promises, he highlights his government's budget provisions for social security and education,

by: Crikey

Don't panic! But there's young women with phones in Parliament! And it creates a better politics

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by: UPI

Report: Air travel between the United States and Canada drops 70%

Airline travel between the U.S. and Canada has dropped by 70% compared to the same time last year, the result of dueling tariffs between the two countries and U.S. overtures to make Canada the 51st state.

by: Newspoint

Farmer leader Dallewal breaks indefinite fast, accepts water: Punjab government to SC

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite hunger strike in support of various demands, accepted water and broke his fast on Friday morning, the Punjab government told the Supreme Court.

by: Africanews

France: seven-year sentence and fine suggested for Sarkozy over Libya financing deal

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by: Tagtik

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The White House approached Greenland with great ambition. However, the local population appears anything but positive about the United States' attempt to absorb the autonomous territory. As a result,

by: Hespress

68% of Moroccans believe U.S. aid supports education and economic growth

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by: ProPublica

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Megan O'Matz ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week.

by: MindaNews

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by: Cryptopolitan

Senator Bernie Moreno calls former SEC Chair Gary Gensler "one of the stupidest people in government"

by: TAG24

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by: LBC

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by: techUK

Oral Evidence Review on the Government's Efforts to tack Violence Against Women and Girls

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by: MSN

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by: Mint

US Vice President JD Vance and senior officials visit American military base in Greenland

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by: CNBC

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by: briefly

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by: SaltWire

LETTER: Vote to ensure a more just and equitable Canada

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by: KCUR

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by: Fortune

Putin says it's 'a profound mistake' to treat Trump's push for Greenland and its vast deposits of rare minerals as 'some preposterous talk'

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by: Slate

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by: RealClearPolitics

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by: Reuters

Supporters and detractors of Philippines' Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

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by: Euronews

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes

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by: briefly

Julius Malema mocks Donald Trump and Elon Musk, celebrates ConCourt ruling about Kill the Boer song

Julius Malema mocked Donald Trump and Elon Musk after the Constitutional Court ruled in his favour when it came to the singing of the Kill the Boer chant.

by: SaltWire

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by: Mediaite

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by: IOL

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by: KCUR

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by: BBC

Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty

Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.

by: IOL

DA and EFF clash over controversial Sandton Drive renaming to Leila Khaled Drive

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by: Euronews

Trump issues executive order targeting 'woke' and 'anti-American' culture in US museums

Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" which targets the Smithsonian Institution. It directs JD Vance to "eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology.

by: Reuters

Trump says he had productive call with Canadian PM Carney

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a productive call on Friday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two leaders would meet after Canada's election, which is scheduled for next month amid increased tensions between the neighboring allies.

by: Newsweek

Republican State Bans MAGA Flags at Schools, Government Buildings

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by: Newsweek

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by: Reuters

Jenner & Block sues U.S. government following Trump executive order

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by: Euronews

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by: Reuters

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Greenland's Democrats and three more parties announced a government coalition agreement on Friday, just hours before a visit by U.S. Vice President JD Vance to the Arctic island that President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.

by: CNN

A warning sign flares as the Trump White House refuses to moderate its shock politics

But a sudden interruption in her ascent reveals warning signs for the White House and caps a tough week in which the inevitable reverberations of President Donald Trump's political shock therapy began to threaten his agenda.

by: CNN

Law firm with ties to politics and Mueller probe takes Trump to court over his executive order

The large law firm Jenner & Block is suing the Trump administration over an executive order that blocks its lawyers from doing some business with the federal government because of its history in politics and ties to the Mueller investigation.

by: CNN

JD Vance expected to criticize Danish government on what had been second lady's cultural visit to Greenland

Only days after second lady Usha Vance's trip to Greenland was announced, a visit to see the dogs and mushers is out. Instead, she will visit a US military installation miles away from any civilian population center - with her husband,

What is DOGE? Exploring the initiative's creation, legality and purpose

The Department of Government Efficiency has shaken up U.S. politics since its inception, prompting readers to ask us whether DOGE is a "real agency."
The article from Snopes, published on March 28, 2025, discusses the legal implications and origins of the "Doge" meme, which features a Shiba Inu named Kabosu. Originally posted in 2010 by Kabosu's owner, Atsuko Sato, on her blog, the image became a viral meme known for its humorous, broken English captions. The article explains how the meme has transcended its internet origins to influence various aspects of culture, including cryptocurrency with Dogecoin, and has even led to legal considerations regarding copyright and ownership rights. It highlights the complexities of meme culture intersecting with intellectual property law, especially as Kabosu's image has been used commercially without direct financial benefit to Sato. The piece also touches on the broader implications of internet culture on legal frameworks, questioning how creators can protect their content in the digital age.

Read the Full Snopes Article at:
https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/03/28/doge-explainer-created-legal/