Sun, March 30, 2025

by: UPI

Trump, Canada's Carney agree to hold economic, security negotiations

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to negotiate trade and security agreements amid a trade war between the neighboring nations and longtime allies.

by: Reuters

Qatar hosts talks between Congo and Rwanda, also meets with rebels, sources say

(Reuters) -Qatari mediators hosted a second round of talks on Friday between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and separately met representatives of the Rwandan-backed rebellion waging an insurgency in eastern Congo,

by: Futurism

Musk Says Government Will "Go After" Tesla Critics

Recent waves of Tesla protests and vandalism have drawn attention to the growing discontent among US taxpayers of all stripes. While Elon Musk and Donald Trump slash through federal government jobs and social welfare programs,

by: Mint

Can Donald Trump be elected as US President for a third term? What forbids him and what are his other options

As Donald Trump hints at a potential third presidential run, we delve into the constitutional barriers, including the 22nd Amendment, and the complexities of pursuing such a strategy. Could he leverage the vice-presidency to reclaim the White House,

by: WGAL

Manheim Township residents fear loss of school resources under executive order

In Lancaster County, a school community is calling for action in response to President Trump's recent executive order calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education.

by: Insider

I attended 2 Tesla Takedown protests in Michigan. The generation that showed up was the one I least expected.

At Tesla Takedown protests in Michigan hundreds of people gathered to voice their concerns about the new administration.
Sat, March 29, 2025

by: WMBB

Who is Trevor Milton, the startup founder and donor pardoned by Trump

Milton said Thursday in a post on social platform X that he spoke to Trump over the phone and that he signed his pardon of "innocence."

by: Cryptopolitan

The US is asking EU companies to comply with Trump's anti-DEI order

by: Today

Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in schools and government buildings

Starting in May, state or local government buildings will be fined $500 a day for flying any flag other than the United States flag, the Utah state flag, military flags or a short list of others approved by lawmakers.

by: MarketWatch

That Elon Musk event on Fox News revealed MAGA's snafu fears

If Elon Musk's interview on Thursday night with Fox News's Bret Baier is any guide, the answer is: plenty. The first sign of trouble was that the interview even took place. You'd think Musk and seven other senior members of the "Department of Government Efficiency,

by: Newsweek

Gavin Newsom Sparks Backlash After Calling Democrats 'Toxic'

California's Democratic governor made his blistering remark during an interview with "Real Time" host Bill Maher.

by: rnz

Mixed media messages on green shoots and dire data

Are our media confusing us with claims about "green shoots" in the economy - while also reporting every bit of "dire data"?

by: UPI

Utah first U.S. state to ban Pride flags in schools, government buildings

Utah became the first state in the country to ban flying the LGBTQ Pride flag in all public school and government buildings, after Gov. Spencer Cox let the bill pass into law.

by: RealClearPolitics

Bill Maher: NPR Is Crazy Far-Left, We're Past The Age Where Government Needs To Subsidize News Outlets

HBO 'Real Time' host Bill Maher railed against National Public Radio for its "crazy left-wing" bias and questioned if the government needs to fund such an organization in 2025. BILL MAHER: Okay, all right.

by: MiBolsilloColombia

Social Security prepares increases in April due to elimination of the WEP and GPO

In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration has enacted a measure that will significantly increase Social Security benefits for certain recipients starting in April.

by: CNN

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings

Employees at the United States Institute of Peace received termination letters Friday evening as the Trump administration continues to reimagine the role of the US abroad and dramatically dismantle key parts of the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency.

by: THV11

US judge blocks mass firings at Voice of America

The judge issued a temporary restraining order barring from "any further attempt to terminate, reduce-in-force, place on leave, or furlough" employees or contractors

by: Nordot

Hundreds of thousands protest in Istanbul over Erdo?an rival jailing

Hundreds of thousands of people in Istanbul joined one of the biggest demonstrations in recent Turkish history on Saturday to protest against the government and the controversial imprisonment of deposed mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄŸlu.

by: Benzinga

Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Crime and Toughen Immigration Enforcement in Washington D.C.

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at cracking down on crime and boosting immigration enforcement in the District of Columbia. The order establishes the "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,

by: Kiplinger

Congressional Republicans Tackle Trump's Agenda

Tax cuts and border security First up is a tax cuts and border security bill that Republicans hope to pass this summer. The bill would extend the 2017 tax cuts that expire at year-end. A hike to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap likely will be included,

by: MSNBC

Ahead of Tesla protests, Musk threatens his company's critics

Elon Musk issued his threats on Fox News ahead of planned protests, saying Trump will punish those who spread "lies and propaganda."

by: Mediaite

Fox Hosts Torch Karen Bass and LA 'Wacko Policies' After Handful of Rebuild Permits Approved MONTHS After Fire

Fox & Friends hosts tore into Karen Bass and LA's "wacko policies" after a handful of rebuild permits were approved months after the Pacific Palisades fire. The post Fox Hosts Torch Karen Bass and LA 'Wacko Policies' After Handful of Rebuild Permits Approved MONTHS After Fire first appeared on Mediaite.

by: RochesterFirst

Protest outside Tesla following tariffs, government cuts

Outrage over tariffs, government cuts, and layoffs brought protesters out to a Tesla dealership late Friday afternoon in Henrietta on W Henrietta Road. Tesla's largest shareholder is Elon Musk who's faced plenty of criticism lately for actions taken as part of the Department of Government Efficiency.

by: TAG24

US vaccine chief jumps ship over Robert F. Kennedy's "misinformation and lies"

The top US vaccine official resigned on Friday, citing the "misinformation and lies" he said were being peddled by the incoming health secretary.

by: Alternet

How the Republican divide in deep red South Dakota backfired and led to wins for Dems

Six South Dakota lawmakers — three Democrats and three Republicans — celebrated bipartisan accomplishments Thursday at an annual democracy conference, including their efforts to stop what one legislator called an influx of "bad bills" from reaching the governor's desk.

by: SaltWire

COMMENTARY: The cult of DOGE and hollowing out of the state

It has long been believed that the ideal functioning of a competitive free market system will always lead to efficient outcomes. In fact, it is traced back to Adam Smith's theory of the invisible hand.

by: Euronews

Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over 'insulting the president' and 'terrorism'

Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey. View on euronews

by: WTHR

Utah schools, government buildings will soon be fined if they fly this flag

Gov. Cox said he agreed with the "underlying intent" of the bill to make classrooms politically neutral but thought it went too far in regulating local governments.

by: FOX40

CA Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act Advances

A proposed change to state law could add more consequences for those who make threats against certain institutions. Under current law, it is a crime to make violent threats against a specific person at a school or house of worship.

by: Regtechtimes

JD Vance Warns of Rising Danger as China and Russia Eye Greenland

The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, recently made a high-profile visit to Greenland, where he raised serious concerns about foreign powers eyeing the Arctic region. Speaking at a military base,

by: Bloomberg

RFK Jr. Seeks to Ban Soda Buying With Food Stamps in Health Push

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined West Virginia's governor, Patrick Morrisey, on Friday in declaring the latest front in their war on unhealthy foods.

by: Newspoint

Explained: First 4, then 3 and now 2%, how much did the salary of government employees increase..

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28 approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. Now the dearness allowance of central employees will increase from 53 percent to 55 percent.

by: Reuters

US says it expects Lebanese government to disarm militant groups

The U.S. State Department said on Friday Israel was defending itself from rocket attacks that came from Lebanon and that it was incumbent upon the Lebanese government to disarm militant groups such as Hezbollah.
Fri, March 28, 2025

by: BBC

Trump and Carney hold first call amid ongoing tariff war

The US president vowed that the two would meet as soon as Canada's upcoming election is over.

by: TheWrap

Hillary Clinton: 2nd Trump Administration Is 'Dumb and Dangerous'

Hillary Clinton blasted the second Trump administration for being "dumb and dangerous" in a scathing op-ed in The New York Times on Friday. "The Trump approach is dumb power," Clinton wrote. "Instead of a strong America using all our strengths to lead the world and confront our adversaries,

by: Yahoo

I expected to be embarrassed and outraged by Trump. Instead, I feel lucky. | Opinion

Two months into President Donald Trump's second term, I had expected to be embarrassed and outraged. But I'm not. I'm pleasantly surprised.

by: Slate

It's a Powerful Force in American Politics. Your 401(k) Depends On It. It's Complete Nonsense.

If you are a person who reads the news, you are a crypto news consumer, because in this new American moment, the people heading the crypto industry are very powerful and never sto

by: RealClearPolitics

"Signal-gate" and the Zeitgeist of Trump 2.0

This week, we saw the first real scandal of President Trump's second term. It came quickly - a mere two months in - but this conforms to the zeitgeist of Trump 2.0. This crowd is doing everything, good and bad,

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'

President Donald Trump has made U.S. control of Greenland a pillar of his second term's burgeoning foreign policy.

by: Newsweek

Social Security: Senator Warns Elon Musk, Trump Can Make 'Backdoor' Cuts

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, has warned that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could make "backdoor" cuts to Social Security. Newsweek has contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Warren's office for comment via email.

by: Mint

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

US Vice President JD Vance and officials visited a military base in Greenland on March 28. Vance noted he was the first vice president to visit the island country

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: Euronews

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov ratified the deal on 13 March in Bishkek. View on euronews

by: MSN

As years pass, withdrawn bills list grows and grows

Novstrup said he brought HB 1233 because he had been told that state government intended to stop paying for cochlear implants for children who have hearing difficulties. A former lawmaker, Democrat Paul Dennert, had brought the original cochlear-implant ...

by: techUK

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

On Monday 17 March, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held an oral evidence review session, inquiring the Government's efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

by: LBC

Judges reject government's request to change 'corrosive' sentencing rules as 'two-tier justice' row erupts

Judges have rejected demands by the Justice Secretary to drop their "two-tier" sentencing rules in an escalating row between the judiciary and the Government.

by: Reuters

Greenland parties announce broad coalition government amid Trump pressure

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: Mediaite

'This Is Just Dumb!' Hillary Clinton Torches 'Slash-And-Burn' Trump Admin in Scathing NYT Op-Ed

Former State Secretary Hillary Clinton torched President Donald Trump's "slash-and-burn" administration as "feeble" and "dumb" while mocking the Signalgate scandal that saw military plans shared on a commercial group chat that accidentally included a journalist.

Jobless federal workers share their frustrations and fears in the wake of massive cuts

For the past few weeks thousands of federal employees in the DMV and around the nation have lost their jobs as the Trump administration downsizes.

The article from MSN discusses the severe impact of massive federal budget cuts on federal employees, leading to widespread furloughs and job losses. Federal workers, including those from agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are experiencing significant financial strain, uncertainty about their future employment, and emotional distress. Employees have shared stories of having to postpone medical treatments, struggle with mortgage payments, and face the daunting prospect of finding new jobs in an already competitive market. The cuts, part of a broader effort to reduce government spending, have not only affected the workers' livelihoods but also their morale and the services they provide to the public. The article captures the frustration and fear among these workers as they navigate through this challenging period, highlighting the human cost of political decisions.

Read the Full WJLA Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/jobless-federal-workers-share-their-frustrations-and-fears-in-the-wake-of-massive-cuts/ar-AA1BRZkY


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