Sun, March 30, 2025

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents. They're struggling to respond

President Donald Trump is using the power of the federal government to intimidate or neuter potential sources of opposition to him: The legal establishment, academia and prominent cultural institutions,

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: ABC10

Demonstrators rally against federal workforce cuts, urge Tesla boycott

Protesters gathered in Rocklin and Mather on Saturday to rally against federal job cuts, criticizing the influence of Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump on policies they say are harming workers and public services.

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: Hespress

Syria interim president announces formation of new government

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government late Saturday, reaffirming his commitment to "building a strong and stable state." Day to day affairs in Syria have been administered by a ministerial team since president Bashar al-Assad was ousted by Islamist rebels on December 8.

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: WTHR

Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz fields questions from vocal crowd at Muncie town hall

Rep. Spartz used most of the town hall to address questions on cutting government spending, federal cuts from DOGE, health care and immigration.

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Mar 30th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: Cryptopolitan

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

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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"?

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Mar 29th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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).

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Mar 28th 2025 ]: 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.

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.

The U.S. has expressed its expectation that the Lebanese government will disarm militant groups within its borders, as stated by U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. This statement comes in the context of ongoing tensions and conflicts involving Hezbollah, a powerful militia with significant influence in Lebanon. The U.S. has been pushing for the Lebanese government to assert control over its territory and ensure that no armed groups operate outside the state's authority. This call for disarmament is part of broader U.S. efforts to stabilize the region, reduce the influence of Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, and promote peace and security in Lebanon. The Lebanese government, however, faces numerous challenges including political paralysis, economic crisis, and the complex dynamics of Hezbollah's role in both Lebanese politics and regional conflicts.

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