Mon, March 31, 2025

by: Vox

Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?

China has the world's largest chemical industry, accounting for nearly half of global production, the vast majority of it entirely legal. In the shadows of this industry are the facilities creating the ingredients for most of America's fentanyl.

by: Axios

RFK Jr.'s emerging vision for HHS: More centralized power

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says sweeping layoffs and restructuring in the department will bring order to a bureaucracy he claims is in "pandemonium." But experts say the overhaul also likely gives him far greater control over dozens of federal health agencies.

by: Moneycontrol

Annamalai softens stance on AIADMK alliance after Shah-EPS meet: 'Won't stand in the way'

While Palaniswami denied that the meeting in Delhi had anything to do with a renewed alliance between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — its former ally — Amit Shah's social media post after the meeting hinted otherwise.

by: WalesOnline

Welsh Government refuses to release letter about impact of PIP and Universal credit changes

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by: MarketWatch

Trump lashes out at both Putin and Zelensky over Ukraine peace negotiations

President Donald Trump lashed out at both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, expressing frustration with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end the war.

by: KMVT

LGBTQ+ allies and activists rallied for transgender rights

LGBTQ+ allies and activists from the Magic Valley gathered at Five Points to rally for transgender rights. the corner of five points held a large group of people holding signs fighting for transgender rights.

by: FOX40

Tesla protests against Trump and Musk in Northern California spark controversy

A series of protests at Tesla car dealerships throughout Northern California have triggered mixed emotions within the region. On Saturday, nearly 300 people gathered in Placer County for a "Tesla Takedown" protest against Elon Musk.

by: Reuters

Insight: How Trump family took over World Liberty Financial as it raised hundreds of millions

As World Liberty Financial raised more than half a billion dollars, President Donald Trump's family took control of the crypto venture and grabbed the lion's share of those funds, aided by governance terms that industry experts say favor insiders.

by: Insider

5 takeaways from Elon Musk's 100-minute town hall about DOGE and America: 'It's costing me a lot to be in this job'

Musk said Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election could "affect the entire destiny of humanity" as he held a town hall with voters in Green Bay.

by: KPBS

Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk

by: Yahoo

DOGE sees dead people, and they're getting Social Security. Are fraud claims real?

In a March press conference, acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek said his agency loses $100 million a year to direct deposit fraud. That figure represents about 0.00625% of all Social Security payments, according to Axios. The Trump administration has struggled to find other evidence of waste or fraud in the massive agency.

by: briefly

What Ronald Lamola said about the Israel case and Donald Trump

The Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, said the South African government will not compromise on its case against Israel at the Hague.

by: CounterPunch

War, Doublethink, and the Struggle for Survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza Genocide

In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the global powers

by: Newsweek

Map Shows Battle Against Property Tax Across US States

Homeowners' discontent over rising property taxes is leading the growth of a movement to abolish them across GOP-led states.

by: IOL

Budget negotiations and Trump tariffs spark rand's decline amidst political turmoil

The rand has fallen nearly 1% against the US dollar as Parliament faces a critical Budget deadline. With GNU parties divided over proposed VAT increases and economists warning of dire consequences if consensus isn't reached by Wednesday,

by: Politico

Big questions surround AOC as insiders ponder the future of progressivism

Bernie Sanders isn't interested in running for president again. It isn't clear if Ocasio-Cortez wants to, either.

by: MyChesCo

Massive HHS Overhaul Promises to Cut Bureaucracy, Save Billions, and Make America Healthier Than Ever!

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring strategy to align with President Trump's Executive Order, "Implementing the President's 'Department of Government

by: Mediaite

'GREAT!' Trump Raves Over Sen. Mullin 'Beating Back' Kristen Welker on 'Never Ending' SignalGate Story: 'So Old and Boring!'

Trump raged at NBC's Welker and the "radical left" for SignalGate, calling it "never ending" and a "witch hunt" but praising Markwayn Mullin for his interview. The post 'GREAT!' Trump Raves Over Sen.

by: BBC

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal

The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.

by: CNN

Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff transformation is so risky

President Donald Trump is set to gamble the success of his second term, the economy and the personal finances of millions of Americans this week on his long-held belief that tariffs can re-create a golden age of US wealth and independence.
Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Benzinga

Oil Execs Challenge Trump's Drilling Agenda, JD Vance Criticizes Denmark, And More: This Week In Politics

The past week was filled with significant developments, from oil and gas executives expressing their frustration with President Donald Trump's drilling policies to Vice President JD Vance raising security concerns over Greenland.

by: MiBolsilloColombia

There are many doubts about the DOGE stimulus check, such as who will be able to collect it

As discussions around the DOGE stimulus check gain momentum, questions arise about its feasibility and eligibility criteria. With backing from President Trump and Elon Musk, this proposal remains speculative,

by: Newsweek

Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat

For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture wars and shifting media landscape.

by: Nordot

Syria's Kurds criticize country's new transitional government

Kurdish groups in Syria's north-east on Sunday criticized the newly formed transitional government, saying the line-up failed to heed the country's diversity. On Saturday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa unveiled the new government and pledged to rebuild a "strong,

by: KGOU

U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration

by: Forbes

Will Elon Musk Give $2 Million To Wisconsin Voters Tonight? AG Wants State Supreme Court To Block It

Wisconsin's attorney general appealed to the state's Supreme Court Sunday after lower courts declined to block the impending giveaway.

by: Mediaite

Trump Says He Thinks He Can Run for a Third Term, And Doesn't Rule Out Doing So: 'There Are Methods Which You Could Do it'

President Donald Trump believes he could run for a third term in office and is not ruling out the possibility of a 2028 bid. The post Trump Says He Thinks He Can Run for a Third Term, And Doesn't Rule Out Doing So: 'There Are Methods Which You Could Do it' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: MSN

Top 10 world news: Trump 'very angry' at Putin; Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit, and more

who questioned the leadership of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and suggested a transitional government in Ukraine. 'Lay down arms and leave': Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders way out of Gaza, but with one condition Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

by: YorkshireLive

Warning for millions of pension holders with Labour move that 'packs a punch'

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by: briefly

ANC Will Engage Afriforum and Solidarity Over the US-SA Tensions

The African National Congress's deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane said the party will meet with the lobby groups AfriForum and Solidarity.

by: IOL

Editor's Note: April's economic dilemma: South Africa's Budget vote and Trump's tariffs

April brings critical economic challenges for South Africa in 2025, highlighted by a pivotal Budget vote and looming tariffs from the US. As the nation grapples with financial strain and political discord,

by: Axios

The Trump 2.0 resistance: Alive, but evolved

The resistance of 2025 may not be wearing a pink knitted cap — but it's alive in town halls, streets, campuses and car dealerships across the country. The big picture: If the 2017 Women's March heralded a new era of protest,

by: GhanaWeb

How Gen Afrifa predicted his death in a letter to Col Acheampong in 1977

Before the tragic and 'gruesome' murder of General Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa in 1979 by firing squad, the senior military officer predicted his own death in a letter to a colleague in 1977.

by: Euronews

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

by: dw

Syria's interim president forms new transitional government

Syria swore in its new transitional government on Saturday, after interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed 23 ministers in a religiously and ethnically mixed Cabinet.Syria' s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has sworn in a new transitional Cabinet that replaced the caretaker authorities in place since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar Assad

by: LAist

From LA to Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations

by: eadaily

"Why Gagauzia didn't rise": publicist Josu about the inferiority of politics for money

The phrase belongs to Hegel: "History repeats itself twice: the first time in the form of a tragedy, the second in the form of a farce."

by: BBC

Will defence spending help businesses boom?

A Labour MP has said investment in defence announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves could directly benefit small businesses in the north-east of England. Alan Strickland, who represents Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, recently led a debate on the issue, highlighting the work of small technology firms across the region.

by: Newsday

Health care providers on Long Island brace for large cuts in federal Medicaid funding

Long Island health care providers say they are bracing for the financial impact of anticipated cuts to Medicaid as the Republican majority in Congress works on sweeping legislation to make 2017 tax cuts permanent.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.

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.

US cuts defence ties to South Africa

Washington has announced the suspension of military assistance and cooperation with the South African National Defence Force.

The United States has decided to sever its defense ties with South Africa due to the country's increasingly close relationship with Russia and China, as well as its refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This decision was influenced by South Africa's participation in military exercises with Russia and China, and its abstention from a UN vote condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine. The U.S. has expressed concerns over South Africa's foreign policy direction, particularly its alignment with nations that are seen as adversaries to Western interests. This move signifies a significant shift in U.S.-South Africa relations, potentially affecting military cooperation, trade, and diplomatic engagements. The U.S. State Department has indicated that this step was taken after careful consideration of South Africa's recent geopolitical choices.

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