Wed, April 16, 2025

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: MSNBC

Evidence in case against Mahmoud Khalil includes unverified tabloid articles

NBC News reporting shows that the government's case to deport Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil relied on unverified tabloid articles and inconsistent timelines. NBC News' Chloe Atkins reports on the more than 100 pages of documents submitted by the government.

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: Factinate

Before Watergate, the Teapot Dome fiasco was the biggest scandal in the history of American politics.

When government officials were found taking bribes from oil industry bigshots, the scandal changed American politics forever.

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: Reuters

South African rand nears all-time low on tariff turmoil and coalition tension

The South African rand neared an all-time low against the dollar in early trade on Wednesday, bruised by global risk aversion linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and uncertainty over the future of the country's ruling coalition.

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: Townhall

Wisconsin GOP Chair Tells Conservatives to Take Court Races 'Seriously'

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: BBC

The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side

Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: HuffPost

JD Vance Slams Report That Said Trump's Allies See Musk As Political Liability

The vice president called a bombshell Politico story "total fake news," while basically corroborating its timeline for the DOGE head's departure.

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: Patch

Newsom Aims To Win Back Canadian Tourists Amid Trump-Era Tensions

Canada is CA's second-largest source of international visitors, but tourism threatens to be disrupted by tariffs and other policies.

[ Wed, Apr 16th 2025 ]: Investopedia

Political Economy Definition, History, and Applications

Political economy may draw upon sociology, economics, and political science to define how government, an economic system, and politics influence each other. The roots of political economy as we ...
Tue, April 15, 2025

[ Tue, Apr 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Harvard law professor warns Trump could be seen as 'weak and impotent' in deportation saga

Laurence Tribe, constitutional law scholar and professor emeritus at Harvard University, thinks Americans understand the seriousness of President Donald Trump's administration defying an order from the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, the high court ruled 9 ...

[ Tue, Apr 15th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

President Donald Trump took his most consequential action against federal employee unions yet late Thursday, signing an executive order aimed at ending collective bargaining for government ...
Mon, April 14, 2025

[ Mon, Apr 14th 2025 ]: REVOLT

How U.S. checks and balances fail when the executive branch defies the judicial system

From deportation defiance to unchecked presidents, this op-ed unpacks how America's legal system struggles to hold the most powerful truly accountable.

[ Mon, Apr 14th 2025 ]: Reuters

Exhausted government workers decide to take Trump's second buyout offer

Nick Gioia was terminated from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February as part of President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's effort to slash the size and cost of the federal government.
Fri, April 11, 2025

[ Fri, Apr 11th 2025 ]: CNN

Confusion, fear in federal workforce as agencies face deadline to plan staff cuts

Widespread confusion and fear rippled through the federal workforce Thursday as federal agencies faced a key deadline in President Donald Trump's push to drastically downsize the government.

[ Fri, Apr 11th 2025 ]: Reuters

Musk says he expects to save $150 billion from government 'waste and fraud'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump with cutting the federal government, said he anticipates saving $150 billion for fiscal year 2026 from a "reduction of waste and fraud.
Thu, April 10, 2025

[ Thu, Apr 10th 2025 ]: CNN

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump made a series of false claims in televised remarks Thursday at a meeting of his Cabinet, including inaccurate assertions about US relations with China, Japan and the European Union.
Wed, April 9, 2025

[ Wed, Apr 09th 2025 ]: BBC

Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off

Confidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid growing concerns over the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs. Governments sell bonds - essentially an IOU - to raise money from financial markets for public spending and in return they pay interest.

[ Wed, Apr 09th 2025 ]: Townhall

Time to Kill NPR and PBS

PBS and NPR don't run the stations across the nation that carry their programs, they license programming to them. Those affiliates pay fees to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be a part of the group. Appropriations for those stations, and ultimately those fees, doesn't manifest itself from sales of Rick Steves DVDs.

[ Wed, Apr 09th 2025 ]: Reuters

US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees

The U.S. warned on Tuesday that Chinese intelligence is using deceptive methods to target current and former U.S. government employees for recruitment.
Tue, April 8, 2025

[ Tue, Apr 08th 2025 ]: KGOU

Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

[ Tue, Apr 08th 2025 ]: MassLive

Here's when Elon Musk says he'll step down from DOGE role

Elon Musk is hinting he will leave his government role soon. President Donald Trump has also indicated Musk's time is short.

[ Tue, Apr 08th 2025 ]: WABE

Adjourned: Here's what the 2025 legislative session illuminated about Georgia politics

Georgia lawmakers are concluding a 40-day session, and tensions are high. Here are key bills to watch on Sine Die and four takeaways and themes worth tracking on Friday and beyond.

[ Tue, Apr 08th 2025 ]: devdiscourse

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes UP Government's Law Enforcement Tactics

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government and its police for conducting fake encounters. He also targeted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's promises of prosperity, claimed police commit crimes,

[ Tue, Apr 08th 2025 ]: Sportico

NFLers Boost SpaceX Investments, Shrug Off Elon Musk's Politics

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates has investments in real estate and private equity ventures, among others. But none are as explosive as his investment in SpaceX, an aerospace company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Mon, April 7, 2025

[ Mon, Apr 07th 2025 ]: CNN

'It is a wrecking ball': Former DOGE worker describes Musk-led government-slashing effort from the inside

Elon Musk has claimed the Department of Government Efficiency is "the most transparent organization in government ever." But Merici Vinton, a federal worker who recently left her job at the government information technology office weeks after it was taken over by DOGE,
Sun, April 6, 2025

[ Sun, Apr 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

1 thing is dominating Michigan politics, and it's not the damn roads | Opinion

It will also affect politics internationally ... The explosive, chaotic and catastrophic wrecking truck Trump's administration is running through our government shows no regard whatever to the effect, and harm, it does to the average American.

[ Sun, Apr 06th 2025 ]: MSN

UCSD students face visa revocations and deportation amid Trump immigration push

Immigration law attorney Saman Nasseri says the federal government can revoke student visas at its discretion. "If you ever had an arrest, even if no charges were filed, that can be a reason to get your student visa revoked," Nasseri said. Five UCSD ...
Sat, April 5, 2025

[ Sat, Apr 05th 2025 ]: CNN

'Hands Off!' protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Over 1,400 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected across all 50 states on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what organizers call a "hostile takeover" and attack on American rights and freedoms.

[ Sat, Apr 05th 2025 ]: ProPublica

Microsoft Hooked the Government on Its Products With Freebies. Could Elon Musk's Starlink Be Doing the Same?

The tech billionaire and Trump adviser "donated" Starlink service to the White House. The move resembles a previous maneuver by Microsoft, which used "free" trials to lock in costly upgrades across the federal government.
Fri, April 4, 2025

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: dw

Elon Musk and DOGE: Will Trump's radical reformer jump ship?

Elon Musk could soon resign as an official advisor to US President Donald Trump. What's next after the exit of the man behind the administration's most controversial reform experiments?

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: Politico

'Everyone is terrified': Business and government officials are afraid to cross Trump on tariffs

While lobbyists, business leaders, and lawmakers are worried about Donald Trump's tariffs, there's a culture of fear in Washington preventing many from speaking out.

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

South African rand extends drop on tariffs and local politics

The rand fell further on Friday as investors worried about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and the future of South Africa's coalition government.

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: UPI

Senate confirms Dr. Mehmet Oz lead Medicare and Medicaid

The U.S. Senate confirmed television star Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday.

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: BBC

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law president

The BBC has spoken to people close to the president to understand what drove him to trigger an authoritarian takeover.

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: Council

Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?

The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country's existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: TechCrunch

Elon Musk took a chainsaw to the US government. Tesla is taking the hit.

Elon Musk has long been credited with turning Tesla into a beacon of innovation, the visionary who pushed the world into an era of electrification. But

[ Fri, Apr 04th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump's self-inflicted tariff crisis sparks confusion, chaos and questions of competence

There are reasons to question whether President Donald Trump fully grasps the consequences of the tariff barrage that he used to fire up a global trade war.
Thu, April 3, 2025

[ Thu, Apr 03rd 2025 ]: NewsNation

Lobbying hits record in New York state politics

Lobbying in New York broke new records in 2024, with $377.1 million spent on state and local efforts. Spending rose 4.57% from 2023 as groups ramped up efforts to sway government decisions. According to Sanford Berland,
Mon, March 31, 2025

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: techUK

techUK submit written evidence on Women and Equalities Committee's inquiry on female entrepreneurship

Through this inquiry, MPs on the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) are investigating the challenges women encounter in entrepreneurship, examining which sectors present the greatest barriers and why.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: KGOU

The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: Fortune

A 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts is back in government with new access to sensitive systems

Marko Elez has been assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since March 5, per court filings.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: Forbes

Florida's Special House Elections Tuesday: What To Watch In These Tests Of Trump's Second Term

Republicans are expected to win the two red districts, but political watchers will be eyeing turnout and margins as indicators of voter sentiment about Trump's second term and the GOP's future electoral prospects.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Mar 31st 2025 ]: 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.

Trump Vents Anger With Putin Over Ukraine and Hints at Oil Curbs

President Donald Trump said he was "very angry" at Vladimir Putin and threatened "secondary tariffs" on buyers of his country's oil if the Russian leader refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's recent comments regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump expressed frustration with Putin, suggesting that the Russian leader has been "somewhat weakened" by the war. He hinted at the possibility of imposing oil production cuts as a means to pressure Russia, although he did not provide specifics on how this would be implemented. Trump's remarks come at a time when global energy markets are already strained, and his comments could be interpreted as an attempt to influence both U.S. and international policy towards Russia. Additionally, Trump criticized the Biden administration's handling of the situation, claiming that under his presidency, such a conflict would not have escalated to its current state.

Read the Full Bloomberg Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-vents-anger-with-putin-over-ukraine-and-hints-at-oil-curbs/ar-AA1BWEOZ