Wed, April 23, 2025

by: NDTV

"Not Time For Partisan Politics": Congress' Unity Message After J&K Attack

Sending out an important message of unity after the dastardly massacre in Pahalgam, the Congress on Wednesday said this is not a time for partisan politics and signalled it will stand with the government to bring the terrorists to justice.

by: ThePrint

Post Pahalgam attack, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey says scrap freedom to manage religious affairs clause

In a post on X, Dubey targeted 'secular leaders' & called for an end to Articles 26 to 29 of the Constitution. This follows a recent row over his remarks against the SC.

by: Reason

Trump Abuses Government Power To Punish Democrats' Law Firms

Misuse of government power by politicians to punish their enemies ... the firms all engaged in partisan litigation and legal shenanigans targeted at Trump and his allies. But in politics, especially in the unhealthy culture of Washington, D.C., that's ...

by: CNN

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls | CNN Politics

Republicans faced frustrated constituents at town hall meetings Tuesday, offering a glimpse at the building anger over Donald Trump's sweeping overhaul of the federal government among portions of the electorate — and, in the face of it, the deference GOP lawmakers continue to show the president.
Tue, April 22, 2025

by: TribLive

College presidents condemn 'unprecedented government overreach' by Trump administration

Presidents of more than 150 U.S. colleges and universities, including six in Pennsylvania, co-signed a letter condemning what they called "unprecedented government overreach and political interference" by the federal government.

by: MassLive

Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE because of 'nasty and unethical attacks'

Criticism from one faction on the political spectrum could push Elon Musk to leave his position overseeing DOGE.

by: WESH

Morgan details new political strategy, may run for governor

"So many people are asking me to run," local attorney John Morgan told WESH 2 News

by: deseret

New poll: Utahns back Gov. Cox and Legislature, but support is waning among these voters

Cox reversed his longtime position on Trump following the July assassination attempt

by: dw

India: How polarized politics affects West Bengal violence

Observers say communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India's West Bengal state are being used for political leverage by rival parties.Tensions over an amendment expanding Indian government control over Muslim religious properties has spiralled into violence in India's West Bengal state.

by: Euractiv

Pope's death: what's next for the Jubilee - and could Its kawaii mascot outlive it?

In today's edition of The Capitals, read about Germany's climate conservatives giving 'green' a patriotic rebrand, a Czech church in spa town being linked to a Kremlin kompromat campaign, and so much more.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Rutgers professor: Netanyahu is a 'great political survivor' | Season 2023

Interview: Michael Boyle, associate professor of political science

by: Politico

Cuomo lacks interest in 'actual governing,' longtime foe argues in new book

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner's tale of urban politics presents Cuomo as an obstacle against smart policy.

by: Reuters

New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law. The populist New Zealand First member's bill is a longshot to become law as it has to be selected at random from a ballot and then garner majority support in parliament. Zealand First leader Winston Peters said in a statement that laws should reflect biological reality and provide legal certainty.

by: 7NEWS

INSIDE MEDIA: Anthony Albanese's big sporting lie revealed

The Prime Minister has been caught out deceiving Australians about their access to sport on TV under his government.

by: CNN

NightCaps: Original movie edition | CNN Politics

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," a different take on a vampire movie, won the box office in its opening weekend. Abby Phillip and her NewsNight panelists weigh in with their own ideas for an original movie.
Mon, April 21, 2025

by: Newsday

More outcry over Sen. Chuck Schumer's vote for Republican spending bill

Laura Figueroa Hernandez is the White House correspondent and previously covered New York City politics and government. She joined Newsday in 2012 after covering state and local politics for The ...

by: Politico

How To Pitch POLITICO Magazine

We publish both original reporting and distinctive opinion journalism that illuminate the people, ideas and institutions that matter most in American politics and government. We're much less ...

by: WLRN

ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens - but is still bound by constitutional limits

News reports of noncitizens being unexpectedly detained have dominated headlines recently. Those being detained include noncitizens who hold lawful permanent residency status.

by: MSN

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Both also sought dramatic changes to the institutions they ran: the sprawling federal government for Trump ... The meeting was not entirely devoid of politics. The pope presented Trump a copy of his influential encyclical document on preserving the ...

by: Reuters

US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaragua government officials

The United States will impose visa restrictions on more than 250 officials of the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, citing human rights abuses.

by: Yahoo

'I don't care about the politics. This is wrong.': Congressman rebukes Trump's immigration agenda

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam joins The Weekend to react to the Supreme Court's decision to halt some deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

by: Insider

In an Easter post, Trump said the businessmen who've criticized his tariffs are bad at both business and politics

Business leaders initially criticized Trump's sweeping tariffs, though some expressed relief when the president introduced a 90-day pause.
Sun, April 20, 2025

by: BBC

Canada's 'regular' homes now cost millions. Can a new government fix it?

Housing has taken a backseat in Canada's election to Donald Trump's tariffs, but advocates argue the affordability crisis is just as disruptive.

by: KTXL

Inside California Politics: April 19, 2025

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, Loyola Law School Professor Jessica Levinson joined FOX40 to discuss Califronia's chances of success in its lawsuit against the federal government over the way the tariffs were imposed. Political reporter Eytan Wallace explains why Newsom is taking a more public role in this lawsuit compared […]

by: CNN

Van Hollen responds to Newsom: Anyone not willing to 'fight for the Constitution doesn't deserve to lead' | CNN Politics

After Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case a "distraction," Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tells CNN's Dana Bash that voters are "tired" of "politicians who just put their finger to the wind."

by: ThePrint

NC afraid of talking about Article 370, running BJP agenda: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 20 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the National Conference, claiming that the ruling party is afraid of talking about Article 370 and is running the BJP agenda in Jammu and Kashmir. She asked the people to strengthen her party as "it not only wants to become […]

by: rnz

Leaked 'working paper' on New Caledonia's political future sparks concern

However, the French government's Minister for Overseas says the document is not a "unilateral position".

by: AFP

'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role

Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the country's authoritarian roots.After Prabowo appointed government representatives to kickstart discussions of the law in parliament in February, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said it used to be "taboo" for military personnel to enter .
Sat, April 19, 2025

by: rnz

The year in news: Stories that dominated the headlines in 2024

Here's a snapshot of party politics in 2024.

by: Forbes

Politics And The Perils Of AI: Exacerbating Social Divides In Canada

AI's promise to enhance human capabilities and improve outcomes threatens to create a two-tiered society. Throw in a new U.S. GOP administration and newly conservative Canadian government spells a recipe for disaster.

by: HuffPost

Cat Wanders Onto White House Grounds And Joins The Press Corps

Sophie the cat didn't obtain any big scoops, but she did get a lot of cute photos.

by: CNN

Trump says Powell will resign 'if I ask him to' | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump continued to urge Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates and warned of "political pressure" facing Powell if the Fed continues to hold rates steady.

by: MassLive

It will take unselfish, coordinated resistance to counter Trump | Paul Chiampa

It is going to take collective actions by a lot of disparate groups to bring this government to its senses.

by: Couriermail

US politics live: US government's bombshell Covid website

Welcome to our live coverage of US politics.
Fri, April 18, 2025

by: NDTV

National Herald: BJP Slams 'Gandhi Development Model', Congress Replies

A fresh political storm has erupted after the Enforcement Directorate named Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in a chargesheet in the alleged money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper

by: RepublicWorld

Pakistan's Security Paralysis Exposed as Opposition Challenges Islamabad's 'Safe Balochistan' Narrative

Simultaneously, Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) President Sardar Akhtar Mengal ended a 20-day sit-in only to announce a more aggressive province-wide mobilization.

by: WUSA9

US government confirms Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador is 'alive and secure'

The US Department of State confirms Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "alive and secure" in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center.

by: MSNBC

'Populist revolt brewing': Trump facing early challenges on economy, poll finds

A new NBC News poll shows only 44% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the economy. Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and executive director of More Perfect Union Faiz Shakir join José Díaz-Balart to discuss the potential political impact of Trump's government shakeup.
Thu, April 17, 2025

by: People

GOP Lawmaker Who Ousted Liz Cheney Says It's 'Bizarre' How 'Obsessed' People Are with Government at Explosive Town Hall

Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman laughed as the crowd at her Wyoming town hall crowd booed her on Wednesday, March 20, eventually slamming her constituents' 'hysteria' and saying 'it's bizarre' how much they care

by: deseret

Poll shows how Utahns feel about DOGE, Trump spending cuts

Utahns are divided along party lines, according to Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll, with Republicans far more likely to approve of DOGE than Democrats.

by: ThePrint

Journalists face growing threats amid power reshuffle in Bangladesh

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 17 (ANI): Amid a turbulent political transition in Bangladesh, journalists are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of public outrage and mob intimidation. In an article published by Rabiul Alam in the International Journalists' Network (Ijnet), the climate of fear has intensified since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from office […]

by: MinnPost

Trump policies dominate town hall discussions - MinnPost

President Donald Trump's policies take center stage at local town halls and have other, far-reaching effects on Minnesota institutions.

by: Reuters

Politics home and after haven't deterred investors from South Africa

Investors have flocked to South Africa's domestic bond markets, betting the country can stay the course on reforms despite political fractures, but tariff threats and the prospect of a global growth slowdown are casting a long shadow.

by: MSNBC

'Betrayal': Schumer receiving 'big backlash' from Dems for decision to advance spending bill

Senate Minority Leader Schumer is getting backlash from some Democrats for saying he would vote in favor of the GOP-backed funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports the latest from Capitol Hill. Punchbowl News co-founder John Bresnahan, former Rep. Carlos Curbelo and former Rep. Joe Crowley join Ana Cabrera to discuss the potential political impact.

by: RepublicWorld

'Judiciary Acting as Super-Parliament', Says Dhankhar; Terms Article 142 a 'Nuclear Missile' Against Democracy

"Article 142 has become a nuclear missile against democratic forces, available to the judiciary 24x7," Vice President Dhankar remarked, attacking the judiciary.

by: CNN

'Railroad kids through the system': Immigration court's youngest left to their own devices | CNN Politics

Every week, Evelyn Flores travels to government shelters in the Washington, DC, region for story time with migrant children, telling the tale of a cartoon cat learning to navigate a confusing immigration system with the help of his superhero lawyer.

by: news4sanantonio

How emergency powers could be used against Canadian protesters

WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.

by: rnz

Pacific briefs for 17 April

A round-up of news from around the region, including former PM Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi throwing his hat back in Samoa's election ring.

'Populist revolt brewing': Trump facing early challenges on economy, poll finds

A new NBC News poll shows only 44% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the economy. Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and executive director of More Perfect Union Faiz Shakir join José Díaz-Balart to discuss the potential political impact of Trump's government shakeup.

A recent poll discussed on MSNBC's "José Díaz-Balart Reports" indicates a brewing populist revolt against former President Donald Trump, driven by economic dissatisfaction among Americans. The poll reveals that a significant portion of the population feels that the economy has not improved under Trump's policies, with many citing issues like job security, healthcare costs, and income inequality as major concerns. This economic discontent is particularly pronounced among working-class voters, who are increasingly disillusioned with Trump's promises of economic revival. The findings suggest that Trump faces early challenges in maintaining support as economic issues continue to dominate public discourse and influence voter sentiment.

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https://www.msnbc.com/jose-diaz-balart/watch/-populist-revolt-brewing-trump-facing-early-challenges-on-economy-poll-finds-234600005616