• Sat, April 19, 2025

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DNC Vice Chair David Hogg calls Carville's politics 'timid' | CNN Politics

David Hogg joins The Lead

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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: 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: rnz

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

Here's a snapshot of party politics in 2024.

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.
  • Sun, April 20, 2025

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'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 .

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: 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: 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

Smerconish: Trump is picking fights he relishes | CNN Politics

CNN Michael Smerconish delivers his commentary on three key issues the Trump administration wants to take on: Harvard University, Abrego Garcia, and scaling back the IRS.

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: 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."
  • Mon, April 21, 2025

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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Yahoo

"I Stopped Caring When I Realized This": People Are Sharing Why They're Non-Political, And There Are Some Hot Takes

Our whole government system is still trying to operate ... That said, I also don't feel educated enough to participate in politics with fidelity, and I wish more people would humble themselves ...

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.
  • Tue, April 22, 2025

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

Germany's equality chessboard creates headache in picking new government's ministers

Germany faces the conundrum of choosing ministers for its next government without flouting equality sensitivities: the main candidates are from only two regions, and none of the names circulating so far is a woman. Announcing the coalition deal between his conservatives and the Social Democrats this week, chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said that while the responsibilities and parties in charge of each ministry had been agreed, nothing would be finalised until the SPD has ratified the accor

by: PBS

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

Interview: Michael Boyle, associate professor of political science

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: CNN

Full interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen | CNN Politics

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins CNN's State of the Union after his trip to El Salvador.

by: CNN

Klobuchar: 'We're getting closer and closer to a constitutional crisis' | CNN Politics

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss Trump's standoff with the courts over his immigration policies.

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: CNN

Trump is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court. A win could boost RFK's influence | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump's Justice Department is defending the Affordable Care Act before the Supreme Court - a notable contrast to his first term, when his administration sought to repeal the law in Congress and then refused to defend it in a major challenge brought by GOP-led states.

by: CNN

Political repression in Russia 'is now on steroids,' says analyst | CNN

Bianna Golodryga speaks with Alexander Gabuev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, about Putin's efforts to promote anti-Western sentiment in Russia during his rule.

by: CNN

Live updates: The latest on Trump's presidency | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is forging ahead with both his domestic and foreign agenda. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

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.
  • Wed, April 23, 2025

by: BBC

Why the PM's being challenged on trans rights in Parliament

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: 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: 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: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Women in NJ are underrepresented in elected office | Season 2023

They make up 51% of population, hold 30% of elected positions, report says

by: KUTV

Americans turn off political news post-election, citing mental exhaustion and overload

About two-thirds of American adults say they have recently felt the need to limit media consumption about politics and government because of overload.

by: Moneycontrol

Throwback to when Thalapathy Vijay's 'Thalaivaa' created political chaos and why

Thalapathy Vijay's Thalaivaa made headlines beyond cinema in 2013, caught in political crossfire over its controversial tagline. Though released worldwide, its Tamil Nadu and Puducherry debut was stalled by bomb threats and political backlash.

by: CNN

An inside look at Trump's tariff announcement | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is set to announce the details of his tariff plan at 4 p.m. ET, as he aims to redraw economic agreements with US trading partners. CNN's Alayna Treene reports from the White House.

by: CNN

Prominent role of Pete Hegseth's wife at Pentagon draws scrutiny | CNN Politics

News over the weekend that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife Jennifer was included in a second group chat where he shared sensitive military operations details has focused attention on the prominent role she has occupied at the Pentagon without being formally employed during her husband's short tenure running the US military.

by: CNN

Live updates: The latest on Donald Trump's presidency | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is continuing his immigration crackdown, whiplash trade policy, and pursuit of deals on Iran and Ukraine. Legal battles surround his top policy priorities.

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.

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.
In a video released by CNN on April 17, 2025, former President Donald Trump is seen discussing interest rates with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in the Oval Office. The footage, which was recorded during Trump's presidency, shows Trump expressing frustration over the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, suggesting that lower rates would boost the economy. Powell, in response, emphasizes the importance of maintaining the Fed's independence and explains the rationale behind the current interest rate decisions. The video provides a rare glimpse into the dynamics between a sitting president and the head of the Federal Reserve, highlighting the tensions that can arise over monetary policy.

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