Fri, May 2, 2025

by: WLRN

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged "bias" in the broadcasters' reporting. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS" and further requires that that they work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the organizations.

by: KCUR

Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't

by: Townhall

Trump Just Dropped the Hammer on Public Broadcasting and Leftists Are Freaking Out

by: BBC

Canada election 2025 results in charts

Early results suggest the Liberal Party will win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government.

by: Patch

Trump Executive Order To Impact Illinois TV, Radio Stations

The White House said outlets "receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as 'news.'"

by: WMUR

Trump says government will revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status

President Donald Trump says Harvard University will be stripped of its tax-exempt status

by: KTVU

California voters skeptical of Gov. Newsom's political shift: poll

A new poll finds many California voters are skeptical of Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent political shift.

by: ThePrint

NC focused on power to transfer officers instead of statehood restoration, says Waheed Para

Srinagar, Apr 4 (PTI) People's Democratic Party leader Waheed Para on Friday criticised the ruling National Conference, saying the party was focusing on powers to transfer officers instead of resisting the changes enforced post August 2019. On August 5, 2019, the Union government had scrapped Article 370, which granted special powers to the erstwhile state […]

by: HuffPost

Jimmy Kimmel Spots The New Political Rival That Trump's Really 'Gonna Hate'

The late night host said the U.S. president won't be fond of this rising figure.

by: RealClearPolitics

Judicial Checks and Balances Are Essential to Justice

President Trump has sought to deliver on his promise to streamline government by cutting more than 200,000 federal jobs since taking office for his

by: Newsweek

Biggest political battles of 2026 taking shape

Five senators and eight House representatives have announced they will not seek reelection in 2026

by: Reuters

Factbox-Policies of Australia's political parties at a glance

Has pledged A$8.5 billion for an extra 18 million subsidised general practitioner visits each year as part of strengthening Medicare, the universal healthcare system, along with A$1 billion for more free-of-charge public mental health services. Has matched Labor's A$8.5 billion funding boost to Medicare, pledged A$400 million for youth mental health services, and plans to double Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions to 20 from 10.

by: CNN

President Trump's approval ratings | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump's latest approval ratings.
Thu, May 1, 2025

by: Forbes

How To Navigate Political Discourse with Civility and Respect

Learn how to foster respectful political discourse in the workplace with cultural competence. Discover practical steps to improve civility and avoid divisiveness.

by: MarketWatch

How a massive blackout creates new political and economic challenges for Europe

Power outage across Spain and Portugal will have major repercussions and bring calls for change.

by: STAT

Bipartisan support for federal research funding, and Dems sharpen arguments against Medicaid work requirements

This is the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | A closer look at NJ's response to COVID-19 and the election | Season 2020

NJ Spotlight News reporters take a closer look at the 2020 political season.

by: AFP

Bangladesh begins three days of mass political rallies

Three days of political rallies began in Bangladesh on Thursday with rival groups to stage mass demonstrations in Dhaka, drumming up support for eagerly anticipated elections following an uprising last year.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), widely tipped to win the poll, will hold a May Day rally in Dhaka.

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: SNP voters 'back nuclear' and King's cancer message

A poll appearing to show support for nuclear power among SNP voters and the monarch's message of hope make the front pages.

by: NDTV

Tesla Looks For New CEO As Elon Musk Focuses On Politics: Report

Tesla's board members met Musk, urging him to make a public commitment to focus more on Tesla, according to a report.

by: CNN

Analysis: Trump's bubble of economic unreality is coming close to bursting | CNN Politics

In the space of a few hours, Donald Trump went from hailing America's new "golden age" to warning parents their kids would have fewer toys — and they'd cost more.
Wed, April 30, 2025

by: NewsNation

Elon Musk did a 'good job,' but it's time to go: O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly tells Chris Cuomo that Elon Musk has accomplished what he sought to do but should now return to the private sector.

by: Reuters

Australia's centre-left Labor likely to retain power as Trump concerns weigh, polls show

Australia's centre-left Labor government is likely to retain power in a close-run national election this weekend, two opinion polls showed on Thursday, with voters ranking U.S. President Donald Trump's policies among their top concerns. A RedBridge-Accent poll published by News Corp newspapers on Thursday showed Labor leading 53%-47% against the conservative Liberal-National coalition under Australia's two-party preferential voting system, where votes are distributed until a winner is declared. Labor could win the election in its own right or form a minority , the RedBridge poll said, marking a reversal of sentiment from February, when voters wanted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese out of office.

by: WLRN

Ruth's List Florida seeks to boost, empower Democratic women in politics

Ruth's List Florida, an influential statewide progressive political fundraising group, is hosting a conference April 26 in Miami, bringing together elected officials, community leaders and activists to promote and raise campaign dollars for Democratic pro-choice women in state and local offices.

by: Newsweek

Companies continue shift away from "politically charged" terms

Firms are increasingly removing environmentally focused terms from corporate reports, mirroring a broader retreat from DEI language.

by: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | POLITICAL NOTES: Hillsman / Ciresi & DNR | Season 2000 | Episode 209

Bill Hillsman & DNR

by: NDTV

Canada Election Results Highlights: After Liberals' Victory, Mark Carney Says Old Relationship With US 'Is Over'

Canada Election Results Highlights: Prime Minister Mark Carney-led Liberal party won Canada's election on Monday, according to local media projections.

by: CNN

Medicaid, food stamps and vehicle tax emerge as early flashpoints in Trump agenda fight

As top Republicans give themselves just two months to pass President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending cuts package, some GOP lawmakers are worrying it's not enough time to resolve their biggest intraparty fights.
Tue, April 29, 2025

by: WMUR

The US government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status

The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds on which it says they can lose their legal status.

by: Patch

Marblehead Resident Seeks To 'Turn Town Meeting Inside Out'

One resident is looking to consolidate "high-interest articles" at the start of the May 5 annual town meeting.

by: MSNBC

DOGE tramples on a key part of government accountability. That's no accident.

The vision of the Constitution we all learned in school, the one with three branches that are supposed to counterbalance one another, is not our reality.

by: NewsNation

5 ways Trump reshaped the government in the first 100 days

President Trump's first 100 days have upended norms in the White House and across the federal government with a slew of executive actions and policies that aim to fulfill his key campaign

by: FXStreet

Canada election update: Liberal Party wins, to form minority government

Amidst the latest updates to the Canadian election outcome, CTV News declares that the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, will form a minority government.

by: RepublicWorld

India Issuing Visas To Bangladeshis In Limited Manner For Medical Emergencies: MEA

Bangladesh has been under boil ever since Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country as a result of a military coup in wake of anti-government protest over a controversial bill.

by: NDTV

Canada Election Results LIVE: After Liberals' Victory, Mark Carney Says Old Relationship With US 'Is Over'

Canada Election Results 2025 LIVE Updates:Prime Minister Mark Carney-led Liberal party won Canada's election on Monday, according to local media projections.

by: ThePrint

Adityanath says UP now free from mafia rule, slams opposition for 'casteist', 'dynastic' politics

Lucknow, Apr 29 (PTI) In a scathing attack on the opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday alleged that these parties had "surrendered" themselves to the mafia while in power and ruled the state with "casteist" and "family-centric" mindset. In contrast, the BJP-led government has brought about a safe and development-driven transformation in […]

by: NPR

Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies

Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, the president has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. One judge called his actions "a shocking abuse of power."

by: CNN

Arrests made in the theft of Kristi Noem's purse and thousands in cash | CNN Politics

Two arrests have been made in the theft of a high-end Gucci bag belonging to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

by: BBC

Sarah Smith: Trump's breakneck start is fraught with political risk

After 100 days of action and noise, there are dangers to the administration's shock-and-awe approach.

by: Reuters

Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows

Australia's ruling centre-left Labor party could retain power with a slim majority after a national election on May 3, a widely-watched poll said on Monday, marking a reversal of sentiment from February, when voters wanted it out of office. A Newspoll survey conducted for The Australian newspaper showed support for the Liberal-National opposition coalition has fallen below levels seen at the last election in 2022, while approval for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ticked up. The election could also deliver a hung parliament with Labor likely forming a minority , the poll said.
Mon, April 28, 2025

by: FXStreet

Canadian Liberal Party wins the 2025 federal election - CBC News

As polls closed in Canada, early results showed that the ruling Liberal Party won the federal election, according to CBC News.

by: BBC

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

by: NewsNation

A look back at DOGE's first 100 days

Much like the Trump administration, the Department of Government Efficiency has shaken up the political world in its first 100 days.

by: Fortune

Tesla is suffering as CEO Elon Musk's influence in the U.S. government grows.

Tesla's turbulent February, marked by a significant stock decline, highlights the growing backlash to Elon Musk's political role.

by: Oregonian

Many Portland-area residents say they never use government services. Actually, they do

"I suspect I use a lot more government services than I indicated in my first pass through," Rockwell said. — Austin De Dios covers Multnomah County politics, programs and more. Reach him ...

by: Politico

Mark Carney's past life in politics

Mark Carney, a Goldman Sachs alum who has run two different central banks and recently became prime minister of Canada, is looking to add another line to his resume today: elected leader.

by: CNN

The learning curve of the Democratic resistance | CNN Politics

The good news, say Democratic leaders and top party strategists wrapping their heads around what Donald Trump's next 45 months will mean when just the first three months went like this: no shortage of actual impacts to talk about—and that's before the market turmoil has had the effect on prices or jobs that they expect.

by: Patch

What's Going On This Week In Madison Government?

See which boards and commissions are scheduled to meet this week in Madison.

Largest federal employee union to shed more than half its staff amid Trump attacks

The American Federation of Government Employees is planning to lay off more than half its staff, as the largest federal employees' union reels from President Donald Trump's move to end ...

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is actively opposing potential layoffs within the federal government, as reported by CNN on April 26, 2025. The union, representing over 750,000 federal and D.C. government workers, is concerned about proposed budget cuts that could lead to significant job losses. AFGE President Everett Kelley emphasized the detrimental impact of these layoffs on both the employees and the services they provide to the public. The union is urging Congress to reconsider these cuts and is mobilizing its members to engage in advocacy efforts to protect federal jobs and maintain essential government services.

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