Sat, May 3, 2025

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Trump 'pension blitz' and sex education row

The potential impact of President Trump's trade war and concerns over gender ID lessons make the front pages.

by: CNN

Analysis: A map of the ethical minefield Elon Musk's business interests create for the US government | CNN Politics

Elon Musk sits at the center of a galaxy of companies and pursuits, all of which he appears to be maintaining while also taking point on President Donald Trump's efforts to shrink the federal government.

by: 7NEWS

Albanese leads Labor to victory, Dutton loses his seat of Dickson

There is officially no path to winning for the Coalition with 7NEWS political editor Mark Riley suggesting Labor could be looking at a majority government.

by: CNN

State Dept. official appears caught off-guard by Cabinet shakeup | CNN Politics

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce appeared caught off-guard by the news of the appointment of Secretary of State Marco Rubio as interim national security adviser after CNN's Kylie Atwood informed her that President Trump had nominated Mike Waltz to be US ambassador to the United Nations.

by: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | Capital Roundup | Season 2001 | Episode 137

Mary Lahammer recaps today's political news from the State Capitol -- House GOP tax...

by: ThePrint

"Editors removed... jailed since change of government," says senior Bangladesh Editor

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 3 (ANI): On World Press Freedom Day, concerns over media independence in Bangladesh have resurfaced, with journalist Golam Rahman, Editor of Ajker Patrika, a Bengali daily newspaper of Bangladesh, voicing alarm over growing censorship and lack of transparency in the country's media. Speaking about the political shift that occurred in 2024, Rahman […]
Fri, May 2, 2025

by: Parade

R.E.M. Makes Bold Political Statement With New Release of Iconic Song

The band still is occasionally reissuing songs from its extensive catalog to benefit causes its members support

by: AFP

US universities issue letter condemning Trump's 'political interference'

More than 100 US universities and colleges, including Ivy League institutions Princeton and Brown, issued a joint letter on Tuesday condemning President Donald Trump's "political interference" in the education system."We speak with one voice against the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education," the letter read.

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: BBC

PMQs latest: Keir Starmer to face Kemi Badenoch - watch live

The prime minister is facing questions after saying the rising cost of sickness and disability benefits is "devastating" for the public finances.

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: Reuters

New-look populist Reform party could reshape the UK political landscape

From a former police station in a small English town, a handful of right-wing campaigners used little more than a WhatsApp group to mount a challenge to the century-long dominance of Britain's big two parties at last year's election. The ramshackle operation secured the populist Reform UK party the third-biggest vote share and five parliamentary seats. It also convinced its leader, Brexit veteran Nigel Farage, he had to professionalise the party, and fast.

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.

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.

In a recent development, a group of Republican senators, led by Sen. Bill Cassidy, have expressed support for increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to bolster biomedical research, highlighting the importance of such investments for future medical advancements. This stance contrasts with their Democratic counterparts, who are pushing for the removal of work requirements for Medicaid, arguing that these requirements hinder access to necessary healthcare. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to face criticism for his controversial views on vaccines, with experts emphasizing the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting vaccine safety and efficacy. Additionally, the newsletter touches on various health-related news, including a feature on the challenges faced by Washington, D.C., in diagnosing and treating mental health issues among its residents.

Read the Full STAT Article at:
https://www.statnews.com/2025/05/01/gop-senators-support-nih-biomedical-research-democrats-medicaid-work-requirements-rfk-jr-vaccines-dc-diagnosis-newsletter/