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Week in politics: The threat of a government shutdown dominated political news this week.

An impasse over the budget and the threat of a government shutdown dominated political news earlier this week.

by: NBC News

Trump speaks on economic worries and roils foreign elections: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

by: Vox

Did our politics fail us during Covid?

Political scientist Frances Lee examines the "noble lies" and truth-seeking failures of the pandemic.

by: OPB

Portland city council president on 100 days of the new form of government

Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney joins us to talk about the challenges and successes of the new council so far.

by: CNN

Hear what Biden said in first public remarks since leaving office | CNN Politics

At the 2025 Conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago, Illinois, former President Joe Biden delivers his first public remarks since leaving office in January. CNN's Arlette Saenz reports.

by: CBS News

Hundreds of colleges and universities issue letter condemning Trump's "political interference"

Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.

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Only one NM college president signs letter opposing 'unprecedented government overreach'

Hundreds of leaders at colleges and universities from across the United States recently signed an open letter to the Trump Administration, rebuking "the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education." Only one New Mexico higher-education leader signed the letter — from a small college in Santa Fe. In the first 100 […]

by: KETV Omaha

'Politics is about persistence': Nebraska lawmakers push for permanent E15

According to Nebraska Corn Growers, 99% of corn grown in the state is for ethanol and livestock feed.

by: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New group sees 'fusion voting' as a path to ease Wisconsin's political polarization

A new group United Wisconsin are seeking to make the practice known as "fusion voting" legal in Wisconsin.

by: Time

U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Key Political Figures React

Secretary Rubio said the agreement is "a milestone in our shared prosperity and an important step in ending this war."

by: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 7:04 a.m. EDT

Immigration is Trump's strongest issue, but many say he's gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds

by: USA Today

Trump mixes politics, motivational messages in Alabama graduation speech

Trump urged students graduating from the University of Alabama to "never give up." He also slammed Biden and judges blocking his immigration agenda.

by: Truthout

Critics Slam Trump's Plan to Fill Federal Government With "Political Cronies"

Around 50,000 career civil servants would be reclassified as "at-will" employees and lose civil service protections.

by: NDTV

"Resist Political Pressure" BJP MP To Karnataka Government On Bandipur Night Traffic Ban

BJP leader Lahar Singh Siroya on Monday appealed to the Karnataka government to resist any pressure to lift the ban on night-time traffic through Bandipur National Park.

by: The New York Times

South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another

In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

by: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 12:12 a.m. EDT

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

by: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

WTMJ-AM (620) adds new political show, expands news programs

After years of veering away from political talk, the Good Karma Brands station is, in its own words, doubling down.

by: NDTV

"Undue Government Intrusion": US After Colleges Unite Against Trump

More than 100 educational institutions issued a joint letter earlier Tuesday condemning President Donald Trump's undue "intrusion."

by: CNN

CNN Poll: Trump's approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades | CNN Politics

As the 100-day mark of Trump's presidency approaches, Americans' views of what he's done so far have turned deeply negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds.

by: CNN

Judge permanently blocks Trump's executive order targeting Democratic-tied law firm Perkins Coie | CNN Politics

A federal judge on Friday ruled that an executive order signed by President Donald Trump targeting a law firm that represented his 2016 presidential opponent was unconstitutional.

by: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 6:53 p.m. EDT

Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say

by: KSTP-TV

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse stolen at DC restaurant, officials say

by: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 5:56 a.m. EDT

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Politics And The Markets 05/05/25

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by: ABC12

Political expert: Trump rally demonstrates importance of Michigan

The President is commemorating 100 days in office just hours after announcing a new mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

by: The Independent

Local election results live: Farage hails 'end of two-party politics' as Starmer and Badenoch apologise

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by: Barron's

Buffett on Government Spending: The Deficit Is 'Unsustainable'

Buffett had largely avoided commenting on politics during the afternoon part of the annual meetings Q&A and seemed reluctant to directly address a question on what he thought about Tesla CEO Elon Musk's efforts to cut government spending through the Department of Government Efficiency,

by: WTOP News

Cambodian court convicts prominent politician of incitement in latest legal move to stifle opponents - WTOP News

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian court on Monday convicted a prominent opposition politician of incitement and sentenced him to four years in prison, in the latest legal move to stifle…

by: The News-Gazette

Iowa House Republicans look to lower household costs

While the bills have bipartisan support, House Democrats -- who are in the minority -- say they have been introducing legislation aimed at lowering costs for Iowans since the beginning of the session, and are calling for more relief.

by: Nigerian Tribune

Umo Eno, Oborevwori and Okowa's political harlotry

IS there morality in politics? Or, should there be morality in politics? Governors of Akwa-Ibom and Delta States, Umo Eno, Sheriff Oborevwori and ex-governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, are of t…

by: DC News Now Washington

President Trump mixes commencement address with political rally

At the University of Alabama, President Trump offered advice to the class of 2025 before turning his commencement address into a political rally.

by: nbcnews.com

Trump's tariff turnaround: From the Politics Desk

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by: WLNS Lansing

Political 'Odd Couple' creates buzz

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stood next to the Michigan House GOP leader Matt Hall in the Oval Office next week, and President Trump asked them if they got along.

by: WETM Elmira

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by: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 2:02 p.m. EDT

Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon Musk

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Michael Aron, acclaimed NJ political journalist, dies at 78 | Season 2024

Interview: Charles Stile and anchor Briana Vannozzi processed the news in real time

by: Associated Press

Protesters in Haiti demand new government and more security as anger over gangs spreads

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Dozens of protesters marched up the hills of Haiti's capital on Sunday demanding an end to persistent gang violence as they called on the country's prime minister and transitional presidential council to resign. It's the latest protest to reflect growing anger and frustration over a surge in violence as gangs try to seize full control of Port-au-Prince. "The only thing the Haitian people are asking for is security," said Eric Jean, a 42-year-old bus driver with a large Haitian flag tied around his neck.

by: The News-Gazette

'Greatest job in the world': Economic Alliance director reflects on role in community development

Doug Neumann soon will step down this year after 19 years in economic development.

by: The New York Times

H.U.D. Offers Tips for Federal Workers to Find Jobs Outside of Government

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering "career support" sessions. Some federal workers said they were insulted by the idea of the workshops.

by: The News-Gazette

America not far removed from sharia law

The other day I read that the Taliban, the extreme political group in Afghanistan that our president calls terrorists, is …

by: ThePrint

K P Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister

Kathmandu, Jul 14 (PTI) K P Sharma Oli was appointed Nepal's Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday to lead the new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the country. Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives […]

by: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 3:14 a.m. EDT

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison

by: Associated Press

Romanians vote in a presidential redo after voided election sparked deep political crisis

Romanians were casting their ballots on Sunday in a critical presidential election redo after last year's annulled election plunged the European Union and NATO member country into its worst political crisis in decades.

by: The News-Gazette

Property rights, pipeline debate heating up among Iowa Senate Republicans

A dozen Republican senators have pledged to hold up the next state budget until its party's leaders allow for debate and a vote on property rights legislation passed by the Iowa House.

by: Reuters

Germany halts Afghan refugee admission flights pending new government decision

Germany's outgoing government has suspended flights for voluntary admissions of Afghan refugees for two weeks pending a decision by the next government on how to proceed, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the future governing coalition of conservatives and Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to curb irregular migration, reflecting a mounting public backlash after several violent attacks by migrants as well as increasing pressure on housing and other infrastructure. After the

by: CNN

'He gets him what he needs': Hegseth's new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary's computers at Pentagon | CNN Politics

Last month, after news broke that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was using Signal to discuss sensitive military operations in violation of Pentagon policy, one of his closest military aides made an unusual inquiry to the Defense Department's chief information officer: Would they grant an exception so Hegseth could keep using Signal freely?

by: CNN

'Breathtaking in its audacity': Trump's conflict with judges has escalated to new heights | CNN Politics

Judge James Boasberg - who ruled Wednesday that the administration showed "willful disregard" for his mid-March order halting deportation flights amid dispute over the legality of the removals - is the first judge to find "probable cause" of criminal contempt.

by: CNN

Stephen A. Smith responds to Trump endorsing a possible presidential run | CNN Politics

Stephen A. Smith, host of ESPN's "The Take" and the "Stephen A. Smith Show," responds to President Donald Trump voicing support for a potential 2028 presidential run.

Week in politics: The threat of a government shutdown dominated political news this week.

An impasse over the budget and the threat of a government shutdown dominated political news earlier this week.
The week in politics was dominated by the looming threat of a government shutdown, as Congress struggled to reach a consensus on a spending bill before the deadline. The partisan divide was evident, with Democrats pushing for increased funding for social programs and Republicans advocating for significant budget cuts. Amidst the negotiations, there were reports of heated exchanges and last-minute proposals, but no clear resolution emerged. The potential shutdown raised concerns about the impact on federal workers and essential services, with many fearing disruptions during the holiday season. Additionally, the political discourse was further complicated by ongoing discussions about foreign aid and border security, adding to the complexity of reaching a bipartisan agreement.

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