• Mon, May 5, 2025

by: WLRN

FIU poll shows Florida Venezuelans, once pro-Trump, soured and polarized about him now

Just months after President Trump won a landslide in Florida's largest Venezuelan enclave, a new FIU survey obtained by WLRN shows that enthusiasm has eroded significantly among the state's Venezuelans.

by: Semafor

Germany's new government faces overlapping domestic, international challenges

An ascendant far right, economic malaise, and an adversarial Washington are all top of mind for Germany's new leaders.

by: NewsNation

Trump still enjoying political honeymoon: Axios co-founder

(NewsNation) — So far, it appears the public is backing much of President Trump's government downsizing as Democrats try to push back. But that may not last indefinitely, Axios co-founder and reporter Mike Allen tells "On Balance."

by: RepublicWorld

Hindu Family's House Torched in Bangladesh: Report

by: Reuters

China ramps up business charm offensive towards Taiwan alongside political pressure, study shows

China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own despite Taipei's objections, has long taken a carrot and stick approach to Taiwan, threatening it with the prospect of military action while reaching out to those it believes are amenable to Beijing's point of view. Taiwan security officials are wary of what they see as Beijing's influence campaigns to sway Taiwan public opinion after Taipei and Beijing gradually resumed travel links halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the scale of such programmes have not previously been systematically reported.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | How much power do NJ's political machines have left? | Season 2025

The upcoming 2025 gubernatorial race may give the first real answers

by: Forbes

Michigan Democrat Introduces 7 Impeachment Articles Against Trump

Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., said in a video posted to X that President Donald Trump has "done real damage to our democracy" and should be impeached.

by: Futurism

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration has slashed funding for universities and scientific research. Now, it appears to be escalating its tactics by menacing academic journals. In a letter sent to the editor of CHEST Journal Peter Mazzone, US attorney for the District of Columbia Edward R. Martin, Jr. — a Trump appointee — insinuates that the publication is "partisan," presses it for an explanation on how it handles "misinformation," and asks whether it's accepting of "competing viewpoints." With anti-vax cra

by: CNN

Trump administration to halt new research grants for Harvard as battle over political ideology and academic freedom flares

The Trump administration unveiled new steps to target federal funding to Harvard University, announcing Monday that it is cutting off all new federal research grants. The move marked the administration's latest effort to demand political policy changes from the elite university amid a major clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight.

by: WLRN

2025 Florida legislative session extended: what passed so far, what failed and what's next

Florida lawmakers voted to extend the regular session to June 6 in order to complete the budget and related items. But they will take at least a week off before returning to Tallahassee.

by: CNN

Intelligence suggests Putin's immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted | CNN Politics

New intelligence reviewed by US and Western officials suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin may have shifted his immediate focus in the Ukraine war towards the shorter-term objectives of solidifying his hold on territory his forces have seized as well as boosting his country's struggling economy, multiple people familiar with the matter told CNN.

by: Reuters

Vance plays down political differences with Pope, calls it "lucky" they met

The two met briefly on Sunday morning at the Vatican while Vance was visiting Italy. Vance said he reflected on the fact that he was one of the last officials to meet Pope Francis, whom he described as a great pastor, before he passed away. The pope was a sharp critic of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies, calling them a disgrace shortly before his inauguration in January.

by: Forbes

Polls On Profanity In Politics

Cursing is hardly new in politics. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are no stranger to what we used to call bad language.

by: CNN

Trump administration to halt new federal research grants for Harvard as battle over political ideology and academic freedom flares | CNN

The Trump administration unveiled new steps to target federal funding to Harvard University, announcing Monday that it is cutting off all new federal research grants. The move marked the administration's latest effort to demand political policy changes from the elite university amid a major clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight.

by: CNN

Supreme Court leaves New York law requiring 'good moral character' to carry handguns in place | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court declined Monday to decide whether a New York law that requires residents to have "good moral character" to carry a handgun is constitutional, leaving in place most of the state's ban on carrying weapons in "sensitive places," such as schools, parks and theaters.

by: CNN

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House | CNN Politics

As Harvard squares up for a bruising legal fight with the White House over billions in frozen federal grants, the university's future could depend on its Rolodex of ultra-wealthy alumni.
  • Tue, May 6, 2025

by: ThePrint

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD parties reach agreement on coalition government, NTV reports

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's conservatives under chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Tuesday reached a deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) to form a government, NTV reported. Two

by: OPB

Community leaders in Oregon's 36 counties share thoughts on federal changes

Between the on-again-off-again tariffs and the cancellation of federal funding, Oregonians across the state are affected by the many changes coming from the federal government. Reporters at the Portland Business Journal set out to take the temperature of business, nonprofit and political leaders across the state, three months into the Trump administration. Elizabeth Hayes, reporter for the Portland Business Journal, joins us to share what they found out.

by: Salon

Our fourth branch of government is saving us

There is only one reason why our country has survived this terrible storm of political lawlessness

by: ESPN

SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this should be an epic, polite MVP clash

Both players have had historic, unprecedented seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could win his first MVP, Jokic his fourth -- but neither is keen to campaign for it.

by: Forbes

AI In Political Advertising: Considerations For Campaign Managers

Overall, I view AI in political advertising as a means to reduce the time campaign managers spend executing these campaigns, while increasing overall outcomes.

by: Newsweek

Prince Harry loses police security lawsuit to UK government

by: Politico

GOP wages a tax battle that offers little political upside

The package they are struggling to assemble will largely head off tax increases instead of creating broad, new benefits.

by: Patch

Brookline Election Results 2025: Polls Closed

Polls in Brookline were open for 13 hours on Tuesday.

by: WYFF

Former sergeant sues Spartanburg sheriff, alleging political retaliation

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright faces a second lawsuit amid an unexplained leave of absence.

by: STAT

GOP hits resistance on Medicaid cuts, and a brewing plan to lower drug prices

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

by: BBC

Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.

by: CNN

Elon Musk's ethical minefield, mapped

Elon Musk sits at the center of a galaxy of companies and pursuits while also taking point on President Donald Trump's efforts to shrink the federal government. Musk recently told nervous Tesla ...

by: Politico

Dems split over Waters' crypto hearing maneuver

House Financial Services ranking member Maxine Waters and other panel Democrats convened a separate "shadow hearing."

by: ThePrint

Kharge writes to PM on caste census; calls for adopting Telangana model, dialogue with all parties

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the government's caste census decision, urging him to draw upon the Telangana model as well as have a dialogue with all political parties soon on this issue. In his letter to Modi, Kharge has also urged the prime […]

by: Patch

Minnesota Ranks 4th Among The States: Here's Why

A new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report says Minnesota is the fourth best overall in meeting the needs of its residents.

by: CNN

Democrat presses Bessent: Who pays tariffs? | CNN Politics

During an oversight hearing, Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over who pays the tariffs imposed by President Trump. American businesses that import goods initially pay tariffs, and businesses may then pass on some or all of the cost on to consumers through higher prices.

by: BBC

Merz to be sworn in as Germany ends six months of political stalemate

The conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.

by: Politico

Robert Garcia is making quiet moves toward an Oversight Committee bid

The California Democrat could have a lane after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bowed out.

by: Politico

Oversight Committee sets date to hear from Democratic governors on immigration policies

The governors of New York, Illinois and Minnesota will testify on Capitol Hill on June 12.
  • Wed, May 7, 2025

by: NewsNation

Identity politics spotlighted at the Met Gala

Cenk Uygur, founder and host of "The Young Turks," joins NewsNation to discuss this year's Met Gala — an exclusive, elite event that chose "superfine tailoring of Black style" as its theme.

by: legit

"Does not pass that test": Presidency blows hot as Pat Utomi forms shadow govt

President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has lashed out at Professor Pat Utomi over the shadow government composed of members from various opposition parties.

by: Newsweek

The 1600: Real ID is peak U.S. government dysfunction

Editor's note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek's daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.

by: Reuters

Mali suspends political activities to preserve public order, state TV says

Mali has suspended political activities across the West African nation to preserve public order, according to a statement read on state TV on Wednesday.

by: Newsweek

Photos and Video Show Bernie Sanders Crowd Size in Swing State Trump Won

Bernie Sanders draws thousands in Trump-won Pennsylvania, blasting billionaire influence and rallying working-class support.

by: BBC

Gareth Lewis: New dawn and sleepless nights for Welsh politics

With one year until the Senedd election, political editor Gareth Lewis explores what could come next.

by: BBC

Gareth Lewis: Senedd election will see new dawn for Welsh politics

With one year until the Senedd election, political editor Gareth Lewis explores what could come next.

by: Politico

The 100-year-old roots of Elon's politics

Welcome to POLITICO's West Wing Playbook: Remaking Government, your guide to Donald ... a professor of American politics and international security at the University of Portsmouth who wrote ...

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Swinney's 'quick wins' for SNP election push

John Swinney's programme for government dominates the front pages of the daily newspapers in Scotland.

by: Politico

House Democrats are launching a longshot procedural move to prevent safety net cuts

The discharge petition is meant to pressure Republicans as they assemble their party-line megabill.

by: CNN

Biden criticizes Trump for 'modern-day appeasement' in Ukraine | CNN Politics

Former President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for suggesting Ukraine may have to give up territory in exchange for peace, calling it a "modern-day appeasement," in reference to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's efforts to appease Adolf Hitler as he sought to annex land in the 1930s.

by: CNN

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he fled gang violence in El Salvador. He became a political flashpoint in the US | CNN Politics

The federal government and his family have presented divergent portraits of the man who has become the face of President Donald Trump's crackdown against immigration.

by: CNN

US intelligence finds Venezuela not directing gang, undercutting Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act | CNN Politics

The US intelligence community believes that the Venezuelan government is "probably" not directing the gang Tren de Aragua's movements and operations inside the United States, according to a declassified assessment released on Monday that undercuts the Trump administration's key argument for invoking the Alien Enemies Act to speed up deportations.

2025 Florida legislative session extended: what passed so far, what failed and what's next

Florida lawmakers voted to extend the regular session to June 6 in order to complete the budget and related items. But they will take at least a week off before returning to Tallahassee.
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session, initially set to conclude on May 3, was extended due to ongoing debates and negotiations over key bills. Significant legislation that passed includes a comprehensive education reform bill aimed at increasing teacher salaries and expanding school choice options, a healthcare bill that focuses on improving access to mental health services, and a controversial environmental bill that allocates funds for Everglades restoration but faced criticism for not going far enough. Bills that failed to pass include a proposed amendment to the state constitution regarding voting rights and a measure to legalize recreational marijuana. Looking ahead, the extended session will continue to address unresolved issues, with particular attention on budget negotiations and potential vetoes by Governor Ron DeSantis.

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