Mon, May 12, 2025

by: Tacoma News Tribune

Local impacts of Trump-era policies in Washington state

Stories that explore how Trump-era policies are affecting Pierce County and Washington state.

by: dpa international

Friedrich Merz: High-flying conservative at summit of German politics

Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor on Tuesday, fulfilling a decades-long dream of rising to the summit of German politics. His conservative bloc will govern in coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), taking the reins less than three months after February's parliamentary elections. It's a personal triumph for the 69-year-old Merz, a keen amateur pilot who staged an emphatic comeback in recent years after once being largely written off from the German politica

by: The Independent

UK politics live: Starmer vows to 'take back control of borders' as he unveils tighter immigration rules

Starmer vows to 'take back control of borders' as he unveils tighter immigration rules - Starmer announces every area of UK's immigration system will be tightened

by: Fox News

Government accountability expert tells '60 Minutes' fraud 'is not a political issue,' optimistic on DOGE

Government fraud risk expert Linda Miller spoke to "60 Minutes" about how effectively the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) approaches fraud.

by: The Daily Telegraph

The establishment is already plotting the destruction of a Reform government

The local elections proved that vast numbers of English voters are considering political revolution over politics as usual. But we will only know if they will stand by Reform when the full weight of the political establishment fights back.

by: WTOP News

Albanian preliminary election results show Socialists ahead - WTOP News

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Preliminary results in Albania's parliamentary election on Monday showed the ruling Socialist Party ahead, with voters supporting the country's uphill effort to join the…

by: Business Insider

Amazon says it won't display tariff costs. It still exploded into a political issue.

Even if Amazon doesn't plan to display the cost of tariffs, the prospect of the company doing so helped reignite a fierce debate in Washington.

by: MSNBC

'Political malpractice': Republicans hide as Trump's tariff policies start to impact consumers

Claire McCaskill, Former Democratic Senator from Missouri and Mara Gay, New York Times Editorial Board Member join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss why Republican are refusing to step in with every major player in the American shipping industry sounding the alarm about the impact that Donald Trump's tariffs are already having with them warning of a major supply chain disruption set to impact the country soon.

by: KWQC

WATCH: Former legislator wants focus on workers not 'Washington politics'

Former Iowa legislator Nate Willems announced on Wednesday that he is running for attorney general.

by: NME

AURORA on art, 'Adolescence' and activism: "Politics have a place in music, movies and art"

AURORA on the power of her music being used in 'Adolescence', the place for politics in pop, and a "surprise" project she has in the works.

by: CNN

'United around what?' Bernie Sanders scoffs at Schumer's claim Democrats are in lockstep | CNN Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks with CNN's Kaitlan Collins about recent comments by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that Senate Democrats are "united."

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | AC politics jolted again after mayor and wife charged | Season 2024

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and wife La'Quetta Small charged with child abuse

by: Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/12/25

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by: Patch

REAL ID Deadline Down To 7 Months: 5 Things To Know In CT

The deadline to have the federally approved driver's license, which will allow you to fly within the United States, is coming up.

by: reuters.com

Mali suspends political activities ahead of planned protest

Mali has suspended political activities across the country ahead of a planned protest against the military junta that has ruled since coups in 2020 and 2021, authorities said on Wednesday.

by: WJZY

Is your name extinct now? Federal government releases new baby name popularity data

A massive trove of government name data, updated and released to the public Friday, may make you feel old.

by: Dallas Morning News

Ochre House satirizes political landscape in new play about narcissistic oligarch

'Moving Creatures' is the latest creation of artistic director Matthew Posey.
Sun, May 11, 2025

by: Nigerian Tribune

WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu's near-empty treasury comment, tax reforms, UTME mass failure, wave of defections, other top stories

"When we started, it was challenging, and I almost ran away from…

by: The Financial Times

What students should know about UK and US politics

Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisers

by: Cowboy State Daily

Daily Cartoon 2: Monday, May 12, 2025

Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Wyoming's most trusted, comprehensive news source from the state's most experienced journalists.

by: The Independent

Everything the UK can now sell and buy from the US after Trump trade deal

What will Britain get and are there any trade-offs with Trump? - The Independent explains what has been included in the UK-US agreement, and what it means for tariffs

by: WDIO

'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump

The United States is pulling back from its role in spreading democratic ideals abroad under President Donald Trump. Experts are raising concerns about the effect on movements that aim to counter authoritarians and build the foundations for representative government. The Trump administration has tried to shutter the U.S. Agency for Global Media, ended a U.S. Agency for International Development democracy initiative and restructured the State Department to eliminate a key global democracy office. It's a departure from America's long role in spreading democracy across the world. Experts say Washington's gutting of such initiatives could accelerate what many see as a trend of democratic backsliding around the globe.

by: The New Zealand Herald

The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey

Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander.

by: NJ.com

What counts as a 'bribe' of a political candidate? N.J. lawmakers push for new definition.

Republicans say they are trying to close a loophole in bribery laws.

by: Politico

'This is a hostile and political act': White House slams Amazon amid tariff standoff

Amazon is reportedly considering listing how much tariffs are adding to the price of items.

by: CBS News

Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related

Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.

by: Morning Call PA

Browse political cartoons for the week of May 5

View Town Square/Opinion cartoons for the week of May 5, 2025.

by: MSNBC

Why are Trump supporters still backing tariffs? 'Desire' for 'action' at the government

President Trump made a rare admission that his trade war will cause prices to increase. Trump's supporters are still backing his tariffs despite some of the negative consequences. Staff Writer at The Atlantic Elaine Godfrey and Senior Writer at The Dispatch David Drucker join Katy Tur to share their political analysis.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Primary results show strength of NJ political machines | Season 2024

Incumbent Democrats and Republicans scored victories across the state

by: Seattle Times

University presidents in WA slam Trump's 'political interference'

The statement is signed by University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce and Seattle University President Eduardo M. Peñalver.

by: Fox News

U.S. News & World Report retracts AP article about veteran Zachary Young, but AP stands by the story

The Associated Press stands by its reporting after U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young filed a defamation lawsuit, but U.S. News & World Report retracted a republished report.

by: TheWrap

Donald Trump Responds to New Articles of Impeachment in First 100 Days Speech: 'What the Hell Did I Do?'

The president also argues that "fake news" is responsible for recent "fake polls" The post Donald Trump Responds to New Articles of Impeachment in First 100 Days Speech: 'What the Hell Did I Do?' appeared first on TheWrap.

by: The New York Times

Canada Reschedules Political Debate That Conflicted With a Hockey Game

An important game, but still.

by: WGME

Trump's mass deportation plan escalates political tensions

Critics, including judges, have condemned the White House for denying due process to those deported.

by: NBC Connecticut

Inside the salacious scandal that derailed Jeanine Pirro's political career

The incident is likely to receive renewed attention now that Pirro is President Donald Trump's pick to be the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.

by: Reuters

US lawmakers question Musk's dual role at SpaceX and government agency

Democratic lawmakers on key House committees raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest from Elon Musk's dual roles as SpaceX CEO and a Special Government Employee overseeing changes at NASA and the Department of Defense,

by: New York Magazine

Trump's Agenda Will Hammer State and Local Governments

It's not just federal employees or beneficiaries who will suffer from all the pain and chaos. Medicaid cuts in particular will hit states hard.

by: WTOP News

Albanian election sees old rivals, new parties and an ambitious promise of European Union membership - WTOP News

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a fourth term as Albania's prime minister in a general election on Sunday, after taking on his political nemesis in a boisterous campaign…

by: Raleigh News & Observer

What the latest NC Supreme Court election ruling means for voters

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by: Los Angeles Times

America's long history of checks and balances is being tested by Trump like rarely before

The principle of checks and balances is rooted in the Constitution's design of a national government with three distinct, coequal branches.

by: CNN

Analysis: How smart people fall for conspiracy theories | CNN Politics

Who falls into the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories and how can you reach them? That's the topic of a three-episode season of CNN's new narrative podcast series "The Account."

by: Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/11/25

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by: Associated Press

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:32 a.m. GMT

Bangladesh's interim government bans the former ruling party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Sat, May 10, 2025

by: Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/10/25

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by: CNN

In this city, the federal government is the largest employer. Now, many fear they'll lose their job | CNN Politics

CNN's Kayla Tausche reports from Kansas City, where the federal government is the largest employer, and speaks with federal workers who fear they will be fired or have already been fired.

by: The Financial Times

What students should know about UK and US government

Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisers

Bangladesh's former ruling party slams government decision to ban all its activities - WTOP News

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's former ruling party accused Sunday the interim government of "stoking division" and trampling on "democratic norms" by banning all party activities.

Bangladesh's former ruling party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has strongly criticized the government's decision to ban all its activities, labeling it as an attack on democracy and an attempt to suppress opposition voices ahead of upcoming elections. The ban, announced by the Home Minister, prohibits BNP from holding rallies, meetings, or any form of public gatherings, citing the party's alleged involvement in recent violent clashes. BNP leaders argue that this move is politically motivated and aimed at weakening the opposition, as they have been vocal critics of the current administration led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The decision has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and international observers, who fear it could further escalate tensions and undermine the democratic process in Bangladesh.

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