Mon, May 12, 2025

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: Phys.org

Extreme turnover of Latin American legislators highlights political instability in the region

A new study led by Karel Kouba from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, reveals unprecedentedly high rates of legislative turnover in Latin America, raising concerns about democratic stability and governance quality in the region.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: StamfordAdvocate

Pandas and politics ? from World War II to the Cold War, zoos have always been ideological

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) But so far, zoos are not among the many issues the Trump administration has focused on. That might no longer be the case. Trump issued an ...

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: WKRG

Woman injured in Government Street car crash

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman was injured in a car crash Wednesday on Government Street. News 5 has learned the crash happened at about noon at the intersection of Government Street and Scott Street. LOCATION: The woman appeared to have non-life-threatening injuries. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more […]

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: The New Zealand Herald

'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond

PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: London Evening Standard

Accurate information 'under greater threat than ever' from misinformation

Fact-checking charity Full Fact has urged the Government and Ofcom to do more to combat misleading material online.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 10:16 a.m. EDT

Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: Vox

Is your brain your political destiny?

The strange connection between ideology and the brain.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: The Economist

Republicans propose health-care cuts | Latest US politics news from The Economist

The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump's second term.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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…

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/12/25

This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new version is published every market day. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or posts on the site

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, May 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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…

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: The New Zealand Herald

The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey

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

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: Morning Call PA

Browse political cartoons for the week of May 5

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

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: PBS

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

Incumbent Democrats and Republicans scored victories across the state

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: The New York Times

Canada Reschedules Political Debate That Conflicted With a Hockey Game

An important game, but still.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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…

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: Raleigh News & Observer

What the latest NC Supreme Court election ruling means for voters

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[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/11/25

This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new version is published every market day. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or posts on the site

[ Sun, May 11th 2025 ]: 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

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.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been invited to attend the 2025 Met Gala, an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, known for its celebrity attendees and extravagant fashion. The invitation, extended by Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue and a co-chair of the event, marks a significant moment as it is the first time a sitting vice president has been invited to the gala. The theme for the 2025 event has not yet been announced, but Harris's potential attendance is seen as a nod to her influence and style, with speculation already building about what she might wear to the high-profile event.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/kamala-harris-met-gala-2025/