Wed, May 14, 2025

by: CNN

Social Security reminds workers about 'resurrecting' people wrongly declared dead | CNN Politics

Spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, the Social Security Administration is combing through its databases to check whether beneficiaries are alive or dead. It has already added dates of death to millions of people's records, focusing on those who are implausibly old.

by: devdiscourse

Hong Kong's National Security Crackdown: Chow Hang-tung Arrested | Politics

Hong Kong's national security police arrested six individuals under Article 23 for alleged seditious intent. Prominent barrister Chow Hang-tung, already in jail on other charges, was among them. The group allegedly used a Facebook page to incite hatred against the government. The arrests are linked to the June 4 Tiananmen Square anniversary.

by: Politico

Average earners' tax bills would fall under House tax package, forecasters say

The report is likely to roil the partisan battle over who would benefit the most under the plan, as Democrats insist the wealthy would end up far better off than others.
Tue, May 13, 2025

by: Newsweek

Nigel Farage's reform, backed by Trump, Musk, triggers political earthquake

Elon Musk has also expressed support for Reform U.K., a right-wing party on the rise in Britain.

by: ThePrint

Mali's military rulers formally dissolve political parties

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's military government announced on Tuesday that it had dissolved all political parties, approving a recommendation publicised last month that spurred unprecedented protests in

by: AFP

Mali dissolves political parties in blow to junta critics

Mali's military government on Tuesday dissolved the west African country's political parties, according to a presidency decree, the latest attempt to clamp down on the opposition since the junta seized power.In an op-ed on Monday, former justice minister Mamadou Ismaila Konate said the junta was attempting "to systematically demolish political countervailing powers" in Mali.

by: WISH-TV

'All INdiana Politics' | Jan. 19, 2025

On Sunday's edition of "All INdiana Politics," Gov. Mike Braun unveils his business-minded approach to government spending.

by: The Hans India

Eventful Wednesday in Bengal with parallel programmes by CM and LoP

West Bengal is set for a politically charged Wednesday with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari holding parallel events in East Midnapore -- Adhikari's home...

by: The News-Gazette

Bill dealing with pipelines, landowner rights headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds' desk

Debate and lawmakers' votes in the Iowa Senate once again revealed a divide among statehouse Republicans over landowner rights, eminent domain and infrastructure projects

by: LancasterOnline

Articles of Incorporation: Notice is hereby given that JUNE AND FRIENDS, INC. filed articles of

Articles of Incorporation: Notice is hereby given that JUNE AND FRIENDS, INC. filed articles of incorporation on 03/10/2025 under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation law of 1988. Commercial registered office provider

by: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Get to know Hope Karnopp, trending politics reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Hope Karnopp is the trending politics reporter at the Journal Sentinel, a new role that helps voters understand what's happening in politics.

by: dw

How the Kashmir conflict impacts Indian, Pakistani politics

Now that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after days of missile and drone strikes, there are certain players in the two countries that can use the crisis to bolster their domestic support.

by: Associated Press News

Germany bans the largest 'Reich citizen' group and arrests 4 leaders

Germany's government has banned the largest "Reich citizen" group. The extremist far-right organization calls itself the "Kingdom of Germany" and seeks to undermine the country's democratic order.

by: Fortune

British government under fire from hundreds of artists including Dua Lipa and Paul McCartney over AI copyright exception

Under the proposed law, companies developing AI models would not need permission from creatives to access certain content—a plan that has provoked a fierce backlash in the cultural sector.

by: Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Clearing encampments looks good politically. But criminalizing homelessness is bad policy

Gov. Gavin Newsom called Monday for cities to crack down on homeless encampments. It's a move toward criminalizing homelessness that may clean up streets, but doesn't solve the problem.

by: RepublicWorld

After Brief 'Support Nation' Stance, Congress Begins Politicizing Operation Sindoor

Earlier, Congress had supported the Centre on the matter. But now, the BJP has hit back, saying that the opposition is trying to politicise the conflict for electoral advantage.

by: CNN

April 25, 2025 - Donald Trump presidency news | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said tonight that Russia and Ukraine are "very close to a deal" that would end the war and called on both sides to meet "at very high levels."

by: BBC

County awaits political future after elections

Reform UK are short of the 28 seats needed for full control of the authority after the election.

by: WTOP News

Bangladesh's interim government strips former ruling party of registration, barring it from polls - WTOP News

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's Election Commission has cancelled the registration of the former ruling party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, preventing it from participating in the next…

by: The Economist

Trump's Salvadoran prison warden visits | Latest US politics news from The Economist

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

by: The New York Times

Meat Is Back, on Plates and in Politics

After years in which "plant-based" was the mantra, meat once again dominates the national conversation about dinner.

by: NDTV

NDTV Explains: The Caste Census Roller Coaster In Indian Politics

Census, survey, or enumeration... whatever the suffix, for the first time since 1931 India will count the men, women, and children in each of the hundreds of castes and sub-castes that make up its complex socio-cultural fabric, the government said.

by: The Raw Story

Nicolle Wallace spots 'slow-moving political asteroid about to hit the Republican Party'

MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace began her Tuesday episode of "Deadline: White House" discussing President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war with Canada and particularly with China.Speaking to The Atlantic's Derek Thompson, Wallace noted, "America just elected a felon for the first time in her history beca...

by: Associated Press

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:30 a.m. GMT

Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte poised to win mayoral race in his home city

by: Cowboy State Daily

Daily Cartoon 2: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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

by: Politico

Senate confirms Pulte as top housing regulator, with market's future at stake

Pulte will have oversight of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been in government conservatorship for more than 16 years.

by: Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/13/25

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 12, 2025

by: Texas Public Radio

Trump administration moves to end protections for Afghan refugees in San Antonio and nationwide

More than 11,000 Afghans hold Temporary Protected Status, having fled Afghanistan under the Taliban, often under the threat of violence. Now they could be deported back.

by: The News-Gazette

Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand announces campaign for Iowa governor

State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat to hold statewide elected office in Iowa, announced Monday he is running for Iowa governor in 2026.

by: RepublicWorld

Saini Government in Minority? Congress Demands Fresh Polls, CM Hi

Responding to Bhupinder Hooda's claims, CM Saini said that there is no danger to BJP government in the state.

by: BBC

UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties

The move comes after the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "woman".

by: Newsweek

Please and thank you: What does it cost to be polite to ChatGPT?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said saying "please" and "thank you" to ChatGPT costs "tens of millions of dollars," but is it worth it?

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

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: 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

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

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.

802 News: America's 'creep towards authoritarianism'

Mark Johnson spoke with Burlington-based political columnist and historian Garrett Graff about how this country's almost 250-year-old system of checks and balances isn't functioning.

The article from WCAX discusses the increasing trend towards authoritarianism in the United States, highlighting concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and institutions. It points out that recent political events, such as attempts to undermine election integrity and the rise of populist leaders, are contributing to this shift. The piece also mentions the importance of public awareness and civic engagement in countering these trends, emphasizing the need for vigilance to protect democratic values. Additionally, it references expert opinions and historical parallels to illustrate the gravity of the situation and the potential long-term consequences for American democracy.

Read the Full WCAX3 Article at:
https://www.wcax.com/2025/04/02/802-news-americas-creep-towards-authoritarianism/