Sun, May 18, 2025

by: ThePrint

Belgium set for new government after months of negotiations -VRT News

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Political parties in Belgium on Friday agreed to form a broad government coalition, local broadcaster VRT News reported, ending almost eight months of complicated talks that

by: CNN

Former FBI Director James Comey interviewed by the US Secret Service | CNN Politics

Former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed by US Secret Service agents at their Washington, DC, field office on Friday afternoon, according to law enforcement sources.

by: CNN

GOP hardliner trashes Trump's agenda bill | CNN Politics

In a dramatic moment, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said he is opposed to the current House version of President Donald Trump's tax cuts and budget bill without additional cuts to spending. Roy's objection is a serious problem for House GOP leadership as they try to pass the bill next week with few votes to spare.
Sat, May 17, 2025

by: NewsNation

Starliner astronauts avoid engaging in politics about their return

The astronauts have pushed back against claims they are "stranded" in space.

by: CNN

Officials across US government scramble to implement Trump's surprise Syria announcement | CNN Politics

When President Donald Trump announced the lifting of US sanctions on Syria during his trip to the Middle East this week, it marked a major policy shift that could reshape the region and triggered a scramble across the US government to implement the decision, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

by: Time

WorldPride Is About to Collide With Donald Trump's Washington

The massive, international LGBTQ Celebration is about to collide With Donald Trump's Washington.

by: dw

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics - DW - 05/17/2025

The ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has proposed a law that could be used to ban political parties and media outlets.

by: CNN

May 16, 2025 - Trump Middle East trip and presidency news | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is heading back to Washington, DC, after finishing a trip to the Middle East with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates that saw him reimagine alliances on the world stage.
Fri, May 16, 2025

by: KCUR

Protesters at Missouri Capitol vow to fight back against Republicans on abortion and sick leave

After GOP lawmakers repealed parts of a voter initiative on paid sick leave and minimum wage, and added an abortion ban to the ballot, protesters say they will look at passing a constitutional amendment that legislators can't touch.

by: CNN

March 10, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump did not appear on camera today — a rarity for the commander in chief — as the US stock market plunged in the wake of the president not ruling out a recession.

by: ABC7

Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to rebrand himself ahead of a potential presidential run

Gov. Newsom is a term-limited Democrat with national ambitions. He's been trying to appeal to the political center as he contemplates his next career move.

by: BBC

North Yorkshire MPs to lobby government over new housing targets

A target of 4,144 new homes a year in North Yorkshire will put pressure on rural land, MPs say.

by: CNN

Jeanine Pirro sworn in as DC's top federal prosecutor | CNN Politics

The US attorney's office in Washington, DC, is hoping for a new era of relative calm as the top federal prosecutor in the nation's capital switches from one outspoken, controversial ally of the president to another.
Thu, May 15, 2025

by: KCUR

Chiefs and Royals stadium funding falls casualty to Missouri Senate breakdown

The governor's plan to convince the Chiefs and Royals to stay in Missouri hit a wall of resistance in the Senate — and was ultimately abandoned after Republican lawmakers cut off debate and forced through measures to ban abortion and repeal paid sick leave.

by: dw

Media freedom: Diplomacy matters

Are multilateral initiatives for media freedom effective or mere rhetoric? Researchers asked journalists working in challenging media environments for their opinions about the Media Freedom Coalition.

by: RepublicWorld

'New Coalition Govt is United in Tackling Unemployment,' Says South African President

by: CNN

Live updates: Trump administration news, Mike Waltz, tariffs | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his domestic and foreign policy agenda as he pushes for trade deals. Follow for live news updates.

by: CNN

Whistleblower claims DOGE may have sensitive agency data | CNN Politics

Daniel Berulis and Andrew Bakaj join The Lead

by: AFP

Eurovision voting: when politics and kitsch converge

Groans and giggles typically greet votes at the annual Eurovision Song Contest, loved and mocked for its kitsch music and seemingly partisan outcomes. Political tensions persist in the Balkans, for example, "but the cultural connections seem to have trumped the political divisions", Dean Vuletic, author of "Postwar Europe and the Eurovision Song Contest" (2019), told AFP. "I would say that this is because these countries do share a music industry."

by: Newsweek

Amazon plays down tariffs plan White House called "hostile and political"

Amazon's reported move to display tariff costs on prices was criticized by the Trump administration on Tuesday.

by: ABC

Deported Venezuelan mother accuses US government of 'kidnapping' her child

Yorley Inciarte, the Venezuelan mother who was deported to her home country without her 2-year-old daughter, is accusing the U.S. government of "kidnapping" her child.

by: Mashable

Report: Government messages on modded Signal clone Telemessage got hacked

Data from Customs and Border Protection, Coinbase, and financial providers were also included in the hack.

by: LAist

California budget is $12 billion in the red amid Trump tariffs and rising costs

California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, as health care costs rise and Trump's tariffs create ongoing uncertainty.
Wed, May 14, 2025

by: WFTV

John Morgan announces creation of new political party, hints at future ambitions

John Morgan, the face of mega-law firm Morgan & Morgan, announced on Wednesday that he would create a third political party.

by: Time

How the Iran-Contra Scandal Impacts American Politics Today

The Iran-Contra affair exposed how government officials can ignore democratic norms and practices.

by: BBC

'Not Labour enough': MPs' despair at voters' verdict on government

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a change of direction after a dismal set of local election results.

by: LancasterOnline

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Megatron IT Services Launches AI-Powered Platform to Revolutionize Political Intelligence

SMPL New Delhi [India], February 17: Megatron IT Services Private Limited today announced the launch of its innovative AI-powered political intelligence platform, aiming to transform how organizations gather and analyze political insights. The new platform combines advanced artificial intelligence with comprehensive data analytics to provide real-time political intelligence and voter behavior analysis. Show Full […]

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Mali's military government dissolves all political parties - DW - 05/14/2025

The decision sparked a wave of protests in the crisis-hit country. The junta has now forbidden members of the dissolved parties from holding meetings.

by: CNN

April 15, 2025 - Donald Trump presidency news | CNN Politics

The federal judge overseeing the case of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador said she would allow for expedited fact-finding to help her figure out whether the Trump administration is complying with her order that it "facilitate" his return from a notorious mega-prison.

by: legit

Mali's military government bans all political parties

Mali's junta has dissolved all political parties, sparking protests and concerns over democracy. Reports of opposition figures disappearing add to growing tensions.

by: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | Politics With Mary | Season 2001 | Episode 66

Live discussion with Duchess Harris, Macalester College political science professor...

by: KCUR

Former Missouri Gov. and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, a giant of the Republican Party, dies at 86

Bond had a major impact on Missouri Republicans, winning back the governorship in 1972 and sowing the seeds for the GOP's current dominance.

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.

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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: CNN

Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at 2024 fundraiser, new book says | CNN Politics

Former President Joe Biden did not recognize movie star George Clooney when he arrived for a record-breaking June 2024 fundraiser Clooney was co-hosting, according to a new book.

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Trump 'pension blitz' and sex education row

The potential impact of President Trump's trade war and concerns over gender ID lessons make the front pages.

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 News-Gazette

Work underway by Iowa's anti-Semitism and government efficiency task forces

The Iowa DOGE and Iowa Anti-Semitism task forces, created by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird, have begun meeting and conducting their work, albeit with scant public notice

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...

Chiefs and Royals stadium funding falls casualty to Missouri Senate breakdown

The governor's plan to convince the Chiefs and Royals to stay in Missouri hit a wall of resistance in the Senate — and was ultimately abandoned after Republican lawmakers cut off debate and forced through measures to ban abortion and repeal paid sick leave.

The article from KCUR discusses several key political and legislative issues in Missouri. It highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights, with a proposed ballot measure that could potentially restore abortion access in the state. Additionally, the article covers a new law that limits local control over mandatory sick leave policies, reflecting a broader trend of state preemption over local governance. Lastly, it touches on the contentious issue of public funding for new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, with significant opposition from taxpayers who are concerned about the financial burden and the lack of transparency in the funding proposals.

Read the Full KCUR Article at:
https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2025-05-15/missouri-abortion-sick-leave-chiefs-royals-stadium-funding