Sun, May 25, 2025

by: Moneycontrol

Elon Musk retreats from politics, refocuses on Tesla and Mars as backlash mounts

After spending nearly $300 million to back Trump and reshape Washington, Musk signals he's stepping back amid growing personal, political, and financial fallout.

by: CNN

Analysis: Trump takes new pages out of strongman's playbook with Harvard crackdown and crypto gala | CNN Politics

There are things almost all autocrats do.

by: AFP

Suriname votes for new government to steer oil windfall

Voting began Sunday in Surinamese parliamentary elections that will determine who will harness giant oil wealth to carry out a rags-to-riches transformation of the smallest country in South America.On Sunday, Surinamese began electing a new parliament of 51 members, who within weeks must choose a new president and vice-president for a five-year term.

by: CNN

National Security Council expected to be overhauled under Rubio | CNN Politics

A significant overhaul of the National Security Council at the White House is expected in the coming days, including a staff reduction and a reinforced top-down approach with decision-making concentrated at the highest levels, three senior Trump administration officials told CNN.

by: AFP

Bangladesh's Yunus seeks unity with fresh political talks

Bangladesh's interim leader will meet multiple parties on Sunday in marathon talks as he seeks to build unity and calm intense political power struggles, party leaders and officials said.The caretaker government has formed multiple reform commissions providing a long list of recommendations -- and is now seeking the backing of political parties.

by: RepublicWorld

Bangladesh's Regime Change Leaves Washington in a Bind as China Gains the Upper Hand

While former President Trump had criticized Biden's Bangladesh policy, his own administration has struggled to counter the new leadership under Muhammad Yunus, which has strengthened economic ties with Beijing.
Sat, May 24, 2025

by: CNN

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine explains why she resigned | CNN Politics

Bridget Brink, the former US ambassador to Ukraine, tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that the administration's policy of placing pressure on Ukraine "rather than on Russia as the aggressor" led to her resignation.

by: CNN

Less engaged voters were key to Trump's 2024 victory, new analysis finds | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump's 2024 victory rested on support from voters who are less engaged with politics, an assessment of the election based on newly available voter file data confirms.
Fri, May 23, 2025

by: Townhall

Tim Walz Is for Some Reason Still Ranting About 'Authoritarianism'

by: legit

"It's no longer news": Gov Eno confirms defection from PDP in trending video

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State said it is no longer news that he is leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while explaining the reason for his decision.

by: ESPN

IndyCar exploring governance without Penske

IndyCar is exploring the creation of an independent governing body absent of any Roger Penske employees in the wake of the Team Penske cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

by: CNN

Analysis: World leaders have a huge new problem: Trump's Oval Office smackdowns | CNN Politics

It's the new Hunger Games of world politics — the televised Oval Office take-down by President Donald Trump.

by: WHTM

How the federal courts work, and why their independence is paramount

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Federal judges have been thrust into the center of our nation's politics as courts across the country are flooded with challenges to changes by President Donald […]

by: Reuters

With polygraphs and probes, Trump administration chases even minor leaks

When reports surfaced in the media that the federal government's personnel office was planning to hire a driver to ferry around agency directors, officials quickly launched an investigation to find out who was leaking to the press,

by: wjla

Similarities in media coverage of viral moments in Washington draw scrutiny

Coverage of the White House and Congress has come under greater scrutiny in recent years as the media landscape has shifted and politics get more polarized.

by: ThePrint

Bangladesh's Yunus threatens to quit amid growing political uncertainty

DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh's de-facto prime minister has threatened to step down if political parties cannot agree on reforms that citizens await with growing impatience, a top student leader has
Thu, May 22, 2025

by: KLCC

Oregon lawmakers are now considering a 'cap-and-trade' program to fund roads, wildfire prevention

by: OPB

'OPB Politics Now': An inside look at how OPB covers the Oregon Capitol

The OPB podcast team travels to Salem.

by: Parade

Bruce Springsteen Issues Surprise Release With Bold Political Statement

The Boss has issued a new live EP featuring his speeches lashing out against the current state of America.

by: Patch

Newsom: Trans Kids Playing Sports Is 'Deeply Unfair'

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his new podcast by staking out a stunning position on trans athletes for the famously progressive leader.

by: fingerlakes1

Hochul slams DOJ probes as political attacks | Fingerlakes1.com

by: ThePrint

Patience wears thin in Bangladesh as BNP takes to streets against Yunus govt over mayoral post

BNP leaders say the stir, initially confined to legal dispute with Yunus-led interim govt over mayoral seat, is quickly evolving into broader standoff over deferred general election.

by: Newsweek

No Tax on Tips: When Does it Start and Who Benefits?

Nixing income taxes was one of President Donald Trump's top policy promises during his 2024 election campaign.

by: RealClearPolitics

Republicans Control It All -- And Still No Fiscal Restraint

I've often railed at Democrats' failure to revamp federal immigration law during the two years President Joe Biden enjoyed a Democratic

by: Reuters

Trump's government overhaul on the line in court hearing over mass layoffs

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and municipalities will urge a federal judge on Thursday to extend her temporary block on President Donald Trump's administration implementing mass layoffs at federal agencies,

by: CNN

New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say | CNN Politics

The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.
Wed, May 21, 2025

by: Futurism

After Leaving the Government in Ruins, Elon Musk Says He's Giving Up on Politics

Elon Musk, who spent $290 million on Trump's campaign, says he'll taper off political spending now that the federal government is in tatters.

by: MassLive

Biden relative calls new book 'political fairy smut' after cancer diagnosis

A relative of former President Joe Biden called out a new book about his health in office — and published right after his cancer diagnosis — and said it was "unoriginal, uninspired lies."

by: Forbes

How To Stay Cybersecure As Policies (And Politics) Change

Organizations must keep up with unexpected changes that new governments and policies bring.

by: Townhall

WaPo's Article on Fired Government Workers Is Unintentionally Hilarious

by: CNN

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in fight over DOGE records | CNN Politics

The case raises fundamental questions about the power and transparency of an entity that has slashed agency budgets and government employees with unusual speed and that has inspired a wave of federal lawsuits against the Trump administration.

by: Patch

DOJ Investigating Andrew Cuomo Over COVID Nursing Home Decision

Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host and prosecutor, runs the U.S. attorney's office in Washington.

by: ThePrint

Cong leaders 'belittling' govt's efforts in race to gain popularity in Pak: BJP

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) The BJP on Wednesday flayed the Congress over its allegation that the government decided to send multi-party delegations to various countries to divert public attention from "tough questions", saying nationalism has completely vanished in the opposition party. The ruling BJP also lashed out at other constituents of the opposition INDIA […]

by: KY3

New government plaza in Christian County hopes to move government offices and attract new businesses

Christian County leaders purchased more than 39 acres of land near Missouri 14 and 25th Street in Ozark in 2021. The goal was to not only build fresh government offices, but to also add commercial development.

by: BBC

BCP Council considers creating new level of government

A plan for community councils in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole plan splits residents.

by: Politico

Capitol agenda: Sprinting toward a megabill vote

Tue, May 20, 2025

by: Patch

4 Recent Head-Scratching Moments From CA Governor Newsom

"Either bravery or lunacy." Gavin Newsom's shift to the middle.

by: Yahoo

Bluegrass Politics: Meet the Herald-Leader journalist covering KY political scene

Horn, who has been tracking Kentucky politics and state government since 2021, will report on the state's Congressional delegation and federal elections as the newspaper's new senior politics ...

by: Charter97

Musk Has Said He Will Cut Back On His Donations To Politics

Billionaire and head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Ilon Musk has said he will cut back on his political donations - thereby dealing a blow to the Republican Party from which current President Donald Trump was elected. This was reported on May 20 by Vloomberg.

by: ThePrint

'Intimidation in order to silence'- Nitasha Kaul hits back at govt's decision to cancel OCI

'No system is perfect. If a democracy is acting authoritarian, I am duty bound as an academic to say that it's no good for those experiencing it', Kaul, an author and a professor at the University of Westminster in London, told ThePrint.

by: Townhall

Watch: How the Trump Administration Is Circumventing California's 'Sanctuary' Policies

by: Salon

The next stage of our democracy crisis: competitive authoritarianism

America's democracy is rapidly collapsing. Examining its present state offers clues to prevent catastrophe

by: CNN

As Musk steps back, DOGE moves forward with more cuts, sweeping agency changes | CNN Politics

Elon Musk's prominent role in President Donald Trump's White House appears to be fading, but the tech billionaire's brainchild — the budget-slashing Department of Government Efficiency — is poised to continue its work after his departure.
Mon, May 19, 2025

by: Truthout

A Fraction of What We Pay in Fossil Fuel Subsidies Could Fund a Just Transition

Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies must be tied to new subsidies that raise living standards for working and poor people.

by: legit

$TRUMP dinner blurs lines between profit and politics

More than two hundred guests on Thursday will make their way to a ritzy country club just up the Potomac River from Washington, ready for a sumptuous dinner hosted by the president of the United States.

by: CNN

Secret nose job allegations, 'Rolexgate,' and the curse of the Peruvian presidency

But in this country, presidential scandals - proven or alleged - are so commonplace that one of its prisons has housed four disgraced former leaders.

Justice Department opens investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo | CNN Politics

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor and a top candidate for New York City mayor, following a referral from congressional Republicans who accused Cuomo of lying during an investigation of his administration's Covid-19 response, a person briefed on the matter said.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is under investigation by the Department of Justice for allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct during his time in office, as reported by CNN on May 20, 2025. The investigation, which was initiated following multiple complaints from former aides and staffers, is examining whether Cuomo's behavior violated federal laws. The probe is being conducted by the DOJ's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. This development comes after a previous investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which found that Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple women, leading to his resignation in August 2021. The DOJ's investigation could potentially lead to criminal charges against Cuomo, depending on the findings.

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