Tue, May 27, 2025

[ Tue, May 27th 2025 ]: BBC

Scotland's papers: Football parade 'horror' and by-election warning

A car ploughing into Liverpool's victory party and a controversial campaign ad in the Hamilton by-election make the papers.
Mon, May 26, 2025

[ Mon, May 26th 2025 ]: MSNBC

'This is a campaign promise': Trump Administration zeroes in on perceived political enemies

President Donald Trump campaigned on retribution, and this week his administration has either charged, investigated or threatened to investigate several individuals and organizations Trump perceived as political enemies. Susan Del Percio and Basil Smikle weigh in on Trump's retribution tour, how they think voters are responding to this and how democrats should react. Basil Smikle says, "we should never underestimate the voters appetite for disruptive ."

[ Mon, May 26th 2025 ]: ThePrint

Political slugfest breaks out as first monsoon showers in Mumbai bring misery

Mumbai, May 26 (PTI) The early arrival of the monsoon triggered a political slugfest in Maharashtra on Monday with the ruling Mahayuti bloc blaming the sudden downpour for Mumbai's waterlogging, while the opposition accused the government of failing to prepare the city despite heavy spending. The political sparring intensified with a sharp jab from opposition [ ]

[ Mon, May 26th 2025 ]: tyla

Elon Musk reveals he'll be sleeping in 'factory rooms' after distancing himself from politics amid Trump 'breakup'

Elon Musk and Donald Trump have rumoured to have had a falling out as the billionaires pledges to shift his focus to X and Tesla

[ Mon, May 26th 2025 ]: Insider

Elon Musk says he's stepping back from DOGE and politics. That doesn't mean he's disappearing from DC.

Despite Musk's apparent plans to step back from DOGE, he made several appearances in DC this week, including in the Oval Office and on Capitol Hill.

[ Mon, May 26th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump lashes out at political opponents and judges in Memorial Day post | CNN Politics

In a Memorial Day post to his Truth Social platform Monday, President Donald Trump marked the solemn occasion honoring America's war dead by blasting his political opponents and perceived enemies as "scum," members of the federal judiciary as "USA hating" as well as "monsters," and his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, as "incompetent."

[ Mon, May 26th 2025 ]: BBC

Scotland's papers: Knife crime call and ferry firm fears

The Tories criticising the SNP's position on youth violence and concerns over Ferguson Marine's future make the front pages.
Sun, May 25, 2025

[ Sun, May 25th 2025 ]: MSNBC

'This is political fairy smut': Biden's granddaughter slams new book on his mental decline

Alex Thompson, author of "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, It's Cover-Up, and his disastrous choice to run again," joins "The Weekend" to discuss his new book which reveals how the Biden White House went to great lengths to conceal the extent of President Biden's physical and mental deterioration, and how it contributed to dooming Democrats chances of beating Donald Trump.

[ Sun, May 25th 2025 ]: BBC

I learnt government was suing me on the news - Nigerian senator

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused one of the country's top politicians of trying to kill her.

[ Sun, May 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, May 25th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, May 24th 2025 ]: 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

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: Townhall

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

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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 […]

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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,

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Fri, May 23rd 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: KLCC

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

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: OPB

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

The OPB podcast team travels to Salem.

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: fingerlakes1

Hochul slams DOJ probes as political attacks | Fingerlakes1.com

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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,

[ Thu, May 22nd 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: 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."

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: Forbes

How To Stay Cybersecure As Policies (And Politics) Change

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

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: Townhall

WaPo's Article on Fired Government Workers Is Unintentionally Hilarious

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: 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 […]

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: BBC

BCP Council considers creating new level of government

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

[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: Politico

Capitol agenda: Sprinting toward a megabill vote

Tue, May 20, 2025

[ Tue, May 20th 2025 ]: Patch

4 Recent Head-Scratching Moments From CA Governor Newsom

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

[ Tue, May 20th 2025 ]: 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 ...

[ Tue, May 20th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, May 20th 2025 ]: Townhall

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

[ Tue, May 20th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, May 20th 2025 ]: 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.

On GPS: Gen. Stanley McChrystal on the erosion of character in America | CNN Politics

Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal tells Fareed why he believes America needs a national conversation on character.

In a recent segment on CNN's "GPS," former General Stanley McChrystal discussed the erosion of character in American society and its impact on democracy. He highlighted how the lack of integrity and accountability among leaders is undermining public trust and weakening democratic institutions. McChrystal emphasized the need for leaders to model ethical behavior and for citizens to demand higher standards from their elected officials. He warned that without a concerted effort to restore character and integrity, the foundations of American democracy could be at risk.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/18/politics/video/gps-0518-stanley-mcchrystal-erosion-of-character