• Thu, May 22, 2025

by: OPB

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

The OPB podcast team travels to Salem.

by: KLCC

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

by: CNN

Kennedy pushes autism study deadline, calls on farmers to support MAHA agenda | CNN Politics

The federal government may have partial answers on the purported causes of autism by this fall, but not the full picture, as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised in April.

by: ThePrint

Highway collapse triggers political storm in Kerala, CM says state PWD has no role

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (PTI) A political row has erupted in Kerala following the recent collapse of a portion of National Highway-66 in Malappuram and damage to some other sections during heavy rains, with rival parties on Thursday launching a political fight over the incident. Ruling CPI(M) leader and State Public Works Department (PWD) Minister P […]

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Hochul slams DOJ probes as political attacks | Fingerlakes1.com

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: CNN

'Eddington' ignites an already politically-charged Cannes Film Festival

At a press conference for Ari Aster's divisive film, the director and addressed a divided US and the "dangerous road" being walked by the nation.

by: CNN

First MAHA health report calls for reassessing medicines, processed foods, pesticides | CNN Politics

Poor diet, environmental toxins, unhealthy habits and pharmaceuticals are contributing to a national rise in chronic illnesses, particularly among children, top Trump officials said in a Thursday report that lays the groundwork for a 'Make America Healthy Again' overhaul of government policy.
  • Fri, May 23, 2025

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Townhall

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

  • Sat, May 24, 2025

by: CNN

Judge blocks Trump administration's mass layoffs at the Education Department | CNN Politics

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to shut down the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs.

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.
  • Sun, May 25, 2025

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.

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: 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

Jeanine Pirro steps into spotlight with response to murders of Israeli embassy staffers | CNN Politics

Barely a week into her tenure as Washington, DC's top federal prosecutor, Jeanine Pirro faced an urgent test - overseeing the investigation into the murders of two Israeli embassy staffers outside the city's Jewish museum.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: CNN

Republican bashes Trump's major bill on the House floor | CNN Politics

House Republicans passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending cuts package early this morning. During a House floor debate in the early hours of Thursday morning, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) strongly criticized the bill. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump's bill will add $3.8 trillion to US debt.

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: 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: 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.
  • Mon, May 26, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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 [ ]

by: CNN

Former Congressman Charlie Rangel dies at 94 | CNN Politics

Charles B. Rangel, the former New York lawmaker whose trailblazing career saw the high school drop out represent Harlem for four decades in Congress, died on Monday. He was 94.

by: 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 ."

by: 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."
  • Tue, May 27, 2025

by: 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.

by: Reuters

Factbox-What is behind the political tension roiling Bangladesh?

DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting discontent among citizens and discord among political parties over its plans for elections. After deadly student-led protests forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year, authorities face delays over promised reforms, growing protests, and political division, despite appealing for national unity. The interim has yet to set a firm election date, after Yunus said national elections would be held sometime between December and June of next year.

by: CNN

Trump is considering new sanctions on Russia as he grows frustrated over attacks in Ukraine | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump could move ahead with new sanctions on Russia in the coming days as he vents frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aerial assault on Ukraine over the weekend, according to people familiar with the matter.

by: Forbes

Why Leaders Cannot Avoid Talking About Tariffs

CEOs must speak up about tariffs despite political pressure silence undermines values-based leadership, transparency, and good corporate governance.

by: NPR

Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics

Recent critiques of judges from the Trump administration have prompted fears the Marshals could be caught in the middle of a power struggle and forced to yank security for judges.

by: 7NEWS

Major backflip as Liberals and Nationals reunite after brief break-up

The two parties have reached an agreement over four key policy demands. Here's what you need to know.

by: CNN

Top Democrat grills RFK Jr. over HHS cuts | CNN Politics

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a tense exchange with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) during a Senate Appropriations hearing. Kennedy accused the committee's top Democrat of standing by as chronic disease spiked in the country after Murray asked a question about childcare and development block grant funding.
  • Wed, May 28, 2025

by: BBC

Politics driving interest in witches -historian

Prof Marion Gibson says political polarisation could explain growing interest in the subject.

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
The article from RealClearPolitics, published on May 21, 2025, discusses the Republican Party's failure to implement fiscal restraint despite having control over all branches of the U.S. government. It highlights the GOP's inability to reduce the national debt and curb excessive spending, despite their long-standing promises to do so. The piece critiques the party's leadership for lacking the political will to make tough budgetary decisions, pointing out that even with a majority in Congress and the presidency, Republicans have continued to pass large spending bills without significant reforms. The article suggests that this failure could have long-term consequences for the country's economic stability and the party's credibility on fiscal issues.

Read the Full RealClearPolitics Article at:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/05/21/republicans_control_it_all_--_and_still_no_fiscal_restraint_152819.html

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