Thu, May 29, 2025

by: RepublicWorld

Article 370 Gave An Impression That Kashmir Was Separate From Rest Of Country: Salman Khurshid's Big Admission

Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is member of an all party delegation to put India's stance forward on counter-terror Operation Sindoor after Pahalgam terror attack, admitted that Article 370 of the Constitution somehow gave an impression that Kashmir was separate from the rest of the country.

by: decrypt

Elon Musk Bids Adieu During Final Days as Special Government Employee at DOGE

Elon Musk has confirmed his exit from DOGE, closing a divisive chapter marked by cost-cutting claims and political backlash.

by: unilad

Elon Musk quits Doge and leaves Trump one final message after publicly criticizing bill

Just a day after publicly criticizing President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', Elon Musk has stepped down from his post

by: Insider

Elon Musk says his time as a government employee is coming to an end and thanks Trump

Elon Musk thanked President Donald Trump amid his step back from politics and said the DOGE mission will "only strengthen over time."

by: RealClearPolitics

Sen. Ron Johnson: Federal Spending Is On Autopilot; "Out of Sight, Out Of Mind, And Totally Out Of Control"

I'm generally the skunk in the room, or, you know, the kid who says the emperor has no clothes. I just ask my colleagues, "Hey, does anybody know how much we spent last year in total?" Dead silence. What the federal government spent in total.

by: NewsNation

Lawlessness plagues big cities run by Democrats

Protests and financial issues in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles have led to questions about good leadership in blue states and cities.
Wed, May 28, 2025

by: WLRN

Judge rules suit challenging DOGE and Elon Musk's power over government can continue

by: ThePrint

Amid renewed turmoil in Bangladesh, Yunus govt issues emphatic denial of rift with Bangladesh army

This comes at a time when country's chief oppn party is taking to the streets against interim govt & calling for elections, and rumblings that Yunus was considering stepping down.

by: Insider

Trump is trying to make government workers more like those in Corporate America: Easier to fire

The Social Security Administration outlined plans in an internal memo to reclassify workers to make them more like political appointees.

by: KCUR

Missouri governor calls special session to tackle Kansas City stadium funding and tornado relief

In addition to legislation addressing the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs' stadiums, the special session will also focus on tornado relief for St. Louis and several projects that failed to get funded at the last minute.

by: CNN

Analysis: How the government makes a $3.8 trillion educated guess | CNN Politics

Rather than justify sticker shock at the trillions of dollars President Donald Trump's tax bill would add to deficits and the national debt, some Republican lawmakers and conservative economists are trying out some mind tricks.

by: Reuters

Australia's opposition coalition reunites a week after split

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's conservative opposition coalition said on Wednesday it would reunite, a week after splitting over policy differences following a resounding election defeat. The Liberal and National parties have shared power for decades in state and federal politics, with the Nationals broadly representing the interests of rural communities and the Liberals contesting city seats. "Our parties are at their best when they work together, to fight, right now as a strong opposition for this ," Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley told a conference.

by: BBC

Politics driving interest in witches -historian

Prof Marion Gibson says political polarisation could explain growing interest in the subject.
Tue, May 27, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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

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.

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.
Mon, May 26, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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."

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.
Sun, May 25, 2025

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: 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: 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

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

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: 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.

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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.

"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.

In a trending video, Nigerian Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating, "It is no longer news that I am leaving PDP." This move was influenced by his belief that the APC would better serve the interests of the South-East region and the country at large. Umahi expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities provided during his tenure and emphasized his commitment to continue serving Ebonyi State diligently under the new political affiliation.

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