Mon, June 2, 2025

[ Mon, Jun 02nd 2025 ]: CNN

How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis | CNN

Mongolia has been thrown into fresh political crisis with protesters calling for the resignation of the country's prime minister over his family's lavish displays of wealth.

[ Mon, Jun 02nd 2025 ]: BuzzFeed

"Kids Are Not Your Political Pawns": 24 Tweets Calling Out The Ridiculousness Of Politics This Week

"It's hilarious that trump calls everybody these juvenile insults, but let somebody call him a 'chicken' and he loses his mind."
Sun, June 1, 2025

[ Sun, Jun 01st 2025 ]: Mint

SC dismisses pleas seeking SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme | Today News

Dismissing the pleas, the Supreme Court reportedly said it would be inappropriate and premature to intervene at this stage under Article 32 of the Constitution.

[ Sun, Jun 01st 2025 ]: HuffPost

Elon Musk Dodges Trump Questions... Before Diving Into His Own Gripes About Government

While Musk first refused to talk politics with "CBS Sunday Morning," it didn't take him long to start airing his grievances.

[ Sun, Jun 01st 2025 ]: devdiscourse

Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Over Operation Sindoor and Waqf Amendment Act

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing Operation Sindoor and the Waqf Amendment Act, calling her actions appeasement politics. He alleged the Murshidabad riots were state-sponsored and accused the TMC of obstructing national security efforts and facilitating illegal cross-border movements.

[ Sun, Jun 01st 2025 ]: CNN

Why working-class people of color may determine MAGA's political future | CNN Politics

The cornerstone of the modern Republican coalition continued to shrink as a share of the electorate in 2024, raising the stakes for whether the GOP can hold President Donald Trump's landmark gains among minority voters.
Sat, May 31, 2025

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: PBS

NewsNight | "Dark Money" in Florida Politics and Elections | Season 2022

Calls for a federal probe into the use of "dark money" to influence Florida elections.

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: Patch

Feds Put Maplewood On 'Sanctuary City' List, Demand Compliance

Maplewood landed on the Trump administration's list of sanctuary cities that are allegedly "defying federal immigration law."

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: rnz

Climate change coverage in a changed media climate

Media outlets were firing up new projects and joining alliances to cover climate change just a few years ago. Now there's just one mainstream NZ media reporter focused solely on it.

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: WCIV

Protestors gather downtown to rally against 'government overreach and billionaire control'

A group of local progressive organizers gathered in downtown Charleston to rally against fascism and the influence of billionaires in politics "in the Lowcountr

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: CNN

White House says it will announce new pick for NASA chief | CNN Politics

The White House said Saturday it will announce a replacement candidate to serve as President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, indicating it will withdraw the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman.

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: DeSmog

Elon Musk's Government Legacy Was Enacting Project 2025. His Ties Go Back Years.

The billionaire rescued the right-wing plan to dismantle the government while at its most toxic moment. Enacting its vision at DOGE, Musk was Trump's enabler and fall guy.

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: NPR

A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.

[ Sat, May 31st 2025 ]: Time

As Musk Leaves DOGE, What Comes Next After the Billionaire's Government Experiment?

White House officials have said that DOGE's efforts will continue after Musk leaves, and that he would likely continue to advise the President. "Elon is really not leaving. He's going to be back and forth, I have a feeling," Trump said Friday. "It's his baby."
Fri, May 30, 2025

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: NewsNation

Elon Musk departs Washington and DOGE

The departure of the world's richest man was facilitated at a senior staff level, a White House official told NewsNation.

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: Patch

Burlington Town Meeting Weighs In On $5.3 Million In Upgrades

Funding for updating the Town Hall and Town Annex buildings was on the Town Meeting warrant.

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: Salon

Elon Musk delivers hope and change for Democrats

A victory in a tight Wisconsin race boosts Democrats in their quest to defeat the billionaire's DOGE plans

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics

Musk's Worthy DOGE Spotlight and the Fiscal Path Forward

On Wednesday evening, the world's wealthiest man announced that his sojourn in the nation's capital is almost over.

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: MLive

Chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk is exiting Washington, leaving behind upheaval, mass firings and unmet expectations

Musk said this week that he's leaving his job as a senior adviser, an announcement that came after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and he criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda.

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: WLRN

Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What's next for DOGE?

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: NDTV

'Prosperity In Kashmir After Article 370 Abrogation': Congress' Salman Khurshid

Congress leader Salman Khurshid said during a diplomatic visit to Indonesia that the scrapping of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in 2019 ended the long-standing problem of separatism in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in "prosperity".

[ Fri, May 30th 2025 ]: Forbes

How Policies Are Affecting Counseling For International Students

Many campus counseling centers are experiencing unintended consequences from recent federal policies that are affecting their ability to serve international students.
Thu, May 29, 2025

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: CNN

White House pressure for increased immigration arrests strains law enforcement agencies | CNN Politics

The Trump administration is building up federal manpower and resources to meet the White House's desire to triple the number of daily immigration arrests - signaling a renewed push to go well beyond efforts from previous administrations.

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: ThePrint

Dhaka needs to ascertain mandate of people by holding free elections soon: India

New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) India on Thursday said it wants a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh and pitched for holding "inclusive, fair and free elections" in that country soon. New Delhi's comments came amid fresh protests in Dhaka by government employees and demands by various political parties to hold elections by the end [ ]

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: rnz

A step up in fake news

The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust.

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, May 29th 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: WLRN

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

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, May 28th 2025 ]: BBC

Politics driving interest in witches -historian

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

[ Tue, May 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, May 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, May 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, May 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, May 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ 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 ]: 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.

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.

The article from CNN dated May 28, 2025, discusses the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) analysis of a proposed tax bill, which is expected to increase the federal deficit by an estimated $1.3 trillion over the next decade. The tax bill, supported by both parties, includes measures such as extending certain tax cuts, increasing the child tax credit, and implementing new tax incentives aimed at boosting economic growth. Critics argue that the bill's cost could exacerbate the already high national debt, while proponents believe the economic stimulus from the tax cuts will eventually lead to increased revenue and offset the deficit impact. The CBO's report has sparked a heated debate in Congress about fiscal responsibility and the long-term effects of the proposed legislation on the U.S. economy.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/28/politics/tax-bill-cbo-estimates-deficit-explained