• Wed, May 28, 2025

by: KCUR

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

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by: ThePrint

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by: WLRN

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by: CNN

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by: CNN

Trump says new Russia sanctions could hurt peace talks | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump expressed concern that levying new sanctions against Russia in response to their continued strikes in Ukraine could jeopardize peace talks between the two nations.

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: CNN

Live updates: Trump news on Harvard, student visas, GOP policy bill and tariffs | CNN Politics

Follow here for the latest live news updates as President Donald Trump continues to forge ahead with his domestic and foreign policy agenda.

by: CNN

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An appeal that landed at the Supreme Court Tuesday could test the justices' emerging concern about President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation policies and whether he is willing to defy judicial orders.
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by: RealClearPolitics

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by: unilad

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by: decrypt

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by: rnz

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by: Insider

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by: CNN

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by: ThePrint

Second Georgian opposition politician detained, his party says

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by: Insider

From frenemies to 'First Buddy,' here's how Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship has evolved

Donald Trump and Elon Musk haven't always gotten along, but now the two powerful men are close political allies yet cracks are beginning to show.

by: 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 [ ]

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."
  • Fri, May 30, 2025

by: 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.

by: NDTV

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by: WLRN

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

by: MLive

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

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by: RealClearPolitics

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by: Salon

Elon Musk delivers hope and change for Democrats

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by: 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.

by: NewsNation

Elon Musk departs Washington and DOGE

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by: RealClearPolitics

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  • Sat, May 31, 2025

by: Time

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by: NPR

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

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by: DeSmog

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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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: rnz

Climate change coverage in a changed media climate

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by: 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."

by: PBS

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

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  • Sun, June 1, 2025

by: CNN

CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it

Neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party has consolidated majority support, with more than 4 in 10 saying that neither party can get things done, a new CNN survey finds.

by: devdiscourse

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

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by: HuffPost

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

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by: 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.

by: CNN

CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it | CNN Politics

Neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party has consolidated majority support, with more than 4 in 10 saying that neither party can get things done, a new CNN survey finds.

by: 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.
  • Mon, June 2, 2025

by: BuzzFeed

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

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by: People

Nicolle Wallace on Motherhood, Trump and How Her New Political Project Will 'Not Avoid the Elephant in the Room' (Exclusive)

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by: CNN

Trump's mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump's directives for mass firings at multiple agencies will remain on hold, a federal appeals court ruled Friday evening

by: 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.

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.
The Missouri General Assembly convened a special session to address funding for new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, following a failed ballot measure in Jackson County that would have extended a sales tax to fund the projects. Governor Mike Parson called the session after the teams threatened to relocate if funding wasn't secured. The session, which began on May 28, 2025, focuses on approving a new funding mechanism, possibly through state bonds or tax incentives, to keep the teams in Kansas City. Local leaders and fans are closely watching the developments, as the outcome will significantly impact the region's economy and sports culture.

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