Wed, June 4, 2025

by: CNN

Trump administration takes hundreds of migrant children out of their homes, into government custody

The Trump administration is taking hundreds of migrant children already residing in the United States out of their homes and into government custody, at times separating them from their families and making it more difficult for them to be released,
Tue, June 3, 2025

by: Time

Dutch Government Collapses After Right-Wing Leader Wilders Walks Out

Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned on Tuesday after Geert Wilders' right-wing party left the government coalition.

by: RealClearPolitics

PBS's Amna Nawaz: Americans Say The Government Is Doing "Too Much" To Solve Problems, Is That Because Of Trump?

PBS NewsHour host Amna Nawaz interviewed NPR's Tamara Keith and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter on Monday. AMNA NAWAZ, PBS NEWSHOUR: We will have to talk more about that, but the backdrop for all of this,

by: BBC

Musk calls Trump's tax and spending bill an 'abomination'

Elon Musk hit out at President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax and spending bill, posting on X that he "can't stand" the legislation and describing it as a "disgusting abomination". The bill - which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and increased defence spending while also allowing the US government to borrow more money - was passed by the House of Representatives in May.

by: rnz

RNZ Pacific news: 2024 in review

A look back at the major news stories out of the region in 2024.

by: Politico

Capitol agenda: New megabill text dropping this week

Expect a first glimpse at how Senate Republicans might change the House-passed package.

by: ThePrint

Dutch far right leader Wilders quits government coalition -NOS

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch far right leader Geert Wilders has decided to leave the governing coalition, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Tuesday, toppling the rightwing government. (Reporting by Bart

by: Yahoo

Latest Political News, Updates, and Analysis - Yahoo News

The high court filing came after an appeals court refused to freeze a California-based judge's order halting the cuts, which have been led by the Department of Government Efficiency. In her ...

by: CNN

How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister's resignation

Mongolia has been thrown into fresh political crisis with the country's prime minister resigning following weeks of protests sparked by his family's lavish displays of wealth.

by: PBS

NewsNight | A check-in on Florida politics and the legislative session | Season 2021

A look at the major news to come out of the Florida legislative session so far.
Mon, June 2, 2025

by: Reuters

Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government

Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a major blow to the centrist government's efforts to cement Warsaw's pro-European orientation.

by: Patch

See Who's Meeting This Week In Madison Government

Several government meetings are scheduled through Thursday this week.

by: People

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

Nicolle Wallace opens up to PEOPLE about why she's taking on her new podcast, 'The Best People'

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.

by: 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

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: 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.

by: 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.

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.
Sat, May 31, 2025

by: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

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: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: WLRN

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

by: 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".

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.
Thu, May 29, 2025

by: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

40 hours a week and a succession plan: Big Tesla investors voice concerns even as Musk steps back from politics

A group of Tesla shareholders said they feared Elon Musk's car maker was being impacted by "long-term damage."

Major Tesla investors are expressing concerns about CEO Elon Musk's focus and the company's direction, despite his recent step back from political activities. Key issues include Musk's involvement in other ventures like X Corp and xAI, which some investors feel detracts from his attention to Tesla. They are advocating for a 40-hour workweek commitment from Musk to Tesla and are pushing for a clear succession plan to ensure stability and growth. These concerns come at a time when Tesla is facing increased competition and challenges in the electric vehicle market, prompting investors to seek more dedicated leadership and strategic planning from the company.

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