Thu, June 5, 2025

[ Thu, Jun 05th 2025 ]: Politico

Grassley wants changes to megabill provision limiting judges' ability to enforce court orders

He wants tweaks even if it passes Democratic challenges over what can be included in the package.

[ Thu, Jun 05th 2025 ]: 7NEWS

Star's concern for home as crisis escalates: 'Rip the heart out'

'I fear for what the state might look like.'

[ Thu, Jun 05th 2025 ]: CNN

The Trump administration revives an old intimidation tactic: the polygraph machine | CNN Politics

When President Ronald Reagan's White House threatened thousands of government officials with polygraph exams, supposedly to protect classified data (but probably also to control press leaks), his Secretary of State George Shultz threatened to resign.

[ Thu, Jun 05th 2025 ]: ThePrint

"In Kashmir, we have done a good job ...", says EAM Jaishankar

London [UK], March 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on Wednesday about Kashmir and the steps taken by the Indian government, such as removing Article 370, restoring growth and economic activity and holding elections which saw high turnout. He also spoke about the views of BRICS member countries regarding the use of dollar [ ]

[ Thu, Jun 05th 2025 ]: rnz

Politicians across political spectrum open to investigating law changes after press secretary's 'disturbing' allegations

Police investigated the allegations but did not pursue charges.
Wed, June 4, 2025

[ Wed, Jun 04th 2025 ]: Insider

Elon Musk's step away from politics didn't last too long

Elon Musk said he was stepping back from politics to focus on Tesla. But he's now speaking out against President Donald Trump's spending bill.

[ Wed, Jun 04th 2025 ]: Metro

Expert says Trump and Musk's relationship was doomed from the very start

It's no shock the 'short-lived romance' between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has come to a crashing end, according to an expert on US politics - it was all a question of ego. The US President and the world's richest man formally brought their working relationship to a close last month in an Oval Office press conference.

[ Wed, Jun 04th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics

Speaker Jonhson: DOGE "Reset" Government, Now We Know Where The Problems Are, Can Start Fixing Them

House Speaker Mike Johnson responds to Elon Musk's criticism of the "Big, Beautiful" bill: HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: Questions--I can guess what they'll be. Chad CHAD PERGRAM, FOX NEWS: How can you explain the fact that Republicans voted for this interim spending bill back in March,

[ Wed, Jun 04th 2025 ]: PBS

What to know about the Dutch government in turmoil and what happens next

The government, with limited powers, now has to lead the country for months before new elections and during what could again be protracted talks to cobble together a new coalition in the fragmented Dutch political landscape after the vote.

[ Wed, Jun 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition

The Dutch government collapsed on Tuesday, most likely ushering in a snap election, after anti-Muslim politician Geert Wilders quit the right-wing coalition, accusing other parties of failing to back his tougher immigration policies.

[ Wed, Jun 04th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: rnz

RNZ Pacific news: 2024 in review

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

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: Politico

Capitol agenda: New megabill text dropping this week

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

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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 ...

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jun 03rd 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jun 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jun 02nd 2025 ]: Patch

See Who's Meeting This Week In Madison Government

Several government meetings are scheduled through Thursday this week.

[ Mon, Jun 02nd 2025 ]: 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'

[ 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 ]: 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.

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.

The video from PBS, titled "Dark Money in Florida Politics and Elections," delves into the significant influence of undisclosed funds in Florida's political landscape. It highlights how dark money, which refers to political spending by nonprofit organizations that are not required to disclose their donors, has been increasingly used to sway elections and policy decisions in the state. The video features insights from journalists, political analysts, and watchdog groups who discuss specific cases where dark money has played a pivotal role, such as in the funding of attack ads and the backing of certain political initiatives. They express concerns over the lack of transparency and accountability, suggesting that this type of spending undermines the democratic process by allowing wealthy individuals and special interest groups to exert disproportionate influence over Florida's political outcomes.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
https://www.pbs.org/video/dark-money-in-florida-politics-and-elections-i6xlq0/