Fri, June 6, 2025

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: ThePrint

Chinese envoy offers to help Bangladesh govt counter 'disinfo' on global media platforms

Offer comes amid claims by Bangladeshi interim govt that media outlets, particularly in India, as well as expatriate-run YouTube channels, are spreading anti-govt propaganda.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: Patch

Village Brings On Former Communications Director's Company For Contract PR Work

Nabeha Zegar's PubliCity Communications LLC has been contracted for $5,000 per month for a year to do PR work for the Village.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: WGME

Portland Question of the Day | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: wjla

Arlington Question of the Day | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: KUTV

Salt Lake City Question of the Day | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

KUTV CBS 2 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Salt Lake City and nearby towns and communities in the Great Salt Lake area, including Jordan Meadows, Millcreek, Murray, Holladay, Kearns, West Valley City, West Jordan, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Bluffdale, Herriman, Magna, Bountiful, Centerville, Cottonwood Heights, Alpine, Highland, Summit Park, Park City, Heber City, Grantsville, Farmington, Kayville, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Morgan, Roy, Ogden, American Fork, Orem, Provo, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, Nephi, and Tooele.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: Mediaite

The Government We Deserve: Trump and Musk's Ugly Split is a Perfect Reflection of the Current State of America

America is currently mesmerized by the spectacle of Trump and Musk insulting each other ruthlessly, which seems predictable when you elect a reality TV star. The post The Government We Deserve: Trump and Musk's Ugly Split is a Perfect Reflection of the Current State of America first appeared on Mediaite.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: Newsweek

A Timeline of Elon Musk's and Donald Trump's Bromance

Musk backed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016 and former President Joe Biden in 2020, but did work with Trump at times during his first term. He said in 2017 that simply attacking Trump would "achieve nothing," calling for "open channels of communication" with the president.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump threatens Musk's government deals as feud explodes over tax-cut bill

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, and Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, as the bromance between the president and his former adviser disintegrated into a barroom brawl.

[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: CNN

The Musk-Trump fight blows up a critical alliance in American politics

Elon Musk claimed Thursday that President Donald Trump couldn't have won a second term without his help, a claim that can't be easily proven or disproven. What's clear is Trump's campaign counted on him heavily.
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 ]: 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 ]: 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.

KRWG Newsmakers | Political Violence and Democracy in New Mexico | Season 15 | Episode 4

Political violence in New Mexico reached a new level in recent weeks after the homes of...

The video "Political Violence and Democracy in New Mexico" from PBS explores the historical context of political violence in New Mexico, focusing on the period around the state's transition to statehood in 1912. It discusses the tensions between different political factions, including the Republican and Democratic parties, and how these tensions sometimes led to violent confrontations. The narrative highlights specific incidents of political violence, such as the murder of political figures and the role of law enforcement in these conflicts. Additionally, the video examines the broader implications of such violence on the development of democratic processes in New Mexico, suggesting that these events have had a lasting impact on the state's political culture. Through interviews with historians and political analysts, the video provides a comprehensive look at how political violence has shaped New Mexico's journey towards a more stable democratic system.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
https://www.pbs.org/video/political-violence-and-democracy-in-new-mexico-dof5e2/