Thu, June 12, 2025

by: Newsweek

LA's only elected Republican reacts to National Guard troops, ICE raids

Kathryn Barger, a Los Angeles County Supervisor, is the sole GOP representative at the local government level.

by: CoinTelegraph

Crypto ownership isn't just lambos and bros anymore

The NCA's 2025 report shatters stereotypes, showing 55 million Americans using crypto in daily life, far from a tech-bro exclusive club.

by: OPB

'The Evergreen': OPB journalists help us make sense of federal government changes

We take a tour of OPB's newsroom and hear from reporters covering politics, climate, health, business and more about what federal policy changes mean for people in the Northwest.

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Spending Review reaction and Mone court battle

The chancellor's spending plans and a court case about a PPE firm linked to Baroness Mone make the front pages.

by: Insider

A group of Tesla investors has 4 big requests for Elon Musk as he steps back from politics

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

by: WBRC

When the federal government took control: The last time troops were deployed without a state's request

In 1965, the federal government made a rare and decisive move. It sent National Guard troops into Alabama not by invitation, but by federal order.

by: CNN

US citizens and legal immigrants would be swept up in GOP drive to keep 'illegal aliens' from getting government benefits

House Republicans are touting that their sweeping tax and spending cuts package would kick many "illegal immigrants" off federal assistance, fulling one of President Donald Trump's top priorities.
Wed, June 11, 2025

by: WSMV

Sen. Blackburn introduces bill to end taxpayer funding of 'politically biased' news agencies

Blackburn's bill is dubbed the Free Americans from Ideological Reporting (FAIR) Act and singles out NPR and PBS as perpetrators.

by: Politico

Justice Department calls Newsom National Guard lawsuit a 'crass political stunt'

In a pointed, 32-page filing replete with political overtones, the administration contended that Trump's decision to deploy the military is entirely within his authority.

by: ThePrint

11 yrs of Modi govt shining example of 'failures', 'anti-people policies': Cong

New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday said the last 11 years of the Narendra Modi government have been a shining example of "failures" and "anti-people policies" as BJP's politics focussed on creating divisions in society. Addressing a press conference here, Congress general secretary and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said during [ ]

by: CNN

Professor of government has theory why Musk expressed 'regret' | CNN Business

Elon Musk said Wednesday that he regrets some of his recent social media posts about President Donald Trump. Professor of government at the University of Essex Natasha Lindstaedt joins CNN Early Start to weigh in.

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Parties react to Hamilton by-election result

Reaction from the Hamilton by-election dominates the front pages in Scotland.

by: Patch

Curfew, Aggressive LAPD Tactics Thin Crowd Of Downtown Protesters

As GOP leaders spar with Newsom, tensions remain high in Los Angeles, and a military presence grows in the city at a cost of $134 million.

by: MSNBC

'This doesn't look like order': The political optics of the protests and the military in L.A.

It seems clear that Donald Trump very much wants the images that we're now seeing on the streets of Los Angeles, but will that gamble actually pay off with voters? And do Democrats risk playing right into Trump's hands? Matthew Dowd joins Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour.
Tue, June 10, 2025

by: rnz

Pacific news in brief for 11 June

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including members of Samoa's HRPP forming their own party.

by: Patch

Marines Arrive In LA After Subdued Night Of Protests

As GOP leaders continue to spar with Newsom online, tensions remain high in Los Angeles as a military presence grows in the city.

by: CNN

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries for New Jersey governor | CNN Politics

New Jersey voters will select their nominees for governor on Tuesday, testing the direction of the Democratic and Republican parties in a state that shifted towards President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

by: Couriermail

'City of criminals': Trump administration goes nuclear

Welcome back to our live coverage of events in the United States.
Mon, June 9, 2025

by: AFP

LA protests turn spotlight on California's ambitious governor

Immigration protests in Los Angeles are proving a stern test of Gavin Newsom's leadership of California, but the unrest also hands the ambitious governor a unique opportunity, say analysts, as he weighs a presidential run in 2028."Every political crisis is a political opportunity," Jeff Le, a former senior official in California state politics who negotiated with the first Trump administration, told AFP. "In California, where President Trump polls at 30 percent, it's a potential gift for the gov

by: PBS

WGBH News | Politics Of Requiring Vaccines For Public Workers | Season 1 | Episode 101

Democrats v. Republicans On Requiring Vaccines For Public Workers

by: STAT

Metsera's drug shows potential in early clinical trial

And other biotech news stories brought to you by The Readout.

by: KCUR

Missouri deal to pay for Chiefs and Royals stadiums fractures far-right Freedom Caucus

Missouri state Sen. Rick Brattin stepped down as chair of the Missouri Freedom Caucus just days after voting in favor of a Kansas City stadium funding deal. The conservative group criticized the plan

by: MSNBC

'What we're seeing is authoritarianism': NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani slams Trump's L.A. protest crackdown

As protests mount against Donald Trump's immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says it's time for Democrats to fight back and defend immigrant communities. MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin, Catherine Rampell and Antonia Hylton ask Mamdani on how he would protect immigrants in New York if he's elected mayor.

by: Patch

LA Protests Turn Violent As Governor Accuses Trump Of Manufacturing The Crisis

The U.S. Marines are on standby, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said, "The president is attempting to inflame passions and provoke a response."

by: Townhall

Tom Homan Hammers Whiny Newsom

Sun, June 8, 2025

by: ThePrint

Rahul's article has exposed BJP, says Raut; claims believers in democracy concerned

Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's article alleging "match-fixing" and "rigging" in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls has exposed the BJP. Raut claimed Gandhi's article, which was published in several newspapers, has led to concern among those people in the world who [ ]

by: Patch

Soldiers Arrive To Quiet Streets Of LA, Governor Accuses Trump Of Manufacturing A Crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom implored protesters to remain peaceful: "The president is attempting to inflame passions and provoke a response."

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Defence jobs boost and independence 'already under way'

Scotland possibly gaining thousands of defence jobs and a cross-border political divide make the papers.

by: CNN

Fareed's take: Despite tariff and budget chaos, CEOs won't take on Trump | CNN Politics

America's CEOs once felt free to criticize the government. Today, despite tariff chaos and a budget-breaking bill, Fareed points out that business leaders say nothing in the face of President Trump's tsunami of economic uncertainty.
Sat, June 7, 2025

by: MSNBC

Centrist Dems Hold Political Coachella

What is "WelcomeFest"? Well, Politico called it the "moderate Democrats' Coachella." Progressives say the event shows the party is still tone deaf. MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin, Catherine Rampell and Elise Jordan talk to Congressional candidate and progressive Kat Abughazaleh about the Democratic party's ongoing struggle with branding and messaging.

by: Forbes

Gavin Newsom And Jay Pritzker Offering Red States The Deal Of Lifetime

It's odd that red states aren't taking the blue states up on an arrangement that to some degree erects a fence around economic foolishness.

by: Time

Is Musk Starting a New Political Party Amid Trump Feud?

"The people have spoken. A new political party is needed in America," said Musk.

by: CNN

Study shows young men are bailing on Democrats | CNN Politics

A new study shows young men have moved away from Democrats in 2024. Ilyse Hogue, co-founder of the Speaking with American Men Project, tells Michael Smerconish that while many men still support progressive values, they don't always see themselves represented in the Democratic party.

by: dw

Stymied French politicians turn to sins of the past - DW - 06/07/2025

Amid parliamentary deadlock, the politics of remembrance has gained momentum in France. Three new initiatives attempt to recognize and heal historical injustices at least symbolically.

by: Insider

The biggest bombshells and takeaways from Musk's fight with Trump

The world's richest person and most powerful person are fighting. The stakes are high if the feud continues to escalate.

by: PBS

Jacinda Ardern on keeping empathy in politics and new memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power'

At 37 years old, Jacinda Ardern was the world's youngest female head of government when she became prime minister of New Zealand. She was also just the second to give birth while in office and led her nation through crises, including a devastating mass shooting and the pandemic. Ardern joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her memoir, "A Different Kind of Power," and the documentary, "Prime Minister."
Fri, June 6, 2025

by: WMUR

Trump threatens to cut Musk's government contracts as their public feud escalates

President Donald Trump says he's "disappointed" with Elon Musk after his former backer and adviser lambasted his signature tax cuts and spending bill.

by: devdiscourse

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Dissolves Seventh Assembly, Paves Way for New Government | Politics

Governor KT Parnaik of Arunachal Pradesh has dissolved the seventh assembly under Article 174 (2) (b) of the Constitution. He has also accepted Chief Minister Pema Khandu's resignation. The BJP secured a landslide victory, winning 46 out of 60 seats, thereby returning to power for the third consecutive term.

by: Futurism

Elon Musk's Dad Slams His Son's Whimpering Failure at Politics

Elon Musk's father Errol is once again sounding off about his billionaire son and as usual, he has nothing nice to say. In an interview with England's Sky News, the elder Musk heaped on the criticism when asked to describe his famous spawn's political prowess. "He's not a very good conversationalist," the patriarch said. "He's not a very good politician at all." "He's not a very good conversationalist. He's not a very good politician at all" Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk describes his son to

by: Time

Dutch Government Collapses After Right-Wing Party Exits

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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

Soldiers Arrive To Quiet Streets Of LA, Governor Accuses Trump Of Manufacturing A Crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom implored protesters to remain peaceful: "The president is attempting to inflame passions and provoke a response."

On June 2, 2020, National Guard soldiers arrived in Los Angeles amid quiet streets following days of protests over the death of George Floyd. California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of manufacturing a crisis and politicizing the situation, emphasizing that the state was managing the situation without needing federal intervention. Newsom highlighted the deployment of the National Guard to protect communities and ensure peaceful protests, while criticizing Trump's approach as inflammatory and unnecessary. The presence of the soldiers was part of a broader effort to maintain order and support local law enforcement during a tense period marked by widespread demonstrations across the country.

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