Mon, June 16, 2025

by: Patch

Essex County Sheriff Election Results: Jones Leads Pansini (UPDATED)

Who will replace the longest-running sheriff in Essex County history? Here are the latest vote totals in the 2024 election.

by: KGOU

Military parade and No Kings protests: a split-screen of a divided America

by: CNN

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani tear into each other in final New York City mayoral debate | CNN Politics

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani bitterly clashed over age and experience Thursday in the final debate before New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, as Cuomo warned that electing the progressive state assemblyman is unprepared for the job and Mamdani hammered the former governor over scandals during his time in Albany.
Sun, June 15, 2025

by: Patch

5 Things To Know About New York's Proposition 1

Proponents say it protects abortion and ensures equality, while critics say it could affect parents' rights and girls' sports.

by: MSNBC

Social | Republicans are voting now on their own political futures

President Donald Trump's spending bill is a chance for traditional conservatives to show their resolve or cave to a cult of personality.

by: Politico

'Political violence is a sickness': Elected officials worry that attacks will escalate

Republicans and Democrats said Saturday's killings in Minnesota were a chilling reminder of the threats they receive regularly.

by: BBC

Oxford Pride organisers condemn political activity at event

Socialist members campaigned at a Pride event despite an attempt to ban political parties.

by: Insider

Elon Musk says he'll do a 'lot less' political spending in the future

Musk said in an interview on Tuesday that he didn't see a reason for massive political spending right now.

by: Euronews

Trump predicts Israel and Iran 'should and will make a deal' amid escalating tensions

Using his social media platform Truth Social, the US president has suggested on Sunday that Iran and Israel will end their violent conflict by "making a deal" through his mediation. View on euronews

by: RepublicWorld

'Extremely Serious Matter, Please Don't Make it Political': Rijiju Slams Mamata Over Anti-Rape Bill

Rijiju also alleged that the Mamata-led Trinamool government failed to consent to this centrally sponsored scheme under a Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018.

by: AFP

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them.Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who is leading the caretaker government as its chief adviser until elections are held, has called for parties to build unity and calm intense political power struggles.

by: CNN

Analysis: Supreme Court justices get snippy as key decisions loom | CNN Politics

As the Supreme Court bears down on the most contentious stretch of its annual session, the justices have been taking detours in opinions that reveal policy preferences and simmering grievances.

by: Parade

Trisha Yearwood Makes Clear Political Statement That Has Fans Saying 'Amen'

The country queen, 60, shared the unmistakeable message to social media on Friday, June 13.

by: Motorsport

Mohamed Ben Sulayem scores political points as FIA passes controversial changes

The FIA's General Assembly voted through changes to the governing body's statutes and ethics code, despite criticism from certain factions
Sat, June 14, 2025

by: WMUR

Video: Polite deer go viral for using crosswalk

Watch the viral video of polite deer in Carson City, Nevada, responsibly using a crosswalk to cross the street near the state capitol grounds.

by: BBC

Killing of Minnesota lawmaker was 'targeted political violence'

by: EURweb

Simon Guobadia Speaks Out After Deportation - Defends Trump and ICE Policies

Simon Guobadia Breaks Silence After ICE Detention and Deportation *Simon Guobadia, the ex-husband of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams, has finally spoken out after being deported. The businessman spent four months in an ICE detention facility before being sent back to Nigeria.

by: devdiscourse

"Atankwaadiyon ko ghar mein ghus ke mara," says PM Modi in Uttarakhand | Politics

Addressing a public rally in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh, the Prime Minister highlighted the major decisions taken by his government and said that it was the NDA that Article 370 was abrogated from Jammu and Kashmir.

by: ThePrint

"No credibility": MEA refutes reports alleging Indian 'interference' in Maldives' domestic politics

New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly refuted the media reports claiming India's 'interference' in the domestic politics of Maldives, stating that the articles have "no credibility" and the reporter and newspaper have a "compulsive hostility" towards India. This comes after a Washington Post news report alleged that Maldives [ ]

by: Townhall

Democrats Have Abandoned Politics and Embrace Nihilism

It seems that the Democratic Party, or at least those currently driving the party's headlines, has abandoned traditional American politics, wherein one pursues policies that most Americans are aligned with. Instead, they have embraced a policy of political nihilism.

by: Newsweek

Was Elon Musk's Foray Into Politics a Success? Experts Weigh In

a project the billionaire had pitched on the campaign trail to cut federal spending and reduce the size of the government. The tech mogul entered politics last year with the explicit purpose of ...

by: CNN

GOP Sen. John Kennedy reacts to Musk bashing bill | CNN Politics

Sen. John Kennedy joins The Lead

by: HuffPost

The Board Of A Prestigious Program Resigns After Accusing Trump Of Political Interference

The Fulbright program board members stated that the Trump administration had illegally canceled scholarships for nearly 200 professors and researchers.
Fri, June 13, 2025

by: Politico

Capitol agenda: Crucial megabill changes could come Friday

The Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees released their portions of the megabill late Thursday. Finance could be next.
Thu, June 12, 2025

by: NPR

Immigration protests mark a make-or-break political moment for Newsom

After months of trying to balance confrontation and collaboration, California Gov. Gavin Newsom seized a volatile moment on Tuesday to speak not just to California but to the nation.

by: MSNBC

'Made for TV conflict': Trump and Newsom spar over L.A. immigration raids

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered a curfew for downtown L.A., as protests over ICE raids continue in the city. And frustration over Trump's deportation agenda spreads to other cities across the country. Jeff Mason, Dave Weigel and Angelo Carusone join.

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: 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: 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: Townhall

Tom Homan Hammers Whiny Newsom

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.

The article from CNN dated June 11, 2025, discusses the proposed reconciliation bill aimed at expanding government benefits to include more immigrants. The bill, which has sparked significant debate, seeks to provide healthcare, education, and social security benefits to undocumented immigrants, a move supported by progressive lawmakers but opposed by conservatives who argue it could strain public resources and encourage illegal immigration. The legislation is part of a broader effort by the current administration to address immigration reform and social equity, with proponents highlighting the potential economic benefits and humanitarian impact of the bill. Critics, however, express concerns over the fiscal implications and the potential for increased border crossings. The bill's fate remains uncertain as it navigates through Congress, with ongoing negotiations and amendments expected.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/11/politics/reconciliation-bill-government-benefits-immigrants