Wed, June 18, 2025

by: WLRN

City of Miami moves toward shifting elections and enacting lifetime term limits

At a prolonged public meeting, Miami Commissioners took crucial steps toward moving city elections to even-numbered years and limiting terms of office.

by: WMUR

Political firestorm brews over US involvement in Israel-Iran crisis

The crisis has exposed a split between Trump supporters and national security Conservatives, who are at odds over the U.S.'s involvement in the Middle East.

by: CNN

Zohran Mamdani responds to NYT not endorsing candidate | CNN Politics

CNN's Kaitlan Collins talks with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani about the New York Times editorial board's decision not to endorse a candidate in the race.

by: RomaPress

The Economics of New Stadium Plans: Pietralata, Politics, and Roma's Next Home

AS Roma's ambitious new stadium project in Pietralata represents one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Italian football history. With an estimated cost of 1 billion, the propo...

by: NewsNation

Political violence 'mostly caused' by Dems: Trump Jr.

In an interview with NewsNation, Donald Trump Jr. said that he believes most political violence is caused by Democrats.
Tue, June 17, 2025

by: Slate

Who Is in Charge of the Government?

Two stories in the news this week raise the question of who is currently in charge of the world's most powerful country, the United States. First, there's the Wall Street Journal piece about how the U.S. government does not believe Israel's claim that Iran is moving forward with an attempt to build a nuclear weapon:

by: deseret

Can a chainsaw fix a country?

Argentina's president is slashing the state, slashing jobs and gaining fans. But who's left behind as Milei remakes the republic?

by: Patch

Pittsburgh Political Upheavel: O'Connor Beats Gainey In Mayoral Race

Pittsburgh took a dramatic political shift Tuesday in the Democratic primary. Corey O'Connor likely is the city's next mayor.

by: CNN

DOJ charges congresswoman with assault in incident at ICE facility, drops case against Newark mayor | CNN Politics

Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting an officer from the Department of Homeland Security during a chaotic melee that erupted outside of an ICE detention facility in her home state of New Jersey, US Attorney Alina Habba said Monday.
Mon, June 16, 2025

by: NewsNation

New rule allows VA doctors to refuse treatment based on politics

The rule would allow individual doctors to refuse to treat someone based on political affiliation.

by: TPM

A Searing Weekend Of Political Violence In America

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM's Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version....

by: koaa

DU political expert says long-term political impact of protests remain uncertain

Protests across Colorado and the U.S. highlight broader concerns about President Trump's approach to governance, according to a DU political expert.

by: RepublicWorld

South Africa's Indian-Origin Ex-Minister Pravin Gordhan Dies at 75

Pravin Gordhan, who was a South African government minister for many years after beginning his political career opposing apartheid, died Friday.

by: BBC

Farmer and government rift remains, NFU leader says

A rift between farmers and the government still exists despite a spending review providing 2.7bn boost to agriculture, a farming leader has told BBC Politics East.

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: 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.

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.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced his intention to purchase a significant stake in Twitter, stating he will buy a "lot of stock" and potentially take an active role in the company's management. This move comes after Musk expressed concerns about Twitter's commitment to free speech and its impact on public discourse. He has been vocal about his belief that Twitter should be a platform that encourages open dialogue and diverse viewpoints. Musk's potential acquisition of Twitter stock has sparked speculation about his influence on the company's policies and future direction.

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