Politics

Massive Federal Workforce Reduction as Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Layoffs

The Trump administration cuts 12% of federal jobs with Elon Musk leading the new Department of Government Efficiency.

#trump administration, #federal layoffs, #elon musk, #department of government efficiency, #us politics

Trump Administration Reverses Decision, Reinstates Funding for Women's Health Initiative

Trump administration reinstates Women's Health Initiative funding, highlighting its vital role in postmenopausal women's health research.

#trump administration, #women's health, #health policy, #research funding

U.S. Supreme Court to Revisit Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Supreme Court to review race-conscious admissions, revisiting 2023 decision, impacting diversity and equality in education.

#affirmative action, #supreme court, #college admissions, #diversity, #us education

Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE Arrest Sparks Federal Controversy

Milwaukee judge arrested for aiding immigrant, intensifying Trump administration's tensions with judiciary.

#judge, #ice, #immigration, #trump administration, #judicial independence

Progressive Groups Challenge Veteran Democrats Ahead of 2026 Primaries

Progressives target veteran Democratic incumbents, sparking generational and ideological divides within the party ahead of 2026 primaries.

#democratic party, #primaries, #nancy pelosi, #progressives

"Hands Off!" Protests Sweep Nation Against Trump and Musk Duo

Millions protest Trump-Musk leadership over layoffs, agency closures, and cuts to services, highlighting public dissent and calls for change.

#protests, #trump, #elon musk, #government, #civil rights

DOJ Sues to Block UnitedHealth's Acquisition of Amedisys

DOJ sues to stop UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion Amedisys acquisition, citing antitrust concerns in home health care.

#antitrust, #unitedhealth, #doj, #healthcare, #merger

Hungary Passes Controversial Constitutional Amendment Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights

Hungary's new constitutional amendment restricts LGBTQ+ rights, sparking protests and international criticism.

#hungary, #lgbtq, #human rights, #protests

U.S. Treasury Secretary Urges IMF and World Bank to Return to Core Missions

Scott Bessent critiques IMF and World Bank for 'mission creep'; pushes for focus on traditional economic objectives.

#IMF, #World Bank, #Scott Bessent, #international finance

CBS's '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Resigns Amid Trump Lawsuit and Editorial Tensions

Executive Producer Bill Owens resigns from CBS's '60 Minutes' citing editorial independence issues amid Trump's lawsuit.

#cbs, #60 minutes, #donald trump, #bill owens, #media integrity

U.S. Vice President Advocates Stronger Ties with India in Historic Visit

VP J.D. Vance visits India to boost defense, energy, and trade relations, marking the first VP trip in over a decade.

#us-india relations, #defense, #trade, #energy, #j.d. vance

U.S. Defense Secretary Under Investigation for Alleged Breach of Military Protocols

Pete Hegseth accused of sharing classified military info via Signal, sparking Pentagon probe and turmoil.

#pete hegseth, #signal, #department of defense, #military leak, #pentagon

Canadian Federal Election 2025: Liberal Party Leads Amid Economic and Security Challenges

Ahead of the 2025 election, Canada's Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, leads in polls with focus on U.S. economic independence and increased defense.

#canada, #federal election, #mark carney, #liberal party, #u.s. relations

Trump Criticizes Fed Chair, Calls for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

President Trump urges Fed rate cuts, causing market drop amid central bank independence concerns.

#trump, #federal reserve, #interest rates, #economic slowdown, #market reaction

Supreme Court to Review Case Challenging ACA's Preventive Services Mandate

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on ACA's preventive services, potentially impacting free healthcare access; decision due by June 2025.

#supreme court, #aca, #healthcare, #preventive services