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Trump threatens 25% tariff within days for Mexico and Canada
Barrage of executive orders resets domestic and foreign policy as new president promises ‘golden age’ for USFinancial Times - 3h -
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action
Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.ABC News - 10h -
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PM will meet Trump within weeks, Lammy suggests
Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration.BBC News - 17h -
Supreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTok within days
The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to TikTok by declining to block a law that could lead to the social media platform being banned in the United States within days.NBC News - 3d -
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Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - 3d -
With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government
Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?The Hill - 3d -
Bulgarian pro-Russia party joins coalition government
New prime minister Rosen Zhelyazkov pledges to keep Balkan state on pro-western pathFinancial Times - 4d -
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.The New York Times - 4d -
Pam Bondi: 'There will never be an enemies list' within DOJ
Key nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state and John Ratcliffe for CIA director, faced questions from ...NBC News - 4d -
Ask not what your government can do for you
The instinct to over-intervene runs across the political spectrumFinancial Times - 4d -
California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance
California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Growing anger over government response to wildfires
There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires
With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Evening Report — Trump plots governing strategy
👨🏼⚖️Plus: Judge holds Giuliani in contempt {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Jan. 10 © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump turns to governing as investigations fizzle PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP IS ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?
Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River
The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterwayABC News - Jan. 10 -
The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency
This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Wildfires are ‘the best argument for why we need the federal government’: California Congresswoman
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the federal government is assisting constituents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Republican v Republican: can Trump play peacemaker within his own party?
The president-elect’s intervention in Mike Johnson’s speakership win was a sign of his power over the party – but it was only the first test of many. Donald Trump to the rescue.. With Mike ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister
US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
French minister warns of ‘threat from within’ on Charlie Hebdo attack anniversary
Comments by Bruno Retailleau, who is known for his hardline views, comes as country marks decade since attack that killed 12 people. The threat of a terrorist attack on France is being fuelled by ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
'Peace within pain' - England's Jones on playing through grief
England centre Meg Jones says she is finding "peace in the pain" after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria
The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest
The pressure has been building for months, with sinking poll numbers for the prime minister's ruling Liberal Party.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation
DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans
The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.BBC News - Jan. 2
