Year: 2025
‘Chaos and confusion’ as Trump’s mass firings impact the basic functions of government
The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration’s effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump’s actions in
Read MoreNews Wrap: Delta flight crashes in Toronto, injuring at least 8 people
In our news wrap Monday, a Delta Airlines flight crashed while landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport causing eight injuries, at least 12 people have died from severe weekend storms in the South, doctors are treating Pope Francis for an
Read MoreEuropean leaders are left scrambling as U.S. nears talks with Russia on Ukraine
European leaders met in France on Monday as President Trump’s delegation prepared for talks with Russia about how to end the war with Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it a “difficult situation” for Europe, and said that talks must
Read MoreTamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s expanding executive power
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Donald Trump’s expanding executive power nearly one month into his second term.
Read MoreFour deputies for New York City Mayor Adams resign as feds drop corruption case
The Trump administration is seeking to ensure Adams’ cooperation with its immigration crackdown. The bargain has raised new questions about the mayor’s political independence and ability to lead the city.
Read MoreA Delta Air Lines passenger jet flips upside down during turbulent landing in Toronto
Authorities said that there were no fatalities, but at least eight people sustained injuries when the regional jet overturned while landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Monday. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Read More‘Demand more’: WaPo opinion writer won’t apologize for making Dems ‘uncomfortable’
A Washington Post opinion writer came out swinging against Democrats who complained he hasn’t been tougher on President Donald Trump. Shadi Hamid wrote Monday, “I’m more critical of Democrats precisely because I expect more from them.” He continued, “When Trump
Read MorePope’s infection is a ‘complex clinical situation’, Vatican says
The pope’s condition is “stable” and he is “touched by messages of affection”, the Vatican has said in an update amid his hospital stay.
Read MoreThe White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ – CNN International
The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ CNN International
Read MoreWhy are Israel’s deals to exchange hostages so lopsided?
An Israeli delegation is in Cairo to hash out details for the second phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Under the first phase of the deal, Hamas agreed to release a total of 33 Israeli hostages – and Israel
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