MadAboutPolitics.com - Featured News

Featured News

Today's Political News Compilation - Monday, April 28, 2025

Apr 28
  • 39
  • 0
map.png
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:


1745902665605.png
AP Photo

ap.png
Carney’s Liberal party wins Canadian election and completes a stunning turnaround fueled by Trump​

By ROB GILLIES
Updated 11:43 PM CDT, April 28, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

After polls closed, the Liberals were projected to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservatives, though it wasn’t immediately clear if they would win an outright majority — at least 172 — or would need to rely on one of the smaller parties to form a government and pass legislation.

The Liberals looked headed for a crushing defeat until the American president started attacking Canada’s economy and threatening its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state. Trump’s actions infuriated Canadians and stoked a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power.

“We were dead and buried in December. Now we are going to form a government,” David Lametti, a former Liberal Justice Minister, told broadcaster CTV.

“We have turned this around thanks to Mark,” he said.

The Conservative Party’s leader, Pierre Poilievre, hoped to make the election a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose popularity declined toward the end of his decade in power as food and housing prices rose. ...

READ THE FULL STORY - AP

President Trump tells The Atlantic he runs the country 'and the world'

President Donald Trump was asked by The Atlantic about what he believed felt different from his first term, to which Trump responded, "the second time, I run the country and the world."
www.foxnews.com

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side’s position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”
apnews.com

Congress returns from recess eyeing ambitious schedule to move on Trump's agenda

Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House

President Donald Trump celebrated the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, skipped the event.
apnews.com

House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump to president's desk

First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.
apnews.com

FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety

Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
www.cbsnews.com

What the polls say about Trump's presidency at 100 days

Polling finds Trump’s overall approval is higher than in his first term, but the numbers are slipping, and he faces serious warning signs on the economy.
www.nbcnews.com

Is the US sliding into authoritarianism?

History Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat tells us there is definitely cause for concern.
www.usatoday.com

Trump says Zelenskyy asked for more weapons at Vatican meeting and was ready to give up Crimea

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he thinks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to make a peace deal with Russia.
apnews.com

Liberal Mark Carney poised to win Canada election amid Trump's 51st state comments

In a social media post on the day of Canada's election, President Donald Trump suggested that Canadians should vote for him in order for Canada to become the 51st state.
abcnews.go.com

Republicans propose massive overhaul of student loans, Pell Grants

Congressional Republicans on Monday proposed to reduce eligibility for Pell Grants and impose new rules on student loan programs.
www.usatoday.com

If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that

President Donald Trump is pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory occupied by Russia to Moscow to bring about an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
apnews.com

Trump signs executive orders targeting immigration ahead of 100th day in office

Updates and the latest news as Trump meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Congress returns from recess to work on budget legislation.
www.nbcnews.com
...
See complete list…
See complete list…

Latest Posts from our Message Boards

Heathen
What happens to the Democratic Party now? (4 Viewers)
    • Like
30 31 32 33 34 35
Replies
622
Views
41,580
longtime lurker
longtime lurker
MT15
Ongoing discussion of SCOTUS cases (1 Viewer)
    • Wow
    • Mad
    • Sad
20 21 22 23 24 25
Replies
446
Views
22,928
DJ1BigTymer
DJ1BigTymer
superchuck500
Will “mass deportation” actually happen (1 Viewer)
    • LOL
    • Facepalm
    • Mad
108 109 110 111 112 113
Replies
2,024
Views
84,746
DaveXA
superchuck500
The trade and economy mega-thread (1 Viewer)
79 80 81 82 83 84
Replies
1,500
Views
70,497
longtime lurker
longtime lurker
Huntn
The Oh So Competent (evil)Trump Administration
    • LOL
2 3 4
Replies
65
Views
2,755
MT15
MT15
Huntn
Miscellaneous Trump (1 Viewer)
    • LOL
182 183 184 185 186 187
Replies
3,356
Views
184,434
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime
Trump leadership team accidentally invites Atlantic editor to highly classified Signal war-planning channel
    • Like
9 10 11 12 13 14
Replies
249
Views
14,507
MT15
MT15
zztop
Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term
    • Mad
    • Like
2 3 4 5
Replies
76
Views
2,682
DJ1BigTymer
DJ1BigTymer
Farb
All things Racist...USA edition (2 Viewers)
    • Like
275 276 277 278 279 280
Replies
5,035
Views
511,866
nolaspe
nolaspe
zztop
The anti-DEI agenda
2 3 4
Replies
62
Views
2,881
fooferdoggie
zztop
Carney’s Liberal party wins Canadian election and completes a stunning turnaround fueled by Trump
    • Like
Replies
7
Views
155
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime
SaintForLife
Media Tracker
    • Chuckle
    • Like
135 136 137 138 139 140
Replies
2,507
Views
219,284
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime
View more…

Latest Political News Feed

Hegseth scraps "woke" program signed into law by Trump in 2017

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday he's ending a program at the Defense Department that promoted the participation of women in peace building and was signed into law by President Trump in 2017.

In his initial post on X, Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security program "yet another woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative that overburdens our commanders and troops." In a follow-up post, he clarified that the program had been "ruined" by the Biden administration.

Hegseth said the Defense Department would comply with...
Continue reading...
Reply

Wisconsin judge suspended by state high court after arrest in immigration case

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.

The FBI took Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan into custody on Friday morning at the county courthouse. She faces federal charges of concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest and obstructing or impeding a proceeding.

In its two-page order, the state Supreme Court said it was acting on its own initiative and not responding to a request from anyone. Liberal justices control the court 4-3.

"In the exercise of that...
Continue reading...
Reply

Trump repeatedly walked back tariffs in first 100 days as White House announces latest duty tax relief

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
President Donald Trump has championed tariffs as the economic tool that will bring parity to the nation's chronic trade deficit with foreign countries while boosting U.S. jobs and the economy. But many of Trump's tariff polices have been walked back or paused after going into effect.

"I will immediately begin the overhaul of our trade system to protect American workers and families. Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens," Trump declared in his inaugural address Jan...
Continue reading...
Reply

Trump touts 'most successful' first 100 days in presidential history during Michigan rally

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
President Donald Trump touted the first 100 days of his second term as the "most successful" of any administration in history during a Michigan rally with supporters Tuesday evening.

The president's remarks came during Trump's first major political rally since taking office, organized to celebrate Trump's achievements throughout his second term thus far.

"We're here tonight in the heartland of our nation to celebrate the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country — and that's according to many, many people,"...
Continue reading...
Reply

Trump diplomats to Turkey, UK confirmed as Houston Rockets owner awaits late Senate vote

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
Two of President Donald Trump’s diplomatic nominees were confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, as a prominent NBA team owner awaited a late evening vote on his own confirmation.

Investors Tom Barrack and Warren Stephens were up for ambassadorship posts to Turkey, and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland respectively.

Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and CEO of Landry’s Restaurants group will face a confirmation vote later in the evening in the upper chamber to be President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Italy and San Marino.

Barrack’s...
Continue reading...
Reply

Doug Emhoff lashes out after Trump removes him from Holocaust Memorial Council

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff lashed out at the Trump administration, accusing it of politicizing the Holocaust and dishonoring the memory of six million murdered Jews after he was removed from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

The Holocaust Memorial Council oversees the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Most of the members of the council are appointed by the president and serve five-year terms.

Emhoff, who is Jewish and is married to former Vice President Kamala Harris, was appointed to the council by...
Continue reading...
Reply

Here's what Trump has done on 14 of his major campaign promises

  • News source: Olympia Sonnier and Megan Shannon | NBC News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
President Donald Trump has moved with remarkable speed in his first 100 days, issuing more than 100 executive orders and pushing an agenda that has the potential to rapidly remake America.

That effort comes from some big promises he made on the campaign trail, including to implement tariffs, carry out mass deportations and end major international conflicts.

Here's a look at many of those promises and whether or not he's followed through:

During his 721-day campaign, Trump consistently promised to end the war in Ukraine. At times, he even went as...
Continue reading...
Reply

The Six Triple Eight, an all-Black female WWII unit, receives Congressional Gold Medal

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
An all-Black, all-female World War II unit received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday for improving soldiers' morale with their work sorting mail addressed to those on the frontlines.

Congress passed bipartisan legislation in 2022 to recognize the unit with the gold medal, one of the highest civilian honors. On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted the ceremony to award the honor in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol building.

"The entire Six Triple Eight are great American patriots, loyal to a nation that for far too long failed to...
Continue reading...
Reply

Dozens of states sue over Trump administration's cuts to Americorps

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit Tuesday over dramatic cuts to Americorps, alleging the Trump administration is trying to "dismantle" the volunteer service organization as part of its sweeping federal cost-cutting campaign.

Americorps has put 85% of its staff on administrative leave ahead of planned job cuts, the lawsuit says. The agency has also allegedly slashed its National Civilian Community Corps, which sends volunteers to work on conservation, natural disaster response and other projects, and cut hundreds of millions in grants, covering 41% of...
Continue reading...
Reply

GOP lawmakers want to revamp student loans. Here's what to know.

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 5
Republican lawmakers on Monday introduced a proposal to overhaul the nation's student loan system, including eliminating a popular repayment plan that had helped millions save money on their debt payments.

The proposal, which was released by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, would save more than $330 billion, according to a statement by Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, a Republican from Michigan.

The plan comes as Republicans move to slash federal spending in order to pass legislation that would extend President Trump's 2017 tax...
Continue reading...
Reply

Fox News Politics: 100 Days of Court-ing Conflict

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 5
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

Here's what's happening…

-Revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump heads to president's desk after overwhelming House vote

-Trump nabs 30K illegal immigrants, 1,100 gang members in 100 days: 'Crime will go down,' ex-FBI agent says

-Promises made, promises kept: How Trump's first 100 days stack up against Inauguration Day pledges

President Donald Trump has spent the first 100 days of his second White...
Continue reading...
Reply

Vulnerable House Dem ripped for 'flip flopping' on key Trump policy supported by union she backs

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 4
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, who is considered one of the most vulnerable incumbent Democrats heading into next year’s midterm elections, is facing criticism for her recent opposition to President Trump’s tariff plans despite a long history of fighting for tariffs while representing union-heavy northwest Ohio.

Kaptur, who has served in Congress since the early 1980s, has been vocally criticizing Trump over his tariff plan, including on the House floor last month when she argued that a 25% tariff on Canada would "raise your prices on everything."...
Continue reading...
Reply

Dem senators rip GOP's 'Silence of the Lambs' as Trump marks 100th day

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 3
Senate Democratic leaders spoke out Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, and one lawmaker compared Republicans’ cooperation with the administration to the "Silence of the Lambs."

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., led off by mockingly "congratulating" Trump for being a "powerful and unifying force in only 100 days."

"With his embarrassing, insulting, petty and outrageous attacks, Donald Trump has given Canada a new national resolve," he said of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory over conservative Pierre Poilievre...
Continue reading...
Reply

WATCH: AOC leaves door open for 2028 presidential bid as campaign buzz soars

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 4
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., did not rule out 2028 presidential aspirations when asked by Fox News Digital about the viral video that had pundits guessing if she was soft-launching her campaign.

"I think what people should be most concerned about is the fact that Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid right now, and people's healthcare is in danger. That's really what my central focus is," the New York Democrat said when asked if she was considering a run for president, despite President Donald Trump's assurances that he...
Continue reading...
Reply

DOGE's greatest hits: Look back at the department's most high-profile cuts during Trump's first 100 days

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 5
As President Trump marks his 100th day in office on Tuesday, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says that it has cut at least $160 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, including several high-profile cuts that have been highlighted over the past few months.

One of the most talked about DOGE targets in Trump's first term was spending at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, the Senate DOGE Caucus Chairwoman, who says she speaks to Musk about spending cuts every few days...
Continue reading...
Load more… Reply

Share this page

General News Feed

Fact Checkers News Feed

Back
Top Bottom