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The EU and India are set to inch closer on trade, EVs and chips at the Trade & Tech Council on Feb 28, per draft statement. Brussels wants to keep India on its side as geopolitical tensions mount with U.S. & China. @jordyndahl.bsky.social @mathieupollet.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...

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NEW: Whatever happens in Germany’s election, one of the world’s most climate-ambitious governments will fall In its place will likely rise a successor less focused on the fate of the world than on the fate of the Ruhr. Though that may not be all bad for the climate www.politico.eu/article/the-...

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“The Project will distribute up to $1m to eligible orgs across the province who are serving food and nutrition programs for children and youth in need” Great to see the feds step up for a worthy program as no child should go hungry in #Saskatchewan #skpoli #cdnpoli #Canada

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President Donald Trump is scheduled Friday to address a gathering of the nation’s governors at the White House, participate in a swearing-in ceremony for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and sign more executive orders. Follow live updates:

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Again, earnest sociological question - I'm wondering what threshold neds to be reached for corporate media to begin using the words "fascism" "authoritarianism" or "oligarchy" in reference to our current situation? This also refers to the Nazi salutes, plural at this point.

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that the federal government “should take over the governance of D.C.,” claiming that leaders of the nation’s capital are not doing enough to reduce crime, clean up graffiti and remove homeless encampments.

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At the coldest time of year in #Saskatchewan Our Premier went to Mexico for a vacay Our MP went to Ottawa for a political rally Did they use taxpayers money for their trips? Unacceptable and needs to stop NOW! #skpoli #cdnpoli #Canada

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NEW 🚨 EU institutions agreed on new rules to slash waste in the food and textile sectors. It's good news for everyone (especially farmers), except maybe the fast fashion brands. Full story 👇 www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...

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Like every episode of “Saturday Night Live” since 1975, Sunday’s three-hour anniversary special was a confusing, celebrity-packed, occasionally funny grab-bag. And we have some thoughts.

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latest with @fenitn.bsky.social and Ariana Cha: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

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We at @jwaltercampaign wish all of you a safe, happy, and warm day of togetherness. HAPPY FAMILY DAY!!! #skpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #Familylove #familyday2025 #FamilyDay

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Washington, D.C. next week for his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump since the US president took back the White House in November.

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Fact Checker: The Trump administration is sweeping through the U.S. government. At the same time, the White House has adopted a unique lexicon to describe its agenda — in some cases, using words that in ordinary contexts mean the opposite. Here’s a guide to the verbiage.

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Did our MP use his own $$ or ours when he fanboyed at the PP rally on Friday? #FireMichaelKram #skpoli #cdnpoli

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Europe's top airlines are questioning the validity of the EU-Qatar aviation deal after allegations of corruption in its preparation, according to a letter to the European Commission seen by POLITICO.

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oh, the sociopath nazi has Thoughts About Empathy, does he

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Robert expertly summing up the emptiness of neoliberalism:

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It was my distinct pleasure to meet @cafreeland in #regina yesterday. A very impressive person! Thanks for coming and hope to see you very soon! #skpoli #cdnpoli

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Then they would be forced to confront Trump's threat to rule of law which would expose the thumb-twiddling dereliction in "some say he's an existential threat, who can know?!" approach to covering an obvious existential threat

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Republicans making it illegal to honor the history of the Republican Party. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...

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House Republicans have released their budget plan, and in order to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthy, they are planning to slash funding for Medicaid and food stamps.

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An attack on a trade union demonstration today by an Afghan asylum seeker is rocking the campaign race for Germany’s election on Feb. 23 that has already been shaped by fierce debates over migration.

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Lets turn lemons into lemonade What we should offer: ➡️Full funding for all credentialed US scientists for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to #Canada ➡️Fast path to Canadian citizenship We can become a science superpower #skpoli www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n...

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The European Parliament has asked lawmakers, parliamentary assistants and staff to use Signal, an end-to-end-encrypted messaging app, as an instant messaging tool for work-related communications, according to an internal email seen by POLITICO.

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As the Washington Capitals celebrate a milestone, The Post examines a team and its town with 50 games that have mattered — to the franchise and its fans.

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Was fortunate enough to meet @MarkJCarney and @ChahalGeorge in #regina yesterday. Very inspiring! Thanks for coming! #skpoli #cdnpoli

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German far-right chancellor candidate Alice Weidel hailed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a “great role model” during her first official meeting with a European leader today in Budapest.

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Asking them to be "righteous" skunks the plea, though. "Righteous" is not Objective. Lobby them to write factual, news-forward headlines like DEFYING COURTS, TRUMP KEEPS FUNDS FROZEN instead of dissociated blather like A SHOWDOWN EMERGES OVER THE LIMITS OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER.

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This is a remarkable statement from Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on why he will support Tulsi Gabbard to be the next U.S. Director of National Intelligence.

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“Any hint of the selective suspension of congressionally authorized payments will be a breach of trust and ultimately, a form of default,” five former U.S. Treasury secretaries write. “And our credibility, once lost, will prove difficult to regain.”

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Toughening up of the EU's comms around the upcoming showdown with Washington, per statement this morning. "The EU sees no justification for the imposition of tariffs on its exports," vowing to react. Tariffs would be "unlawful" & "counterproductive." Story: www.politico.eu/article/fran...

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Senate Democrats have set up a whistleblower complaint portal for federal workers to submit any reports of what they see as unlawful activities in their respective agencies in response to Elon Musk and his group’s efforts to downsize the federal government.

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More threats which have and will further will hurt the livelihood of folks in SK and Canada. Where are our @skpoli leaders? Premier Moe? Our 14 @cpc MP's? We need leadership, not timidity and slogans. #LeadershipSK #Canada

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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced he will step down, effective Wednesday, to avoid the theatrics of an impeachment process launched by Bucharest’s parliament.

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if I were reviving David Mamet on Broadway this spring, I would have pushed for a “no op-eds” clause

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🤝 Want to be part of something big? We need YOU! Whether you're in Regina, Saskatoon, or any part of Saskatchewan, join our team and help send Jeff to Ottawa. Together, we can make a real difference! #SendJeffToOttawa www.jeffreywalters.ca/get-involved/

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These places that are burning need our help. Listen in to this episode and d Science Friday

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A series of winter storms will bring snow, ice and heavy rain to millions of people across the United States this week. As of early Monday, winter storm watches and warnings were in effect for many states. Take a visual journey through these weather extremes.

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Join me tonight for some Pints & Politics in the Bushwakker's Clubhouse! See you there! #skpoli www.jeffreywalters.ca/event/pints-...

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NOTE: There is a 10:30a hearing in the FBI cases. TRO request 1: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... TRO request 2: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... DOJ's opposition, filed this morning: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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I'm hearing a lot from the media NGO sector about the impact of USAID cuts. A lot of small investigative media organisations across the globe are facing imminent closure as the funding they've budget for has vanished overnight, and the funder community has no capacity to absorb the shock.

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DOJ argued in federal court in D.C. on Tuesday that the anti-trans military ban should still be allowed to be implemented, even if it was motivated by animus. Following arguments in another courtroom in the same building, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s anti-trans prison restrictions.

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The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday abruptly reversed its decision to block inbound package shipments from China and Hong Kong just hours after implementing the suspension.

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Join Jeff and Team in another round of Pints and Politics. Got a favorite policy idea? Want to talk about the party Leadership race? Just like having a pint and socializing? See you there! #skpoli www.jeffreywalters.ca/event/pints-...

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The chaotic blitz by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has triggered legal objections across Washington, with officials in at least a half-dozen federal agencies and departments raising alarms about whether the billionaire’s assault on government is breaking the law.

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