Sat, November 30, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Trump disavowed Project 2025. Now he's hiring its contributors for his administration

Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative Project 2025 playbook throughout his campaign. Now, he is tapping its contributors to lead his government.

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Prime Minister Trudeau meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday evening to meet with U.S.-president elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, sources confirm to CTV News.

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Louise Haigh resigns as transport secretary over stolen phone fraud offence

Louise Haigh has become the first minister to quit Sir Keir Starmer's government in a blow to the prime minister. The transport secretary has written to Sir Keir tendering her resignation as transport secretary after admitting she pleaded guilty to fraud over a mobile phone claim 10 years ago.

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Democrats Weigh Dumping Nadler, Regrouping to Counter Trump

Some House Democrats want to oust aging committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler in favor of younger lawmakers who they see as better suited to take on the president.

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Kamala Harris for president in '28? How about Gavin Newsom? Who are the early front-runners?

Harris has won five statewide races — in 2010 and 2014 for attorney general, in 2016 for U.S. senator and as vice president on Biden's ticket in 2020 and 2024. She trounced Trump, 58% to 38%, in this year's election.

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Virginia: Solar, data centers, carbon top environmentalists' lists for session

Solar farms, data centers and carbon dioxide are on track to dominate General Assembly discussions on the environment in the 2025 session.

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Many in Louisiana think flood insurance is broken. But what can be done about it?

In October, Cassidy distributed a report to his colleagues called "The Flood Insurance Crisis: A Comprehensive Breakdown of Rising Flood Insurance Premiums," that found NFIP premiums in Louisiana have increased by 234% over the past three years, resulting in 52,000 residents dropping their policies.

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Prime Minister Trudeau's plane lands near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

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Trudeau lands in Palm Beach, Fla. to meet with president-elect Trump, sources say

An official said the conversation between the leaders was wide-ranging, including trade, border security, fentanyl, NATO and Ukraine

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Sambhal violence: Samajwadi Party calls for 'truth-based investigation'

Further talking about the party's delegation he said that they do not wish to deteriorate the tense situation in the area, and if the district administration have a problem with the delegation

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Irish party leader gives birth on election day

The leader of Ireland's opposition Social Democrats party has given birth on the day of voting in the country's general election.

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Understanding the EFF's defections: impacts on MK Party and South African politics

Explore the implications of the EFF's recent defections to the MK Party and how this shift is reshaping South African politics.

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Besigye's arrest and the tragedy of our politics

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Maharashtra Government Formation Delayed For Next Week Due To Political Turmoil

Maharashtra politics is in a state of Nux which may delay the formation of the new government until next week. The meeting in New Delhi between caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar — steered by Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- was intended to iron out the nitty-gritty of the power-sharing

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'We've have had enough of Starmer's lies' warns farming leader ahead of London showdown

EXCLUSIVE: Liz Webster says many farmers will likely end up selling their land if the situation does not improve.

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Ottawa to announce border-security measures in coming weeks, says senior official

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday that Ottawa is prepared to pump more money into the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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Maharashtra CM news live: Shiv Sena hints at major decision today

Speculation continues over the the decision over Maharashtra chief minister and the formation of the Maharashtra government nearly a week after the Maharashtra election results, with Mahayuti alliance leaders holding multiple meetings in Mumbai and Delhi.

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Why Victoria's privacy chief is so worried about facial-recognition technology

Gaming venues and retail are increasingly using off-the-shelf facial-recognition software, sparking high-level concern about potential risks of privacy and data security breaches.

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New European Commission takes hold in a polarised EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her new commission won a clear majority in Strasbourg on Wednesday but rarely has the political mood in the chamber felt so fractious, writes Ton

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'An existential issue': Property speculation threatening Victoria's food bowl

Farmers and government MPs want stronger protection for prime land on the outskirts of Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat, but are voluntary legal contracts enough?

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Election 2024 live updates: Exit poll shows tight race between main three parties as counting to begin at 9am

If the exit poll findings are borne out when the votes are counted, it suggests a return of a coalition based around Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael is likely

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Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates: Eknath Shinde is being sidelined, claims Shiv Sena leader

Oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra would likely be held on December 5 at Azad Maidan. Follow The Hindu for more updates.

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Politics latest: First Starmer cabinet member quits amid scandal; MPs to debate assisted dying

Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Meanwhile,

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The general election campaign: the highs, the lows, and the outright clangers

Fri, November 29, 2024

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Elon Musk and Sylvester Stallone attended Trump's Thanksgiving dinner that's all over social media

Videos circulating online showed Elon Musk attending the event at Mar-a-Lago alongside his mother, Maye, and the actor Sylvester Stallone.

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POLL: Should the rest of the UK follow Scotland and bring back Winter Fuel Payment?

The devolved Scottish Government has announced that all pensioners in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment in 2025/26.

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Ghana Elections 2024: Bawumia, Mahama and other presidential candidates sign peace pact

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Former President John Dramani Mahama , have arrived at the Kempinski Hotel to sign a peace pact towards the 2024 General election.

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Sheinbaum responds to Trump claim that she pledged to "stop migration" and close the border

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techUK responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

In its response, techUK emphasised the need to embed technology, and digital and essential skills, across the curriculum.

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Mischa Fubler welcomes new role in government

Mischa Fubler was sworn in as a Junior Minister of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Public Works at Government House yesterday. The Progressive Labour Party election candidate, who was sworn in

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Every Scottish pensioner to get winter fuel payment. Will Labour follow and finally U-turn on cuts?

The Scottish government will reintroduce universal winter fuel payments for pensioners - but will the UK government do the same?

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Maharashtra CM LIVE updates: Eknath Shinde cancels Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai today as suspense over CM continues

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP leader AJit Pawar reached the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to hold a key meeting over the CM's post.

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Rise of School Fires in Kenya: Is It Time to Abolish Boarding Education?

Are you looking for details about the rise of school fires in Kenya? Check out this article for more information about the cause of arson in Kenyan schools.

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A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web

The PayPal co-founder has woven himself throughout Washington, amassing influence with elected and un-elected political players alike.

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Politics latest: MPs to debate assisted dying; First Starmer cabinet member quits amid scandal

Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Meanwhile,

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PM and Social Democrat candidate Marcel Ciolacu pulls out of Romania's presidential elections

Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) who ranked third in the first round of the presidential elections, announced that he is withdrawing from the race regardless of the result of the vote recount that might bring him the second place and

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Irish rap group Kneecap defeats British Government after 'illegal' attempt to 'silence them'

Irish language rap group Kneecap has won its legal battle against the UK government. The dispute was over former business secretary Kemi Badenoch refusing them a £14,250 funding award. The UK Government has just conceded withholding the fund was 'unlawful.'

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Presidential Office "Promotion of the impeachment of the Board of Audit and Inspection undermines constitutional order"

Anchor] The presidential office strongly criticized the Democratic Party of Korea's push to impeach the chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection,

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The Economist sees 'maverick' Gadkari as Modi's successor, and India's top-down approach to education

International media also examines how India can achieve its industrialisation dreams, only if it would just get out of its own way.

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World stocks head for biggest monthly gains since May as Trump trades lift Wall Street

Global shares headed on Friday for their biggest monthly gains since May on hopes for strong U.S. growth, while Japanese rate hike bets and shifting euro zone monetary policy expectations put the dollar on track for its first weekly loss in four.

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French political crisis: Everything you need to know

The New Popular Front believed that because it won the election, it had the right to form a government. Macron disagreed, arguing that without an absolute majority, a leftist government could easily be toppled by their political adversaries.

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'Embarrassed' Barron looks on as Trump and 'First Buddy' Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving

Embarrassed' Barron looks on as Trump and 'First Buddy' Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving - Musk was once again spotted with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago as they celebrated Thanksgiving

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Politics latest: MPs to debate assisted dying; First Starmer cabinet member quits after Sky News report

Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Meanwhile,

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Decode Politics: Why DMK govt has labelled a Central scheme 'casteist', refused to implement it

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Politics latest: Emotional speeches in parliament as MPs debate assisted dying , with result of vote uncertain

Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Meanwhile,

by: Brian Stokes

Albanese government slammed over 'dodgy deals' with Greens to pass guillotine motion and ram 31 bills through parliament

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has slammed the government's lack of transparency after passing a guillotine motion to ram more than 30 bills through parliament while arguing the move could be "clearing the decks for an early election".

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Voters in Monroe County, Mich., elected a convict who will start his term behind bars

Mark Brant, a newly elected county commissioner in Michigan, is eager to serve constituents from federal prison. "My phone will be available."

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UK immigration figures breakdown: Where migrants are from and why they are arriving

Where migrants are from and why they are arriving - There has been a big drop in the number of visas for health and care workers arriving in the UK, despite a shortage in NHS staff

GST holiday passed in House of Commons despite Conservatives, Bloc voting against

OTTAWA — The government's proposed two-month GST/HST holiday is expected to be adopted in the House of Commons on Thursday despite opposition from Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois.

The article from the National Post discusses a proposed bill in the Canadian Parliament that would have eliminated the GST on purchases of new homes, aiming to make housing more affordable. This bill, known as the "GST New Housing Relief Act," was introduced by Conservative MP Adam Chambers. Despite its intent to provide relief to homebuyers, the bill was defeated in a vote of 205 to 112. The opposition came primarily from the Liberal government, the NDP, and the Bloc Québécois, with the latter arguing that the measure would disproportionately benefit wealthier individuals and not address the core issues of housing affordability. Critics of the bill suggested that removing the GST would not significantly lower housing costs and might even lead to increased prices due to market dynamics. The Conservative Party, however, maintained that this tax relief would have been a step towards easing the financial burden on new homeowners.

Read the Full National Post Article at https://nationalpost.com/news/gst-holiday-pass-conservatives-bloc-voting-against