Sun, December 1, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Putin alerts Trump to life-threatening danger

US President-elect Donald Trump's life is still in danger," his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, told Russian media on Thursday after his visit to Kazakhstan. "The methods of fighting Trump were totally uncivil,

by: Brian Stokes

BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat blames public outrage for liquid attack on Arvind Kejriwal

BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat commented on the incident where a liquid was thrown at former Delhi CM and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal, stating that such events occur whenever a leader goes on a Padyatra,

by: Brian Stokes

Hunter Biden's team issues a fiery defense ahead of sentencing, possible pardon

In a 52-page paper titled "The political prosecutions of Hunter Biden" released Saturday, Hunter Biden's lawyers criticize the foundation of the investigations into their cl

by: Brian Stokes

The International Criminal Court has zero credibility left. It cannot survive

The International Criminal Court (ICC) lost any vestige of legitimacy it may have had by issuing its recent arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As France and other countries have since made clear,

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This is a political masterstroke by President Zelensky

For some time, the ground has been shifting in Kyiv as Ukraine braces for a potential Trump presidency and his much-touted promise of a ceasefire within 24 hours of taking office on 20 January 2025. Senior figures,

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President Trump threatens 100% tariffs and permanent breakup for Putin's BRICS if they dethrone US dollar

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Who is President Bashar al-Assad? Target of Islamist rebels in Syria

Assad? Rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad roamed the streets of Syria's Aleppo on Friday night (November 29), saying they have liberated it from al-Assad's hold.

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Anthony Albanese expected to reshuffle cabinet in January

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to reshuffle his cabinet in January ahead of the 2025 federal election.

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Lawmakers, former officials react to Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel

President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director has sparked mixed reactions from lawmakers and former officials, with Republicans praising the controversial pick. "It's a terrible development for the men and women of the FBI and also for the nation that depends on a highly functioning professional independent Federal Bureau

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Armed rebels occupy centre of Aleppo, Syria's largest city

Thousands of insurgents also fanned out across Aleppo in vehicles with improvised armour and pickups, a day after they entered the city. View on euronews

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Federal DEI spending explodes under Biden-Harris administration

President Donald Trump has promised to reduce government waste and employed wealthy businessmen Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the charge. So far, spending on federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies are prime targets for Musk and Ramaswamy,

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Syria Conflict Latest: Turkey's First Reaction on Aleppo Attacks - 'Won't Allow Terrorist-Led State'

In the latest development from Syria, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has firmly stated that Turkey will not allow the establishment of a "terrorist-led state" in Syria, specifically referring to the ongoing conflict in Aleppo and Idlib.

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Coalition frontbencher says voters conned into backing independents

Opposition communications spokesman Paul Fletcher, facing a battle against an independent at the next election, says teals had duped traditional Coalition supporters.

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Politics latest: Minister denies Labour as bad as Tories after Louise Haigh scandal

Pat McFadden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has told Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips he was "sorry" to see the departure of Louise Haigh as transport secretary. Watch the show live below.

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Chinese county grapples with how to lure and reward workers for difficult, low-level jobs

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Starmer accused of 'burying head in sand' over deal to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe

Exclusive: Despite repeatedly citing economic growth as a number one priority, the government has refused to conduct an assessment of how a deal for young people to live and work across the bloc could

by: Brian Stokes

5 times Starmer called for softer immigration rules as Government blasts 'broken' system

The Government sets out a plan to restore order to the "broken" immigration system as new data shows net migration hit a high of nearly one million last year.

by: Brian Stokes

How Starmer's missteps are fuelling Nigel Farage's rise

In October, UK PM Keir Starmer's favourability went below far-right Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage. Here's a look at how Starmer lost his charm a few months after a landslide victory and how Fara

by: Brian Stokes

Trump's Call for Mexico to Stop Migrants and Drugs May Never Be Met

It would take years, if ever, for Mexico to accomplish what incoming US President Donald Trump is demanding to avoid tariffs: stemming the flow of migrants and drugs over the border.

by: Brian Stokes

GENEVA IN 1899: The local election of 1899, Part 2

The Geneva Daily Times, then as now, framed the 1899 local election as a horse race. "More wagers have been placed on the result in this city than has been

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Musk's team-up with Trump is different to how media barons operated in the past

Elon Musk's regular posts of strong support for president-elect Donald Trump on his social media platform X and his expected role within the new US administration present a rolling live case study on the role of social media within public and political debate.

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Elon Musk is attacking Britain. Former PMs are building ties

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At the root of slowdown: It's politics, stupid

The murmurs and fears echoing in living rooms, bazaars and C-suites for weeks and months have come home to roost. All is clearly not well with the economy. On Friday, the ministry of statistics informed India that GDP growth in the July-September quarter,

by: Brian Stokes

Hipkins says 'yes' to Dunedin Hospital and 'no' to Aukus

Leader Chris Hipkins has said Labour will not allow New Zealand to be a part of Aukus He made the announcement at Labour's annual conference in Christchurc
Sat, November 30, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Election 2024: Five things we learned from the first day of the counts

Those numbers won't be finalised until the last counts finish. But the outcome of the election is already clear. The Greens may not actually lose all their seats; there are hopes that they might cling on to one.

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So how did Trudeau and Trump's dinner meeting go? Here's what we know

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Palm Beach, Fla., to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Friday night.

by: Brian Stokes

Donald Trump wants tax cuts and more in first 100 days

Trump's first term became defined by those tax cuts, which were approved by Republicans in Congress and signed into law only after their initial campaign promise to "repeal and replace" Democratic President Barack Obama's health care law sputtered, failing with the famous thumbs-down vote by then-Sen. John McCain.

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Jeffrey Goldberg: Can People Working At Cabinet Departments "Thwart" What Trump's Nominees Want To Do?

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have plans to overhaul the federal government after winning the popular vote, but his victory was far from overwhelming. How will Americans react to Trump's changes?

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Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald

Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following Ireland's General Election.

by: Brian Stokes

It looks like the latest form of protest, and Lidia Thorpe is its master

Is taking offence the new form of protest? If so, then Senator Lidia Thorpe, the Green-turned-independent whose disruptions of parliament have become commonplace, could teach a masterclass in it. Under Thorpe's model, the more performative the offence-taking, the better the protest.

by: Brian Stokes

Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable in short term in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration cannot be avoided in the immediate term, two government sources tell CTV News.

by: Brian Stokes

Alex Salmond: the political and personal side remembered

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Labour 'hit job' against Louise Haigh had been brewing for months

Insiders believe Left-wing MP had a target on her back since 'going rogue' with unauthorised pay deal for train drivers

by: Brian Stokes

Over 1000 Spaza Shops Closed Since Food Poisoning Saga

President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed during his annual National Council of Provinces address in Parliament that over 1000 spaza shops were shut down.

by: Brian Stokes

U.P. govt doing politics of self-service: Mayawati

Mayawati urges BSP members to intensify efforts for power, criticizing the UP government for self-serving politics and alleging casteist tactics by the BJP.

by: Brian Stokes

Housing and homelessness biggest issue for voters, exit poll shows

Economic stability (9%), climate change (4%), crime (2%), local transport and roads (2%) and childcare (2%) all played lesser roles

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Rafael Perez: Americans really need to relax and stop taking national politics so seriously

This is a time to appreciate your loved ones despite whatever flaws you believe them to have, so retire the pitchfork and relax a little bit.

by: Brian Stokes

Eknath Shinde suffering from fever, throat infection for 2 days: Family doc

by: Brian Stokes

Athawale comments on Shinde's dissatisfaction and ministerial roles

Athawale addresses Shinde's dissatisfaction and suggests the decision of CM's role lies with BJP. Attention shifts to key portfolio distribution in Maharashtra.

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Sinn Fein leader wants to engage with left-wing parties 'about possibilities of government'

Early tallies in the Irish election have suggested some senior figures from the last government may struggle to retain their seats.

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Albanese preparing January reshuffle to replace Shorten before election

The prime minister will unveil a refreshed frontbench line-up in late January to replace the retiring Bill Shorten.

by: Brian Stokes

Libby Mettam promises power bill relief if Liberals win 2025 WA State Election

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has promised more cost-of-living reprieve if she wins the next election, saying she will slash power bills by $169 a year.

by: Brian Stokes

Labor makes housing major issue at WA and Federal election, unveiling $450m package

Albanese and Cook announce a $443m plan for affordable housing in WA, aiming to build 360 social houses and 1440 residential units.

by: Brian Stokes

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

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Iceland votes for a new parliament after political disagreements force an early election

Icelanders are electing a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and

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Bilawal urges political stability in country, either through dialogue or by use of force

"Political stability is essential for the country's future, whether achieved through dialogue or, if necessary, through firm measures," Bhutto stated. He also called for a new National Action Plan (NAP) to combat terrorism, recognising the country's urgent need to address growing security threats.

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Time for Britain to follow the Aussies and take kids offline

Britain should follow Australia's lead and ban young people from social media, according to a leading campaigner for the protection of childhood. The Australian Parliament last week backed the world's toughest measures to stop under-16s using social media - and tech companies could fines of nearly £26million if they do not enforce new rules.

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Doctors and charities lobby for safeguards after MPs back assisted dying

Government warned palliative care needs urgent improvement to stop terminally ill feeling suicide is only choice

Georgia ballot-image audit shows accuracy of Dominion voting machines over paper ballots

A first-of-its-kind ballot-image audit conducted in all 159 counties after this month's elections found discrepancies on only 87 of the nearly 5.3 million ballots cast across Georgia on Nov. 5. All but one of those discrepancies occurred on hand-marked paper ballots.

The article from the Ledger-Enquirer discusses the ongoing debate over the use of the Confederate Memorial of the Wind in Columbus, Georgia, as a site for a new whitewater park. The park, which would be part of a $70 million project, has sparked controversy due to the monument's Confederate associations. Local leaders and community members are divided; some see the park as an economic boon that could revitalize the area, while others, including the Sons of Confederate Veterans, argue that the monument should be preserved as part of Southern heritage. The debate touches on broader issues of historical memory, racial justice, and economic development, with city officials like Mayor Skip Henderson advocating for the project while acknowledging the need to address the monument's implications sensitively. The article highlights the tension between progress and preservation, with public opinion split on how best to honor history while moving forward.

Read the Full Ledger-Enquirer Article at:
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/politics-government/article296360924.html