Sat, November 30, 2024

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Great British Railways fiasco with only 15 staff and nationalisation months away

Industry insiders warning that new body's 'thin structure' will mean the taxpayer being billed for expensive private consultants

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Former Evans supervisor sues Town Board members for defamation

Ex-Town Supervisor Mary Hosler filed a lawsuit against current Evans Town Board members Michael Schraft and Jeanne Macko, accusing them of defamation over comments they made about her accepting a $6,000 health insurance benefit.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Poilievre suggests Trudeau is too weak to engage with Trump, Ford won't go there

While federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has taken aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week, calling him too 'weak' to engage with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford won't go there.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trudeau meets with Trump for Florida dinner after president-elect pledges tariffs

The Prime Minister, the first G7 leader to meet with Trump since the U.S. election, discussed trade, border security in a wide-ranging conversation: official

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts

A tax break for millionaires, and almost everyone else. An end to the COVID-19-era government subsidies that some Americans have used to purchase health insurance. Limits to food

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The land was in his family for decades. According to the government, they don't own it

St. Philip's man has found himself at odds with the Newfoundland and Labrador government over a parcel of land that's been in his family since the 1980s.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Rep. Wade: The local ripple effect: Creating change close to home

Civic engagement helped me get to know myself, my neighbors, my city, my state, and the world in which I live so much better.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term

MSNBC's Katy Tur is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Andrew Desiderio and NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles to discuss the government funding battle in Congress.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Goodbye INAI: Senate approves elimination of Mexico's watchdog agencies

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trudeau says no question Trump is serious on tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's threats on tariffs should be taken seriously.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How an Astrophysicist Became the Most Accurate Political Forecaster in Canada

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The Senate's New Farm Bill Would Prioritize Climate. Too Bad It's Doomed.

On Monday, Senator Debbie Stabenow, a longtime champion of programs that support farmers and increase access to nutritious foods, introduced a new version of the farm bill, a key piece of legislation typically renewed every five years that governs much of how the agricultural industry in the US operates.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Only Raj and Uddhav can decide on joining hands: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader

Only the estranged Thackeray cousins- Uddhav and Raj- can decide if they want to join hands, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve said on Saturday.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Disinformation Transformed Miami Politics. This Radio Station Is One Reason Why.

Radio Mambí birthed Cuban politics in south Florida. Now it's a platform for Trumpism — even though it's owned by Democrats.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

2 Government Employee Terminated In Jammu & Kashmir For Links To Hezbollah

Madhavan salutes Ajith Kumar as Thala returns to racing tracks: 'He just goes after his dreams, no matter what' Back in India!! 🇮🇳 INDIAN SEAFOOD HEAVEN + Ultimate Food Tour in Mangalore! Dates for weight loss: 8 ways it can help you get back in shape

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

George Washington first again with ornament of Houdon statue

The Virginia Capitol Foundation's Christmas ornament features George Washington, rendered in the marble statue French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon created from direct measurements he took from the future first president.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Besigye's arrest and the tragedy of our politics

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'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?

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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,

[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

Fri, November 29, 2024

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Deuba and Thapa are now working closely. How long will the bonhomie last?

Some say Thapa seeks Deuba's backing to lead the party. Others aren't too sure as they doubt their bond will last long.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Brooks and Capehart on the dismissal of Trump's federal cases

With the dismissal of the two federal cases against him, President-elect Donald Trump has bypassed some of the most serious legal jeopardy he faced. He's now assembling a Cabinet to carry out his agenda.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

An influx of outsiders and money turns Montana Republican, culminating in a Senate triumph

BILLINGS — Democrats' crushing loss in Montana's nationally important U.S. Senate race settled a fierce political debate over whether a surge of newcomers in the past decade favored Republicans — and if one of the new arrivals could even take high office.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trudeau in Florida to meet with Donald Trump in wake of tariff threat

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Bureaucratic blockade: SLDC charges steep fines to show public records, concealing conflicts of interest

In a stark display of governmental opacity, the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) has systematically obstructed media efforts to access routine conflict of interest documents, directly contradicting its chairman's repeated public pledges of transparency.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

UK Prime Minister Threatened To Arrest Those Calling for New Election?

X owner Elon Musk amplified a post about the petition, writing "The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state."

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Musk joins Trump and family for Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a seat at the family table for Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago, joining President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and their 18-year-old son Barron, in the latest indicator of Trump's growing bond with the world's richest man.

Great British Railways fiasco with only 15 staff and nationalisation months away

Industry insiders warning that new body's 'thin structure' will mean the taxpayer being billed for expensive private consultants

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing issues surrounding the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), which is set to nationalize the UK's rail network. Despite the government's plans to have GBR operational by the end of 2023, the organization currently has only 15 staff members, significantly less than the 300 to 500 initially projected. This staffing shortfall has raised concerns about the feasibility of meeting the nationalization deadline. The delay in setting up GBR has been attributed to political and bureaucratic hurdles, including the need for new legislation which has not yet been introduced. Critics argue that this slow progress reflects poorly on the government's commitment to rail reform, especially amidst ongoing rail strikes and public frustration with the current state of rail services. The article also mentions that the Department for Transport has been criticized for its handling of the transition, with fears that the lack of preparation could lead to further chaos in the rail sector.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/great-british-railways-fiasco-with-only-15-staff-and-nationalisation-months-away/ar-AA1v1q9R