Sat, November 30, 2024

[ 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

Shattered and betrayed by Albanese's political moves

The shelving of legislation to create Australia's first national environmental protection agency whilst also determined to pass election funding reforms shows just how self-serving Anthony Albanese is ("Albanese intervenes to scupper Plibersek's negotiations with the Greens",

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Liberals and NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST break from December 14 to February 15

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

URA gives $33,411 loan to 40 E. Broadway, in part to pay off debts

Butte's Uptown taxing district is lending owners of the old NorthWestern Energy complex $33,411, in part to pay off debts to local contractor.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the U.S. government pivots to full Republican control

Musk used X, the social media platform he owns, to promote AI-generated images and videos throughout the election. Operatives from Americans for Responsible Innovation, a nonprofit focused on artificial intelligence, have publicly been pushing Trump to tap Musk as his top adviser on the technology.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Both Republicans and Democrats are optimistic about WA's 2024 election results. Here's why

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Take politics out of planning: calls for planning reform from leading industry voices

Built environment professionals have led the calls for depoliticising the planning system during a roundtable hosted by SLR Consulting.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Highway 407 owner says no active buyback discussions with Ontario government

The provincial government is facing increasing pressure to tap into the underused and tolled Highway 407 to alleviate congestion on Highway 401.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Dutton's suddenly electable, but here's why he'll struggle to become PM

Pollsters believe the Albanese government's in trouble. But the Coalition must still defy history, and overcome a significant seat deficit, to win power.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trudeau appears unwilling to expand proposed rebate, despite pressure to include seniors

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to 'hardworking Canadians,' despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors and people who are not able to work.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to 'hardworking Canadians,' despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors and people who are not able to work.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Everything you need to know about the French political crisis

PARIS — France is barreling toward a perfect storm of political and financial crisis as 2024 comes to a close. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is threatening to pull the plug on the fragile coalition government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier over the conservative grandee's plans to rein in the massive French deficit.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The politics of the RBA's independence means a struggle over Australia's economic outlook is being fought in the shadows

The decisions the Reserve Bank makes affect the rest of us, and therefore should continue not to be taken lightly — whichever board might make them.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Japan and Germany battle for edge in lucrative war ship deal

Japan is seeking to capitalise on its rapidly deepening "quasi alliance" with Australia as it competes with Germany for a $10 billion shipbuilding deal.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

MPs vote in favour of historic bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Economic Outlook 2025: What's the worst that could happen?

Our economics team outlines possible upsides and downsides for 2025, and talks to bank CEOs and other heavy hitters about what may lie ahead

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Greenwald: Democrats Walking Away From Devastating Defeat Without An Iota Of Self-Reflection Or Self-Doubt

In an interview on 'The Charlie Kirk Show," Glenn Greenwald breaks down why the Democrats lost the presidential election and why they still don't get it. CHARLIE KIRK: Glenn, your journalism has been terrific over the years and your commentary as well.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What to know about the spending fight ahead in Congress

But before they can turn over, the current Congress has three short weeks to tackle two must-pass tasks: Passing government funding to avoid a shutdown, and approving a defense spending bill. The current government funding bill expires on Dec. 20 ...

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans on their plan to slash regulations and other parts of the federal government.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Jamaat 'facing four-pronged conspiracy', says party Ameer

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Keir Starmer votes in favour as assisted dying set to be legalised

MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill. 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.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

These loyal aides stuck by Trump. Now they're back for 'unfinished business'

Donald Trump has rapidly assembled his next White House team, with several veterans from his first term planning to move aggressively on Day One.

[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Starmer votes in favour as assisted dying bill advances after historic vote

MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill. 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.

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

The formation of the new government in Maharashtra has been delayed until the following week due to ongoing political turmoil. Originally, the swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Minister was scheduled for the weekend, but it has been postponed as political parties continue to negotiate and strategize. This delay stems from the recent political upheaval where the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, comprising Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), NCP, and Congress, faced internal disagreements and external pressures. The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party in the recent elections, is also in the fray, attempting to form the government either on its own or through alliances. The situation remains fluid with various political leaders holding meetings to finalize their strategies, amidst public speculation and media scrutiny.

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