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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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.

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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."

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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.

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APC Members Reject PDP Defectors in Ondo, Give Reason

Some All Progressives Congress (APC) members have rejected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members who defected to the ruling party in Ondo state.

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Government plane that usually carries Trudeau appears headed for Palm Beach, Florida

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Oregon State Rep. Pam Marsh has been appointed to a House leadership role

The other two assistant majority leaders are Representative Annessa Hartman, a Democrat from Gladstone, Oregon City and North Clackamas County who will focus on politics, and Representative Hai Pham, a Democrat from South Hillsboro and West Beaverton who will focus on professional development.

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Retired Texas teachers could see a bump in Social Security payments under proposal in Congress

About 300,000 retired Texas educators, police officers and firefighters would see an extra $360 per month under a tweak to Social Security passed in Congress.

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Once The Playground Of The Rich, Wyoming's Ranch A Makes A Comeback

Ranch A, located just south of Beulah, was founded by media mogul Moses Annenberg and became the center for the rich and elite. Years of opulence

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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",

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

by: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

by: 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.

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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.

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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.

by: 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.

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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

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.

The article from Richmond.com discusses the Virginia General Assembly's focus on energy policy, particularly concerning solar power, carbon emissions, and the impact of data centers. Key points include the state's push towards renewable energy, with solar power being a significant component, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. There's a debate over the effectiveness and environmental impact of these policies, especially with the growing energy demands from data centers. Legislation is being considered to streamline solar project approvals, manage the decommissioning of solar facilities, and address the environmental footprint of data centers. Additionally, there's contention around the Public Utilities Regulatory Act (PURA) and how it might affect energy rates and the balance between renewable energy development and maintaining grid reliability. The article highlights the complex interplay between economic development, environmental goals, and regulatory frameworks in Virginia's energy sector.

Read the Full Richmond Article at:
https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-solar-carbon-data-centers-general-assembly/article_80e92a72-ab48-11ef-8d42-a3a44b38944e.html