Mon, December 2, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

A power vacuum in Gaza could empower warlords and gangs

Since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, the war in the Gaza Strip has been dogged by a persistent question: What happens after the conflict ends?

by: Brian Stokes

Lebanon struggles with war wounds, economic losses and shrinking GDP amid uncertainty

Lebanon's economy, already struggling, faces collapse amid war with Israel. Recovery hinges on urgent international support.

by: Brian Stokes

I'm a planning expert and have reviewed the SRL business case. It's no wonder the feds won't fund it

The state government is frustrated at Canberra's refusal to pay up, but the reasons are simple: the Suburban Rail Loop business plan - and what it lacks - is of major concern.

by: Brian Stokes

Will Donald Trump use Kash Patel to attack his critics and the First Amendment?

Will Donald Trump use Kash Patel to attack his critics and the First Amendment? - Limitations of US law shield most journalists, but long-term use of the Espionage Act to prosecute leakers provides Trump an alleyway to attack critics.

by: Brian Stokes

Desperate Democrats turn on Kamala Harris as post-election debts crush the party

The Democrats are crumbling after a catastrophic election defeat at the hands of Donald Trump and there's only one person they're all blaming - Kamala Harris.

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Sex offenders to be booted from Defence Force in sweeping overhaul

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was time to act to combat an "epidemic" of suicide among former and current military personnel.

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Trey Gowdy on Biden pardoning his son: 'The breadth of it surprises me a little bit'

by: Brian Stokes

California Democrat: State law enforcement has 'no obligation' to assist ICE with deportation, identification

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) emphasized that California law enforcement has "no obligation" to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with deportation or identification processes. During an appearance on CBS's "Face the Nation,

by: Brian Stokes

Ireland's ruling parties set to hold power after tight election

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics have likely been returned by voters. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Plea to break Australia's violent cycle behind closed doors

A Perth mother-of-four, who survived being set alight, has issued a powerful plea to men to help offenders break the cycle of violence.

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Pharmac minister and chairwoman refuse to express confidence in chief executive Sarah Fitt

It comes as Seymour believes Pharmac still has time to correct its decision but is warning the board of a "very different conversation" if a similar situation occurs again. "Fool me once, but don't fool me twice,

by: Brian Stokes

Hunter Biden's lawyers launch apparent 11th-hour bid to land pardon from Dad

Lawyers for scandal-scarred first son Hunter Biden have issued a new public diatribe whining he is the alleged victim of "political prosecutions" — an apparent last-ditch push for his dad to

by: Brian Stokes

Does SNP have an impossible task? easyJet and Jet2 fly high

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Inside Kampala's garbage management politics

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, which commenced operations in 2007, has contracts with all local government assemblies in Ghana for waste management. The company is one of the subsidiaries of Jospong Group of Companies, founded by Mr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, with business interests in waste management, ICT, and banking.

by: Brian Stokes

Politics News News Today Live: Parliament Winter Session: Congress, Opposition MPs split over stalling proceedings over Adani bribery charges

Stay engaged with the latest in politics, covering government policies, political debates, and legislative updates. From breaking developments in national governance to international diplomatic relations,
Sun, December 1, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Here's the state of the last uncalled House race and why it's important

Democrat Adam Gray currently has 105,083 votes, compared to 104,856 votes for Republican John Duarte, according to the California Secretary of State.

by: Brian Stokes

Winners and losers in general election 2024

Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate

by: Brian Stokes

Quarter of England's farmland owned by just 2,500 toffs and fatcats, new figures show

There are more than 100,000 farm holdings in England, covering 22 million acres in total. But the Defra data show just 2,568 very large farms own or manage 5.6 million acres

by: Brian Stokes

Canada's ambassador says Trudeau's dinner with Trump key to getting tariffs removed

Canada's ambassador to the United States said Sunday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and key Cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the U.

by: Brian Stokes

Nigel Farage explodes at claim he helped Labour and blasts 'Tories shouldn't be forgiven'

Nigel Farage has slapped down shadow minister Victoria Atkins after she claimed Reform UK was to blame for Labour's whopping Parliamentary majority following July's general election telling her the Tories only have themselves to blame.

by: Brian Stokes

Biden's Visit to Africa Will Focus on History and Economic Hope

In Angola on likely his last overseas trip in office, the president will tour a slavery museum and spotlight a rail corridor that is part of his administration's strategy in the region.

by: Brian Stokes

Canada's ambassador to the US says Trudeau's dinner with Trump key to getting tariffs removed

Canada's ambassador to the United States said Sunday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and key Cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the U.

by: Brian Stokes

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau meets with Trump in Florida after tariff threats

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he had an "excellent conversation" with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after the president-elect's threat to impose significant tariffs on two of America's leading trade partners raised alarms in Ottawa and Mexico City.

by: Brian Stokes

Labour conference: Chris Hipkins says 'yes' to Dunedin Hospital and 'no' to Aukus

Labour members passed a proposal saying a Labour Government would not join Aukus and ... Thomas Coughlan is Deputy Political Editor and covers politics from Parliament. He has worked for the Herald since 2021 and has worked in the press gallery since ...

by: Brian Stokes

Trump names Massad Boulos, campaign liaison and family relative, as a senior adviser on Middle East

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Massad Boulos, a Lebanese American businessman who is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany, as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

by: Brian Stokes

Sunday Snapshot: Trump's tariff toolkit

The White House won't switch ownership for weeks, but President-elect Trump is already dancing the tariff tango. His announcement of a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico sent a shiver through markets last week.

by: Brian Stokes

"Elon Musk is right": Sanders agrees with DOGE head on cutting Pentagon spending

Elon Musk has been appointed as the head of the quasi-governmental Department of Government Efficiency for the upcoming term of President-elect Donald Trump. He's called for a massive drawdown in government spending as part of a wider GOP push to hobble the administrative state.

by: Brian Stokes

US sees surge in Indian immigrants at border with Canada

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Meet Kash Patel, Trump's Nomination for FBI Director

Kash is a brilliant lawyer and 'America First' fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption," Trump said.

by: Brian Stokes

Convicted felons cannot travel to these countries: will President Trump be allowed in?

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by: Brian Stokes

How to Survive the Next Four Years: A Guide for Anti-Trumpists

by: Brian Stokes

Iowa And New Hampshire Senators Target Foreign Adversaries With DETERRENCE Act

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have introduced the DETERRENCE Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at countering violent crimes and assassination attempts against U.S. citizens carried out by individuals recruited by foreign adversaries,

by: Brian Stokes

Sen. Chris Murphy: "Donald Trump And The Billionaire Class Are Taking Over Government To Enrich Themselves And Screw Everybody Else"

Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy discusses President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and Cabinet picks and the Democratic Party's losses in the 2024 election, during an interview Sunday on NBC's "Meet The Press.

by: Brian Stokes

'Thanks for dinner': Trudeau meets with Trump, cabinet nominees at Mar-a-Lago after tariffs threat

Since Trump's re-election, Trudeau and his cabinet ministers have sought to reassure Canadians and businesses they are prepared to handle a second Trump presidency, after Trump's first term forced the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and tariffs slapped on Canadian steel and aluminum.

by: Brian Stokes

Dublin North West: Paul McAuliffe (FF)

Paul McAuliffe (47) was first elected to the Dáil in 2020 taking his seat following a battle with outgoing Fine Gael TD Noel Rock. It was a reversal of the 2016 campaign when McAuliffe lost out to Rock.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump says Kash Patel will restore ' Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity' to the FBI

President-elect Trump named Kash Patel as his choice to lead the FBI, after Patel repeatedly slammed federal agencies such as the FBI as corrupted by the "deep state."

by: Brian Stokes

Green Party facing wipeout as count set for Monday

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Who is Kash Patel? 5 things to know about Donald Trump's firebrand pick to lead the FBI

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to nominate Kashyap "Kash" Patel as director of the FBI, tapping the longtime loyalist to lead the the law enforcement agency he has often criticized.

by: Brian Stokes

The billionaires of Trump's proposed administration

President-elect Donald Trump has a net worth of $5.7 billion, as of Dec. 1, 2024, and he has chosen a slew of fellow billionaires to serve in his second administration.

by: Brian Stokes

'The first oligarch': Russian dissident warns of 'extremely dangerous' development in U.S.

America is close to having its first real oligarch, a Russian dissident — and former world chess champion — warned in an interview Sunday. Garry Kasparov, who now chairs the Renew Democracy Initiative,

by: Brian Stokes

Transcript: Historian H.W. Brands on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with H.W. Brands, Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin and author of "America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War,

by: Brian Stokes

Trump picks Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern affairs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said Lebanese American businessman Massad Boulos would serve as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.

by: Brian Stokes

Bernie Sanders Agrees with Elon Musk on Slashing the Pentagon's Budget

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he agrees with billionaire Elon Musk that Defense Department spending is too high with little accountability.

by: Brian Stokes

Pa. counties fight for more freedom over how to spend opioid money with $247M more on the way

Somerset County and Philadelphia are fighting decisions made by a powerful state oversight board to reject their spending plans.

by: Brian Stokes

Donald Trump picks Massad Boulos, a businessman and Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, as advisor

His father and grandfather were both figures in Lebanese politics and his father-in-law was a key funder ... a large number of seats in Lebanon's parliament and ministers in the government. Boulos is a friend of Suleiman Frangieh, a Christian ally of ...

by: Brian Stokes

Lawmakers express doubt over Trump plan to replace FBI's Christopher Wray

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Pursuing justice or revenge?

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Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

Four big deadlines in 2025 that will put Congress and Trump on a collision course

Republicans will need to act swiftly after lawmakers are sworn into the new Congress on Jan. 3 on a number of big-ticket items set to expire in 2025. With control of the White House and both chambers of Congress,

The article from MSN discusses four critical deadlines in 2025 that could lead to significant political confrontations between Congress and potentially a second-term President Trump. Firstly, the debt ceiling, which was suspended until January 1, 2025, will need to be addressed again, likely sparking debates over federal spending and budget cuts. Secondly, the 2017 tax cuts, set to expire at the end of 2025, will force Congress to decide on their extension, reduction, or expiration, amidst discussions on tax policy and economic strategy. Thirdly, the farm bill, which expires on September 30, 2024, but with its implications extending into 2025, will require renewal, affecting agricultural policy, food stamps, and rural development. Lastly, the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is due by September 30, 2023, but its long-term implications will be felt in 2025, involving issues like airline safety, infrastructure, and labor regulations. These deadlines could serve as flashpoints for policy disagreements, especially if Trump's administration pushes for different priorities than those of a potentially divided Congress.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/four-big-deadlines-in-2025-that-will-put-congress-and-trump-on-a-collision-course/ar-AA1v4dYm