• Sun, December 1, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Mehbooba Mufti Sparks Controversy, Says 'No Difference Between India And Bangladesh'

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti has ignited a political storm with her controversial statement comparing the situation of minority communities in India to those in Bangladesh,

by: Brian Stokes

North Carolina Gov-elect 'eager' to work with Trump administration on Hurricane Helene relief

North Carolina Gov.-elect Josh Stein (D) said he is "eager" to work with the incoming administration to access federal relief for his state as it recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene.

by: Brian Stokes

Should taxpayers continue to pay for the State's $700 million tv and film tax break?

Should New York taxpayers continue to pay for the State's $700 million tax break for TV and Film Productions? A recent study says the return hasn't been worth the investment, so lawmakers convened for an economic incentives hearing in November to examine the State's incentive plans.

by: Brian Stokes

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden was convicted in June of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.

by: Brian Stokes

How Republicans And Democrats Reacted to Surprise Hunter Biden Pardon

Reaction to President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter has led to a predictably polarized response along party lines.

by: Brian Stokes

Government takes new approach to pay for infrastructure

The Government is keen on user charges to fund new infrastructure like roads. The coalition Government is putting pressure on government agencies to find other ways to pay for infrastructure, rather than simply expecting the Crown to fund it all.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump slams Hunter Biden's presidential pardon as an 'an abuse and miscarriage of Justice'

Trump slams Hunter Biden's presidential pardon as an 'an abuse and miscarriage of Justice' - In a short post to his social media platform less than an hour after the official announcement, the preside

by: Brian Stokes

Biden Pardons Son Hunter in Reversal With Weeks Left in Term

President Joe Biden signed a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, reversing his previous stance that he would not use his executive powers to aid his oldest-living child.

by: Brian Stokes

Five Things to Know About Kash Patel, Trump's Pick to Lead the F.B.I.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has long seen his bombastic national security operative as a political "enforcer." But former colleagues question his fitness for the job.

by: Brian Stokes

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Decision likely today, swearing-in ceremony on Dec 5

Amid speculation that his son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Eknath Shinde said the Mahayuti allies- BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena- will decide the government formation through consensus after sitting together.

by: Brian Stokes

Controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision threatens the country's inland wetlands with new development, study says

By Anna Fitzgerald Guth In forested and marshy wetlands near the Pasquotank River and Big Flatty Creek in North Carolina, a large landowner allegedly took liberties about a decade ago to install a kilometer of bulkheads and piles of sand.

by: Brian Stokes

Fianna Fail leader hails a 'good day' for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail leader hails a 'good day' for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election - Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland's largest party after the general election

by: Brian Stokes

'Insult to Maharashtra': Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said those able to form the government in Maharashtra are prioritising Delhi trips.

by: Brian Stokes

Analysis: Second Trump term poses crucial test of Senate's independence

President-elect Donald Trump's determination to crash over traditional governmental guardrails will present a fundamental test of whether the Republican-controlled Senate can maintain its constitutional role as an independent institution and a check on presidential power.

by: Brian Stokes

Grassley calls for 'a new course' in criticizing Wray and FBI

by: Brian Stokes

President Biden pardons son Hunter

by: Brian Stokes

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Sunday night, a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.

by: Brian Stokes

President Joe Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges and is due for sentencing in December. Despite the White House's assurances last month that the president had no intentions of pardoning his son,

by: Brian Stokes

Trump Picked Patel for FBI After Some Aides Warned It Could Backfire

The president-elect is seeking major changes to U.S. law-enforcement agencies and is pushing ahead despite some Republican unease.

by: Brian Stokes

Google and Apple targeted in new competition crackdown on tech giants

Google and Apple would face huge fines for anti-competitive behaviour as the Federal Government widens its assault on big tech

by: Brian Stokes

Ireland election results LIVE as more TDs confirmed and all eyes on Gerry Hutch in Dublin

All eyes are on Gerry Hutch in Dublin Central following Independent candidate Malachy Steenson's elimination on Saturday evening. Tallies suggest Hutch will receive over 1,000 transfers from Steenson. Independent Mattie McGrath has been elected in Tipperary South.

by: Brian Stokes

'We are here to serve and protect.' Immigrants top of mind as Trump's new term approaches

Immigrant communities worry Donald Trump will make good on promises of mass deportations now that he has secured a second term in the White House.

by: Brian Stokes

Trudeau warns of economic damage from Trump's tariffs, flies to Fla. for meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that Donald Trump's threat to impose stiff tariffs on Canadian imports would hurt both economies and later flew to Florida for a meeting with the president-elect.

by: Brian Stokes

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran's top diplomat meets Assad

The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country's largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive.

by: Brian Stokes

Syrian Christians in 'grave danger' as Islamist militias take over Aleppo

Syrian Christians in Aleppo face "grave danger" after Islamist militias took over the city, local church leaders say. The militias, including jihadist groups, have seized control following the withdrawal of government forces and are removing all Christmas decorations,

by: Brian Stokes

President Biden pardons son Hunter, breaking promise as he leaves office

Hunter Biden, 54, he was convicted earlier this year by a Delaware jury on gun charges, and then pled guilty to tax charges in California. The clemency was a major about-face. The White House had repeatedly said Biden would not pardon his son.

by: Brian Stokes

How did Trump win Michigan? Students and experts weigh in

Inflation and rising costs of essentials like groceries and housing remained a top issue for voters. Many Michiganders expressed concerns about their financial well-being, a sentiment that Trump's campaign capitalized on by focusing on economic anxieties.

by: Brian Stokes

What Tulsi Gabbard Has Said About Syria's Assad as Insurgents Seize Aleppo

Gabbard met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 and two years later she said he was "not the enemy" of the U.S.

by: Brian Stokes

'Refreshing to Hear!' Fox & Friends Hosts Praise Kash Patel's Plans to Close FBI Hoover Building and Reopen it as 'A Museum of the Deep State'

Fox and Friends hosts praised Kash Patel's nomination to head the FBI, calling his plans to shut down parts of the institution, "refreshing to hear." The post 'Refreshing to Hear!' Fox & Friends Hosts Praise Kash Patel's Plans to Close FBI Hoover Building and Reopen it as 'A Museum of the Deep State' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Brian Stokes

2-party system does not guarantee political stability, says political scientist

by: Brian Stokes

Kash Patel FBI director nominee causes uproar on Sunday shows: 'He will be the enforcer' of Trump's revenge

Republicans and Democrats offered mixed reactions on President-elect Donald Trump's FBI Director nominee Kash Patel across Sunday morning and afternoon shows.

by: Brian Stokes

'Intermittent and unreliable': Australia has 'massively overinvested' in renewables

Page Research Centre Chief Executive Gerard Holland has criticised the Australian government for having "massively overinvested" in renewables which are "intermittent and unreliable".

by: Brian Stokes

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

  • 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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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,

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