• Sun, December 1, 2024

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

by: Brian Stokes

Hey liberals, do you like this hegemony of ours? Then you'd better damn well act like it

In the wake of a devastating election defeat, it is imperative that liberals stop retreating into smugness and snobbery, and begin confronting the social realities that have alienated so many.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI

Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he wanted former National Security official and loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI, signaling an intent to drive out the bureau's current director,

by: Brian Stokes

Getting a third party into government turns on key economic issues

A different emphasis on economic policy agenda is in store depending on which coalition route is chosen by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

by: Brian Stokes

Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel as choice for FBI director

Patel, who must be confirmed by the Senate, has promoted false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and that a secret "deep state" cabal tried to overthrow Trump.

by: Brian Stokes

'FOX News Sunday' Panel: How Will DC Regulate AI? Backlash Against Trump Cabinet Picks

FNC's Shannon Bream hosts Richard Fowler and Katie Pavlich to discuss the politics of regulation of artificial intelligence and Donald Trump's choice for FBI Director.

by: Brian Stokes

What happens next after Trump chooses FBI critic Kash Patel to remake the agency

Patel is likely to face deep skepticism during his confirmation hearings over his stated plans to rid the government of "conspirators" against Trump, and his claims that he would shut down the FBI's headquarters in the nation's capital and send the thousands of employees who work there to "chase down criminals" across the country.

by: Brian Stokes

Bernie Sanders admits 'Elon Musk is right' to slash Pentagon with DOGE: 'Lost track of billions'

Sen. Bernie Sanders turned to X on Sunday to say "Elon Musk is right" before going on about the Pentagon's wasteful spending and failed audits.

by: Brian Stokes

Canada bolstering border security after Trump's talks with Trudeau, Canadian official says

Canadian officials are stepping up border security "in a visible and muscular way" following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's meeting with President-elect Trump, a top Liberal government minister who attended the talks said Sunday.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he'll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says

by: Brian Stokes

Kash Patel Would Bring Bravado and Baggage to F.B.I. Role

President-elect Donald J. Trump's choice to run the F.B.I. has a record in and out of government that is likely to raise questions during his Senate confirmation hearings.

by: Brian Stokes

National security advisor Jake Sullivan says Biden told him to oversee a 'massive surge' of weapons deliveries to Ukraine before his term ends

National security advisor Jake Sullivan said President Biden was doing what he could to "strengthen" the position of Ukraine before he leaves office.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump Labor pick surprises unions, rattles business

President-elect Trump's pick for Labor secretary has organized labor cheering and business groups sounding worried as the atypically labor-friendly choice could signal a new and more receptive stance toward unions from Republicans,

by: Brian Stokes

Tren de Aragua is 'wholly an issue' created by Biden admin, says ex-DHS official

Former acting DHS Chief of Staff under Trump Lora Ries discusses Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua's presence in the United States, how the incoming Trump administration will address the gang and resistance from sanctuary states and cities.

by: Brian Stokes

Voters are switching off even as Starmer pushes the reset button

When you are planning a relaunch just five months into your new Government, you know things are not going as well as you had hoped. The resignation of the Transport Secretary - over an issue the Prime Minister had known about for years but did not act on - is just the latest in a litany of mis-steps and calamities.

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

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
The article from The Irish Times discusses the outcomes of the General Election 2024, highlighting the key winners and losers. The ruling coalition, consisting of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party, managed to retain power, albeit with a reduced majority. Fine Gael's leader, Leo Varadkar, emerged as a significant winner, securing his position as Taoiseach for another term due to his party's strong performance. Fianna Fáil, led by Micheál Martin, also did well but saw a slight decrease in seats. The Green Party faced losses, reflecting a backlash against some of their environmental policies. Sinn Féin, despite high expectations, underperformed, failing to capitalize on their previous surge in popularity. Among the opposition, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats made modest gains, while smaller parties and independents saw mixed results. The election was marked by a focus on housing, health, and climate change, with voters expressing a mix of satisfaction and frustration with the government's handling of these issues.

Read the Full The Irish Times Article at:
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/01/winners-and-losers-in-general-election-2024/


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