Tue, December 3, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Did Trump suggest Canada become 51st state and offer Trudeau to become its Governor? Here are details

US President-elect Donald Trump suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada become the 51st state if it cannot resolve trade and immigration issues. This proposal came during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago,

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Accept Sukhbir's resignation, reorganise Akali Dal in 6 months: Sikh clergy

Pronounce 'tankhah' on Sukhbir, other Sikh leaders who served as ministers in the Akali cabinet, strip ex-CM Parkash Singh Badal of 'Fakhre-e-Qaum' title

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Kenyan newspapers review, December 3: William Ruto takes on Gachagua and allies over criticism

President William Ruto has called on his critics to desist from incessant criticism of his administration, accusing them of being deficient of alternatives.

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'Abuse and violence cast dark shadow over shopworkers - we must change that'

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said 'we owe it to Britain's shopworkers to ensure the shop theft and violence they currently suffer is remembered as the ghost of Christmas past'

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Landslide? Trump's ultimate goal is minority rule

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Where will FF/FG find common ground with Labour and Social Democrats? Housing

All the parties have acknowledged the need to deliver a higher number of homes and the greater involvement by the State in doing so

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Israel's war sparks cash crisis in Gaza with torn banknotes and severe currency shortages

Palestinians in Gaza face severe poverty, repairing torn banknotes as merchants reject damaged currency amidst a humanitarian crisis.
Mon, December 2, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Donald Trump ally makes brash warning about Putin, Ukraine and the US

The leader of the Heritage Foundation, which is closely linked to the Trump campaign, claimed President-elect Donald Trump can end the war in Ukraine in days

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secret Police Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him

John Bolton held nothing back in his comparison of Trump's nomination of Patel to Stalin picking Lavrenty Beria as head of the Soviet secret police. The post John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secret Police Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him first appeared on Mediaite.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Starmer warned new year will be 'catastrophic' thanks to budget tax rises

Speaking to Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge, chef Tom Kerridge warns budget tax rises will have a "catastrophic" impact on businesses. Meanwhile, the PM makes what Sky's Sam Coates says will be "one of the biggest decisions" of his tenure.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

4th explosive night between pro-Russians and pro-EU in Georgia

Thousands of Georgians are on the streets in several cities across the country. They're chanting slogans against the pro-Russian government. Protesters are demanding their country join the European Union.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Starmer meets mother of British Hamas captive and vows no Gaza ceasefire without return of hostages

The prime minister was the keynote speaker at the Labour Friends of Israel annual lunch where he recommitted his support for Israel and a two-state solution

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Oil and gas lobby asks government to underwrite fossil fuel exploration, minister 'considering options'

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7

The post Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for federal crimes after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What led to Syria's 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war's front lines and threatened once again the authority of President Bashar al-Assad.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

ODM MP claims Ruto's manifesto resembles Azimio's, sees no need for opposition: "Nangoja kitu ya kupinga"

MP Junet Mohamed claimed that the opposition members have not found anything wrong with President William Ruto's policies, drawing similarities in their manifestos.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Sloopys - Capitol Letter's Ohio political awards

Weigh in now on the Ohio politics and government officials most deserving of the 7th annual Sloopys, Capitol Letter's annual Ohio political awards.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

SACP to contest 2026 local government elections alone, South Africans think they're doomed to fail

The South African Communist Party have decided to contest the 2026 local government elections alone, but citizens think they would fail without the ANC's support.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What will Trump's mass deportations look like?

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Now he's planning to make good on that promise. Trump confirmed after the election that he plans to "declare a national emergency and use the U.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate's 'advice and consent' role on Trump nominees

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to preserve the Senate's "vital role" in ensuring the fitness of President-elect Trump's nominees to hold senior executive and judicial branch positions.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump's FBI Pick Marks Clear "Authoritarian Takeover," Expert Warns

On Saturday, Trump nominated Patel, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Defense Department, to replace the FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, who still has more than two years left in his 10-year term. Trump appointed Wray in 2017 after unceremoniously firing James Comey.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Sir Chris Wormald replaces Simon Case as cabinet secretary and head of civil service

The current head of the Department of Health will take over from Simon Case, who has been cabinet secretary since 2020 and is standing down due to ill health.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'It's terrible politics': Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, the reactions went big

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago?

What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago? - The wall is no longer Trump's central idea, and it never really slowed migration, but it continues to put lives at risk, cost billions,

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Potential conflicts of interest may haunt Dr. Oz's confirmation to run Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Oz has extolled Ozempic's promise for weight-loss. Now Medicare, which Trump wants Oz to oversee, may cover it.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How Trump's Tax Cuts and Tariffs Will Affect Your Wallet

There is a tax break for just about everyone on the list of cuts that President-elect Donald Trump promised during his campaign, ranging from averting income-tax rate increases scheduled for 2026 to eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security income.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

ICC president criticises US and Russia over threats and accusations

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced criticism and pressure over arrest warrants for Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia's Vladimir Putin. View on euronews

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

We're Entering a World Where the Rule of Law Is Turned Inside Out

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Johnson rips Hunter Biden pardon, saying trust in justice system damaged

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday slammed President Biden for his decision to pardon his son Hunter, calling the move an abuse of the justice system. "President Biden insisted many times he would never pardon his own son for his serious crimes,

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Terror threat to UK if Syria camps holding Shamima Begum and other IS extremists collapse, warns ex-MI6 chief

Terror threat to UK if Syria camps holding Shamima Begum and other IS extremists collapse, warns ex-MI6 chief - Former top spy Sir Alex Younger stressed the risks of Donald Trump pulling US troops out

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump picks another in-law for key adviser role

Donald Trump has named Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, asan adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How President Biden came to the decision to pardon his son Hunter

The Biden family discussed the pardon for Hunter Biden during the Thanksgiving holiday in Nantucket, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Latest King County exec candidate says he represents 'next generation'

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How Elon Musk cut costs at SpaceX, Tesla, X and what it means for DOGE

Elon Musk is known for making radical cuts. Here's what his legacy as a maverick means for Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

After President Biden's pardon, Hunter Biden's lawyer files to dismiss cases

The lawyer for U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter filed to dismiss indictments against him, after his father issued a pardon earlier that day that spans a decade. The president's full and unconditional pardon "requires dismissal of the indictment against" Hunter Biden,

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Huckabee pick as Israeli ambassador reflects long evangelical alliance

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Tshwane Mayor Moya's first 100 days: Tough talks, wage and water woes

Moya spoke about the City's spaza shop regulations, Hammanskraal water access, and the Labour Court update on salary increases.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Factbox-US reactions to Hunter Biden pardon by President Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, reversing his earlier pledge to leave the legal proceedings entirely up to the judicial system. Hunter Biden had pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges and faced upcoming sentencing.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Nigerian Governor Approves New Minimum Wage, Details Emerge

Cross River government led by Bassey Otu has approved a minimum wage of N70,000. He also included agreement on consequential adjustment across all levels.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What newly reelected Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson says she's prioritizing in the new Congress

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is entering her third term in Congress representing Iowa's Second Congressional District. Here's where her focus lies.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The latest on Trump's presidential transition

President-elect Donald Trump continues to lay the groundwork for his incoming administration, including on his promise to ramp up tariffs. Follow for live updates.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Here are the rising Democratic populist leaders to watch

A group of Democrats on the left are searching for a new standard-bearer to put forward an economic populist agenda for America after extensive losses in the November election. These Democrats in and outside of Washington see kitchen-table issues as more integral than the other more niche social interests their party unsuccessfully focused on

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

US: US working on Gaza ceasefire but there is still a long way to go (White House adviser)

Washington, United States - December 01, 2024 The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza, but there is still a long way to go, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told NBC television.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Biden pardons son Hunter as Trump slams decision

President-elect Donald Trump continues to lay the groundwork for his incoming administration, including on his promise to ramp up tariffs. Follow for live updates.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter

The president had promised not to pardon Hunter Biden, who was convicted of gun-related charges and had pleaded guilty in a tax case.

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French government hangs by a thread as far right threatens to pull the trigger

Barring a last-minute miracle," Jordan Bardella will vote to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier — as France hurtles toward political and financial chaos.

Inside/Outside: Debating politics and the 2024 city council election

By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. September 6, 2024 Santa Monica has a long tradition of deep community involvement in local government. The City of Santa Monica convenes numerous community meetings and on-line processes to seek public input.

The article from the Santa Monica Daily Press discusses the upcoming 2024 City Council election in Santa Monica, focusing on the political dynamics and debates surrounding the candidates. It highlights the tension between "insiders" and "outsiders," with insiders being those deeply involved in local politics and governance, and outsiders representing new voices and perspectives. Key issues include housing policies, development, and the influence of political action committees (PACs). The piece also touches on the candidates' backgrounds, their campaign strategies, and the community's desire for change or continuity in city leadership. The debate centers on whether the city needs fresh ideas to address ongoing challenges or if experienced insiders are better equipped to navigate the complexities of local governance.

Read the Full Santa Monica Daily Press Article at:
https://smdp.com/2024/12/02/inside-outside-debating-politics-and-the-2024-city-council-election/