• Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Albanese government thumbs new digital asset laws to be released in 2025 as ASIC reveals regulatory plans for crypto

The Albanese government has been working with industry and regulators ahead of new digital asset laws expected to be released in 2025.

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Daylight savings could actually come to an end if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new government efficiency board has its way

In a series of social media posts over the last week, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has strongly suggested that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will end the semiannual clock changes.

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Reducing Government spending needed to boost growth and tax system unfair on workers - new Treasury boss

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10 highlights from the Ontario auditor general's searing report on the Ford government's performance

Auditor general flagged problems with the Ontario Place redevelopment and a massive backlog of school repairs, among other issues.

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South Korean president lifts martial law order after backlash

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lifted a martial law order, just hours after his decree plunged the country into political uncertainty. Follow for live updates.

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State prosecutors will hinder potential Trump pardon: Michael Mukasey

Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey tells "CUOMO" that a pardon for President-elect Donald Trump from President Joe Biden isn't going to happen for three reasons: Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and Fani Willis,

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Live Updates: South Korean President Backs Down From Martial Law

President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the extraordinary move amid a bitter fight with the political opposition, and protesters clashed with police outside the assembly.

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Political rows, 'genuine fear' stoke Japan's distrust of China - and the feeling's mutual

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Researchers linked to the state itself warn of New York's off-the-charts school spending

What was expected to be a mundane state-ordered study into how Albany doles out cash to local school districts turns out to be required reading for New York taxpayers — and state lawmakers. Frustrated with the state's archaic formula for dispensing $25 billion in "Foundation Aid,

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US Senate Republicans eye two-step Trump legislative agenda

U.S. Senate Republicans are discussing a two-step plan to push ahead on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda when they take the majority next year, starting with border security and energy before turning to tax cuts.

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Live Updates: Fury in South Korea After President Imposes Martial Law

South Korea's National Assembly voted to lift an emergency declaration of martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol announced it on Tuesday, in a swift rebuke of the president's response to the political deadlock that has hobbled his tenure.

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Trump and Republican senators plan agenda for first 30 days

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Judge weighs whether to order Fani Willis to comply with lawmakers' subpoenas over Trump case

A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into whether she has engaged in misconduct during her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump.

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Live Updates: Top Aides to South Korea's President Offer Resignations After Martial Law Failure

South Korea's National Assembly voted to lift an emergency declaration of martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol announced it on Tuesday, in a swift rebuke of the president's response to the political deadlock that has hobbled his tenure.

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ANU report on voter satisfaction reveals 'troubling' results for Albanese Government

A new survey reveals trust in the Government has plummeted to levels not seen since the final months of the Morrison administration.

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'Brave and bold': Labor slammed on $275 power bill reduction promise anniversary

Sky News host Paul Murray discusses the "brave and bold" Labor Party for promising three years ago today to lower power bills for Australians.

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Live Updates: South Korea's President Faces Fury After Imposing Martial Law

South Korea's National Assembly voted to lift an emergency declaration of martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol announced it on Tuesday, in a swift rebuke of the president's response to the political deadlock that has hobbled his tenure.

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Current and former Fox News employees say Hegseth's drinking raised concerns

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's reported pick for defense secretary, exhibited drinking behaviors that raised concerns among his colleagues at Fox News, according to statements from 10 current and former Fox employees interviewed by NBC News.

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Democrats blast Republicans for 'fueling a political agenda' with Covid report and push back on lab leak claim

Democrats blast Republicans for 'fueling a political agenda' with Covid report and push back on lab leak claim - Republicans and Democrats on the House subcommittee to evaluate the pandemic response,

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Martial law reversed in South Korea after president's surprise decree sent shockwaves

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol backtracked on his shortlived decree in the early hours of Wednesday local time and withdrew the troops deployed to carry out the order. South Korean lawmakers are now calling for resignations.

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Public sector cuts: What government agencies are spending on staff Christmas parties, if anything

As the Government continues its drive to cut costs, many public servants are going without a Christmas do this year or are dipping into their own pocket to fund one - minus alcohol. Their replies made it clear spending is front of mind when it comes to festive celebrations,

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Economy stuck in first gear as government spending prevents downturn

Despite tax cuts and government energy handouts, the economy grew by just 0.3 per cent in the September quarter.

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Citing Hunter Biden pardon, Trump asks judge to dismiss his criminal hush money case

Donald Trump's criminal hush money case should be dismissed because it "threatens the functioning" of the U.S. government, Trump's attorneys argue in a new filing.

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Harris Officials Shot Themselves in Foot 'Propping Biden Up': Nate Silver

Nearly a month after the election that Harris lost to Donald Trump in both the Electoral College and the popular vote, Silver released a Substack post on Tuesday dissecting what w

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The latest on Trump's presidential transition as Cabinet picks head to Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump continues to prepare for his return to the White House as some of his Cabinet picks meet with senators on Capitol Hill. Follow for live news updates.

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Bernie Sanders says he supports making Canada a state with one caveat

Sanders signals he would support Canada joining the U.S. on a condition Sign up for the latest with DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter Senator ... country has much more affordable options as the government there regulates drug prices.

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Maharashtra government formation highlights: Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde at his official residence

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde continues to recover from illness, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed two central observers and has called for its Legislature Party meeting on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) in Mumbai, likely paving the way for the appointment of Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister.

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New York is 'broke' and can't afford these migrants, columnist explains

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Jonah Goldberg: Why the American media and their critics won't stop telling the same lie

The American media has a bootleggers-and-Baptists problem. "Bootleggers and Baptists" is one of the most useful concepts in understanding how economic regulation works in the real world. Coined by economist Bruce Yandle,

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Tarrant County OKs another $800k in response to jail death and mistreatment lawsuits

With 15 outside lawyers and the firm to represent the county, the commissioners have approved up to $550,000 on legal fees alone in the case brought by the family of Anthony Johnson Jr.

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Albanese government put 'enormous gulf' between Australia and US with its Israel stance

Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson says the Labor Party has "abandoned" Australia's values when it comes to its stance on Israel.

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Musk and Ramaswamy Want to Do One Good Thing

The two businessmen, whose new mission is gutting federal regulations, have mused about nixing daylight saving time.

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DOGE leaders Musk and Ramaswamy float ditching daylight saving time

Sen. Marco Rubio has been at the forefront of trying to "lock the clock," as he puts it. He has introduced legislation to try to make daylight saving time permanent. It's called the Sunshine Protection Act and he reintroduced in 2023. Congress hasn't passed the bill.

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Biden's pardon of Hunter: A flip-flop or a lie?

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Who Is On Kash Patel's 'Random Enemies List'?

Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, ultra loyalist Kash Patel, has signaled he wants to help Trump get revenge on his political opponents, and has even produced a list of targets for the president-elect to get his own back.

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Musk and Ramaswamy suggest ending time changes, reviving an effort that has failed in the past

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are suggesting the country stop its biannual ritual of falling back and springing forward - advocating a permanent end to time changes in a move that has garnered broad support in the past.

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How Polarized Politics Led South Korea to a Plunge Into Martial Law

Yoon Suk Yeol's decree, and his reversal under pressure from lawmakers, were the culmination of years of feuding between the country's two main political camps.

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Trump team agrees with Justice Dept to begin background checks

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team said it reached an agreement on Tuesday with the Justice Department that will allow it to submit names for background checks and security clearances,

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Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) laid out an ambitious plan at the Senate Republican retreat Tuesday for Congress to move first next year on a budget reconciliation package that would be focused on border security and defense,

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Inslee freezes hiring in state agencies amid $400M budget shortfall

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a directive on Monday that freezes some hiring, service contracts, and purchases in state agencies amid a projected revenue shortfall in the state.

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Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay. The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access

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New disability ministers will 'champion' inclusion and accessibility - minister

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive 'real improvements' for disabled people.

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BNP voice concern over attack on Bangladesh mission

BNP expressed deep concern over India's remarks surrounding the arrest of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and subsequent attacks on Bangladeshi diplomatic missions

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What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?

CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. Killion reports from Capitol Hill on his responses as a potential government shutdown looms.

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Trump Says He Will Block Acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese Firm

The announcement reiterated sentiments the president-elect expressed on the campaign trail, and further imperiled a deal that had already run into widespread political opposition.

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Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

The House of Commons Speaker has intervened to end a parliamentary impasse, ruling that members of Parliament must debate and vote on opposition motions and government spending before returning to a Conservative filibuster that has dragged on for two months.

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'An improper use of power': Peters, other Michigan Democrats rip Biden's pardon of his son

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters called President Biden's pardon of his son an "improper use of power." Other Michigan Democrats oppose Biden's action.

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Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents

The post-Watergate norm that political leaders should steer clear of criminal cases is being tested from opposite ends of the political spectrum.

Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents

The post-Watergate norm that political leaders should steer clear of criminal cases is being tested from opposite ends of the political spectrum.
The article from The New York Times, published on December 3, 2024, discusses the ongoing debate over the independence of the Justice Department. It highlights how recent political pressures and actions by the executive branch have raised concerns about the department's autonomy. Key points include the appointment of special counsels, the handling of politically sensitive investigations, and the implications of these actions on public trust in the justice system. The piece also examines historical precedents of Justice Department independence, contrasting them with current practices under the administration. It notes that while the Justice Department has traditionally operated with a degree of independence to ensure impartiality, recent events suggest a potential erosion of this principle, prompting calls from legal experts and former officials for stronger safeguards to protect the department's integrity.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/us/politics/justice-department-independence.html