• Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator and more

President-elect Donald Trump announced several new additions to his incoming administration on Wednesday, including his selections for Army secretary and NASA adminstrator.

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Column: GOP and Musk unveil a threat to Social Security

Rep. Mike Lee and Elon Musk put their heads together to craft an attack on Social Security utterly devoid of truth.

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Elon Musk wants to abolish daylight savings time, and it might actually be a good idea

After 58 years of springing forward and falling back, evidence is mounting that it's bad for our bodies, reports Io Dodds

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Razman Zakaria referred to Rights and Privilege Committee for alleged incitement and slander

IPOH: Opposition leader Razman Zakaria has been referred to the Rights and Privilege Committee over alleged slander and racially charged remarks. Speaker Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid made the ruling under provision 40(3) of the Standing Order after ...

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Barnier latest: French government collapses as PM loses no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is ousted after losing a no-confidence vote at the National Assembly - in a result that sees his government collapse.

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When you have Stephen A. Smith and Jon Stewart going after you, you have a problem, ex-Dem adviser quips

Former Democrat adviser Dan Turrentine unpacks why President Biden's pardon of son Hunter is causing bipartisan uproar on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

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President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden | The Excerpt

President-elect Donald Trump threatens BRIC nations with tariffs if they 'move away' from the U.S. dollar. Plus more top stories on The Excerpt.

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Blue Dog promoted controversial buoys to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande years ago

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is claiming some credit for Texas' controversial buoys to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande, saying he pitched the idea to Border Patrol years ago. The conservative Democrat said in a recent interview with Newsweek that he made the pitch to Border Patrol to prevent migrants from claiming asylum by

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French government collapses as political chaos reaches boiling point

The French government collapsed on Wednesday as parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet, throwing the nation into the worst political and fiscal turmoil in decades. Why it matters: The chaos leaves Europe's second largest economy without a functioning government for the first time in 60 years — the most severe fallout to date from the efforts to shrink its deficit.

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Freshman Focus: Republican Rob Bresnahan, who ousted six-term House Democrat, reveals how he did it

Rep.-elect Rob Bresnahan of Pennsylvania discusses his priorities for the next Congress with Fox News Digital after he unseated six-term incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright.

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Uncertain times for France after government collapse

France has fallen back into political turmoil with the collapse of the government. It is a victory of sorts for the far-right and for the coalition of left parties all of which opposed the government under the premiership of former EU Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. But it will do nothing to resolve France's problems.

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Trump transition live updates: Pete Hegseth meets with Republicans amid drinking allegations

Follow the latest on Trump's transition as his pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, comes under scrutiny for sexual assault and workplace misconduct allegations.

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French government collapse turns the screws on Macron

Prime Minister Michel Barnier will leave office having served the shortest prime ministerial term in modern French history.

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French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening crisis

France's prime minister must now tender his resignation and that of his government to President Emmanuel Macron.

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Gov. Sununu shares views on Trump Cabinet picks, says he's 'happy to help'

Sununu also praised the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE ... In addition to the upcoming Trump administration and federal politics, Sununu spoke to reporters for an extended press conference Wednesday about the governor transition ...

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Sam Fox, St. Louis entrepreneur, megadonor and U.S. ambassador, dies at 95

He rose from humble beginnings in rural Missouri to found a billion-dollar investment firm, bankroll political campaigns and serve as U.S. ambassador to Belgium.

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French prime minister ousted in no-confidence vote, throwing country into deep uncertainty

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted in a no-confidence vote just three months into his term, after lawmakers on the left and the right united to

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Under pressure, UK's Starmer sets out plans to deliver on election pledges

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out plans on Thursday to deliver on his priorities to raise living standards and rebuild Britain in a speech he hopes will draw a line under what even some of his supporters say has been a bumpy start to government.

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Trump Replaces His White House Counsel Before He Even Started the Job

The shake-up is a sign that the new administration may see the same chaos and infighting that so often plagued President-elect Donald J. Trump's first term in office.

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Hill farmers' livelihoods are at risk from Government delays for support schemes

Hill farmers' livelihoods are at risk from delays to new Government support schemes, experts have warned. These farmers are only receiving 8%, or £39million, of the government's new farming support scheme, the Sustainable Farming Incentive, despite the uplands occupying around 15% of England's area.

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US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don't have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday.

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If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

President-elect Donald Trump appears keen on launching a simultaneous trade war with America's three biggest trade partners: Mexico, China and Canada.

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California's unemployment benefits system 'broken' with $20B owed to feds in loan debt: report

Facing $20B debt and $2B yearly shortfalls, California's unemployment system needs an overhaul concludes a new state report.

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Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media

Student leaders of the anti-quota agitation and part of the caretaker government met Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and proposed a dedicated cell to counter global media's "anti-Bangladesh narrative". One of the student advisers referred to two Indias,

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Greg Abbott's War on China

Texas governor has instructed state agencies to "divest at the first available opportunity" from China in a move aimed at Beijing.

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Elon Musk's harassment of federal employees proves DOGE is weaker than he pretends

S hortly after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, he announced, with great fanfare, that billionaire Elon Musk and professional troll Vivek Ramaswamy were being put

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Trump taps team geared toward retribution and remaking of U.S. government

Trump's pick of Kash Patel to lead the FBI brought into sharper focus the president-elect's seriousness about striking back at those he believes have wronged him.

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Turley: The Bidens are the 'GOATs of influence peddling' and in an ethical 'freefall'

GWU law professor Jonathan Turley joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the fallout from President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter.

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'Government has no moral compass': EFF and MK Party slam President Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle

Both the EFF and MKP slam President Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle as a pointless exercise, accusing government of focusing on political gain instead of tackling South Africa's ongoing socio-economic crises.

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Bill Ackman Says Biden Is Handcuffing Trump And Musk's DOGE Plans By Locking In Work-From-Home Deals For Federal Employees: 'This Needs To Stop Now'

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman slammed what he said were attempts by the Biden administration to "make permanent the Deep State" in a post on X. What Happened: Ackman said, "Biden is attempting to make permanent the Deep State before he leaves office by burdening the government with untenable contracts so that [Donald Trump] and [Department of Government Efficiency] cannot succeed.

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French government collapse: Le Pen eyes chance to destroy Macron

France's far-right leader has brought the government to its knees. Now, with the country in political turmoil, she has the president in her sights.

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Trump Appointees Kash Patel and Massad Boulos Are Not Neocons (opinion)

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety and reports of intoxicated behavior, The New Yorker reported on Sunday. The incidents — relayed in a trail of documents and corroborated to…

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The British state is blind

If statistics enable the state to see, then the British government is increasingly short-sighted. Fundamental questions, such as how many people arrive each year, are now tricky to answer. How many people are in work?

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Scottish Budget 2024 LIVE as SNP Government confirms it will lift two-child cap

The Scottish Government faces tough spending decisions to fix struggling public services despite an increase in funding from Westminster.

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EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should 'clear the slate' and pardon Trump

President Joe Biden's 180-degree flip on Sunday from his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden prompted fierce backlash from politicians and pundits, calling the move a "tremendous strategic blunder that will haunt Democrats,

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Rise above politics, help landslide-hit Wayanad people: Priyanka to Shah

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Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?

In light of President Joe Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter, Newsweek put the question to experts.

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Bangladesh needs comprehensive reforms in economy, governance, bureaucracy, judiciary: CA

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Patience, loyalty to party leadership and strategic acumen pay off for Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis, the political stalwart who rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in Maharashtra politics, is set to become chief minister -- a position he has held twice before

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A terrible set of numbers for a treasurer and Reserve Bank governor

No matter how much Jim Chalmers tries to find a golden thread in these bleak economic numbers, there's no getting away from the fact consumers are scarred.

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Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context

It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.

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Jackson Ole Sapit orders Bungoma bishop to return Ruto's KSh 5m offertory: "It's unfortunate"

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of ACK has urged the return of KSh 5 million donated by President William Ruto, citing concerns over unclear sources of funds.

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Keep politics out of city markets, minister tells Kampala leaders

The minister threatened to arrest leaders who request for funds from vendors in order to register them to benefit from the new market

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North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally - sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension.

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Akal Takht moves to reset itself and Akali Dal. But will it succeed?

Akal Takht, the seat of the highest temporal power for Sikhs, has ordered former Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and a host of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders to perform sewa for atonement. It has also formed a committee to revamp the SAD.

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I'm Not Hindi Bhashi Either: Nirmala Sitharaman Responds To Gaurav Gogoi

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (December 3) night in a move that stunned South Koreans and triggered a short-lived attempt by troops to enter parliament, as lawmakers and protesters quickly voiced opposition to the most serious challenge to the country's democracy since the 1980s.

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Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation

China has alleged that Philippine vessels attempted to enter China's territorial waters near the contested Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine coast guard said Chinese vessels took "aggressive actions.

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Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?

The ex-Green Party TD's priorities included "faster, fairer climate action" and stopping the waste of public money. He believes it is "incumbent" on TDs to discuss government formation but predicts the talks will involve "largely parish pump-oriented" rural Independents.

Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?

The ex-Green Party TD's priorities included "faster, fairer climate action" and stopping the waste of public money. He believes it is "incumbent" on TDs to discuss government formation but predicts the talks will involve "largely parish pump-oriented" rural Independents.
The article from The Irish Times discusses the role of Independent TDs (Teachtaí Dála) in the upcoming 2024 Irish general election. It highlights the increasing influence of these non-party affiliated politicians, who often hold the balance of power in forming coalition governments. The piece profiles several key Independent TDs, detailing their backgrounds, political stances, and the potential price of their support in government formation. It notes that these TDs can command significant concessions in policy or funding for their constituencies in exchange for their support. The article also explores the diverse ideologies among Independents, ranging from left-wing to right-wing, and their impact on policy-making, particularly in areas like housing, health, and local development. The overall narrative underscores the strategic importance of Independents in Irish politics, especially in a fragmented political landscape where no single party might secure an outright majority.

Read the Full The Irish Times Article at:
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/04/election-2024-so-who-are-the-independent-tds-and-what-price-their-support/

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