Thu, December 5, 2024

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politician dragged out of his office and beaten by police who 'knocked him out'

Riot police have unleashed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, who threw fireworks at police officers and built barricades on the Georgian capital's centra

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'Disappointed and frustrated': Mike Kelly blasts Labor after UN Palestine vote

Former Labor minister Mike Kelly has expressed his disappointment and frustration with the Albanese government's handling of the Middle East conflict.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Albanese government faces real likelihood of being 'tipped' at next election

Sky News host Paul Murray examines betting markets and what they say about Labor's chances in the upcoming federal election.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Benn: British government taking first steps to repeal and replace Troubles legacy Act

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[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

NCCK chair explains public criticism of government, says private efforts were ignored

NCCK chairperson Elias Otieno Agola has explained the motive behind their recent public criticism of the government by the church despite political backlash.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

After No-Confidence Vote, France Faces Tumult and Uncertainty

The government of French President Emmanuel Macron collapsed Wednesday after losing a no-confidence vote. The outcome brings the country one step closer to a far-right government — the one thing President Macron has sought to avoid at all costs.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French government dismissed: Why and what will happen next

The French Parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. The ministers have been dismissed, Le Figaro reports. A total of 331 members of the National Assembly (the lower house of parliament) voted in favor of the vote of no confidence.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

South Korea In Turmoil After President Yoon's Failed Martial Law Declaration And Protests

South Korea descended into turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief attempt to impose martial law. Military personnel were seen storming the National Assembly, breaking windows to enter, while tanks and armored vehicles were deployed across Seoul.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

The French government is barreling toward a collapse that would plunge the country into political chaos and could have economic ripple effects in Europe.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Turkey and Israel are reaping rewards from the chaos in Syria

The rebel offensive was launched the same day the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect. The timing was no doubt linked to the weakened state of Hezbollah, which played a critical role in helping the Syrian government gain the upper hand against armed insurgents following the eruption of the civil war in Syria in 2011.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What has happened in South Korea and what does martial law have to do with it?

South Korea is reeling after a whiplash eight hours during which the country's embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country's political landscape into chaos and uncertainty.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

No-confidence vote expected to apply coup de grace for Barnier's government

France's far-right and left-wing forces are expected to join together on Wednesday to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes. If the motion succeeds,

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Why Does France Have Both a President and a Prime Minister?

Why does France have a president and a prime minister at the same time? Explore how their roles differ within the French government to balance power.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Congressman-elect Sam Liccardo: priorities, plans and strategy for working with Republican-controlled Congress

San Jose's former mayor, Sam Liccardo, is set to take the congressional seat soon to be vacated by longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in January. In a one-on-one interview with KTVU's Amber Lee, he talked about his priorities and plans. The Democrat said ...

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address late Tuesday, declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

Trade association comments on government fuel poverty findings

OFTEC, which represents manufacturers of liquid fuel heating equipment, has drawn attention to a government report on "fuel poverty."

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: When and where to watch Devendra Fadnavis's oath-taking ceremony at Azad Maidan?

Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as chief minister of Maharashtra today at 5.30 pm. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are expected to be his deputies.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

Weirton swears in new mayor and council, aiming to build on recent development progress

A swearing-in ceremony took place Wednesday night for Weirton's newly elected city officials, which included the mayor and many council members.Judge Ronald Wil

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

French government topples with no-confidence vote

The French government was toppled Wednesday after far-left and far-right lawmakers joined forces to pass a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump Splits Latin America, Worrying Mexicans and Brazilians Most

Donald Trump's return to the White House has divided Latin America, with residents in its largest economies expressing the most concern about the incoming US administration.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

French Government collapses as Michel Barnier loses historic no confidence vote

MPs vote to oust Mr Barnier after just a few months in the job, the first time a French government has been toppled this way in more than 60 years

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

Flood relief: CM Stalin targets AIADMK, slams 'cheap politics'

The precautionary measures taken by the Tamil Nadu government ahead of cyclone Fengal's formation prevented large-scale deaths, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Wednesday and said 'some were involved in cheap politics,

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Financial Times

FirstFT: Emmanuel Macron to speak after French government collapses

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Nation

In Defense of Teachers and Public Education

The attacks aim to undermine trust with scapegoat politics.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Expect one big 'thread the needle' reconciliation bill with Trump tax cuts next year: House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith

Jason Smith, Chair of House Ways and Means, tells CNBC that his voting majority will be extremely slim for passing President-elect Trump's tax cut promises.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French government collapse raises questions over Ukraine support

The fall of France's government on Wednesday and the failure to pass a budget could make it difficult for Paris to ramp up its support for Ukraine despite President Emmanuel Macron's repeated promises to help Kyiv for as long as necessary.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Why Donald Trump and Javier Milei Are Worlds Apart on Austerity

Looking at their hairstyles, social media and tactics against opponents, Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei seem to be cut from the same cloth. But style and substance are two different things.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Sex and politics: Scandals that have tarnished Africa's powerful

Like Equatorial Guinea's Baltasar Ebang Engonga, many of Africa's leading political figures have been caught up in sex scandals. From Zimbabwe to DRC, via Senegal and Gabon to Zimbabwe, Morocco and South Africa,

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Stop Using SMS, Says US Government After Major Attack

A major cyberattack on big US telecom companies has led officials to recommend that people use encrypted messaging apps. Microsoft named the attack "Salt Typhoon," and it's affecting companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies.
Wed, December 4, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump transition live updates: Pete Hegseth meets with Republican senators 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday he'd like to cut government spending for PBS and for Planned Parenthood, but he noted he might face some push back from Congress first. "I would like to.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump taps team geared toward retribution and remaking of government

Less than a month after his victory, President-elect Donald Trump has assembled a team ready to carry out two of his biggest priorities: retribution against his political adversaries and a wholesale reshaping of the U.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Sir Keir Starmer to unveil 'plan for change' - what is it and why now?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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 ...

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.'

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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 ...

Elections office greets auditors with 'day-old' doughnuts and lawsuit threats

Glen Gilzean's staff members had piles of bank statements waiting in the lobby of the elections office Wednesday, along with a box of Wal-Mart doughnuts baked on the same day Gilzean emailed the statements to auditors: Monday,

The article from MSN discusses a contentious situation in Maricopa County, Arizona, where the county's elections office faced an audit by the Arizona State Senate. The audit, led by Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli, was intended to review the county's election procedures following concerns over the accuracy of the 2022 election results. However, the audit was met with resistance from Maricopa County officials. They greeted the auditors with day-old doughnuts and a stern warning that the audit could be illegal, potentially leading to legal action. The county officials argued that the audit was not only unauthorized but also that the Senate lacked the legal authority to conduct such an investigation. This standoff highlights ongoing tensions between state and local election authorities in Arizona, reflecting broader national debates about election integrity and oversight.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/elections-office-greets-auditors-with-day-old-doughnuts-and-lawsuit-threats/ar-AA1vi05o