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

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Mike Benz: At Core Of Censorship Industry Is The Lie That Public "Faith And Confidence" In Institutions Is A National Security Issue

"Foundation For Freedom Online" founder Mike Benz discusses Arizona State University's federally funded "multi-million dollar censorship center" researching disinformation online during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.

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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,

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French PM Michel Barnier's government loses confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country's budget for next year. A total of 331 legislators in France's 577-seat lower house of parliament on Wednesday voted to remove Barnier's centrist minority government,

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Trump nominates MAGA loyalist Peter Navarro as Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing

On Wednesday, president-elect Donald Trump announced that he has nominated his former aid Peter Navarro to be Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing.

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France politics LIVE: Barnier's government collapses after vote of no confidence defeat

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost the vote of no-confidence after trying to pass a controversial budget.

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Survey: List of top trusted leaders in Kenya and their ratings

Awards has named the most trusted leaders in the country with Ndindi Nyoro topping the list of MPs and Rebecca Miano leading the CSs list.

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Who is President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee, the political couple mired in scandal?

Who is President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee, the political couple mired in scandal? - The President and his wife have been at the centre of a series of scandals prior to last night's atte

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Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Wednesday he is "optimistic" about President-elect Donald Trump's second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming years.

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France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's three-month-old minority government was toppled on Wednesday evening in a no-confidence motion supported by left-wing and far-right lawmakers. The collapse, which was precipitated by a fight over Barnier's austerity budget,

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After Hunter's Pardon, Joe Biden Should Support De-Weaponizing Government Power

It's good to know that people who are usually political foes can agree on at least one important point: The authority of the federal government has been corruptly misused for partisan purposes. After years of arguing over the weaponization of the FBI and the biases of long-serving government officials,

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'We do need to harvest': Alberta government expands cougar hunting areas, quotas

The Alberta government has created six new areas where cougar hunting is allowed, including inside a provincial park.

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Weirton holds swearing-in ceremony for the new city officials

We're nearly a month removed from the November election, and tonight Weirton welcomed in their newest city officials with an official swearing-in ceremony. The new mayor and councilmembers from all 7 wards were on hand for the event.

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk scrutiny week, benefits and public sector Christmas parties

Also, some government departments aren't holding Christmas parties ... Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.

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France's Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote and Is Expected to Resign

Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could create a wider opening for the far right.

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UK politics live: Reeves refuses to rule out new tax rises and rail nationalisation plan unveiled

The government has announced South Western Railway's services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year, with ministers saying the move paved the way for a "major shake-up" of Britain's railways.

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Trump picks Billy Long to head IRS, Kelly Loeffler to lead SBA in latest nominations

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday he is nominating former Sen. Kelly Loeffler and former Rep. Billy Long to head the Small Business Administration and IRS, respectively.

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Trump and the GOP will have a historically tiny House majority. What that means.

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5 Takeaways From the 2024 DealBook Summit

Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk effect — these were the big themes covered at the annual event.

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Keir Starmer pledges 13,000 more police on streets in major plan with vows on NHS and schools

Keir Starmer will promise 13,000 extra neighbourhood policing officers, PCSOs and special constables in England and Wales by next election as part of a major speech

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What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.

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With the US caught off guard, Kim Jong Un may be about to capitalize on South Korea's turmoil

Kim Jong Un, North Korea's emboldened leader, is likely watching the events in South Korea closely and may use the turmoil to his benefit. "We know that North Korea likes to lampoon South Korea's democratic system whenever there is tumult in Seoul,

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LAPD Chief Prepares to Protect Immigrants Ahead of Trump Deportation Plans

The LAPD is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants.

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Micheal Martin says he has been given a mandate to form a government

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said he had been given a mandate by his party to enter into negotiations with others to form a government. Fianna Fail was the clear winner of the election, securing 48 of the Dail parliament's 174 seats,

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French government toppled in no-confidence vote deepening crisis

French opposition lawmakers brought the government down on December 4, throwing the European Union's second-biggest economic power deeper into a political crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and rein in a massive budget deficit.

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French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote in Parliament

France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign,

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Trump names Billy Long as IRS head

President-elect Trump said he would nominate former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) to serve as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a Wednesday post on Truth Social. "I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Billy Long,

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Starmer's 'plan for change' - what is it for and why now?

After five months in power, even the most loyal cabinet members would quietly admit it's been a rocky run for Sir Keir Starmer and Labour.

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French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis

French lawmakers passed a no-confidence vote against the government on Wednesday, throwing the European Union's second-biggest economic power deeper into a crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and tame a massive budget deficit.

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When Trump Threatens, Canada and Mexico Go Their Own Way

A week before Donald Trump fired off yet another tariff threat on his neighbors, Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum had a chance to confer in person about how to tackle that very scenario. Would they join forces against their errant trading partner or was it going to be a case of every person for themselves?

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Barnier govt on chopping block: 'Very surprising alliance between left-wing coalition and far right'

France's government is facing no-confidence votes that could spell the end of the administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. For deeper insight and perspective, as France plunges into uncharted waters of political chaos,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

The article from Politico discusses the potential political instability in France, focusing on the possibility of the government collapsing due to internal strife within President Emmanuel Macron's administration. Michel Barnier, a former Brexit negotiator and a prominent figure in French politics, is highlighted as a potential successor to Macron, especially if the current government faces a crisis. The piece details how Macron's centrist coalition is under strain from various directions, including public discontent over pension reforms, economic issues, and the ongoing effects of the global health crisis. Barnier, with his experience and conservative leanings, is seen as a stabilizing figure who could appeal to both the right and center, potentially leading a new government or even running in future presidential elections. The article also touches on the broader implications for French politics, suggesting that a shift towards more conservative policies might be on the horizon if the current administration falters.

Read the Full Politico Europe Article at:
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-government-collapse-michel-barnier-emmanuel-macron/