• Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Number Theory: Devendra Fadnavis and Maharahstra politics in three charts

by: Brian Stokes

Choongam High alumni Yoon and Kim's 'collusion martial law' sidelines PM

The abrupt declaration of martial law late on Dec. 3 originated from the close alliance between President Yoon Suk Yeol and then Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, former senior and junior classmates at Choongam High School,

by: Brian Stokes

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance during martial law in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation when he declared martial law and called in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits. The announcement sent citizens streaming to the streets on a cold December night to call for Yoon to resign and martial law to be lifted.

by: Brian Stokes

MAGA Mike Johnson ready to "axe" PBS and Planned Parenthood

Healthcare for women without discrimination and Sesame Street are both on the chopping block as MAGA Mike prepares his axe for the next Congress. During a Fox News interview, Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson,

by: Brian Stokes

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini orders audit into Ingonyama Trust and its board

South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a ...

by: Brian Stokes

Maharashtra politics: Why Eknath Shinde is bargaining hard with the BJP

The Shiv Sena chief is still insisting on the powerful home portfolio, in addition to at least 12 ministerial berths for the Sena

by: Brian Stokes

What to know about South Korea's short-lived and chaotic period of martial law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faced parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed forces into Seoul's streets with his baffling and sudden declaration of martial law that harkened to the country's past dictatorships.

by: Brian Stokes

Federal government proposes 19,112 square mile protected zone for endangered lynx

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to take action to protect the threatened Canada lynx population in the continental United States. The Service proposed changes to its current critical habitat designation that would cover 19,

by: Brian Stokes

UN Security Council and the Russian-Iranian Dispute

by: Brian Stokes

South Sudan peace talks resume after 4 months and the sacking of a government delegation

After four months and the sacking of a government delegation, the stalled South Sudan peace talks resumed Wednesday in Kenya, the latest effort to end the conflict that has long crippled the African country's economy.

by: Brian Stokes

GOP caught between immigration and tax cuts for early 2025 priorities

by: Brian Stokes

Many Australians do not like the way politics is reported. Here's how it can improve

by: Brian Stokes

Vivek Ramaswamy once called Musk a 'circus monkey.' Now they're coworkers and friends

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

'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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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,
  • Thu, December 5, 2024

by: The Nation

In Defense of Teachers and Public Education

The attacks aim to undermine trust with scapegoat politics.

by: The Financial Times

FirstFT: Emmanuel Macron to speak after French government collapses

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

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,
Micheal Martin, the leader of Fianna Fail, has announced that he has been given a mandate to form a new government in Ireland following the recent general election. This mandate comes after extensive negotiations with other parties, particularly Fine Gael and the Green Party, to establish a coalition government. The discussions have been centered around addressing key issues like housing, health, and climate change. Martin emphasized the need for stability and effective governance to tackle these challenges, indicating that the coalition talks have been constructive and are moving towards a formal agreement. This development marks a significant step towards ending the political uncertainty that has persisted since the inconclusive election results.

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