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Thu, December 5, 2024

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - KUOW

France's toppled government adds to the European Union's bigger political problems

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Texas Public Radio

San Antonio City Council approves higher fines, s .. rilization authority for loose and dangerous dogs

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Economist

King Donald's Wizard

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Washington Post

Pakistani court indicts former Premier Imran Khan over May 2023 attacks on military posts

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - PBS

Musk, Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers to build support for slashing government programs

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - USA Today

Vivek Ramaswamy once called Elon Musk a 'circus monkey.' Now they're DOGE partners

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Sydney Morning Herald

When trust goes bust: how we bind during a crisis and break in the aftermath

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The New York Times

Elon and Vivek's DOGE Goes to Congress

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Fox News

Fox News Politics: Defining DOGE

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The New York Times

Trump Picks Ex-Congressman Who Hawked Tax Credits to Lead I.R.S.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSNBC

Russian TV host gleefully claims Trump's Cabinet will 'dismantle' America, report says

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Washington Post

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are bringing Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The New Zealand Herald

Two bootcamp teens are missing as Oranga Tamariki officials front on participant's death

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Sydney Morning Herald

Israel condemns Australia's UN 'flip flop', says it rewards terrorism

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Business Standard

Will fulfil promise of hiking 'Ladki Bahin' stipend to Rs 2,100: Fadnavis

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSNBC

Why Trump's attempt to dismiss the New York hush money case warrants attention

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Mother Jones

John Roberts Has a Plan to Deny Transgender Rights

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Free Press Journal

Different Journeys, Same Destination: Devendra Fa .. Ajit Pawar Unite As Maharashtra's Leadership Trio

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Morning Sun

Can Sir Keir Starmer stop delivering grand speeches on what he wants to do and just get to work

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Hegseth Defends Nomination, Emphasizes "Warfighting" Focus And Personal Redemption

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Editorial: County tax and budget compromise heralds a new era in Allegheny government

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - ABC

Biden considering preemptive pardons for officials Trump might target: Source

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

DA wants Syracuse judge barred from hearing criminal cases after she refuses same-sex marriage

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

South Boston Democrat blocks Mayor Michelle Wu's tax shift bill in Senate for second time

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Ernst suggests she's not yet in favor of confirming Pete Hegseth as US defense secretary

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - RealClearPolitics

The Milei Revolution

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Mother Jones

Avian Flu Could Define Trump's Second Presidency

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Trump still backs Hegseth as nomination doubts re .. d Ramaswamy talk DOGE plans on Capitol Hill: Live

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Dutch government wants to cap population at 20m

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

What Is France's No-Confidence Vote and What Does It Mean for the US?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Why did South Korea declare martial law and what is next for Yoon Suk Yeol?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Musk, MTG, and Ramaswamy to set DOGE targets and goals

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - KGOU

Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, the DOJ finds

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

FCI Dublin closing permanently after years of abuse and decay

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Newsroom

Raw Politics: Throwing in the towel on climate and the foreshore

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Mercury News

California Politics

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Daily Record

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Sacramento Bee

Lt. Gov. Kounalakis wins bid to avoid deposition in Fresno State retaliation lawsuit

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Australian Financial Review

How the US and China are partnering (reluctantly) to save the world

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Miami Herald

Ambitions, bills and grudges: Reasons DeSantis for defense secretary may never happen

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

'Morning Joe' Rips Critics of Trump Meeting: 'You .. ay He Had Fascist Rhetoric' and Still Talk to Him

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

The Tectonic Shift: The Gaza Genocide and the Limits of Israeli Hasbara

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Ex-car dealer and incoming senator Bernie Moreno slams EV tax credits as 'catastrophically stupid'

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - CNAS

New CNAS Report "Stress-Testing State Power: When .. esidents Diverge on Matters of National Security"

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Virginia Mercury

Will Trump and Republicans quash the FBI headquarters move to Maryland, pivot to Virginia instead?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Seeking Alpha

Fall Of French Government Does Not Roil The Marke .. A BOJ Dove Does Not Rule Out Rate Hike This Month

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - KGOU

Hegseth fights to keep Defense nomination. And, police search for gunman who shot CEO

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - ThePrint

Patience, loyalty to party and strategic acumen pay off for Fadnavis as he returns as CM

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Mediaite

Democratic Rep Says Musk and Ramaswamy's 'DOGE' Agency is 'Unconstitutional and Illegal'

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Firstpost

Is Bangladesh inching closer to Pakistan? Should India be concerned?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Deccan Herald

Maharashtra government will fulfil pre-poll promi .. hiking Ladki Bahin stipend to Rs 2,100: Fadnavis

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - USA Today

Joni Ernst silent on whether Pete Hegseth would have her vote for US defense secretary

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Detroit News

UAW's Fain warns Michigan lawmakers not to change minimum wage, paid sick leave laws

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Reuters

A look back at the notable deaths of 2024

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Marine Le Pen condemns the fall of Barnier's "eph .. l Government" during the motion of censure debate

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

'Patience and perseverance key to his success': A .. nd Devendra Fadnavis' return as CM of Maharashtra

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Starmer seeks to relaunch his Government with a " .. the world and solutions that are like band-aids"

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow Bids Farewell: A Legacy of Service, Unity, and Hope

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - The Independent

Why is the Legacy Act being abolished and what does it mean for Northern Ireland?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Trump has disturbing plans for Canada and no one is happy

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

St. Mary's County Commissioners Review Transit, Parks, and Grants

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Is Russia able to fight in both Ukraine and Syria?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

At least six Ukrainian mayors and heads of settlements remain in Russian captivity - Zelenskyy

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Political crises in France and Germany spell more trouble for Europe's ailing economy - analysis

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Musk, Ramaswamy visit Capitol Hill to discuss Trump's DOGE vision for cutting government waste

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

French Government Collapses After No Confidence Vote

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Barnier ousted: what does France's latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Op-ed: If Trump reverses TikTok ban, donors win and U.S. national security loses

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Namibia's president-elect pledges 'radical shifts' on poverty and unemployment

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Kim and Xi Propaganda Warning Amid South Korea Turmoil

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Joy Achungo: Meet fearless Maseno student leader playing oversight role in politics and leadership

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

German government approves strategy for defence industry - media

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Fall of government leaves France without clear path on cutting deficit -S&P

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

The 'perverse' red tape scuppering 160,000 homes - and sending prices soaring

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Kier - this is utterly ridiculous! Bin your pointless lists and do some governing

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Republicans meet with Musk and Ramaswamy on government efficiency

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Greek Politics Rewinds: The New Democracy-PASOK Dipole Returns

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Mayor Parker faces pressure to reassert Philly's .. tuary status as Trump threatens Democratic cities

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

'The party changed, and I didn't': Mainstay Republican leaves Idaho Senate

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Barnier's downfall: The day of a foregone failure

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Soc Dems willing to form a government but want policy commitments first

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Zelenskyy prepared to sanction Georgian government

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Ivanishvili, some members of Georgia government

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Devendra Fadnavis is New CM of Maharashtra; Check Education, Political Journey and Key Details

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

DRC's reliance on charcoal threatens forests and fuels armed conflict

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

French government collapse will cause 'tension' with the US and Donald Trump

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

U.S. Reacts Strongly to South Korea's Martial Law, Calls It 'Illegitimate' and 'Badly Misjudged'

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Government floats new deficit measure, Labour accuses National of 'shifting the goalposts'

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

After No-Confidence Vote, France Faces Tumult and Uncertainty

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

French government dismissed: Why and what will happen next

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Turkey and Israel are reaping rewards from the chaos in Syria

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Thursday Briefing

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Congressman-elect Sam Liccardo: priorities, plans .. y for working with Republican-controlled Congress

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance in South Korea

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Trade association comments on government fuel poverty findings

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

French government topples with no-confidence vote

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Trump Splits Latin America, Worrying Mexicans and Brazilians Most

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

French Government collapses as Michel Barnier loses historic no confidence vote

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Flood relief: CM Stalin targets AIADMK, slams '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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Expect one big 'thread the needle' reconciliation .. next year: House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

French government collapse raises questions over Ukraine support

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Why Donald Trump and Javier Milei Are Worlds Apart on Austerity

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes