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Fri, December 6, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - CBS News

U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of inmate abuse

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Prosecutors earn thousands in St. Louis County, and thousands more in muni court side jobs

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - deseret

Rep. Blake Moore on navigating razor-thin majority margins and uniting the Republican Party

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - NBC News

Elon Musk spent a quarter-billion dollars electing Trump, including financing mysterious 'RBG PAC'

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Crain's Chicago Business

Trump's AI and crypto czar has Chicago ties

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The New York Times

In Britain, Starmer Is Trying to Fight Populism From the Lonely Center

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - RealClearPolitics

Obama: The Power Of Pluralism Can Break This Cycle Of Cynicism

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Business Standard

Musk funded super PAC comparing Trump's position on abortion to Ruth Bader

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Russia-Belarus military pact sparks Polish and NATO alarm

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

France: Socialists suggest readiness to back new government

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The New York Times

Trump Transition Live Updates: Latest Picks Focus on Border and Immigration

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

BREAKING: Tension in Kano as heavily armed security personnel take over Emir Sanusi's palace

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Independent

Starmer pledges 'golden era of building' as he takes aim at environmental regulations

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - CNN

DOGE, meet REGO. 32 years before Elon Musk, Al Gore 'reinvented' government

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Independent

Trump appoints podcaster as AI and crypto 'czar'; .. nsidering blanket pardons before transition: Live

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - BBC

Starmer and Dominic Cummings now agree on one thing - the civil service is a problem

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: Americans shouldn't take the bait and abandon principles

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - News & Record

How -- and when -- will the Greensboro City Council fill the seat of the late Yvonne Johnson?

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - cnbctv18

My goal was government formation, not to become CM, says Devendra Fadnavis

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Bernie Sanders Says RFK Jr.'s Comments On Food In .. y Correct' But Health Views 'Extremely Dangerous'

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Political journey of Eknath Shinde: From rebel to action man to 'Ladka Bhau'

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Musk heads to US Congress to discuss slashing government costs

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Crain's Chicago Business

Durbin and Ramaswamy trade barbs over federal loan to Rivian

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Raw Story

'Cracked under the pressure': Alarm sounded as postal worker suicides quadruple

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Map Shows States Where Millions Could Lose Coverage if Trump Cuts Medicaid

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

There's a rude awakening in store for the DOGE bros

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Kamala Harris mocked for continuing to put on 'dozens' of accents

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Slate

Here's What's Been Going On at the Supreme Court While We've All Been Distracted

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - AOL

France politics live: Emmanuel Macron to pick new PM in coming days after Michel Barnier resigns

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - USA Today

The week in politics: Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces DOGE legislation

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - McClatchyDC

'Taking the ax out': Kentucky's Comer huddles with Elon Musk on shrinking government

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - gloucestershirelive.co.uk

Have your say! As Starmer promises more police ar .. to walk your streets?' Share your stories with us

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Indianapolis Star

Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun names his cabinet

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The New York Times

Britain's Starmer Is Trying to Fight Populism From the Lonely Center

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Mirror

'Vlad the Invader is scenting total victory in Ukraine and will cost UK dear'

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - London Evening Standard

Donald Trump ally Elon Musk warned against trying .. e 'political puppet master' picking US presidents

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - USA Today

Sentencing in President-elect Trump's hush money case indefinitely postponed | The Excerpt

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Inside Higher Ed

House Republicans Aim to Pass Higher Ed Overhaul

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Mel Stride says triple lock is 'unsustainable' and cannot last forever

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Daily Star

34 years of Ershad's fall: Bangladesh with another chance for democracy

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - ABC

Musk, Ramaswamy eyeing federal remote work policies to help slash $2T from budget

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

DA Hike Tips- The Modi government gave a big gift .. hs of DA arrears will be available in the budget.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Americans support increasing government efficiency

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Gigafactories, solar farms and railways - Labour's 150 infrastructure projects

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Manx Radio

Health Minister defends joining government after no-confidence vote

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - CBS News

See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Hegseth hits out at media as confirmation doubts .. nson looks to Musk to axe 75% of government: Live

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Reuters

Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan threatens civil disobedience movement

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

VIDEO: Afghanistan's Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Trump taps MAGA loyalist and ex-senator David Perdue for US ambassador to China

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Elon Musk warns US government employees of BIG changes as Trump 2.0 set to take office

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Trump selects border commissioner and China ambassador in flurry of selections

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Elon Musk shows off fatherhood with son Lil X on his shoulders at historic government meeting

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

New information in a lawsuit filed by Iowa's top election official against the federal government

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Macron hits out at 'irresponsible' opposition and .. -Republican' front after French PM Barnier ousted

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Sydney Morning Herald

Bland and fake: Why the electorate has given up listening to politicians

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - dw

Why are tensions flaring between India and Bangladesh?

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - KGOU

Trump nominates Rodney Scott to lead Customs and Border Protection

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

'Ladka Bhau' Eknath Shinde Is Maharashtra Deputy CM: Journey Of A Rebel-Turned-Action Man

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough fires back at critics still outraged over Trump meeting

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

'It's a joke': Top Dem slams Elon and Vivek's 'DOGE' as government 'cosplay'

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - MSN

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM fo .. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar sworn in as deputies

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Richmond

More personnel decisions lie ahead in Richmond elections office, board chair says

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - rediff.com

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - Sydney Morning Herald

'Act of hate': Albanese and Dutton condemn synagogue firebombing

Thu, December 5, 2024

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Sky

Barnier latest: Emmanuel Macron to appoint new pr .. ister in 'coming days' after government collapses

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - ABC

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Meet Trump's pick for director of national intelligence

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

France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - CNN

Senators weigh Hegseth candidacy, as Musk and Ramaswamy make their case on Capitol Hill

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - RealClearPolitics

Democratic Party Monopoly on the Black Vote Is Over

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - thenightly

Australian election poll: Peter Dutton primed to win majority government in 2025 election

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Detroit Free Press

In reliably blue California, this rural county flipped and voted for Trump. Here's why

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

Trump names podcaster David Sacks as 'AI and crypto czar'

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - ITV

Macron accuses rivals of bringing 'disorder' and will name new prime minister 'in coming days'

[ 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

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 ] - 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

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 ] - Miami Herald

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

[ 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 ] - The Independent

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - MSN

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

[ 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

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes

Greek Politics Rewinds: The New Democracy-PASOK Dipole Returns

[ 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

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

[ 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

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

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