Thu, December 5, 2024

by: ABC

Biden considering preemptive pardons for officials Trump might target: Source

The consideration comes after Biden issued a full pardon for his son Hunter -- a move that prompted backlash from Republicans and many Democrats.

by: Mother Jones

Avian Flu Could Define Trump's Second Presidency

Mother Jones was founded to do journalism differently. We stand for justice and democracy. We reject false equivalence. We go after stories others don't. We're a nonprofit newsroom, because the kind of truth-telling investigations we do doesn't happen under corporate ownership.

by: KGOU

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

by: Newsroom

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

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: what voters want on climate change policy, will ministers ditch the foreshore repeal, plus Ayesha Verrall's faux pas

by: Daily Record

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

The Scottish Government faces tough spending decisions to fix struggling public services despite an increase in funding from Westminster.

by: Sacramento Bee

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

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted a motion for a protective order on Wednesday that prevents Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis from being deposed in a harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by a Fresno State employee.

by: The Australian Financial Review

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

Computer scientists from the two superpowers are defying political bickering, and working together to set global ground rules to keep artificial intelligence within human control.

by: Miami Herald

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

by: CNAS

New CNAS Report "Stress-Testing State Power: When Governors and Presidents Diverge on Matters of National Security"

by: Virginia Mercury

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

The decade-long endeavor to move the Federal Bureau of Investigation out of its crumbling headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C., and into a new facility outside the city could face roadblocks next year.

by: Seeking Alpha

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

by: KGOU

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

by: ThePrint

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

by: Mediaite

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

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) scoffed at the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency," or "DOGE" that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are supposed to head up in the incoming second administration for President-elect Donald Trump,

by: Firstpost

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

Bangladesh has removed the rule that requires Pakistanis to secure a 'no objection clearance' to get a visa to travel there. This is the latest instance of the interim government in Dhaka cosying up to Islamabad.

by: Deccan Herald

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

Addressing his maiden press conference after taking over as CM in the evening, he said he will provide a stable government over the next five years and the state under his leadership will see politics of change and not revenge.

by: USA Today

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

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who is a military veteran, said she had a "thorough" conversation with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth.

by: Detroit News

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

Shawn Fain's letter to lawmakers outlined the UAW's wish list and the union's opposition to changes to minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.

by: Reuters

A look back at the notable deaths of 2024

Below is a compilation of some of the most notable deaths of global figures from the worlds of showbusiness, politics, sports and art in 2024.

by: MSN

Starmer seeks to relaunch his Government with a "plan for change": "People are tired of being promised the world and solutions that are like band-aids"

The advantage over the Conservative Party that allowed him to achieve a wide majority in July has completely vanished: polls show a virtual tie at 27% of popular support for the two major parties. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to relaunch his government with the momentum of the so-called "plan for change".

by: MSN

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

by: The Independent

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

Hilary Benn is scrapping a brand new law. Sean O'Grady explains why, and looks at what it could mean for UK and Ireland relations

by: MSN

Trump has disturbing plans for Canada and no one is happy

His second term hasn't even started, and Trump is already embarrassing the United States before other national leaders. The president-elect reportedly told Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, that the entire sovereign nation should consider becoming the 51st state.

by: MSN

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

The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) commenced their December meetings with a joint session alongside Captain Doug Burfield, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX),

by: MSN

Is Russia able to fight in both Ukraine and Syria?

Due to the war against Ukraine, Russia is unable to easily step up its support for Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. Yet Moscow will not abandon Assad either, as Syria is too important to the Kremlin.

by: MSN

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

At least six Ukrainian mayors and hromada heads are currently held captive by Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the international community to make every effort to free those in captivity.

by: MSN

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

Government collapses in Berlin and now Paris will hamper efforts to address Europe's burgeoning deficits and spluttering competitiveness. View on euronews

by: MSN

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

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are expected to visit Capitol Hill Thursday morning to meet with Republican lawmakers in both chambers of Congress.

by: MSN

French Government Collapses After No Confidence Vote

Capping off a week of extraordinary international events, the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier collapsed Wednesday afternoon in a vote of no confidence from a broad-based opposition coalition of parties on both the left and right.

by: MSN

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

Barnier ousted: what does France's latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country? - Prime minister Michel Barnier's government has lost an historic no-confidence vote - what comes next?

by: MSN

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

If President Trump reverses the TikTok ban passed by Congress and signed by Biden, he's siding with corporate influence and risking our national security.

by: MSN

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

Namibia's President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged "radical shifts" to fix the country's high levels of poverty and unemployment, speaking on Thursday in her first press conference since winning last week's election.

by: MSN

Kim and Xi Propaganda Warning Amid South Korea Turmoil

President Yoon dismissed his defense minister as an expert warns turmoil in South Korea could fuel propaganda from North Korea and China.

by: MSN

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

Joy Achungo, a fourth-year education student at Maseno University, is redefining leadership through her advocacy for integrity and transparency in governance.

by: Brian Stokes

Republicans meet with Musk and Ramaswamy on government efficiency

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill today to discuss government efficiency reforms. President-elect Donald Trump has tasked the two entrepreneurs with leading an advisory committee called the Department of Government Efficiency.

by: Brian Stokes

Greek Politics Rewinds: The New Democracy-PASOK Dipole Returns

Developments in Greek politics in the last month brought a reshuffle in parliament as main opposition Syriza lost several MPs, ushering back the New Democracy-PASOK dipole

by: Brian Stokes

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

"This is not a time for lack of clarity, in terms of actions or intentions," said the leader of one immigrant-advocacy group

by: Brian Stokes

Jalan Besar residents question MP Josephine Teo on Gaza and border policies

Two Jalan Besar residents confronted MP Josephine Teo during a Meet-the-People Session about Gaza-related concerns, border policies, and grieving spaces. While empathetic, MP Teo offered no concrete solutions,

by: Brian Stokes

Trump Transition Updates: As Hegseth Vows to Fight, Trump Considers His Options

The Trump transition team had also delayed signing other agreements with the Biden White House that are part of the normal handoff process. One enables a transition team to use government resources, like office space and email; Mr. Trump has decided instead to use private donations to pay for administrative support.

by: Brian Stokes

Starmer and Badenoch clash on immigration and budget during PMQ's

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Leader of the Opposotion Kemi Badenoch clash on immigration and budget during Prime Minister's Questions.

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill

by: Brian Stokes

Barnier's downfall: The day of a foregone failure

The left and the far right came together to overthrow the shortest-serving prime minister in the French Fifth Republic.

by: Brian Stokes

Albanese government wants Australians to 'earn' and 'keep more'

Wages continuing to grow, and that's no accident; that's a deliberate design feature of the government's economic management because we want Australians to earn more and keep more of what they earn."

by: Brian Stokes

Starmer attempted relaunch 'desperate and panicky', claim Tories

The Tories claimed Sir Keir Starmer's speech today is a "desperate, panicky, attempted relaunch". The Prime Minister will deliver an address later this morning in which he unveil his so-called "plan for change".

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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

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by: Brian Stokes

Zelenskyy prepared to sanction Georgian government

Demonstrators hold Georgian and Ukrainian national flags during protest in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

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

Hilary Benn is scrapping a brand new law. Sean O'Grady explains why, and looks at what it could mean for UK and Ireland relations

The Legacy Act, officially known as the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, was passed by the UK Parliament in September 2023. This legislation aims to address the legacy of the Troubles, a period of conflict in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to 1998. The Act introduces several key measures: it establishes the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) to review deaths from the conflict, offers conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate fully with the ICRIR, and halts future civil cases and inquests related to Troubles incidents. Critics, including victims' groups and political parties in Northern Ireland, argue that the Act prevents justice by potentially allowing perpetrators to escape accountability, and it has faced legal challenges for allegedly breaching human rights obligations. The Act has been a point of contention, with the Irish government considering legal action against it at the European Court of Human Rights, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding how best to deal with the legacy of the conflict.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/politics-explained/legacy-act-northern-ireland-b2659442.html