• Fri, December 6, 2024

by: Business Standard

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

Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump's stance on abortion was akin to that of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

by: Crain's Chicago Business

Trump's AI and crypto czar has Chicago ties

David Sacks will take a newly created position that underscores the president-elect's intent to boost two rapidly developing industries.

by: NBC News

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

The super PAC, which defended Trump on abortion, got its more than $20 million from the "Elon Musk Revocable Trust."

by: deseret

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

In a conversation with the Deseret News on Thursday, Moore laid out the House GOP leadership's plans for 2025 while navigating a razor-thin majority. "It's just wild," Moore said of the atmosphere on Capitol Hill as of late.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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

The attorneys are some of the highest-paid staffers in county Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell's office, and earn up to $49,500 at side jobs in municipal courts.

by: CBS News

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

The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement.

by: RealClearPolitics

What the Trump Nominees Have Not Done -- And Will Not Do

Deflated by the resounding November defeat, the left now believes it can magically rebound by destroying President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.

by: Government Executive

What does the NASA administrator do?

NASA administrators are also accountable to elected officials. Administrators are appointed by the president but must be confirmed by the Senate. Congress has a great deal to say about the budget that NASA gets each year. They also must authorize major programs, like the Artemis program, which aims to return the U.S. and its partners to the Moon.

by: WOSU Public Media

Ohio State University graduate and researcher arrested during April protests sue university

Two people arrested during the April protests against Israel's war in Gaza at Ohio State University have filed a lawsuit against university president Ted Carter and university police officer Susan Liu.

by: KVOA 4

Ciscomani joins DOGE Caucus to promote government efficiency and reduce waste

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani has joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The caucus, chaired by Reps. Aaron Bean (FL-04) and Pete Sessions (TX-17), will collaborate with the Department of Government ...

by: Derbyshire Times

NE Derbyshire District Council's new Derbyshire Independents aim to get rid of party politics and focus on communities

NE Derbyshire District Council's political landscape has shifted after its only three Liberal Democrats have joined forces with a Conservative councillor and an Independent councillor to form a new five-strong group called the Derbyshire Independents.

by: Nairametrics

More loans, more pains and the season of discontent

by: The Highland County Press

Populist conservatism and Constitutional order

by: KCBX

Outgoing SLO Vice Mayor reflects on accomplishments and challenges

As the San Luis Obispo City Council prepares to usher in a new era during a special meeting Monday, it will also say goodbye to one familiar face. Vice Mayor Andy Pease is wrapping up her final term on the council and reflected on her accomplishments and challenges while in office.

by: The Daily Star

Govt must improve law and order fast

Improving law and order has become imperative in recovering Bangladesh's global image that took a beating for domestic politics over the past decade, said a top chamber leader.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Government survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniable - Thomas Coughlan

Thomas Coughlan, Deputy Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald, loves applying a political lens to people's stories and explaining the way things like transport and finance touch our lives. Sunlight is the best disinfectant,

by: Politico

Serbia and Kosovo's Trump optimism

In an interview with NatSec Daily, Serbian Foreign Minister MARKO Ä?URIĆ argued the first Trump administration injected "fresh ideas" into the Kosovo-Serbia relationship and added that the second administration represents a new opportunity to revitalize the process of mending fences between Belgrade and Pristina.

by: The New York Times

Trump Transition Live Updates: Trump Defends Hegseth as 'Fantastic' for Defense Secretary

"President Trump respected the experience of career border security professionals and listened to our advice," the letter read. "When border security experts explained to President Trump how illegal immigration empowers the cartels to control who and what enters our home, he listened and acted."

by: The New York Times

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

One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?

by: RealClearPolitics

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

by: MSN

Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says

"We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all over our government, Austin Tice is alive, Austin Tice is treated well," his mother said.

by: MSN

EU-Mercosur deal met with celebration and anger

France and many European farmers' unions oppose the huge but controversial trade deal. At the same time, Germany, Spain, Argentina and Brazil have hailed the agreement.

by: MSN

Nuclear threats continue: Putin discusses new security guarantees for Russia and Belarus

Russia and Belarus may sign a security guarantee agreement today, December 6, which allegedly involves the use of nuclear weapons, according to the speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the so-called "union state.

by: MSN

What is martial law? What is happening in South Korea and a look at if it could happen in Nevada

Though martial law isn't well defined in U.S. law, it has been imposed at the state and federal level to respond to emergencies.

by: MSN

Simon Harris 'hopes' Ireland can drop legacy legal case against UK Government

Simon Harris 'hopes' Ireland can drop legacy legal case against UK Government - Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government's plan to repeal and replace the previous government's Legacy Act.

by: MSN

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour - Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration 'could not have been more awful'.

by: MSN

No, Chinese Migrants Aren't Chinese Government Spies

Donald Trump's short attention span has a tendency to flit from one issue to the next. But shrewd and shameless use of nationalist politics and xenophobia has been central to and a constant of his pitch since his first campaign.

by: MSN

Vijay continues his tirade against NDA and DMK govts, suggests a 'simple solution'

CHENNAI: Actor and TVK president Vijay on Friday regretted that the BJP-led NDA govt, which did not bother to control violence in Manipur, is ruling the country. Speaking after releasing a book on B R Ambedkar published by VCK functionary Aadhav Arjuna in Chennai Friday,

by: MSN

Syria updates: Assad forces lose ground to HTS and Kurds

Jordan has shut its only border crossing to Syria. Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham advance on Homs as thousands flee, monitor says Russia urges citizens to leave Syria Jordan shuts border crossing into Syria.

by: MSN

West Lothian health and social care wage bill set to rise as National Insurance goes up

Rising National Insurance costs will add to bills for staff in health and social care councillors heard. Local authorities await clarity on whether government will foot the bill

by: MSN

Plains post office may soon be renamed for former Pres. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are introducing legislation to have the post office in their hometown renamed.

by: MSN

Trump Doubles Down on Support for Pete Hegseth As Controversies Mount And With DeSantis Floated as Defense Secretary Replacement

by: MSN

The 'Deep State' exists and it knows all about aliens and UFOs, US official claims

There is a 'deep state' and the Pentagon could be hiding information about alien life and UFOs says one Government official, who spoke out about alien disclosure

by: MSN

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch

The availability of safe, effective covid vaccines less than a year into the pandemic marked a high point in the 300-year history of vaccination, seemingly heralding an age of protection against infectious diseases.

by: MSN

Trump's 'Government of Billionaires' Boasts Combined Wealth Greater Than New Zealand's GDP

President-elect Donald Trump has assembled a Cabinet and advisory team valued at a staggering $10 billion — excluding the ballooning fortune of his outside adviser, Elon Musk. Trump's second-term Cabinet,

by: MSN

What next for France's finances after the government's collapse?

Without a new budget, the country is facing a deficit of up to 6.6% of the GDP in 2025, more than double the European Union's standard. View on euronews

by: MSN

Musk, Ramaswamy push government efficiency on Capitol Hill

Efforts to cut government spending are underway in Washington. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with lawmakers Thursday as they prepare to head up the new "Department of Government Efficiency" Musk and Ramaswamy say they want to cut $2 trillion in spending but it's unclear what exactly is on the chopping block.

by: MSN

TikTok Ban Upheld By U.S. Appeals Court. Meta and Snap Stocks Are Rising.

A U.S. appeals court has declined to block a ban of TikTok in the U.S., according to a court document filed on Friday. Shares of competing social media companies Meta Platforms and Snap were rising 2.

by: MSN

New Year Honours list: When is it announced and which names are rumoured to be on it?

When is it announced and which names are rumoured to be on it? - Politicians and sporting legends are likely to be among those receiving recognition on January 1

by: MSN

What MK Party said about Cyril Ramaphosa's expected pay rise

The MK Party opposed Parliament's decision to approve a salary increase for president Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africans agreed with the official party.

by: MSN

DOGE caucus co-chair Rep. Aaron Bean: We're on an unsustainable course right now in America

by: MSN

Sen. Fetterman makes the case for Biden pardoning Trump

Fox News contributor Joe Concha joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his take on Sen. John Fetterman's suggestion while appearing on 'The View,' and the parallels he drew between the Hunter Biden and Donald Trump trials.

by: MSN

What's going on in Punjab should worry both Centre and the state

A religious body like the Akal Takht should be apolitical; aware of the dangers posed by radical elements in the religious order that could take undue advantage of faith.

by: MSN

2024 Iberville Parish Election: Candidates and propositions overview

Here's what you need to know about the key races and propositions on the ballot in Iberville Parish's Congressional General Election on December 7, including mayoral and selectmen candidates, and crucial school funding tax renewals.

by: MSN

Tory peer and donor Lord Ranger says forfeiture of his CBE was 'unjust'

Tory peer and donor Lord Ranger says forfeiture of his CBE was 'unjust' - The Conservative peer, who has donated around £1.5 million to the party, forfeited his CBE for 'bringing the honours system into disrepute'.

by: MSN

Elon Musk Spent $239 Million on His Pro-Trump Super PAC - and Maybe More

The world's richest man has said the group will continue to support candidates in the midterm elections and drive Republican voter registration

by: MSN

Russia-Belarus military pact sparks Polish and NATO alarm

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko are set to sign a military cooperation agreement. The Polish government is concerned about who will command the Belarusian army and whether it will be used in the war in Ukraine.

by: MSN

France: Socialists suggest readiness to back new government

Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure stressed he would not support a right-wing prime minister. The resignation of Prime Minister Barnier following a no-confidence vote has reignited French political uncertainty.

France: Socialists suggest readiness to back new government

Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure stressed he would not support a right-wing prime minister. The resignation of Prime Minister Barnier following a no-confidence vote has reignited French political uncertainty.
The article from MSN discusses the French Socialist Party's openness to supporting a new government following the recent political upheaval in France. After President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called for snap elections due to the far-right National Rally's gains in the European Parliament elections, the political landscape has been in flux. The Socialist Party, led by figures like Olivier Faure, has indicated a willingness to collaborate with other left-wing parties to form a coalition government. This move aims to counter the rising influence of the far-right and to stabilize the political situation. The Socialists are considering backing a government that would likely be led by a centrist or left-leaning figure, focusing on policies that address social justice, economic inequality, and environmental issues, thereby attempting to prevent a far-right government from taking power.

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https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/france-socialists-suggest-readiness-to-back-new-government/ar-AA1voBOS

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