Sat, December 7, 2024

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: The Daily Star

Female youth voices from Bangladesh at COP29

The voices of young women from Bangladesh resonated powerfully at COP29. Representing diverse communities and experiences, Saila Sobnom Richi, Farzana Farak Jhumu, and Fariha Aumi embodied the spirit of youth leadership in addressing climate justice.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Pew Research Center

Striking findings from 2024

Projections from the United Nations put the global centenarian population at 722,000 in 2024. Japan is home to more centenarians than the U.S., at 146,000. The U.S. is second, followed by China (60,000), India (48,000) and Thailand (38,000).

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: justthenews

Congress, Trump plan law enforcement reform in DC to end politicization and to fight crime

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Krone

Elon Musk biggest political donor in US history

The high-tech billionaire Elon Musk has supported the election campaign of Republican Donald Trump with more than 270 million dollars, making him the

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: The Washington Post

Why democracies, from South Korea to France to the U.S., are in crisis

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

The friendship between Australia and Israel is on life support. There is a lot of blame to go around

Some self-reflection would not go astray from Israel's leaders and advocates about why the nation has become so isolated on the international stage.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: The National

Labour slammed for vow to meddle in Scottish politics

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: WOSU Public Media

Ohio State researcher and graduate sue after arrest during Gaza conflict protest

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 a university police officer.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Toronto Star

Trudeau government's new gun measures draw mixed reaction, as parties remember those killed in Montreal massacre

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: World Socialist Web Site

Democrats and Republicans express support for unelected billionaires' plans to slash government and social spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were welcomed to Washington by Republicans and some Democrats, who provided the unelected reactionaries a closed audience to discuss their shared plans to slash regulations and enact spending cuts,

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Albay politics: 2 top Albay politicians join forces vs Salceda

At a press conference at the Oriental Hotel on Thursday, Lagman called on his supporters to rally behind Rosal, noting the need to protect Albay from leaders who, he said, "use their positions for personal gain.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Notre Dame under ring of steel with surface-to-air missiles for Donald Trump and Prince William's visit

Paris launched a large-scale security operation, deploying surface-to-air missiles and elite anti-terror units, as the city prepared for Prince William and Donald Trump's arrival at Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Keir Starmer humiliated as former Labour MP warns PM will be ousted and 'won't survive'

The Prime Minister's lack of leadership and personality will ultimately lead his downfall, a former Labour MP has predicted.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Fact check: Living standards pledge, National Insurance and plane crash image

Living standards pledge, National Insurance and plane crash image - Round up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Republicans and Democrats file separate bills that would eliminate Tennessee's grocery tax for next legislative session

During the next legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers will address two bills to remove the state's grocery tax.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Syrian rebel advance poses risks for U.S. and others, former envoy says

A rapid rebel advance in northwest Syria poses risks for the United States, which was "caught unaware", and other countries including Turkey, Russia and Iran, former U.S. ambassador James Jeffrey told Reuters.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Should I wear my MAGA hat to work? 'I wore my hat to a local diner and got a nice reaction from a couple of patrons.'

Should I wear it to work — or leave it at home? Third Time Lucky. Related: The 'Trump bump' added $75,000 to my $1.3 million portfolio. I'm 39. Should I retire early and m

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Romania's cancelled presidential election and why it matters

Forty-eight hours before Romanians were due to vote in a presidential election run-off, the whole process was scrapped because of an unprecedented ruling by the constitutional court. The court's decision to annul the first round came after a far-right independent candidate,

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

What does the Texas House speaker do and why are Republicans fighting?

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune's daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to lead the Legislature's lower chamber next year ahead of a critical vote scheduled for this weekend.

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: The Washington Post

The Senate has a shrinking window to protect press freedom

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: News Talk 650 CKOM

Jagmeet Singh on GST holiday, U.S.A. tariffs, and border security

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: The New York Times

Trump Transition Updates: As Jan. 6 Criminal Cases Against Trump Fizzle, Civil Cases Plod Ahead

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump's embattled choice for secretary of defense, defiantly vowed on Thursday to earn the votes necessary for confirmation, seeking to allay Republican concerns over his fitness for the job and persuade Mr. Trump to stick with him.
Fri, December 6, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: The Highland County Press

Populist conservatism and Constitutional order

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Nairametrics

More loans, more pains and the season of discontent

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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 ...

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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?

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: MSN

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

Pete Hegseth says he had 'substantive conversation' with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support

President-elect Trump threw his support behind embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth Friday as the nominee continues to meet with Republican senators.

The article from MSN discusses Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and former Trump administration official, who had a "substantive conversation" with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst. This interaction comes at a time when former President Donald Trump has signaled his support for Ernst, who is up for re-election. Hegseth, known for his conservative views and close ties to Trump, met with Ernst to discuss various political issues, potentially signaling Trump's endorsement or at least his favorable stance towards her campaign. The conversation is part of broader political maneuvering within the Republican Party as the 2024 election cycle approaches, with Trump's influence still significantly shaping GOP politics.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/pete-hegseth-says-he-had-substantive-conversation-with-joni-ernst-as-trump-signals-support/ar-AA1vqhvr