Sat, December 7, 2024

by: 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.

by: Toronto Star

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

by: 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,

by: MSN

Melania Trump reacts to Barron's viral fame and credits him for dad's election success

Returning First Lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on her son Barron becoming a TikTok sensation - and said he's a big reason his dad Donald Trump won the election. Melania sat down with Fox & Friends and opened up about Barron after watching wildly popular clips of him saying 'I like my suitcase' as a four-year-old,

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: The Washington Post

The Senate has a shrinking window to protect press freedom

by: News Talk 650 CKOM

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

by: 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

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: 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 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: 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: 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 Highland County Press

Populist conservatism and Constitutional order

by: Nairametrics

More loans, more pains and the season of discontent

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that's 25 years in the making

The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American countries have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Friday in Uruguay's capital of Montevideo.

by: MSN

Sale of UK's Observer, world's oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values, is agreed

by: The New York Times

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

"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: MSN

Trump vows better country 'than ever before' after winning 'Patriot of the Year' award

by: MSN

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

President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.

by: MSN

Biden considering preemptive pardons for Trump critics like Fauci, Schiff and Cheney

CBS News has learned President Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons for some of President-elect Donald Trump's biggest critics. Among the names being floated are Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as the top science adviser during the height of COVID-19,

by: MSN

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

by: The Independent

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

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to usher in a " new golden era of building " as he takes aim at "blockers and bureaucrats" who he claims have throttled economic growth and made homeownership unattainable.

by: CNN

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

The REGO effort is what's behind Clinton's famous declaration in his 1996 State of the Union address that "the era of big government is over," when he was in full triangulation mode, appealing to the middle of the country and on the way to a solid reelection.

by: MSN

Feds close one prison and deactivate six others. FCC-Petersburg is not one of them

A spokesperson for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said closures and deactivations in seven states will not have a bearing on the Prince George facility

by: MSN

Rodney Scott, Trump nominee for Customs and Border Protection, was Biden casualty

by: MSN

Centre's strategy in Northeast centres around good governance, developmental politics: Sonowal

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.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing conflicts in Syria, highlighting the recent territorial losses of Syrian government forces to both Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an al-Qaeda-linked group, and Kurdish-led forces. HTS has reportedly captured several villages in the northwest of the country, while Kurdish fighters have made gains in the northeast, particularly around the strategically important town of Manbij. These developments come amidst a broader context of shifting alliances and power dynamics in the region, with Turkey, Russia, and the United States each supporting different factions. The Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, is facing increasing pressure as these opposition groups gain ground, potentially affecting the balance of power and the ongoing peace negotiations. The situation underscores the complexity of the Syrian conflict, with multiple actors vying for control and influence in a fragmented nation.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/international-relations/syria-updates-assad-forces-lose-ground-to-hts-and-kurds/ar-AA1vp5XR