Sat, December 7, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review

A crazy six hours in Seoul and the fragility of democracy

A presidential brain snap in South Korea has revived dark memories of the country's past, with potentially damaging geopolitical ripples across north-east Asia.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Protest outside places of worship could be banned in NSW after Great Synagogue incident

After a spate of antisemitic attacks, Premier Chris Minns has commissioned his attorney-general to strengthen protections for religious institutions.

by: Wall Street Journal

What to Know About the Civil War in Syria

Islamist rebels in Syria launched a large-scale attack on government forces, causing the largest shift in the balance of power since 2020 in the country, where more than a decade of war has taken place.

by: New Republic

Pete Hegseth's Mom Desperately Tries to Take Back Her Own Words

Pete Hegseth called his mom to come do some damage control.

by: Associated Press

Clintons urge voters agitated by today's politics to remain involved in public service

Bill and Hillary Clinton say voters disappointed with the presidential election need to remain involved in public service and find ways to give back.

by: thenightly

Peter Dutton labels synagogue attack 'terrorism, pure and simple'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue was the unsurprising result of the Prime Minister's 'deplorable' handling of the Middle East conflict.

by: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

A North Texan as speaker? Here's the Texas House Republican caucus' speaker pick

Texas House members with family and guests crowd the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol for the opening of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Ricardo Brazziell USA TODAY NETWORK The House Republican Caucus has ...

by: justthenews

Pearl Harbor Day proves to be a unifying day amid bitter politics

There are only 16 remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, 83 years later. The attack killed 2,403 Americans.

by: BBC

No more Mr Nice Guy for Keir Starmer

The prime minister set out his "plan for change" in a major speech which covered priorities including the economy

by: RealClearPolitics

Jeffrey Goldberg on Hegseth: "Borderline Irresponsible" To Assume Somebody With An Alcohol Problem Can Suddenly Clean Up

Jeffrey Goldberg, 'Washington Week' host and editor of The Atlantic, remarked it is a "bit unreal" that somebody with an alcohol problem could be ready to assume the position of Secretary of Defense.

by: RealClearPolitics

David Brooks on Hunter Biden Biden Pardon: Democracies Fall When Practices And Norms That Work Get Slowly Abandoned

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's pardon of his son has drawn scrutiny from both sides of the aisle,

by: Esquire

The Curious Alchemy of How We Handle the News

The murder of Brian Thompson didn't prompt a conversation about guns and violence in America but instead the state of our nation's healthcare systems.

by: BBC

One shot dead on election day in Ghana

Election day has arrived in Ghana, where a debt crisis and high living costs mean the economy is uppermost in the minds of many voters. The West African nation is guaranteed a new president as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after reaching the official limit of two terms in office.

by: USA Today

French President Macron rolls out the red carpet for Trump ahead of Notre Dame reopening

Donald Trump gets the red carpet treatment from French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of Notre Dame Cathedral ceremony.

by: WLRN

Pam Bondi's journey from traditional republican to warrior for Trump

MIAMI — The day before Florida's 2016 presidential primary, the state attorney general, Pam Bondi, surprised her fellow Republicans and endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in Tampa, her hometown.

by: NJ.com

What DOGE dude Vivek Ramaswamy got wrong about Trump's victory (Hint: It's a lot)

Vivek Ramaswamy — the billionaire who failed in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination and his gambit to be Donald Trump's running mate, and had to settle for a powerless consulting job recommending cuts to the federal government — tried to run interference for Trump's controversial cabinet nominees on Saturday.

by: Salon

Welcome to the New Dark Ages

Some see Trump as reviving the so-called Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an era of great prosperity as well as technological and industrial growth. It was an era dominated by corrupt "captains of industry" or "robber barons" whose corrupting influence also extended to government and politics.

by: The New York Times

Musk Cost-Cutting Effort Is Being Guided by Health Entrepreneur

The inclusion of Brad Smith in Trump's efficiency panel suggests that the team is preparing to focus particularly on the nation's health care system.

by: The Mirror

'Keir Starmer needs to deliver or the populists will pounce'

Labour MPs in traditional heartland seats have been telling No 10 that Nigel Farage's Reform now poses more of a danger than the Tories,' The Mirror's Jason Beattie writes

by: Couriermail

Josh Frydenberg and Nova Peris tell Prime Minister to 'step up' after Synagogue firebombing

Former Liberal deputy leader Josh Frydenberg and Indigenous trailblazer Nova Peris have called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to "step up" and act on the anti-Semitism scourge ripping through Australia following Friday's Melbourne Synagogue firebombing.

by: The Daily Signal

Politics of Economic Redistribution, RIP

Her economic policies were obviously thin gruel. Her $25,000 payment to first-time homebuyers would be vacuumed up by sellers, her ban on "price gouging" was directed at notoriously competitive grocery chains, and her call for restoring the pandemic-era refundable child tax credit targeted a policy whose demise sparked no visible protest.

by: Seattle Times

Trump's allies go global: 'Make Argentina Great Again'

The Conservative Political Action Conference has gone global, aiming to unite right-wing parties and politicians in its traveling showcase.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Albanese, Wong defend Australia's stance on Israel following criticism from Netanyahu

The prime minister spoke at a Perth synagogue on Saturday morning, without the media in attendance, in a display of support for the Australian Jewish community.

by: The Age

'I've always been a team player': Ben Carroll on the VCE exam crisis and what drives him

The deputy premier knows the government is under pressure, but insists they are doing what needs to be done to turn things around.

by: KGOU

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparing

by: KPBS

Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles

by: NBC News

Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak information to Syria

When she arrived in Congress, Tulsi Gabbard was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.

by: MSN

This Utah lawmaker will help lead Congress' work with DOGE to cut government spending

After meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, he said they displayed "humility" and came to "sincerely listen" to lawmakers' ideas.

by: MSN

Alina Habba predicts Biden will hand out pardons 'like they're tic tacs'

President-elect Trump's senior adviser and former personal lawyer Alina Habba predicted on Friday that after he granted his son clemency, President Biden will issue more pardons in the days to come. Her comments come nearly a week after Biden announced he would pardon his son Hunter Biden of federal gun and tax charges.

by: Oneindia

Did You Miss VCK Aadhav Arjun's Speech In Vijay's Presence? Watch It Here

by: MSN

Melania Trump discusses White House return and Barron's role

Melania Trump gave her first interview after her husband, Donald Trump, won the presidential election. In addition to discussing their son, Barron, the future First Lady of the United States also talked about preparations for moving back to the White House.

by: MSN

Watch live: Macron meets with Trump and Zelensky ahead of Notre Dame Cathedral reopening

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by: MSN

Iran orders evacuation of its soldiers and civilians from Syria - NYT

Iran commenced the evacuation of its military commanders and personnel from Syria on the morning of Friday, 6 December, indicating Iran's inability to help keep President Bashar al-Assad in power due to a new rebel offensive.

by: MSN

Trump's new Customs and Border Protection nominee grew up in Nogales

As he plots out an immigration crackdown, the president-elect tapped Rodney Scott to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

by: Deccan Herald

Educated youth must engage in politics to drive change: CM Atishi

by: The Daily Telegraph

Labour transport advisers back Extinction Rebellion and 20mph zones

Appointment of 'anti-motorist activists' who want to bring traffic to a halt is a kick in the teeth for drivers, say Tories

by: MSN

Peter Teeley, aide and confidant to George H.W. Bush, dies at 84

As Bush's press secretary during the 1980 presidential primary, he coined the phrase "voodoo economics" to deride the policies promoted by Ronald Reagan.

by: MSN

Nepal joins China's belt and road initiative: Game-changer or risky move? | Statecraft | Episode 35

Nepal has officially signed a framework agreement under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a historic shift in South Asia's geopolitical landscape. But what does this deal mean for Nepal's future?

by: The Independent

Trump returns to world stage as he joins Zelensky and Prince William at Notre Dame reopening: Live

President-elect Donald Trump's visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral marks his return to the geopolitical stage just weeks before he's set to return to the White House

by: MSN

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and neighbors close their borders with Syria

Russia and Iran are the chief supporters of Syria's government, while Turkey backs opposition fighters trying to remove President Bashar Assad from power. Speaking at the annual Doha Forum, Sergey Lavrov said Russia continues to help the Syrian army ...

by: CNN

Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris and meet with President Macron

President-elect Donald Trump is visiting Paris Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: Reuters

German far-right leader is Chinese-speaking economist with foreign partner

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a male-dominated, anti-immigration party that depicts itself as a defender of traditional family values and ordinary people.

by: tbsnews

India starts enmity with Bangladesh merely to keep friendship with one leader: BNP leader Asaduzzaman

by: Seattle Times

Why Seattle leaders are reacting to Trump differently this time

As many Democratic Seattleites brace for a second Trump presidency, the reaction from City Hall and elected officials sounds much quieter this time around.

by: WBEZ

As next Trump presidency looms, Chicago groups serving immigrants are bracing for the unexpected

Some clinics serving migrants are seeing bigger crowds as people seek help, try to understand their options and prepare for changes to immigration policy and an increase in deportation orders.

by: Reuters

Mexico budget cuts leave it poorly placed to handle Trump deportations, sources say

Mexico's migration agencies are facing a budget crunch that leaves them poorly placed to handle the mass deportations promised by President-elect Donald Trump, two Mexican government sources said, adding to concerns about the country's preparedness.

by: Sahara Reporters

EXCLUSIVE: Conversion Units At Port-Harcourt Refinery Yet To Work, Can't Produce Gasoline, Jet Fuel Despite NNPCL's $2.9billion For Repair

The Conversion Units of the Port-Harcourt Refinery of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) which are responsible for high-value products such as jet fuel and gasoline are not functional, despite the claims by the NNPCL Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari that the facility was back and running, SaharaReporters has gathered.

by: MSN

Peter Schiff warns Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency 'has no authority.' What he says Trump should do if he actually wants to cut federal agencies

I hate to rain on this parade, but the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not a real department," Schiff noted in a post on X. The acronym of the new entity, "DO

'Keir Starmer needs to deliver or the populists will pounce'

Labour MPs in traditional heartland seats have been telling No 10 that Nigel Farage's Reform now poses more of a danger than the Tories,' The Mirror's Jason Beattie writes

The article from the Mirror discusses the political landscape in the UK, focusing on Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's challenge to deliver on populist promises amidst a backdrop of public disillusionment with politics. It highlights the public's frustration with the Conservative government's handling of various issues, including the economy, public services, and Brexit. The piece suggests that Starmer needs to address these concerns effectively to win over voters, especially those who feel alienated by traditional politics. It points out the rise of populist sentiments, not just from the right but also from the left, with movements like those led by Jeremy Corbyn. The article argues that for Labour to succeed, Starmer must offer tangible solutions to everyday problems like the cost of living, NHS waiting times, and housing, while also managing to appeal to both the traditional Labour base and those swayed by populist rhetoric. The narrative underscores the necessity for Starmer to navigate this complex political terrain by providing a vision that resonates with the public's desire for change and accountability in governance.

Read the Full The Mirror Article at:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-needs-deliver-populists-34242146


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