Tue, December 10, 2024

by: The Morning Sun

Astonishing 'new aristocracy' of couples, relatives and nepo-babies run Labour Government, The Sun reveals

AN astonishing "new aristocracy" of couples, relatives and nepo-babies runs the Government. More than two dozen ministers including Rachel Reeves, Pat McFadden and Wes Streeting all have spouses

by: Leader-Post

Sask. government orders third-party review of alleged misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals

More than a year after several Regina doctors filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission alleging racism and unprofessionalism, the government has ordered a third-party review to improve working conditions at Regina's hospitals.

by: Missoulian

Survey: Missoula residents concerned about safety, cleanliness and dogs at parks, trails

When surveyed, Missoula residents expressed strong desires for ensuring safety in parks, along with cleanliness and access to restrooms.

by: Richmond

Richmond council approves rebuilding historic cottage in Jackson Ward

Richmond City Council has approved a permit to construct a museum and community center in Jackson Ward, and it approved nearly $1 million in funding for the project.

by: RTE Online

'Positive' start in attempts to form next government

Formal discussions between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to draw up a new Programme for Government have taken place this evening.

by: USA Today

Elon Musk takes center stage as Trump's influencer and enforcer on Capitol Hill and beyond

JD Vance who? Elon Musk's role as right-hand man to Donald Trump takes shape as the billionaire gets more involved on Capitol Hill and beyond.

by: The Raw Story

'Pit bulls of retribution': Swalwell braces for Trump admin after 'gross abuse'

A new watchdog report released Tuesday revealed that the Department of Justice under the first Donald Trump administration secretly obtained phone records for members of Congress, journalists, government staffers and incoming FBI director nominee Kash Patel — actions the top House Judiciary

by: Fox News

SCOTUS hears arguments in case that could reshape environmental law

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case to determine the scope of NEPA's requirement for federal agencies to conduct environmental impact reviews.

by: Sky

Unions hint at public sector industrial action over 'offensive' 2.8% pay rise recommendation

The Royal College of Nursing says the proposed pay rise is as little as £2 extra a day - "less than the price of a coffee". The National Education Union (NEU) said the amount "won't do". It follows a period that has meant a combined increase of over 17% over the last three pay awards.

by: The New York Times

U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.

by: CNN

Supreme Court is poised to weaken environmental review of infrastructure projects

The Supreme Court appeared poised Tuesday to significantly weaken the scope of environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects in a case that could hand President-elect Donald Trump an early win on an issue he often hammered on during his first term.

by: The Hill

Progressive left signals some 'DOGE' curiosity

The Republican-led "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) has intrigued the progressive left, offering potential and unexpected common ground. The brainchild of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

by: Lincoln Journal Star

Developers want northeast corner of 84th and Van Dorn to become commercial site with hotel

Developers want the City Council to approve annexation and zoning changes on the corner of 84th and Van Dorn streets so they can build a commercial area with a hotel.

by: Leader-Post

Sask. government orders third-party review of misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals

More than a year after several Regina doctors filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission alleging racism and unprofessionalism, the government has ordered a third-party review to improve working conditions at Regina's hospitals.

by: The Mirror

NHS staff and teachers told how much pay could rise next year triggering anger

NHS workers and teachers have responded with fury after a pay rise of 2.8% was proposed by ministers - with fears raised the country could descend into strikes again

by: London Evening Standard

Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers

Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

by: The Daily Telegraph

Reeves set for battle with unions over 2.8pc pay rise for teachers, nurses and civil servants

Ministers claim offer reflects 'challenging financial backdrop' despite being only 0.2 per cent above projected inflation

by: Charlotte Observer

'Unhealthy conditions.' Charlotte must make 2 changes to protect tenants, advocates say

Charlotte housing advocates are calling for the city to create stricter code enforcement policies after unhealthy conditions and evictions at three Charlotte housing complexes.

by: ABC

Watchdog raises concerns over Trump-era leak probes of reporters, members of Congress

A top government watchdog raised concerns over the handling of leak investigations during the first Trump administration that targeted members of Congress and the media.

by: Richmond

Virginia to receive $275M federal grant to expand chip factory in Manasssas

Micron Technology Inc. will use the grant to jump-start a $2.2 billion expansion of its semiconductor chip factory in Manassas for a new line of computer memory chips currently made only in Taiwan.

by: The Daily Telegraph

Reeves plans 2.8pc pay rise next year for teachers, nurses and civil servants

Ministers claim the offer reflects a 'challenging financial backdrop'

by: The Hindu

Under pressure and despite the gaffes, Krishna walked the fine line of diplomacy

S.M. Krishna's tenure as Minister of External Affairs (2009-2011) is often remembered for gaffes, like the time in 2011 when he accidentally began to read out the Portuguese Foreign Minister's speech at the United Nations,

by: Sydney Morning Herald

We've entered the era of gutless government

Labor has turned its mind to fixing the problems left by the Morrison government. But its timidity is holding up essential reform.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Watch the exits: The 'real issue' missing in the migration debate

More than 80,000 temporary visitors, including "bogus asylum seekers", are refusing to leave Australia once their last resort to stay has lapsed.

by: The Express Tribune

PTI calls govt's attempts to drag military into politics 'shameful, condemnable'

Party also rejected attempts to target former military official, General Faiz Hameed, under the name of Imran Khan

by: MSN

Freed Syria prison sparks hope and heartbreak

As soon as rebel forces seized Damascus, Syrians swarmed the notorious Saydnaya prison, desperate for news of loved ones who vanished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad's rule. The prison's liberation came hours after Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allies took Damascus on Sunday,

by: MSN

Trump's DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigation

The Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from two members of Congress and 43 staffers - including Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI - during sweeping leak investigations during Trump's first term,

by: MSN

WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks about economic plans and legacy

by: Daily Express

More than 300 tractors to descend on Westminster to protest against 'stalinist' Government

More than 300 tractors will tomorrow rumble into Whitehall tomorrow to rally against the Government's "anti-farming Stalinist offensive". The farmers will descend on Westminster from all over the country to protest against Labour's inheritance tax ...

by: Click2Houston

US says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism

The Biden administration says the United States will recognize and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.

by: WPLG

US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

A U.S. official says the Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua.

by: MSN

Rep. Miller-Meeks Backs Trump's Pledge to End Biden's 'Top-Down' EV Policies

Rep. Miller-Meeks praised former President Trump's vow to end Biden-Harris Electric Vehicles mandates, arguing they increase costs for families and limit consumer choice. She highlighted the administration's inefficiencies in implementing EV infrastructure and emphasized the need for market-driven solutions that respect freedom and avoid government overreach.

by: Mail & Guardian

SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections

The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC

by: The Globe and Mail

Freeland signals government will miss deficit target ahead of releasing fall economic update

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland gave the strongest signal yet that her government will blow past its most recent deficit target when she tables the fall economic statement next week, only committing publicly to one of the three benchmarks she set for herself just months ago.

by: MSN

Ukraine-Russia latest: Zelensky targets diplomatic end to Putin's war and hints at role for foreign troops

Zelensky targets diplomatic end to Putin's war and hints at role for foreign troops - Ukrainian president says Kyiv wants an end to Putin's war 'more than anyone else'

by: MSN

Israel strikes and advances into Syrian territory after Assad's overthrow, fueling alarm

While Syria celebrates overthrowing its longtime dictator, it is also being subjected to a new ground incursion and a wave of airstrikes from its neighbor Israel that drew growing international condemnation and concern Tuesday.

by: MSN

Basingstoke MP welcomes Labour government's new 'Plan for Change'

Basingstoke's MP has praised the Labour Government's new 'Plan for Change'. The plan, outlined by the prime minister, aims to improve housebuilding, the economy, the NHS, clean power, education and crime by the end of this Parliament.

by: MSN

Our dysfunctional systems and institutions

LAST week's column laid down several predicates, which my guest columnist Patmei Ruivivar eloquently articulated. On one level, she made a case for Sara's blatant contrived meltdown as a diversion from legislative investigations pinning her and her staff down on corruption and anomalies,

by: MSN

Trump's DOJ secretly obtained phone and text message records of lawmakers and staffers

The Trump-era investigation into leaks of classified information was far broader than previously known, according to a report by the DOJ's internal watchdog.

by: Fox News

'Unified government': Incoming House Republican reveals agenda for new Congress after ousting Dem incumbent

Fox News Digital spoke to newly elected GOP Rep.-elect Gabe Evans about his successful defeat of an incumbent and his priorities in the next Congress in January.

by: MSN

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens Of Veterans Who Served With Pete Hegseth Sign Letter Backing Him For Defense Secretary

Dozens of veterans and servicemembers who directly served with Pete Hegseth are pledging their support for the Fox News host as he battles to be confirmed as the next secretary of defense, the Daily Caller learned first.

by: MSN

Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on 'Medicare privatization'

Democratic senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz on his past "advocacy for Medicare privatization" after Donald Trump picked him to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

by: Reuters

Brazil's left caught in the long shadow of ailing patriarch Lula

Emergency surgery to relieve a cranial hemorrhage has raised questions in Brazil over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's short-term agenda - and the vacuum he would leave on the left if he does not run for reelection in 2026.

by: MSN

Papineau and Lalonde: Stop treating Ottawa taxpayers as an annoyance, councillors

We live in a representative democracy. Politicians ask us for our votes, and we vote for them based on expectations they will deliver on their promises and reflect public opinion. The City of Ottawa is in budget 2025 season.

by: MSN

Capitol Connection: Breaking down the Madigan trial and it's long list of witnesses

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues in Chicago. The two sides have been presenting their cases for well over a month, and there is still a lot to cover. Madigan is charged with bribery,

by: MSN

Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists

An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government's proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.

by: MSN

Trump makes picks for roles in Justice Department, Office of Management and Budget

President-elect Donald Trump made two selections for roles within the Department of Justice and Office of Management and Budget.

by: MSN

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

That day has come, and shaping the future of Syria is now a new terrain of contestation, hopefully a productive one. It is far too early to be making declarations about what will happen next in Syria.

Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes

The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.

The article from MSN discusses how during the Trump administration, the Justice Department under Attorney General Jeff Sessions secretly obtained records of congressional staff members and journalists as part of leak investigations. This included phone records, emails, and text messages from at least two House Intelligence Committee staffers and their families, as well as from journalists at CNN, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. These actions were part of efforts to identify sources of leaks regarding contacts between Trump associates and Russia. The investigations, which took place in 2017 and 2018, were not disclosed to those whose records were seized until much later, raising significant concerns about privacy and press freedom. The article notes that while such actions are not illegal, they are highly unusual and have sparked debate over the balance between national security and individual rights.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/feds-collected-records-of-congressional-staff-reporters-in-trump-era-leak-probes/ar-AA1vC369