Tue, December 10, 2024

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ex-Missouri GOP leader Ed Martin named to high-level budget job by Trump

Martin, who ran unsuccessfully for Missouri attorney general and a St. Louis area U.S. House seat, was appointed chief of staff at the Office of Management and Budget.

by: CNN

US rushes to uncover new information on whereabouts of Austin Tice after collapse of Syrian regime

The US government is rushing to uncover new information on the whereabouts of Austin Tice following the collapse of the Syrian government this weekend.

by: NBC News

Top Republicans split over strategy to move Trump's 2025 agenda

Incoming Senate GOP leader John Thune wants to pass two bills: border and energy policy in one and tax cuts in a second. The House's top tax writer is pushing for one big package.

by: WLRN

Environmental concerns, Doral's objections, Trump's 'illegal' involvement - what now for Miami-Dade's new incinerator?

The debate over the location of a new trash incinerator in Miami-Dade is heating up again with Eric Trump, the son of the president-elect, joining the fight against it being built in the city of Doral.

by: Newstalk ZB

Watch live: Nicola Willis to reveal plan for Interislander ferries

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of KiwiRail's Cook Strait ferry connection, unveiling the coalition Government's plan for replacing the ageing Interislander ferries a year after effectively scrapping an option developed under the Labour Government.

by: Raleigh News & Observer

President-elect Donald Trump taps NC's Rep. Dan Bishop to work in his administration

Dan will implement my cost-cutting and deregulatory agenda across all Agencies and root out the Weaponized Deep State," Trump wrote.

by: PBS

Report urges Secret Service to limit protection of foreign leaders in wake of Trump assassination attempts

The report's authors noted that the number of people the agency is tasked with protecting has "greatly expanded." At the same time, the presidential campaign season is getting longer and more intense.

by: ABC

MAGA pressure on senators over Trump Cabinet picks shows early signs of paying off

A pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay off

by: The Daily Telegraph

Rayner to force plans for new prisons on towns and villages

New prisons will be forced through the planning process by Angela Rayner under powers that allow the objections of local towns and villages to be overruled...

by: Daily Express

Chris Packham warns countryside at risk from government's housebuilding targets

Chris Packham has backed a campaign to stop the government from building on green belt amid its plans to turbocharge housebuilding. He has endorsed a report which warns the countryside is at "grave risk" from ministers "hellbent" on achieving "sky-high" targets.

by: London Evening Standard

Damp and mould among issues identified in military housing

More personnel could decide to leave the military because of poor accommodation if action is not taken, the report warns.

by: 11Alive

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lists hurricane relief and lawsuit limits as top 2025 priorities

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will emphasize relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and attempts to limit lawsuit verdicts in the 2025 state legislative session.

by: The Australian Financial Review

Albanese must lead like Labor heroes Evatt and Hawke on antisemitism

When Australia's Jewish community has been under threat, strong prime ministers have stepped up to offer support and reassurance. Today, that sense of security is evaporating.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Coalition accuses Albanese government of enabling antisemitic attacks

Albanese rejected Coalition frontbencher Jane Hume's assertion that his government had "emboldened, if not enabled" the attacks as divisive.

by: PBS

'Dreamers' shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states for now, judge rules

Judge Daniel Traynor of the U.S. District Court in North Dakota issued the order Monday from Bismarck, dealing a setback to a Biden administration rule that was estimated to allow 147,000 immigrants to enroll for coverage.

by: AZ Central

Trump promises fast-track permitting for companies that invest $1 billion in US

Trump ran on boosting American manufacturing and promised tariffs on goods made overseas. Now he's pitching faster permitting for big investments.

by: Fox 11 News

Israel's UN ambassador insists nation is 'not getting involved' in Syrian regime change

A top Israeli diplomat insisted his nation is "not getting involved" in Syria's politics after the nation launched an aggressive campaign of airstrikes and seized control of a buffer zone in Syria.

by: Daily Express

Rachel Reeves facing union showdown amid public sector strike warnings

Teachers and nurses have warned of strikes, with government departments on a collision course with unions unsatisfied with the proposals to raise pay for more than a million public sector workers.

by: Newstalk ZB

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others

The Government is on track to meet its first and second emissions budgets, but remains off track for hitting its third budget, which begins in the 2030s.

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Federal politics live: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns 'anti-Semitic' vandalism in Sydney, accuses Coalition of stoking division

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says the prime minister has shown "real leadership" in the wake of an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded after a car was set alight and homes were vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney's east.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis officials want Rams cash to build homes, fix streets and make child care cheaper

Proposal from Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Aldermanic President Megan Green marks likely turning point in a three-year debate that began after the city settled with the NFL for $790 million.

by: CNN

Senate GOP blocks bill to protect journalists after Trump opposes it

Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats to pass a bipartisan bill that would give journalists greater protections under federal law - a move that comes in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump opposing the measure.

by: spectator.com.au

The return of politics

In fits and starts, the Liberal Party is belatedly making the same transformation that has already occurred in the political parties of most other Western countries. Its voter base is becoming

by: KPBS

Measure E vote shows stark divide between have and have-not neighborhoods in San Diego

In the end it was close, but the failure of the Measure E one cent sales tax increase in San Diego means the city is staring down a gaping quarter billion-dollar deficit next year — and possibly ongoing shortfalls beyond.

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: MSN

Biden Faces Mounting Pressure To Clear Federal Death Row and Issue More Commutations After Pardoning His Son

A broad array of advocacy organizations and religious groups—including the Vatican—are urging President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of several groups of federal prisoners before he leaves office,

by: MSN

What the oil and gas industry wants from Trump and how the administration might deliver it

The oil and gas industry has a "to do" list for President-elect Donald Trump. The lobby group American Petroleum Institute has asked Trump to swiftly authorize liquified natural g

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: MSN

Germany, UK and France say they are extremely concerned about Iran enrichment increase

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany, Britain and France said on Monday they were "extremely concerned" about Iran's acceleration in its capacity for enrichment of uranium, urging Iran to halt and reverse these steps. Rafael Grossi, head of the UN nuclear watchdog ...

by: MSN

'Un-American and shameful': House Dem slams Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., reacts to President-elect Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship. Posted: December 10, 2024 | Last updated: December 10, 2024

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

Who is Mohammed al-Bashir? Syria's new interim PM who has connections to both Assad and the rebels

After more than half a century of the Assad family ruling over Syria, a little-known local politician has been named as the country's interim leader and tasked with ushering in a stable government. Three days on from rebels completing a sweeping ...

by: MSN

Why Is Israel Bombing Syria?

Israel has launched a bombing campaign in Syria, targeting air bases, weaponry and suspected chemical weapons facilities, purportedly to disarm extremists.

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

'Government of the billionaires': Trump's new pitch triggers explosive outcry

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed new arrangement for any company looking to expand in America garnered immediate suspicion and criticism Tuesday on social media. In a post to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's recent comments at a private event in Florida, where he suggested that the U.S. government should be run like a business, specifically citing Elon Musk's management style at Tesla and SpaceX as a model. Trump's remarks have sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing that his vision could lead to a government that prioritizes profit over public welfare, potentially undermining democratic principles. The backlash includes concerns over the implications of such a governance model, where decisions might favor the wealthy and corporate interests, potentially leading to policies that benefit billionaires at the expense of the general populace. This has ignited a debate about the role of business leaders in government and the potential erosion of checks and balances in favor of a more autocratic, business-oriented approach to governance.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/government-of-the-billionaires-trump-s-new-pitch-triggers-explosive-outcry/ar-AA1vCJNR