• Tue, December 10, 2024

by: Mother Jones

Here's Trillions in Federal Waste the DOGE Bros Could Actually Target

DOGE's supposed goal is to identify $2 trillion in savings and reduce the size of government—and the deficit—by slashing federal waste and redundancy. (It's been tried before, with limited success.) Based on their activities and statements,

by: ProPublica

Donald Trump Controls a Publicly Traded Company. Now He Will Pick Its Regulator.

There have been internal concerns that Trump Media could be misleading investors, a source said. But with its largest shareholder about to be president, experts doubt the SEC is up to the job of investigating Truth Social's parent company.

by: New Republic

Transcript: GOPers Suddenly Fear MTG Is Creating a New Mess for Trump

An interview with tech writer Gil Duran about why Marjorie Taylor Greene's collaboration with Elon Musk on massive spending cuts could evolve into a real train wreck for Trump and the GOP.

by: AOL

Op-Ed: Democrats are in danger of losing the youth vote

"The beginning of every government starts with the education of our youth." - Pythagoras The Great Depression was undeniably an era of extraordinary political innovation. Much of it was expressed in the reforms enacted by Franklin D.

by: Tuko

Rigathi Gachagua's Ally Wambugu Ngunjiri Faults Uhuru for Meeting Ruto: "You're Dividing the Region"

Former Nyeri Town lawmaker Wambungu Ngunjiri asked Uhuru Kenyatta not to involve himself in the local politics by supporting President William Ruto.

by: THE WEEK

What Assad's fall means beyond Syria

Russia and Iran scramble to forge new ties with Syrian rebels as Israel seeks to exploit opportunities and Turkey emerges as 'main winner'

by: Sacramento Bee

Did Trump gain ground in Sacramento and California? See vote share from 2020 to 2024

Kamala Harris soundly defeated Donald Trump in the Sacramento region and across California, but President-elect Donald Trump's share of the vote grew in most places from 2020 to 2024—particularly in areas with a high proportion of Latino, Black or Asian residents, according to a Bee analysis of final election returns.

by: The Mirror

Do you agree with Rachel Reeves' 'iron fist' approach to spending? Take our poll and have your say

The chancellor is pledging to crack down on wasteful government spending with an 'iron fist' by launching a major review of how taxpayer money is used. Do you agree with such a tough stance?

by: RTE Online

Formal governmnet formation talks to commence between FG and FF

Formal discussions between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to draw up a new programme for government will commence this evening.

by: WLRN

Miami-Dade's incinerator plans are on hold again amid Trump's involvement

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: Richmond

In tearful meeting, City Council bids 3 members farewell

At City Council's last full meeting in 2024, the body honored its three outgoing members — Andreas Addison, Ann-Frances Lambert and Kristen Nye.

by: Sky

Rachel Reeves targets 'wasteful spending' as government departments challenged to find 5% savings

Whitehall departments have been ordered to submit their spending plans, as the chancellor said she was determined to wield an "iron fist against waste".

by: Raleigh News & Observer

NC Democrats to watch next year as GOP says it expects to have 'working supermajority'

Republicans will again have to try to bridge a one-vote gap to enact bills that could be vetoed by incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

by: CNN

Growing momentum for Cabinet picks who could define Trump's second term

The Cabinet confirmation drama around Donald Trump's most provocative picks isn't only about Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

by: London Evening Standard

Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

A Whitehall department spent almost £1,200 of taxpayers' money on two ministerial folders, official figures showed as Chancellor Rachel Reeves launched a crackdown on government waste. The folders, from luxury leather goods manufacturer Barrow Hepburn & Gale, cost £594 each.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidential transition

Several of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are holding critical meetings with GOP senators this week as they prepare for their upcoming confirmation fights. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Ex-DOJ officials sound alarm on Trump's 'incredibly harmful' Bondi and Patel picks

During his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump vowed to nominate only MAGA loyalists for positions within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and use them as instruments of revenge against his political enemies.

by: MSN

Israel's Netanyahu Testifies in Corruption Trial for First Time

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday to testify in his long-running corruption trial even as he manages a multi-front war—underscoring the tensions around his leadership Netanyahu,

by: MSN

Live Briefing: Israel launches dozens of airstrikes on Syria, draws U.N. condemnation

Assad's fall, targeted Syrian military facilities, including a possible chemical weapons facility, said two Western officials.

by: MSN

UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists in Syria - minister

Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.

by: MSN

Here's what may have triggered Trump's latest jibe that Canada is a state

President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.

by: MSN

Chinese military makes massive deployment around Taiwan to send 'very simple' message

Taiwan is raising concerns about a massive deployment of Chinese naval ships and military planes in the past 24 hours, saying the build-up could eventually lead to war.

by: MSN

91 journalists and media workers killed in 2024

The latest CPJ data shows that 91 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, down from 98 the previous year, with the Israel-Gaza war responsible for more than half of fatalities. The latest 2024 data from a leading organisation that promotes press ...

by: MSN

China's Xi Jinping extends olive branch to US in statements on looming trade war

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the US and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year.

by: MSN

Farage has found 'the right guy' in his push to be PM

Sky's defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke gives his analysis on what happens now that rebel groups caused the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al Assad.

by: MSN

Ruto Moves Multi-Billion Project to His Office

President William Ruto has announced that the launched multi-billion initiative, the North and Northeastern Development Initiative (NEDI) will be moved to the Office of the President effective immediately.

by: MSN

China's plans for huge new embassy in London shot down by local council

China's plans for huge new embassy in London shot down by local council - Local council votes unanimously to reject proposal

by: MSN

Column: With final report on pandemic, House GOP fully embraces COVID conspiracy-mongering

The House GOP spent three years in its quest for the truth about COVID, and produced nothing but smears of science and scientists.

by: MSN

Execution ropes and solitary confinement: Assad's instruments of torture inside Saydnaya prison

Human rights organisations have long reported torture, excessive force, starvation, and disease within Saydnaya prison — something the regime always denied. Now, after rebels toppled the Assad regime,

by: MSN

Government pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims after rebels take over

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by: MSN

France is losing renewable investment due to slow permits, say Total and EDF CEOs

France must make it easier to develop solar, wind and battery projects or lose out to neighbours, the CEOs of French oil major TotalEnergies and state-owned EDF said on Tuesday at the French electricity union (UFE) annual conference.

by: MSN

The View's Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg clash over Trump policies

The View's Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg clash over Trump policies - Commentators got into a heated debate over how people should be 'preparing' themselves ahead of president elect's inauguaration i

by: MSN

Luigi Mangione charged with murder and Syrian regime collapse a blow for Iran: Morning Rundown

Suspect charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. The man accused in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was charged with murd

by: MSN

Outrage as N-word scrawled on Black student's desk and school did nothing for days: report

A high school principal has been put on leave after a Black student had the N-word scrawled on their desk — and their parents weren't told about it for four days. The Washington Post reported it was the second racist incident at Wooton High School,

by: MSN

The rebels who took down Assad aren't looking for a caliphate

Sham, the radical group that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, has its roots in the Sunni "nationalist jihadism" of the early 1990s.

by: MSN

BJP attacks Arvind Kejriwal, shares video of Delhi Chief Minister's bungalow

The Aam Aadmi Party and BJP are in a political showdown over the bungalow allocated to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

by: MSN

Trump slammed for 'rage rhetoric' against Jan 6 panel as he taps suspected rioter to join transition team: Live

Trump slammed for 'rage rhetoric' against Jan 6 panel as he taps suspected rioter to join transition team: Live - President-elect causes fresh disquiet after suggesting in NBC interview that Liz Cheney,

by: MSN

Editorial: The fall of Syria's Assad dictatorship marks a fragile crossroads for the region

Syria's half-century of autocratic rule under the Assad family has come to an end after a protracted civil war. The urgent task ahead is to stabilize ･･･

by: MSN

Trump nominates Harmeet Dhillon and Mark Paoletta for positions in his administration

by: MSN

Britain witnessing the 'obliteration and replacement' of the Conservatives with Reform UK

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims the defection of key UK Conservative Nick Candy shows the British people are witnessing a "once every 100-year moment" when an established British party gets "obliterated and replaced" by someone else.

by: MSN

3 Reasons Why the Trump Administration Will Defund Public Media - and 2 Why It Won't

Nonprofit executives tell IndieWire that the future of American public media under the next Trump administration is scary, but there's still hope.

by: MSN

When facts no longer matter: 3 key steps to return to civil dialogue

Instead, such conversations and dialogue are an important way of humanizing and empathizing with our fellow Americans with the goal of trying to find a healthy way forward as a society after such a historic and damaging presidential election.

by: MSN

Ferguson: Maryland must continue to invest regardless of budget woes

As Maryland's budget season approaches, state Senate President Bill Ferguson said it's imperative that the state continues to make capital investments in economic drivers like hospitals and higher education.

by: MSN

RFK Jr. is already falling in line with Trump's corruption

Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hosted the chief executives of Pfizer, Eli Lilly and PhRMA for dinner at Mar-a-Lago.

by: MSN

Will protest every day and hour: Sanjay Singh slams BJP over house adjournment

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on December 10 slammed BJP over adjourned of houses and said that we will be protest every day and every hour. "... It is out in the open that the BJP does not want the House to

by: MSN

Letters to the Editor: America's unjust health system finally gets a hard look after insurance CEO's killing

After the shocking killing of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson, readers examine a health system beset by high prices and coverage denials.

by: MSN

What is the flag that Syrian rebels are using?

What is the flag that Syrian rebels are using? - Could the rebel flag represent the country following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad?

by: MSN

Trump's pick to lead FBI identified 'Government Gangsters'

Kash Patel is set to face questions during a bid to be the next FBI director about his history of fierce criticism of current and former federal officials, including a list of 60 people he has deemed members of the "Executive Branch Deep State" that critics have dubbed an enemies list.

Here's Trillions in Federal Waste the DOGE Bros Could Actually Target

DOGE's supposed goal is to identify $2 trillion in savings and reduce the size of government—and the deficit—by slashing federal waste and redundancy. (It's been tried before, with limited success.) Based on their activities and statements,
The article from Mother Jones discusses the political and cultural phenomenon surrounding Elon Musk's influence, particularly through his association with the cryptocurrency Dogecoin and his interactions with political figures like Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, has proposed the creation of a new federal agency called the "Department of Government Inefficiency, Waste, and Fraud" to address federal spending issues. This proposal echoes Musk's own criticisms of government inefficiency, often highlighted through his social media presence. The article critiques this idea by pointing out the existing Government Accountability Office (GAO) already performs similar functions, suggesting that Ramaswamy's proposal might be more about political posturing than substantive policy change. It also delves into how Musk's endorsement of Dogecoin and his broader influence in tech and politics might be shaping public and political discourse on government spending and efficiency, often with a mix of humor and serious policy implications.

Read the Full Mother Jones Article at:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/doge-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-department-government-inefficiency-waste-federal-spending-deficit-reduction/

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