Tue, December 10, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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?

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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".

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Daily Record

SNP Government urges Scots councils to end row over teacher numbers and accept Budget cash

EXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers have previously been accused of issuing "blunt threats" and treating councils "like dirt" in the row over how education funding is spent.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Daily Express

I'm a business leader and Keir Starmer keeps getting basic realities wrong

Keir Starmer hoped to reset the economy but I can tell you for a fact that people who would be valuable to the UK are being massively put off.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Daily Express

Britain follows Germany and Sweden suspending asylum claims from Syrians

The Home Office has followed France, Germany, Sweden and Austria in pausing decisions while it "monitors" the situation.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Slate

I Have a Suggestion for What the DOGE Guys Could Actually Do to Cut Government Spending

This spending—disguised as deductions, exemptions, and tax credits—tends to favor the wealthy in ways that would likely never be approved if proposed as direct subsidies, obscures the government's size and impact, and impedes our ability to tackle government spending. Let me explain.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Rolling Stone

Will Democrats Let the GOP Gut Trans Health Care?

Donald Trump and Republicans may try to ban funding to companies that perform trans health care. Some fear Democrats won't stop them.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Charlotte Observer

Under the Dome: Courts asked to intervene in voter challenges; veto override uncertain

Meanwhile, the North Carolina Democratic Party on Friday filed a federal lawsuit asking the court to block the GOP's voter challenge, arguing that federal law prohibits disqualifying voters en masse after an election, reports Kyle Ingram.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Los Angeles Times

Column: Trump promised he won't cut Social Security. Should you trust him?

Trump has promised that 'we're not touching' Social Security benefits, but will he keep that promise? Does he even want to?

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Fox Business

Healthcare is expensive and frustrating; government involvement is a big driver

Americans' frustrations with the U.S. health insurance industry are on the rise, and the loads of regulations implemented through Obamacare are largely to blame, one expert says.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

Birmingham City Council and unions agree 'historic outcome' to equal pay claim

Council leader John Cotton said the agreement would mark the start of a new era of productive and progressive industrial relations in the city.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Cambrian News

'Extreme anxiety, anger and distress' over fuel poverty

The older people's commissioner for Wales called for funding to alleviate the impact of winter fuel payment cuts amid "extreme anxiety, anger and distress" over fuel poverty.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Nation

The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole

Last time, the courts were an essential checking force on the Trump administration. This time around, they seem much less promising.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: legit

2027 Presidency: Atiku Replies Tinubu's Government

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, has fired the call to allow President Bola Tinubu return to power in 2027, raising two questions about Tinubu's second term.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Alabama Public Radio

How Kash Patel has used children's books and podcasts to promote conspiracy theories

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: briefly

Gwede Mantashe Says No Political Party Can Collapse the Government of National Unity

The African National Congress's chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, said that the Government of National Unity does not rely on the Democratic Alliance to survive.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Kerala High Court bans flex boards praising state government and TDB in temples

The Kerala High Court ruled that flex boards praising the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) are not allowed in temples, emphasising that devotees visit temples to see God, not political figures.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

How Biden - and Trump - helped make the pardon go haywire

With new life breathed into it by President Biden breaking his repeated promises not to issue one for Hunter, the pardon debate is spinning entirely out of hand.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

After taking Damascus, Syria's opposition begins government formation

Syria's opposition forces are in talks to take formal control of the country after a sweeping offensive that captured swaths of territory, including Damascus, and ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he will not participate in mass deportation plans

First and foremost is, we hear the rhetoric, we've seen nothing in plans or nothing in place, so I don't want to get too excited on all of this," said Pima County Sheriff

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Providing water, power to Rohingyas is our duty until they are in Jammu-Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

KATHUA: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said it is the responsibility of the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide basic amenities like water and electricity to Rohingya refugees residing in the region.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Hamas welcomes fall of al-Assad in Syria

The Islamist group Hamas - which has been fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza - on Monday congratulated the Syrian people on toppling the Syrian regime and ousting Bashar al-Assad. "The Hamas Islamic resistance movement congratulates the brotherly Syrian people on their success in fulfilling their struggle for freedom and justice,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Jai Ram slams Congress at Mandi 'aakrosh' rally

BJP's Jai Ram Thakur accused Congress CM Sukhu of stalling Mandi's development and corruption, claiming revenge for poor election support.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

New Taliban decree bans women from medical training: 'devastating decision'

The Taliban issued a new directive that bans women from studying at medical institutions, effectively shutting out women from becoming nurses and midwives.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Likud MK calls trial of Netanyahu 'a hate crime' and a 'holy war' against PM

The post Likud MK calls trial of Netanyahu 'a hate crime' and a 'holy war' against PM appeared first on The Times of Israel.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Telangana Today

Former MEA and Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passes away at 92

The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said. "S M Krishna is no more. He breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence. Mortal remains are likely to be taken to Maddur today,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

[Column] Korea at the crossroads of democracy and dictatorship

Do we tread toward dictatorship or protect democracy? Describing the martial law declaration on the night of Dec. 3 as a "disturbance," a "farce" or a "happening" is not only indicative of an incredibly complacent attitude,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Syria's rebels work to form government, restore order after Assad ouster

The lightning overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad left Syrians, countries in the region and world powers nervous on Tuesday about what comes next as the rebel alliance took its first steps in a government transition.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

'Continue to listen and engage to all viewpoints'

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[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna: A political stalwart and architect of 'Brand Bengaluru'

Senior politician and former Karnataka CM S.M. Krishna passed away at 92. A key figure in transforming Bengaluru into India's "Silicon Valley," he held prominent roles in Congress and BJP. His contributions to infrastructure and education will remain a lasting legacy in Karnataka and beyond.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump announces new picks for roles at OMB and DOJ

President-elect Trump announced new picks for roles at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The president-elect said in posts on Truth Social that his pick for OMB general counsel is Mark Paoletta,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Ukraine brings back another 5 children from Russia and occupied territories

Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that another five Ukrainian children had been brought back from Russia and the temporarily occupied territories to the territory controlled by Ukraine.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Ukraine brings back five children and families from Russia and occupied territories

The return was part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's initiative, Bring Kids Back UA. Read also: War's lost generation? The future of Ukraine's children Among those returned are three young Ukrainians who recently turned 18.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Mail & Guardian

ANC won't recall SACP ministers over decision to contest 2026 local government elections

The ANC says it will not remove ministers of the South African Communist Party ( SACP) from the cabinet despite its alliance partner's decision to contest the 2026 local government elections alone.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Couriermail

'Day late and a dollar short': Coalition slams anti-Semitism taskforce

The Albanese government's anti-Semitism taskforce is "a day late and a dollar short", opposition home affairs spokesman James Paterson has said.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Independent

Rachel Reeves warns ministers of cuts as 'every pound' of government spending to face review

In letters sent by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, departments will be told 'difficult' spending decisions will be required.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Firstpost

The life and legacy of SM Krishna, who built 'Brand Bengaluru'

Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna passed away at his residence early Tuesday (December 10) morning. The 92-year-old is recognised for having transformed Bengaluru into India's Silicon Valley

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Moment Kay Burley makes Labour minister squirm in row over bin collection change

The Sky presenter demanded answers after it was revealed Labour had quietly abandoned Tory rules for councils.

Hope and fear is a dangerous cocktail in Syria - but the biggest loser is not Assad - Lord Dannatt

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Hope and fear in equal measure are the emotions experienced by most Syrians on the day after the repressive Assad regime collapsed. The midwife for this successful delivery is Abu Mohammed al Jolani but whether the new Syria will grow up happy and healthy is anyone's guess.

The article by Lord Dannatt, published on MSN, discusses the complex situation in Syria, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its implications. It points out that despite the prolonged civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains in power, largely due to support from Russia and Iran. The piece reflects on the initial hopes of the Arab Spring for democratic change, which have been overshadowed by the harsh realities of war, displacement, and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS. Lord Dannatt expresses concern over the international community's failure to effectively intervene, leading to a stalemate where Assad, though not the winner, is not the biggest loser either. Instead, the greatest losses are borne by the Syrian people, who face continued suffering, with millions displaced and living in dire conditions. The article underscores the dangerous mix of hope and fear that continues to fuel the conflict, with no clear resolution in sight, and criticizes the lack of a coherent strategy from Western powers to address the humanitarian crisis and political deadlock.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/hope-and-fear-is-a-dangerous-cocktail-in-syria-but-the-biggest-loser-is-not-assad-lord-dannatt/ar-AA1vxG7n