• Tue, December 10, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: The Independent

Teachers 'reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment'

A new study of thousands of secondary school teachers found a mixed attitude towards the technology, and confusion on AI policy in schools.

by: Sky News Australia

Clare O'Neil and Jane Hume trade barbs on live TV over the Albanese government's response to antisemitic attacks

A senior Labor minister and Liberal Senator have clashed on live television over the Albanese government's response to antisemitism, which has spiralled out of control in recent weeks.

by: Toronto Star

Pierre Poilievre says it shouldn't take Donald Trump to make the Liberals to sort out a fentanyl crisis

Poilievre used an Opposition day motion to hammer Justin Trudeau, saying reduced sentences "for drug kingpins" and lax borders "threaten our trade relationship with our biggest trading partner and greatest ally.

by: Mint

Politics News News Today Live: INDIA Bloc's motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar: 'Silenced opposition, delegitimized dissent' - full details

Stay engaged with the latest in politics, covering government policies, political debates, and legislative updates. From breaking developments in national governance to international diplomatic relations,

by: London Evening Standard

Farmers set for tractor protest as Government says its support is 'steadfast'

Farmers will protest in Westminster with their tractors on Wednesday, as the Government insists its support for the sector is "steadfast".

by: deseret

Congress faces looming government shutdown deadline ahead of Christmas. Is anyone concerned?

Both sides of the aisle want to avoid a shutdown, and will most likely pass a stopgap bill through March, but the negotiations over the details are still ongoing.

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: 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: MSN

The Government must step back if the public sector is to be overhauled

SIR - Private sector executives are being drafted in to make sure that spending proposals from government departments are justified (report, December 10). It will be enlightening to hear their findings,

by: MSN

Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece and vows 'expedited' permits to those investing $1bn in US: live

Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece and vows 'expedited' permits to those investing $1bn in US: live - President-elect has often chosen his family members and close friends to serv

by: MSN

$1.2 billion solution aims to create sustainable water source for Colorado farmland and suburbs

Two parts of the state desperate to secure more water are now working together. Castle Rock has joined a major water project known as the Platte Valley Water Partnership. It's a joint effort between Parker Water and the Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District to secure a long-term water supply for towns in Douglas County and northeastern Colorado farmers.

by: MSN

Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told - Ministers have been warned that budget deficits are 'so severe' even big companies relying on Government funding are struggling.

by: MSN

Trump picks ambassadors to Greece and Turkey

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday picked Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host turned political fundraiser, as the next U.S. ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack, the chair of his 2016 inaugural committee,

by: MSN

Morning Glory: Trump and Congressional Republicans need to fast-track the budget

The priority for President-elect Trump and every member of the Republican majorities in the House and Senate has to be the new budget resolution and the reconciliation process it unlocks. The GOP Conferences on both sides of the Hill have to arrive in January prepared to go far with the budget resolution and to go fast.

by: MSN

Kimberly Guilfoyle and Don Jr. split after public fights but she's made Greece ambassador

Insiders claim Donald Trump Jr and Kimberly Guilfoyle have broken up, and he's already moved on with a new woman, but

by: MSN

Georgian anti-government protests enter twelfth night amidst intensifying policing

Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists. View on euronews

by: MSN

MSNBC's O'Donnell, Psaki and Wagner hit all-time viewership lows despite busy news week

MSNBC's "Alex Wagner Tonight," "Inside with Jen Psaki" and "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" all hit rock bottom last week despite a busy news cycle.

by: MSN

TikTok files legal challenge of federal government's shutdown order

TikTok is challenging the federal government's order to shut down its operations in Canada, claiming it will eliminate hundreds of jobs and potentially terminate a quarter of a million contracts that it has with Canadian advertising clients.

by: MSN

Trump nominates new FTC chairman while adding Bishop and Guilfoyle to nominations

by: MSN

South Korea's national police chief and Seoul's top officer detained over enforcement of martial law

South Korea's national police chief and top police officer for the capital, Seoul, were detained for their roles in enforcing President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law decree last week, police said Wednesday.

by: MSN

'Squad' Democrats demand Biden 'take action' on Equal Rights Amendment in final days

by: MSN

Does Bill Ask Military to "choose between... serving your country and caring for your child"?

At a Rules Committee hearing on H.R. 7673, S. 4199, and S.A. to H.R. 5009, Rep. Leger Fernández raised concerns about healthcare provisions for children in H.R. 5009, particularly their impact on transgender youth.

by: MSN

Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey

President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle and his longtime billionaire friend Tom Barrack to serve as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey respectively.

by: MSN

Portland Mayor-elect Keith Wilson plans to keep predecessor's pick in powerful post

Portland Mayor-elect Keith Wilson blazed a path to victory last month as a political outsider keen on upending City Hall's status quo and delivering faster, more effective results on homelessness and other serious challenges.

by: MSN

Ministers recommend 2.8% pay rise for teachers and NHS workers

Ministers recommend 2.8% pay rise for teachers and NHS workers - The Cabinet Office also suggested pay increases for senior civil servants should be kept to no more than 2.8%.

by: MSN

Trump says he'll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC; Kimberly Guilfoyle as Ambassador to Greece

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars' worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive

by: MSN

Larry Kudlow: Wall Street and Main Street are doing the Trump dance

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow unpacks 'soaring' confidence following President-elect Donald Trump's victory on 'Kudlow.'

by: MSN

Agreement between N.L. and Que. on Churchill Falls could be within reach, Radio-Canada reports

After decades of disputes and years of negotiations, an agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec to renew the contract for the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project could be within reach,

by: MSN

'No guardrails': How Trump could weaponize the DOJ to intimidate Congress and media

President-elect Donald Trump ran openly on his plans to use the federal government to intimidate and prosecute his political enemies and journalists. Now, a new report shows how he may do this in a second term.

by: MSN

Trump's policies and old global ties

DONALD Trump's first administration was marked by bold, polarising policies on tariffs and immigration. This pattern might re-emerge in his second tenure with significant implications for the US economy,

by: MSN

What the oil and gas industry wants from Trump and how his 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 gas exports, expand drilling on federal lands,

by: MSN

The US is bombing targets across Syria, and it isn't the only one seizing on this uncertain moment

The US, Israeli, and Turkish militaries all hit targets in Syria over the past few days in service of their national security interests.

by: MSN

If the Tories and Reform work together, Labour could be destroyed in five years time, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

In recent weeks, the Reform Party has not only seen defections from former Tory MP, Andrea Jenkyns and former Tory strategist Tim Montgomerie, but today it emerged the property tycoon and billionaire Nick Candy,

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.
The article from Fox News discusses Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon's comments on the ongoing Syrian conflict. Danon criticized the international community for its perceived inaction regarding the atrocities committed by the Syrian regime under President Bashar al-Assad. He highlighted the use of chemical weapons by Assad's forces, the displacement of millions of Syrians, and the failure of the UN Security Council to enforce its own resolutions aimed at stopping the violence. Danon called for stronger international intervention to protect civilians, enforce humanitarian aid, and hold Assad accountable for war crimes. He also expressed frustration over the veto power used by Russia and China to block actions against Syria, suggesting that this has enabled Assad's regime to continue its brutal tactics without significant repercussions.

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