Wed, December 11, 2024

by: Indiatimes

Rajya Sabha being run by politics, not rules: Mallikarjun Kharge's big charge against VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Leading the INDIA bloc charge against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Rajya Sab.

by: Fox 11 News

Top DOGE senator demands answers on plan to exhaust CHIPs Act funds before Trump arrives

Senate DOGE Caucus leader Joni Ernst of Iowa is sending letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about her recent comments outlining how CHIPs Act funds will be spent.

by: India Today

Jagdeep Dhankhar a government spokesperson: Mallikarjun Kharge on no-trust move

Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's "fidelity" was towards the ruling BJP instead of the Constitution and constitutional tradition.

by: Charlotte Observer

Under the Dome: Riggs wins in final recount of Supreme Court race, but challenges remain

The final count of votes in the race on Tuesday upheld Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs 's victory, reports Kyle Ingram. That means Griffin's protests, which the North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged in federal court, may be his only avail. If they're accepted, it could change the race's outcome.

by: Fox 11 News

House set to challenge Biden green energy standards for washing machines with 'Liberty in Laundry' bill vote

The "Liberty in Laundry Act," introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., will seek to block the Biden administration's new energy standards for clothing washers.

by: Business Standard

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?

The INDIA bloc has accused Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar of bias, citing his acceptance of BJP speeches linking Sonia Gandhi to George Soros while dismissing 11 opposition notices

by: Daily Record

Scots Tories accused of 'typical nasty politics' after demanding refugees pay for bus fares

People seeking asylum in Scotland are legally barred from working and are expected to live on as little as £1.36 a day.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

A secret agent, the KGB and a 'witch-hunt': The ASIO raid that infuriated Australia's ex-spies

The decision by ASIO to raid a high profile former officer is unprecedented in the agency's recent history and has divided Australia's intelligence community.

by: Fox 11 News

Protesters attempt to stop removal of hundreds of migrants from public-funded housing

Activists and elected officials gathered outside Gov. Kathy Hochul's office on Monday to protest the closure of two hotels housing hundreds of migrants in New York's capital region.

by: CNN

Justice Department's storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump

President-elect Donald Trump's Justice Department is preparing to go on the anti-"woke" offensive against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have been a cause célèbre of the right, two sources familiar with the incoming administration's plans told CNN.

by: Business Standard

Connection between Soros, Nehru-Gandhi family run deep, alleges BJP

The BJP levelled allegations saying that the Nehru-Gandhi family may have compromised India's strategic interests to benefit their extended family's financial and entrepreneurial ventures

by: The Independent

M?ori tribes make rare plea to King Charles for intervention in New Zealand politics

More than 80 MÄ?ori tribes have made an urgent plea to King Charles, accusing New Zealand's government of undermining Indigenous rights

by: MSN

County aims to further limit cooperation with immigration authorities, but sheriff pushes back

The county Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday that aims to completely restrict county agencies from cooperating with federal authorities on immigration enforcement. The vote comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump,

by: MSN

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael ramp up Government formation talks - amid hunt for third coalition partner

It follows a meeting between chief negotiators for both parties on Tuesday evening. Fianna Fáil's deputy leader, Jack Chambers, met with Fine Gael's deputy leader, Helen McEntee, to discuss how the government formation talks will run.

by: MSN

William Ruto: Anybody opposing cattle vaccination is mad, unreasonable, and stupid

President William Ruto explained why his Kenya Kwanza administration was determined to vaccinate millions of livestock countrywide despite opposition.

by: USA Today

Syria and the ousting of Assad: is it good or bad for the United States?

The focus for the U.S.. after Assad's ouster, is on the historic moment for Syria. Left unsaid: the turmoil is potentially good news for the U.S. as well

by: Business Standard

Belagavi is and will be Karnataka's: Tejasvi Surya slams Aaditya Thackeray

Speaking to mediapersons, Surya stated that inflaming these kinds of passions is not good in the interest of both Maharashtra and Karnataka

by: Sun Star

Tell it to SunStar: Demonic 'church meddling' in politics (Part 1)

By Reni M. Valenzuela Exorcize it. Outlaw the abhorrent "politicking" by churches, much less during elections, dear countrymen and leaders of the land. Fight it

by: CNN

Trump takeover of Washington begins as he holds court from Palm Beach

The epicenter of Donald Trump's transition is gradually shifting from south Florida to Washington, DC, to prepare for the president-elect's return to the country's seat of power, even as he prefers to bask in the afterglow of his electoral triumph from Mar-a-Lago.

by: MSN

Jonathan Turley: Susan Wild and other rotten Dems are in an ethical free fall

You must be wary of those seeking to use their influence and their expertise to wrongful ends." Those words were spoken at the George Washington Law School commencement ceremony two years ago by the recently defeated Rep.

by: MSN

Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack to be 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.
Tue, December 10, 2024

by: 24/7 Wall St

What Trump's Win Means For Israel

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election means he is the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. Domestic economic concerns were the most important factor in his surprisingly decisive victory.

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,

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.

'Seen and Unseen': Biden channels the 'Ghost of Christmas Past'

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has the latest on a lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z and President Biden's speech at a Christmas tree lighting on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

The video segment from MSN, titled "Seen and Unseen: Biden Channels the Ghost of Christmas Past," discusses President Joe Biden's recent activities and public appearances, drawing parallels to historical figures and past presidencies. It highlights Biden's efforts to connect with the American public through holiday-themed events and speeches, focusing on themes of unity, nostalgia, and the spirit of Christmas. The piece also touches on Biden's attempt to evoke a sense of historical continuity and tradition, reminiscent of past leaders who used the holiday season to foster national unity and reflect on the year's events. This approach is portrayed as Biden's strategy to resonate with voters by invoking a sense of shared history and collective memory during the festive season.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/seen-and-unseen-biden-channels-the-ghost-of-christmas-past/vi-AA1vDl76