• Tue, December 10, 2024

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: 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: MSN

New Syria PM calls for 'stability and calm'

Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for "stability and calm" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning offensive.

by: MSN

Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm

Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.

by: MSN

District leaders and House Republicans agree on return of federal workers at hearing

At a congressional hearing on Tuesday, leaders of heavily Democratic D.C. and Republicans controlling a House committee did not see eye to eye on everything , b

by: MSN

'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.'

by: MSN

Israel targets Syrian military bases and arsenals before new leaders can take them over

The Israeli military said it targeted Syrian antiaircraft batteries, missile depots, manufacturing facilities, drones, helicopters, fighter jets, tanks, hangars, radars and 15 naval vessels.

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
  • Wed, December 11, 2024

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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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

Financial, family, and political ties between city council and waste hauler receiving $4M

by: MSN

Confidence and trust in court system faltering, says Massachusetts SJC chief justice

Public trust and confidence in state and federal judicial systems is falling at an alarming rate, and it's an essential issue that must be addressed for court systems to operate at their best, the chief justice of Massachusetts' top court said.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's 'bold warning': The US Government workforce to face a major transformation under Trump 2.0

Elon Musk advocates shifting government employees to the private sector for increased productivity, aligning with the Trump administration's 'Save America' agenda and Project 2025. This initiative, involving figures like Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy,

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: 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.

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
In an article from MSN, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint Andrew Ferguson as the head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Kimberly Guilfoyle as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Andrew Ferguson, currently Virginia's Solicitor General, would replace the current FTC Chair, Lina Khan, known for her aggressive antitrust enforcement. Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and the fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., has been a prominent figure in Trump's political circle, making her a notable choice for the ambassadorial role. These potential appointments reflect Trump's strategy to place loyalists in key positions, aiming to influence policy and regulatory environments in line with his administration's goals.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-says-he-ll-name-andrew-ferguson-head-of-ftc-kimberly-guilfoyle-as-ambassador-to-greece/ar-AA1vD1T3

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