• Tue, December 10, 2024

by: The Hill

Progressive left signals some 'DOGE' curiosity

The Republican-led "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) has intrigued the progressive left, offering potential and unexpected common ground. The brainchild of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

by: The New York Times

U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.

by: Sky

Unions hint at public sector industrial action over 'offensive' 2.8% pay rise recommendation

The Royal College of Nursing says the proposed pay rise is as little as £2 extra a day - "less than the price of a coffee". The National Education Union (NEU) said the amount "won't do". It follows a period that has meant a combined increase of over 17% over the last three pay awards.

by: Fox News

SCOTUS hears arguments in case that could reshape environmental law

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case to determine the scope of NEPA's requirement for federal agencies to conduct environmental impact reviews.

by: The Raw Story

'Pit bulls of retribution': Swalwell braces for Trump admin after 'gross abuse'

A new watchdog report released Tuesday revealed that the Department of Justice under the first Donald Trump administration secretly obtained phone records for members of Congress, journalists, government staffers and incoming FBI director nominee Kash Patel — actions the top House Judiciary

by: USA Today

Elon Musk takes center stage as Trump's influencer and enforcer on Capitol Hill and beyond

JD Vance who? Elon Musk's role as right-hand man to Donald Trump takes shape as the billionaire gets more involved on Capitol Hill and beyond.

by: RTE Online

'Positive' start in attempts to form next government

Formal discussions between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to draw up a new Programme for Government have taken place this evening.

by: Richmond

Richmond council approves rebuilding historic cottage in Jackson Ward

Richmond City Council has approved a permit to construct a museum and community center in Jackson Ward, and it approved nearly $1 million in funding for the project.

by: Missoulian

Survey: Missoula residents concerned about safety, cleanliness and dogs at parks, trails

When surveyed, Missoula residents expressed strong desires for ensuring safety in parks, along with cleanliness and access to restrooms.

by: Leader-Post

Sask. government orders third-party review of alleged misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals

More than a year after several Regina doctors filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission alleging racism and unprofessionalism, the government has ordered a third-party review to improve working conditions at Regina's hospitals.

by: The Morning Sun

Astonishing 'new aristocracy' of couples, relatives and nepo-babies run Labour Government, The Sun reveals

AN astonishing "new aristocracy" of couples, relatives and nepo-babies runs the Government. More than two dozen ministers including Rachel Reeves, Pat McFadden and Wes Streeting all have spouses

by: KPBS

Measure E vote shows stark divide between have and have-not neighborhoods in San Diego

In the end it was close, but the failure of the Measure E one cent sales tax increase in San Diego means the city is staring down a gaping quarter billion-dollar deficit next year — and possibly ongoing shortfalls beyond.

by: spectator.com.au

The return of politics

In fits and starts, the Liberal Party is belatedly making the same transformation that has already occurred in the political parties of most other Western countries. Its voter base is becoming

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Federal politics live: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns 'anti-Semitic' vandalism in Sydney, accuses Coalition of stoking division

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says the prime minister has shown "real leadership" in the wake of an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded after a car was set alight and homes were vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney's east.

by: Newstalk ZB

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others

The Government is on track to meet its first and second emissions budgets, but remains off track for hitting its third budget, which begins in the 2030s.

by: CNN

Senate GOP blocks bill to protect journalists after Trump opposes it

Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats to pass a bipartisan bill that would give journalists greater protections under federal law - a move that comes in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump opposing the measure.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis officials want Rams cash to build homes, fix streets and make child care cheaper

Proposal from Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Aldermanic President Megan Green marks likely turning point in a three-year debate that began after the city settled with the NFL for $790 million.

by: CNN

Supreme Court is poised to weaken environmental review of infrastructure projects

The Supreme Court appeared poised Tuesday to significantly weaken the scope of environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects in a case that could hand President-elect Donald Trump an early win on an issue he often hammered on during his first term.

by: MSN

Live Briefing: U.S. would recognize a Syrian government that comes from inclusive process, Blinken says

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

by: MSN

Duty of candour in NHS 'does not work and needs urgent review', inquiry told

Duty of candour in the NHS is not working and needs replacing with stronger powers, a former senior ombudsman has told the inquiry over the crimes of child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Sir Rob Behrens said that fines for health and social care providers ...

by: MSN

Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Act passes House of Representatives; heads to Biden's desk for signature

The "Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act" could be signed into law after it passed the United States House of Representatives and unanimously in the United States Senate, according to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.

by: MSN

'Counterintuitive - and dangerous': Agency that fights foreign disinformation may shutter

A State Department agency that fights to disrupt disinformation abroad could shut down just as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. The Global Engagement Center learned over the weekend that the latest National Defense Authorization Act did not include a multi-year extension for the unit,

by: MSN

Why the US has birthright citizenship and how Trump could challenge it

President-elect Donald Trump has for years been railing against the concept of birthright citizenship in the 14th Amendment.

by: MSN

Bragg says Trump's crimes and 'history of malicious conduct' are too serious for his hush-money case to be dismissed

Trump is too guilty, and his history of flouting the law too serious, for his only conviction to be tossed, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is arguing.

by: MSN

L.A. City Council approves 'mansion tax' spending plan and program guidelines

L.A.'s tax on the sale of multimillion-dollar properties has collected about $480 million. It will be spent on affordable housing and tenant protection efforts.

by: MSN

'Government of the billionaires': Trump's new pitch triggers explosive outcry

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed new arrangement for any company looking to expand in America garnered immediate suspicion and criticism Tuesday on social media. In a post to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday,

by: MSN

Adam Kinzinger had the perfect response to Trump's strategy of attacks and lies

Claire McCaskill explains how Trump's threats to fire the FBI dir. and throw members of the Jan. 6 committee in jail are just part of his communication strategy

by: MSN

US imposes trade curbs on Chinese and Russian firms over human rights violations

The US unveiled trade restrictions Tuesday on eight companies, including two Chinese firms and several from Russia, alleging human rights violations.

by: MSN

Social Security Fairness Act: What It Is and Will It Pass

Some people don't receive all their Social Security benefits, even though they paid into the system. A bill would change that.

by: MSN

Congress moves forward with plan to keep Augusta lock and dam

We are one step closer to the finish line, and I have no doubt that our district shares my excitement," Rep. Rick Allen said.

by: MSN

Biden blows nose, battles teleprompter, and admits learning from Trump

Biden blows his nose, battles the teleprompter, and admits something he learned from Donald Trump during a speech at the White House.

by: MSN

Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the country's premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.

by: MSN

WATCH: Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro Spar Over Panicking About Trump on The View (VIDEO)

M onday's episode of The View featured moderator Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro facing off against each other over president-elect Donald Trump. During the show's Hot Topics segm

by: MSN

How impactful is the federal firearms ban on gun violence and crime?

The federal government's recent gun ban expansion has received some mixed reviews, with many debating the effectiveness of the restrictions. Global's crime commentator, Hank Idsinga joins Miranda Anthistle with more on the debate.

by: MSN

The People Biden Might Preemptively Pardon to Spare Them From Trump's Revenge

Biden and his team have tough choices to make, as issuing blanket pardons could leave the impression to some that crimes were committed.

by: MSN

NJ governor taking unidentified drone flights 'deadly seriously'

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that he is taking unidentified drone flights in his state "deadly seriously." "These are apparently … as I understand it, very sophisticated," Murphy told a group of reporters in a clip posted to the social platform X Monday.

by: MSN

Andy Kim takes the oath of office to be New Jersey's junior senator and the first Korean American senator in U.S. history

Andy Kim took the oath of office Monday to become the junior senator from New Jersey and the first Korean American senator in U.S. history. Kim, a Democrat from South Jersey who has represented the Third Congressional District since 2019,

by: MSN

UN COP16 summit tackles forced migration and insecurity

COP16 has highlighted the urgent link between desertification, land degradation and drought— which are worsening forced migration and threatening global stability.Up to 40% of the world's agricultural land is already degraded,

by: MSN

Inside the Medicare Advantage influence machine

Federal officials resolved more than a decade ago to crack down on whopping government overpayments to private Medicare Advantage health insurance plans, which were siphoning off billions of tax dollars every year.

by: MSN

Tulsi Gabbard faces questions over views on Syria after sudden collapse of Assad rule

by: MSN

Top border official under Biden to step down before Trump takes office

Troy Miller ran Customs and Border Protection during a period of record illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. He is a 31-year veteran of the agency.

by: MSN

US-Backed Fighters Are Already Losing Hope in Post-Assad Syria

"Perhaps Islamic rule will come … and the regime will become totalitarian again," SDC cochair Riad Darar told Newsweek.

by: MSN

How government aid, housing, and jobs affect new mothers

Researchers provide vital insights into social determinants such as government support, stable housing, and employment opportunities on postpartum health among Louisiana mothers during stressful periods including COVID-19,

by: MSN

Are The Guardian and The Observer about to part ways?

Are The Guardian and The Observer about to part ways? - With Labour in power, the paper should be driving the agenda - instead, it's at war with itself

by: MSN

Erdogan vows to safeguard Syria's stability and rebuild cities

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has announced that his country will take all necessary steps to ensure the stability of Syria. He emphasized that Turkey is committed to supporting the reconstruction of Syrian cities and preventing the influx of terrorists.

by: MSN

Rudy Giuliani threatened with 'arsenal of sanctions' and 'imprisonment' after he blamed judge's 'ideological' demeanor for him being unable to hire an attorney

A federal judge threatened Rudy Giuliani with sanctions and imprisonment after he missed the deadline to respond to a request that he be held in contempt. The post Rudy Giuliani threatened with 'arsenal of sanctions' and 'imprisonment' after he blamed judge's 'ideological' demeanor for him being unable to hire an attorney first appeared on Law & Crime.

by: MSN

Trump's Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from Congress members and staff

Trump's Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from Congress members and staff - Two House Democrats and 43 staffers targeted in broad sweep during Trump's administration

by: MSN

Watchdog admonishes DOJ for subpoenaing private records of congressional aides and reporters

Watchdog admonishes DOJ for subpoenaing private records of congressional aides and reporters

An inspector general raised concerns Tuesday about the Department of Justice seizing phone and email records of congressional aides and reporters in 2017 during the department's wide-ranging investigation into media leaks that year.
The article discusses a report by the Justice Department's Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, which criticized the DOJ for improperly subpoenaing private records of congressional aides and reporters. The investigation revealed that between 2017 and 2021, the DOJ, under the Trump administration, issued subpoenas for phone and email records of several individuals, including journalists from CNN, The New York Times, and a former House Intelligence Committee staff member. These actions were part of investigations into leaks of classified information. The report highlighted that these subpoenas were issued without proper authorization from senior DOJ officials, violating department policy. Furthermore, the report noted that the DOJ did not adequately inform Congress about these actions, which could have implications for the separation of powers and press freedoms. The Inspector General recommended policy changes to prevent such occurrences in the future, emphasizing the need for higher-level approval for such sensitive investigations.

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