• Wed, December 11, 2024

by: The West Australian

Katina Curtis: Politicians need both style and substance in their toolkits

Too far towards style-only and you fall into #scottyfrommarketing territory. Too far the other way and people feel abandoned no matter what practical actions leaders are taking.

by: Toronto Star

Ford government's bill to clamp down on homeless encampments to be introduced Thursday

NDP Leader Marit Stiles, whose Davenport riding includes Toronto's largest encampment in Dufferin-Grove Park, noted the premier's "legacy is homelessness and encampments in every community" since he was elected in 2018.

by: boston25news

The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

But a funny thing happened on Trump's way back to the White House: The Biden and Trump national security teams have come to an understanding that they have no choice but to work together as conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine have left a significant swath of the world on a knife's edge.

by: BBC

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants next year. Unions responded by saying the proposed pay increase was too low, with one threatening strike action.

by: Mint

Politics News News Today Live: Sitharaman rejects Rahul Gandhi's claim that PSBs only helping the rich

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: Pew Research Center

Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption

Voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls in what turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties.

by: THE WEEK

Inside Trump's billionaire Cabinet

A billionaire himself, Trump's decision to staff his pending White House with fellow ten-figure figures (eight so far) has made his administration worth "more than the GDP of 169 different countries," at least $350 billion,

by: Oregonian

New Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read hires top staff from treasury, Senate

Tobias Read, a Democrat elected in November, spent the past eight years as state treasurer before being elected secretary of state.

by: coloradopolitics

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis criticized for blaming wolf reintroduction program costs on ranchers

Governor Jared Polis faces backlash for blaming ranchers for the cost of Colorado's wolf reintroduction program.

by: Time

The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States

Tight electoral margins might be thought to foster centrism. In reality, partisan power grabs are incentivized.

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Federal politics live: Tech giants to be fined if they don't pay for Australian news under fresh government plan

Facebook and Google will be forced to pay for Australian news content or risk fines under a new scheme expected to be announced by the government later today. Follow live.

by: RTE Online

FF and FG engage in 'positive and constructive' government formation talks

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have said they had "positive and constructive" initial discussions as both parties continue to hold government formation talks.

by: Irish Daily Mirror

Social Democrats to decide future by end of week as Independents set out Government formation stall

The Social Democrat's leadership, including Cian O'Callaghan, Gary Gannon and Jennifer Whitmore, met Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris in separate meetings in Government Buildings on Wednesday.

by: justthenews

Trump cheers Wray resignation as end to 'weaponization' of FBI

Wray announced his resignation on Wednesday after Trump named Kash Patel as his nominee to replace Wray, whom Trump was expected to fire had he not resigned.

by: Time

Trump's and Biden's Advisers Had the Same Problem: a Stubborn Candidate

Take the Democrats. Jen O'Malley Dillon, who ran Joe Biden's 2020 presidential race and served as the deputy chief of staff in the West Wing, was dispatched to reprise the role earlier this year, despite widespread concerns that his age, among other concerns, would keep him from drawing the support he needed.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

As Dutton goes low, Albanese goes nowhere. We're trapped in an era of one-and-done PMs

Shifting and dodging is working for Peter Dutton, even if it foreshadows a Bizarro World election and a dog's breakfast of policies should the Coalition win.

by: The New York Times

How Romania's Fascist and Communist Pasts Haunt Its Politics

An ultranationalist politician's surge shows how many people would rather forget the country's fascist past, experts say. On Wednesday, a new government was announced that pledged a pro-European path.

by: MSN

Federal and state governments to fund long-awaited upgrades to Yass Valley water treatment infrastructure

The last upgrade of the Yass Valley's water treatment plant was in 1990, with residents dealing with ongoing issues with the quality of their water.

by: MSN

Government says DOJ subpoenaed Apple without authorization

DOJ demands for message and call data from Apple during the Trump administration, failed to obtain authorization, says the Office of the Inspector General in the current Biden administration.

by: MSN

Talks to avoid government shutdown are underway

The year for lawmakers is winding down and there is still a lot to do including keeping the government open. That deadline is next Friday.

by: MSN

Raju reports on details of McConnell's fall and injuries

GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell tripped, spraining his wrist and sustaining "a minor cut to the face," his office said in a statement. CNN's Manu Raju reports.

by: MSN

Donald Trump back to taunting and trolling, mocks Justin Trudeau as the governor of the great state of Canada

Latest reports have revealed that US President- elect Donald Trump has recently mocked the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on social media while terming him as the Governor of the Great State of Canada.

by: MSN

Southern Syria groups overthrew Assad and control areas near the Golan

An exclusive look at the Southern Syria former rebels who were key to defeating Assad and who met with Syrian leader Jolani on December 11.

by: MSN

Indiana Supreme Court won't hear appeal in abortion case, choosing 'wait-and-see' approach

A temporary block of Indiana's near-total abortion ban will remain in place for just a few women who filed a religious freedom lawsuit challenging the law after a split Indiana Supreme Court chose not to hear an appeal in the case.

by: MSN

'Political instability and chaos': GOP warned it's set itself up for decades-long mess

The Republican Party has set itself up for decades of wandering in the wilderness with its willingness to embrace Donald Trump — at the cost of the party's identity, a New York Times columnist wrote Wednesday.

by: MSN

Michael Moore Reacts to Being Named in Mangione's Manifesto and Gives Theory

The famed documentarian Michael Moore said the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was a "senseless" killing—making his feelings on the attack known well before it was revealed that the suspected killer had referenced him in his manifesto.

by: MSN

Israel and Iran agree on major Israeli role in Assad downfall

In his first address since the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran's supreme leader blasted the United States and Israel.

by: MSN

What Trump and Biden Have in Common, According to Advisers

It was not like Biden asked them if he should be running in the first place, and it's not likely he would have heeded any staffer's qualms about his fitness or electability. Even Biden's closest advisers—the men who have been with him a half-century at this point—aren't known to offer tough talk when they walk into the Oval.

by: MSN

Trump to end ban on migrant arrests at churches and hospitals: report

Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to scrap a long-standing policy keeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting immigrants at churches, hospitals and family events without approval from supervisors.

by: MSN

Schumer torpedoed by Manchin and Sinema on crucial NLRB vote

Senate Republicans defeated a last-minute effort by outgoing Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y) to ensure a Democratic majority on the National Labor Relations Board for the first two years of Trump's presidency.

by: MSN

The global players in Syria before and after Assad

The overthrow followed a 13-year civil war, which started after Assad crushed pro-democracy protests, killing more than half a million people and displacing millions more, and embroiled international powers and their proxies.

by: MSN

Joe Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Donald Trump's return

President Biden has approved a national security memorandum to guide the incoming Trump administration on countering growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The classified memo recommends improved interagency cooperation,

by: MSN

EU weighing first sanctions against Russia for misinformation, election interference and cyber attacks

The European Union is considering sanctions against Russian hybrid threats — a first-time move intended to curb alleged cyber attacks, election interference, and other acts of sabotage that have reportedly increased since the invasion of Ukraine.

by: MSN

802 News: How to fix and fund Vermont K-12 education

Outrage over double-digit property tax increases and a record number of school budget defeats this spring prompted the Legislature to agree to examine the state's education system and how it's financed.

by: MSN

Starmer and farmers locked in deadlock over tax changes after hundreds of tractors descend on Westminster

Starmer and farmers locked in deadlock over tax changes after hundreds of tractors descend on Westminster - Hundreds of farmers brought their tractors to Westminster for a day of protest - but the Lab

by: MSN

Judge tosses Michael Flynn's $50 million lawsuit that claimed he was prosecuted to 'derail and discredit' Trump's 2020 presidential bid

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn that claimed he was maliciously prosecuted by Robert Mueller's team The post Judge tosses Michael Flynn's $50 million lawsuit that claimed he was prosecuted to 'derail and discredit' Trump's 2020 presidential bid first appeared on Law & Crime.

by: MSN

Why 'ideological and policy disagreements' are expected in Trump's Cabinet: analysis

As Donald Trump continues to make filling his Cabinet one of his first priorities, a number of the controversial picks were once publicly critical of the president-elect. Miami Herald reports several political experts spoke with McClatchy News about what this could mean for the incoming president.

by: MSN

Trump's Cabinet And Key Jobs: Kimberly Guilfoyle, Tom Barrack And Andrew Ferguson Selected As Latest Picks

Kimberly Guilfoyle . Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée, was nominated to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle is a television pe

by: MSN

Bill Clinton 'thinks' Donald Trump won election 'fair and square' on The View

Bill Clinton raised some eyebrows with a comment about Donald Trump winning the 2024 election while on The View.

by: MSN

Listening and leading: Those who know Ron deHarte best describe what to expect from city's next mayor

With a rich background in community service and advocacy, those we spoke to say deHarte will champion inclusivity in city governance as he becomes the 25th mayor.

by: MSN

EU supports denial of asylum to migrants used by Russia and Belarus for pressure

The European Commission has recognised certain restrictions on the rights of migrants, which Russia and Belarus use as part of their migration pressure on EU member states, as acceptable. Source: a statement by the European Commission on 11 December,

by: MSN

China's customs chief and trade warrior Yu Jianhua dies aged 63 after sudden illness

China's customs chief Yu Jianhua, who helped China fight its trade war with the US during Donald Trump's first term in the White House, has died suddenly aged 63. Yu was suddenly taken ill on Tuesday and died despite receiving emergency treatment,

by: MSN

Scott urges investigation into Chinese garlic, cites human waste and forced labor concerns

We have already seen numerous instances of Chinese food products, such as fish, chicken, and even baby formula, causing harm to consumers in the U.S.," Scott wrote in the let

by: MSN

New Jersey Governor Signs New Law to Limit Book Bans and Protect Librarians

Librarians and schools weary from escalating efforts to ban books have new protections under legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Monday. The "Freedom to Read Act" limits book bans in public schools and libraries and shields librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges filed by folks who find library materials obscene or otherwise objectionable.

by: MSN

Assad's fall, Romania's canceled election, Trump's Taiwan approach, and more: Your questions, answered

How did Bashar Assad get driven out of Syria after more than 20 years in power? What are your thoughts on his replacements? I was surprised that Assad fell. He's been such an important client for both Iran and Russia for decades and received their immediate support when the rebels began their offensive.

by: MSN

OPAPRU set to become national peace institute in 2025

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) is expected to be converted into a national peace institute in 2025 to gather research data and promote peace education across the country,

by: MSN

Nevada Judge Rules Against Rubert Murdoch's Bid to Alter Family Trust and Cement Lachlan's Control of Fox News, Calls It 'Carefully Crafted Charade.'

Nevada Probate Commissioner Edmund J. Gorman Jr. has ruled against Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to secure control of Fox News for his son, Lachlan Murdoch. Gorman Jr. called the effort a "carefully crafted charade" and found both Murdoch and his son acted in "bad faith.

by: MSN

Trump's Department of Government Efficiency applicants waiting weeks to hear back: WSJ

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, there is no shortage of applicants to be part of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's fledgling "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) being created by Donald Trump's administration which has been taking online applications for weeks.

As Dutton goes low, Albanese goes nowhere. We're trapped in an era of one-and-done PMs

Shifting and dodging is working for Peter Dutton, even if it foreshadows a Bizarro World election and a dog's breakfast of policies should the Coalition win.
The article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the current state of Australian politics, focusing on the leadership styles of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It critiques Dutton's approach as overly negative and confrontational, suggesting that his strategy of going "low" with personal attacks and divisive tactics might not resonate well with the public. Conversely, Albanese is portrayed as somewhat passive or ineffective in countering this negativity, leading to a political landscape where neither leader seems capable of inspiring or leading with vision. The piece argues that this dynamic has resulted in a cycle of short-term prime ministers, with the public feeling trapped in an era where leaders are quickly discarded after failing to meet expectations. The article calls for a shift towards more constructive and visionary leadership to break this cycle.

Read the Full Sydney Morning Herald Article at:
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/as-dutton-goes-low-albanese-goes-nowhere-we-re-trapped-in-an-era-of-one-and-done-pms-20241210-p5kxd9.html

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