• Wed, December 11, 2024

by: USA Today

Cole: Trump plan to kill Education Department won't be easy and must ensure Impact Aid continues

Though he said he's supportive of Trump's plan to shutter the Department of Education, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole isn't sure the agency will actually close.

by: The Mirror

Do you support the farmers' protests? Take our poll and have your say

As farmers take their tractors to Parliament today in a second protest over changes to inheritance tax, we ask if you support them or not

by: Seeking Alpha

3 Things I Think I Think - Strategic Reserves And Stuff

There's increasing chatter about the US government starting a "strategic Bitcoin reserve". But governments don't need to hold reserves of Bitcoin or gold. Read more

by: Middle East Eye

Some German politicians want Syrians to be given plane tickets and cash to leave

Germany, which once welcomed Syrian refugees, froze their asylum claims within hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Now a political debate is raging over their future

by: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidential transition as Cabinet picks meet with key senators

Some of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are continuing to meet with lawmakers today as some key GOP senators appear to be falling in line on the president-elect's nominees. Follow for live updates.

by: Detroit News

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

It was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: PBS

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

The memorandum was approved before Donald Trump takes office in January and it was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: WLRN

Visit Florida president and CEO Dana Young to step down after six years

Young, who has spent nearly six years at Visit Florida, oversaw the agency's efforts to promote tourism in Florida and helped guide a tourism rebound after COVID-19. The agency received $80 million in state money this year,

by: Daily Post Nigeria

Rivers crisis: I won't inaugurate roads in Wike's LGA if I were evil - Fubara

by: The Atlantic

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

The aftermath of the presidential election, however, has left me thinking about crypto's influence differently. Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin's origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se,

by: techUK

Nations and Regions 2024 round-up

We are thrilled to present highlights from techUK's Nations and Regions programme of work over the past year, showcasing our key achievements, valuable insights, and defining moments. This year has been marked by meaningful discussions,

by: Mother Jones

Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda

Donald Trump has many plans for his return engagement at the White House. Several will require police-state tactics.

by: London Evening Standard

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from 'jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters'

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sir Keir Starmer over the issue of immigration at Prime Minister's Questions.

by: The New York Times

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad's Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.

by: Politico Europe

PMQs: Starmer wins by taking migration fight to Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch ripped into the government's migration plans — but the PM could easily point to the Tories' own record.

by: The Independent

Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country

Vice-president Kashim Shettima hits out at the new Tory leader accusing her of "denigrating her country of origin" - while praising Rishi Sunak

by: MSN

JESSE WATTERS: Democrats haven't learned a thing and are still living in a bubble that popped five weeks ago

Fox News host Jesse Watters offers his criticism of the current state of the Democratic Party, and their perceived reliance on identity politics, failure to connect with average voters, and financial troubles following Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss.

by: MSN

Social justice and biblical justice have nothing in common

Many Christians, lacking a strong biblical worldview, are swayed by these ideologies, mistakenly equating them with biblical principles of justice.

by: MSN

Media report tension between Zelenskyy and Biden over mobilisation in Ukraine

Arguments over mobilisation rates and age in Ukraine have caused tension between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden. Source: The Telegraph, as reported by European Pravda Details: The dispute over mobilisation has been described as one of the most acute of all the disputes between Kyiv and Washington in the previous

by: MSN

Making peace and preserving our national dignity

WHAT follows is my summary/assessment of China's People Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA)-Philippine Council For Foreign Affairs (PCFR) 8th Roundtable Meeting held in Beijing on Oct. 14, 2024, in which I took part by Zoom as PCFR chairman.

by: MSN

JOHN RICH: Let's strengthen the Second Amendment and make America safe again

Country music star John Rich says Congress must work to enact President-elect Trump's pro-Second Amendment agenda

by: MSN

CP NewsAlert: Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls deal

Quebec Premier François Legault and his Newfoundland and Labrador counterpart Andrew Furey are set to sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelectric complex.

by: MSN

UK and Spain enter war of words over Peppa Pig

A Conservative MP has hit back after a Spanish politician blamed beloved cartoon Peppa Pig for the lack of women in the construction industry. Marta Serrano, the country's secretary general for land transport,

by: MSN

UN experts criticize Germany and US for supporting Israel

Human rights experts have once again raised serious allegations against Israel and countries that support the government there in its fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

by: MSN

Himachal govt celebrating two years of development and progress: CM

by: MSN

Teachers and nurses warn Rachel Reeves of strike action over 2.8% pay rise proposal

Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers - Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

by: MSN

Lilly CEO says tax and regulation reform, drug affordability are focuses under Trump

Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks on Tuesday said at the Economic Club of Washington that tax and regulation reform and drug affordability were some policy focuses for the company in a second Trump administration.

by: MSN

National Assembly Clarifies Nomination of Matiang'i and 4 Others as Cabinet Secretaries

A viral letter making the rounds, claiming that five people have been nominated for the position of Cabinet Secretaries, including former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, has been flagged by the National Assembly.

by: MSN

Nippon Steel hits back in angry response to Biden and Trump stance on US Steel takeover bid

Nippon Steel slammed the "inappropriate" influence of politics on its planned takeover of US Steel after President Joe Biden was reportedly ready to block it.

by: MSN

Congress races toward fast-approaching government shutdown deadline

Congress has just 10 days until government funding is set to run out, and lawmakers don't have a deal to keep the lights on during the holidays. Members on both sides of the aisle expect the government will stay open past the Dec.

by: MSN

'Libel and lies': Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial

Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Tuesday to testify in a corruption trial that could see him imprisoned for up to a decade if he's found guilty. The long-running legal troubles of Israel's prime minister "bitterly divided Israelis and shook Israeli politics through five rounds of elections" - even before the 7 October attack by Hamas,

by: MSN

RBI will remain alert and agile to meet challenges: New Guv Malhotra

New RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank will maintain continuity an stability in policy matters, but emphasised on the need to remain "alert and agile" in the wake of the c

by: MSN

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

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law

South Korea's previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law declaration, officials said Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol's office resisted a police attempt to search the compound.

by: MSN

North Korea Warns of Disaster as South Korea Faces Martial Law and Impeachment Turmoil

North Korea resumes criticism of South Korea's political crisis, martial law, and impeachment turmoil under Yoon Suk Yeol.

by: MSN

Sununu announces $3.3 million in grants for land and historic preservation projects

More than $3 million in grants will support land and historic preservation projects across the state. Gov. Chris Sununu announced Monday that the funds will be distributed through the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program.

by: MSN

Members of Congress question Mayor Bowser on issues including crime, immigration and DC's self-governance

Mayor Muriel Bowser testified before the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee.

by: MSN

Belagavi Protest: Why Panchamasali Community is Protesting And What Are Their Demands?

Belagavi: As protests escalated in Belagavi over its demand for inclusion in the 2A Category of Other Backward Classes, the Panchamasali community staged a massive demonstration on Tuesday, pressing the Siddaramaiah government to address the issue promptly.

by: MSN

Romania's pro-Western parties agree to form a majority government after political turmoil

Romania's pro-European parties agreed Wednesday to form a majority government made up of groupings that were traditionally on opposite sides and shutting out far-right nationalists who made significant gains in the election on Dec.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer praises Lanarkshire dad with MND for 'bravery and compassion'

Somerville, from Uddingston, was given the devastating diagnosis in October last year after he began suffering from pulses in his left arm.

by: MSN

U.S. clears Ukraine's request for F-16 support and equipment

The approval was granted after the Ukrainian Government request to buy: ・The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) ・AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL) ・Engine Component Improvement Program (CIP) ・Spare and repair parts,

by: MSN

Where Trump, Musk and the U.S. Air Force's next-gen fighter intersect

The defense world was buzzing over the weekend as the U.S. Air Force punted a decision on its futuristic fighter into the new year and into the hands of an administration that could doom it. Why it matters: A shape-shifting,

by: MSN

The hugely different sums of money every council in Wales will get from the Welsh Government in 2025

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by: MSN

Trump's White House return is already pushing Europe and the UK closer together

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves travelled to Brussels on Monday to convene with her EU counterparts in the first such encounter since Britain left the European Union.

by: MSN

Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad's fall from power in Syria

Speaking on state television, Ayatollah Khamenei claimed there was "evidence" of the two countries' involvement. View on euronews

by: MSN

New government 'ideally' formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier

New government 'ideally' formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier - The New York businessman will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth Confirmation Will Be 'A Very Unpleasant Process for Him and His Family,' Warns Sen. John Cornyn

Cornyn warned Trump secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth his Senate confirmation would be "a very unpleasant process for him and his family." The post Pete Hegseth Confirmation Will Be 'A Very Unpleasant Process for Him and His Family,

by: MSN

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

Leading the INDIA bloc charge against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Rajya Sabha chairman of being partial towards the government and said the House was "being run by politics,

Cole: Trump plan to kill Education Department won't be easy and must ensure Impact Aid continues

Though he said he's supportive of Trump's plan to shutter the Department of Education, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole isn't sure the agency will actually close.
The article from USA Today discusses a significant development in the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration. Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole has been appointed as the new Secretary of Education, replacing Betsy DeVos. Cole, known for his conservative stance on education policy, has expressed intentions to focus on school choice, reducing federal oversight in education, and promoting policies that align with traditional values. His appointment has sparked a mix of reactions, with supporters praising his commitment to educational reform and critics expressing concerns over potential cuts to public education funding and the emphasis on privatization. Cole's background includes a strong advocacy for charter schools and voucher programs, which he plans to expand. This move is seen as part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to reshape the educational landscape in America.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/12/11/trump-department-of-education-oklahoma-rep-tom-cole/76862002007/