Wed, December 11, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Nation

Remembering Fred Harris

Harris lost as many fights as he won, but throughout his long life, he didn't hesitate to take on the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought to Be, embracing the wisdom of an old cowboy maxim: "Speak the truth, but ride a fast horse."

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Dhankhar acts like a school headmaster: Kharge on no-confidence motion

Kharge said that Dhankhar, as Rajya Sabha Chairman, acts like a 'school headmaster' and gives sermons to experienced opposition leaders while stopping them from speaking

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: CNN

Democratic governors quietly prep extensive plans to counter Trump

Diplomatic and depressed as they have been in public, a small group of Democratic governors are deep into behind-the-scenes preparations and deliberations over how to balance the politics of pushing back on what they are expecting from President-elect Donald Trump's next turn in the White House.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: briefly

Economic Freedom Fighters Call on Government To Abolish Tender System

The Economic Freedom Fighters have called on the government to abolish the tender system and make insourcing compulsory. Netizens agreed with the EFF.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Tuko

Lawyer Moves to Court to Stop Raila Odinga from Using Public Funds in AUC Campaign: "Urgent"

Lawyer Suyianka Lempaa now wants the Kenyan government compelled to explain the criteria used in settling on Raila Odinga as the cuntry's candidate for AUC.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Times Union

Biden approves national security memo aimed at helping Trump on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is meant to serve as a roadmap for the incoming Trump administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the White House said Wednesday.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Hill

Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick

Threats by Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's pick for FBI director, to use the power of the bureau to scrutinize news outlets critical of the incoming administration are sending a chill through

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Yahoo

Trump says America's success will be his 'retribution.' Let's hope he means that. | Opinion

Donald Trump needs to honor his promises to get illegal immigration under control and help Americans better handle the high cost of living.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: KGOU

Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid for Infowars

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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".

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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%.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 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.

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

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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.

The article from MSN discusses the concerns raised by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd regarding the declining public confidence and trust in the judicial system. Chief Justice Budd highlighted several issues contributing to this decline, including the influence of social media, misinformation, and the politicization of judicial decisions. She emphasized the need for transparency and public education about the court's role and processes to rebuild trust. Budd also pointed out the importance of judicial independence and the challenges posed by external pressures on the judiciary. The article notes that these sentiments were shared during her speech at the Massachusetts Bar Association's annual conference, where she called for a collective effort from the legal community to address these challenges and restore faith in the judicial system.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/confidence-and-trust-in-court-system-faltering-says-massachusetts-sjc-chief-justice/ar-AA1vDhEl