• Wed, December 11, 2024

by: U.S. News & World Report

FBI Director Chris Wray to Resign Following Trump Nomination of Patel

Trump himself had appointed Wray, a fellow Republican, to his 10-year term in 2017, after firing his predecessor James Comey, who the then-president soured on over the FBI's investigations into alleged contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.

by: Associated Press

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach has died at age 82. He served 30 years as a politician from eastern Iowa. He later headed the National Endowment for the Humanities.

by: World Socialist Web Site

Sri Lankan parliament unanimously approves IMF austerity measures

The next budget will mean further increases in taxes, utility rates and fuel prices, as well as slashing vital public services and a fire-sale of state-owned enterprises, destroying hundreds of thousands of jobs.

by: The Bismarck Tribune

First South Dakota bovine TB case in 3 years won't impact North Dakota requirements

The confirmation of the first case of bovine tuberculosis in South Dakota in three years will not immediately change any cattle import requirements in North Dakota.

by: Auburn Citizen

Nearly $500K cut from proposed 2025 Cayuga County budget as final passage nears

The Cayuga County Legislature cut nearly $500,000 from the proposed 2025 budget during a special meeting Tuesday.

by: Charlotte Observer

North Carolinians to see a voter ID constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot

As the year wraps up, taking with it the GOP's legislative supermajority, Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday to revise the state constitution's language regarding voter identification.

by: ProPublica

An Open Letter to Elon Musk

As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare for their roles as co-heads of the Department of Government Efficiency, they might look at the wasteful practices and spending by federal agencies ProPublica reporting has surfaced.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

TikTok caught in Australian tech charge as Labor unveils Meta fightback

Meta, Google and TikTok will within the scope of the charge, referred to as a News Media Bargaining Incentive, as they earn Australian revenue of more than $250 million.

by: Missoulian

Missoula police approved for $515K Taser deal; evaluating AI report-writing software

Missoula Police Chief Mike Colyer said he's cautious about an artificial intelligence program that writes 80% of initial police reports, but he'll consider using it.

by: ABC12

Poll: Most Americans approve how Trump is handling transition

Most Americans expect President-elect Donald Trump to do a good job upon his return to the White House next month (54%) and a majority approves of how he's handling the

by: Hindustan Times

BJP playing petty politics: HPCC chief Pratibha

Pratibha Singh was reacting to the memorandum given to the governor by the state BJP leaders in protest against the two-year celebration of the state government

by: www.hks.harvard.edu

Understanding the causes and likely outcomes of the South Korean political crisis

Harvard Kennedy School's adjunct lecturer in public policy and East Asia political expert, Jeeyang Rhee Baum, examines South Korea's political crisis, its democratic challenges, and the implications for its role in East Asia's evolving landscape.

by: Yahoo

Kari Lake appointed by Trump to government media post

Kari Lake will serve as director of the Voice of America. That puts Lake, who lost bids for senator and governor in Arizona, in a familiar setting.

by: Sacramento Bee

California Congressman introduces bill to defund the state's high-speed rail project

Rep. Kevin Kiley said federal funding should go toward fixing California's roads, rather than building high-speed rail.

by: MSN

Government demands 'immediate, mandatory' housing plans from councils to build 1.5m homes

The government is today demanding "immediate, mandatory" housing targets from councils as part of its plans to build 1.5 million houses by the next general election.

by: MSN

Telangana Government receives 80L applications under Indiramma housing scheme

HYDERABAD: Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Wednesday instructed the officials to complete the process of verifying applications received from prospective beneficiaries under the state government's flagship Indiramma Housing Scheme by December 31.

by: Sacramento Bee

California economy faces 'many new unknowns' with second Donald Trump term, forecast says

California's most recent reported rate, in October, was 5.4%, the second highest state rate in the country. Nevada was first .The national rate was 4.1%. The UCLA Anderson forecast cited four areas where policy could dramatically shape the state's economy: Tariffs, immigration, taxes and regulations.

by: MSN

Government refuses to commit to funding major Leicester hospitals transformation

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by: MSN

Adams County Board approves new board chair and tax levy

Adams county board meeting, Bret Austin was voted in as the new Adams County Board Chair.The board voted in favor with 15 members voting yes,

by: MSN

Assistant Trade Minister reacts to critical comparison of PM and NSW Premier

Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres has reacted to the comparison made between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns in their responses to the antisemitic attacks.

by: MSN

St. Louis County lawmaker makes pitch to consolidate St. Louis County and St. Louis City

A St. Louis County lawmaker is making the newest pitch to consolidate St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis.

by: MSN

What happens next now that voters have decided to change North Sioux City's form of government?

Voters, in North Sioux City, South Dakota, chose to change their city's form of government during a special election, on Tuesday. Right now, North Sioux City's city government consists of a mayor and eight aldermen,
  • Thu, December 12, 2024

by: Corvallis Gazette-Times

Philomath gets a new look (at least, its logo does)

It's the year of the rebrand for Benton County, and Philomath does not want to miss the train. This week, councilors were introduced to the city's new logo.

by: U.S. News & World Report

What to Know About Bashar Assad, Syria's Fallen Dictator

Bashar Assad instead became a doctor in the 1980s and was studying in London to be an ophthalmologist in the early 1990s. But when Basil Assad died in a car accident in 1994, Bashar Assad was recalled to Syria to replace his brother as heir apparent.

by: The Hindu

South Korean President Yoon defends martial law decree, denies rebellion charges

South Korea's president defends martial law decree, faces impeachment attempts, and investigations into rebellion charges.

by: Trinidad Express Newspapers

UNC stands in Tobago's way again

The two Tobago autonomy bills which were jointly conceived and created will now jointly meet their demise.Although the Tobago Island Government bill was passed, it was contingent on the passage

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ex-St. Louis alderman starts lobbying after release from federal prison

Muhammad, who pleaded guilty in August 2022 to accepting bribes from a local businessman, registered as a lobbyist this week with the Missouri Ethics Commission, records show.

by: CNN

Wray's departure will cement Trump's control over the institutions of US justice

FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation announcement was the latest, and inevitable, step in the accumulation of massive and unusual power around President-elect Donald Trump.

by: TwinCities.com

Mary Ellen Klas: DOGE's best idea yet is permanent daylight saving time

The good news is that there's already draft legislation, sponsored most recently by Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio. It's called the "Sunshine Protection Act" and it would make daylight saving time permanent. It even has a catchy slogan: "Lock the clock." The Senate passed a similar bill in 2022 with bipartisan support. It died in the House.

by: The Jamaica Observer

What is the ground saying?

The ground is also saying that the safe seats will remain safe as party loyalists are not inclined to vote outside of their traditional seats unless there is a very attractive alternative. The marginal seats, as they stand, will remain where they are.

by: CBS News

See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far

Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.

by: U.S. News & World Report

Germany's Scholz to Submit Parliament Request to Hold Confidence Vote

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set on Wednesday to submit a request to parliament to hold a vote of confidence, the necessary precursor to holding new federal elections after the collapse of his coalition last month.

by: The Independent

Missouri introduces 'Donald Trump' bill that makes it legal for people with felonies to run for office

New legislation would repeal a 2015 law that prevents those who were found guilty or pleaded guilty to a felony from running for local or statewide office

by: The Independent

Angela Rayner forces councils to surrender green belt with immediate new housing targets

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer has promised to build 1.5 million new homes over five years to fix the housing crisis

by: BBC

Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more

Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.

by: BBC

S Korea's President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his shock decision to declare martial law last week, saying he did it to protect the country's democracy. In a surprise televised address on Thursday, he said the attempt was a legal decision to "prevent the collapse" of democracy.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

'Better than a veto': NRL soft power play packs a secret punch on China

The announcement of a new NRL team was about so much more than a new NRL team. The setting of the press conference told the story.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

All hail the Tech Right: Why Trump's new bromances are even worse than the last

While Donald Trump's first inner circle may have tested democracy through its sheer chaos, the new guard presents a much greater threat that expands well beyond America.

by: MSN

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his martial law decree was an act of governance that cannot be the subject of investigations and doesn't amount to rebellion. View on euronews

by: MSN

New era in Syria: Opposition fighters destroy Hafez al-Assad's tomb, vows security and stability

Syria's new administration vows security and stability post-Assad, as citizens seek justice and rebuild. Posted: 11 December 2024 | Last updated: 11 December 2024

by: MSN

'Pray For Long, Healthy Life': PM Modi Wishes NCP Chief Sharad Pawar On His 84th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended wishes to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthday and prayed for his long and healthy life. "Birthday wishes to Rajya Sabha MP and senior leader Sharad Pawar Ji.

by: MSN

Syria: What Comes After the Despot?

This week, millions of Syrians are celebrating the end of Bashar al-Assad's bloody dictatorship. The rapid advance of Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) and collapse of the Assad regime caught many observers by surprise,

by: MSN

Lame-duck Biden threatens to veto bipartisan plan that would allow Trump to appoint more federal judges

President Biden will veto a bipartisan measure that would have filled more federal judgeships across the country, White House officials said Tuesday, raising questions about the true "motivating force" behind the bill as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

by: MSN

Trump's DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations

The Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from two members of Congress and 43 staffers - including Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI - during sweeping leak investigations during Trump's first term,

by: MSN

"Meeting Adani is not sin": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai slams DMK and Congress

K Annamalai defended his meeting with Gautam Adani. Congress and DMK criticized the meeting. Congress denied BJP's allegations of links to George Soros. The BJP questioned Congress's relationship with Soros.

by: MSN

We need to know whether the drones over New York and New Jersey pose a threat to the homeland

Finding answers to the origin of the drones flying over New Jersey and New York City is necessary for the safety and security of the American people.

by: MSN

Iran's supreme leader accuses U.S. and Israel of orchestrating Assad ouster

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

NY taxpayers could get up to $500 'refund' checks under Hochul plan

Most New York taxpayers would get checks for up to $500 from Albany next year under a new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul that must be approved by state lawmakers. Hochul announced her "inflation refund" idea on Monday as the first preview of her annual State of the State speech,

FBI Director Chris Wray to Resign Following Trump Nomination of Patel

Trump himself had appointed Wray, a fellow Republican, to his 10-year term in 2017, after firing his predecessor James Comey, who the then-president soured on over the FBI's investigations into alleged contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.
The article from US News reports that FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his resignation, as per Fox News. Wray, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2017, has been a controversial figure, especially among some Republican lawmakers who have criticized his handling of investigations related to Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot. His resignation comes amidst ongoing tensions between the FBI and certain political factions, with speculation about the reasons behind his decision ranging from political pressure to personal choice. The timing of his resignation is significant as it coincides with a period of heightened scrutiny on the FBI's operations and its role in national security. The article also mentions that President Joe Biden will now have the opportunity to appoint a new FBI Director, which could potentially shift the bureau's direction and priorities.

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