Wed, December 11, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Local

Full employment and no bureaucracy - what Hollande's government predicted for France in 2025

Back in 2013, then-president François Hollande set his ministers some homework before they went on their summer holidays - predict what France will look like in 2025. Here's what they said.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: FOX59 News

Nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP's efforts to end telework

AFGE, the country's largest labor union for federal employees, is fighting back against Republican criticisms that government workers are abusing remote work policies.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services

What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services - A cross-party group is calling for an overhaul of women's reproductive health services

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Daily Express

Take back criminals or lose out on foreign aid and visa deals, countries told

The Shadow Justice Secretary said deporting 10,500 foreign national offenders is the "number one thing we can do to free-up prison capacity".

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Economist

British politics enters the "death zone"

In British politics the death zone is less visceral, but no less serious. Any party that spends too long in the 20s or below in the polls is in deep trouble. Usually only one major party is unlucky enough to be so disliked.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Express & Star

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria (Ben Whitley/PA) The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said legislation was being updated on Wednesday to make that order indefinite, and that the ban will be reviewed in 2027.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Daily Post Nigeria

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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Himachal govt celebrating two years of development and progress: CM

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: 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,

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.

The article from Boston 25 News discusses the ongoing preparations and strategies of both the Trump and Biden campaigns for the upcoming presidential election. It highlights the Biden campaign's focus on mobilizing voters in key battleground states, emphasizing issues like democracy, abortion rights, and economic policies. Conversely, the Trump campaign is depicted as leveraging Trump's legal challenges to galvanize his base, portraying these issues as political persecution. Both teams are actively engaging in fundraising, with Trump's campaign reportedly seeing a surge in donations following his legal troubles. The article also touches on the logistical aspects of campaigning, including the use of digital platforms for outreach and the importance of early voting. Additionally, it notes the significant role of vice presidential picks in shaping voter perceptions and the strategic importance of swing states.

Read the Full boston25news Article at:
https://www.boston25news.com/news/politics/trump-biden-teams/UTUWULLBNFASBLXDC52DLFIIDQ/