Thu, December 12, 2024

by: The National Business Review

Government decides to start from scratch with the Holidays Act

Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has vowed to fix the Holidays Act. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has decided to go "back to the drawing board", after a long-awaited review of the Holidays Act.

by: NewsChannel 9 - KTSM

G7 to meet on Syria as new government pledges 'rule of law'

G7 leaders will meet virtually Friday to discuss the momentous changes underway in Syria, where the interim government has vowed to institute the "rule of law" after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar Assad. Assad fled Syria after a lightning ...

by: NewsChannel 9 - KTSM

What is 'sportswashing,' and what acts does it launder?

The awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia renews concerns over "sportswashing" and its lingering effects

by: The Daily Star

Nahid's remarks anti-politics

The BNP yesterday strongly criticised the recent remarks made by Information Adviser Nahid Islam and accused him of creating division in the national unity.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Why is everyone talking about nuclear energy?

But the Coalition has opened a new front in the long-running climate wars, proposing to unwind the prohibition on nuclear energy and add seven nuclear power stations to Australia's future energy mix.

by: WAtoday

Zempilas to face teal challenge in Churchlands from Stirling councillor

Independent candidate Lisa Thornton could make Liberal hopeful Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas' path to parliament far more difficult.

by: ABC

Mayor Eric Adams meets with Trump border czar to talk NYC's role in new immigration policy

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with incoming border czar Thomas Homan Thursday to discuss their plans to remove what he says were violent undocumented immigrants.

by: The Globe and Mail

Conservatives accuse Trudeau of scapegoating Freeland as he courts Carney for government

Conservatives accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of throwing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland under the bus just days before she is set to table the fall economic update, as he tries to recruit former central banker Mark Carney into his government.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Three roads to be tolled, Government reveals toll rates

Three new roads in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington will be tolled, Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced today. Among them is the $830m Penlink road north of Auckland, as has long been speculated.

by: The New Zealand Herald

The winners and losers of local politics - On the Tiles: Local Edition

A rough year for local politics could see many incumbent mayors and councillors in the firing line in next year's elections. For the final episode of the Herald's On the Tiles

by: The New York Times

Under Trump, Voice of America Journalists Fear Politicization

Donald J. Trump's choice of Kari Lake to lead Voice of America goes against recent efforts to shield the federally funded news organization from politicization.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton reveals nuclear energy costs and a crucial election battleground

The opposition leader has declared, if elected, he will shift the energy grid to net zero emissions by 2050 for $331 billion - $260 billion less than the Albanese government's plan.

by: ITV

Labour's key targets for growth and living standards, plus the prospects for the assisted dying bill

Government targets, what's next for the assisted dying bill - and a year of political change. | ITV News Tyne Tees

by: Charlotte Observer

Stein and Cooper sue NC Republicans over changes to State Highway Patrol in powers bill

This law threatens public safety, fractures the chain of command during a crisis, and thwarts the will of voters," Gov.-elect Josh Stein said in a statement.

by: BBC

FMQs: Swinney quizzed on teacher numbers and non-fatal strangulation law

by: NBC News

Trump Cabinet picks soften past statements amid Senate scrutiny, while others plunge ahead

Talk of entitlement cuts is swirling around Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's spending-cut project, showing how the politics differ for Senate-confirmable appointees and others.

by: WPRI 12

Life Science Hub names first president and CEO

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Life Science Hub has named Dr. Mark Turco to be its first president and CEO.

by: CBS News

Senate Democrats want communications between Boris Epshteyn and potential Trump appointees disclosed

Allegations recently surfaced that Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments in connection to efforts by potential appointees to secure government positions.

by: Los Angeles Times

Column: Amid the chaos of Syria, an American family seeks to bring a missing son home

Austin Tice was kidnapped in Syria 12 years ago. His family has waited with hope and anxiety as the fall of Syria's ruler has opened a window for his return.

by: The New York Times

China Pledges More Stimulus to Shore Up Flagging Economy

At a meeting to set the party's economic policy agenda, China's leadership said it would borrow more and cut interest rates in a bid to bolster growth.

by: Wired

TikTok's Future in the US Is Unclear. We Check Back in With the Billionaire Who Wants to Save It

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has been talking about buying TikTok since earlier this year. The long shot is getting shorter.

by: WTHR

Mike Braun's journey to the governor's office

News' Dustin Grove sat down with Mike and Maureen Braun at their home in Jasper to discuss their life, their politics and the legacy they hope to leave behind.

by: FOX59 News

Youngkin to draft sanctuary city ban, making state funding contingent on ICE cooperation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will announce a plan to institute a sanctuary city ban and withhold state funds for policing to such jurisdictions.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Migrant arrivals are finally dropping. But departures are still a big issue

A surge in immigrants calling Australia home is coming to an end. Despite the slowdown, Australia's population grew by 552,000 over the past year.

by: Castanet

GST break and $250 Working Canadians Rebate 'fiscally unwise'

We are just days away from Dec. 14, the day when the Liberal government's temporary expansion of select GST-exempt items is scheduled to take effect.

by: The Independent

White House sees 'no evidence' of threat from drones and says 'many' sightings were of 'manned aircraft'

National Security Council spokesperson says there's 'no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus'

by: Rolling Stone

'It'll Be Brutal': Inside Trump's Planned War on Leakers and the Press

Trump's second term will include more media subpoenas, communications seizures, whistleblower prosecutions, and lawsuits against news outlets.

by: The Irish Times

Labour's government dilemma resolved by the tyranny of the numbers

There is a strong expectation that Labour leader Ivana Bacik will recommend that the party does not proceed with negotiations about joining a coalition government

by: USA Today

Louisville Metro Police and Justice Department agree on civil rights plan

Louisville mayor and police officials joined U.S. Department of Justice representatives to discuss a "civil rights announcement" Thursday morning.

by: Yahoo

FA cannot champion gay rights one week and back a Saudi World Cup the next

For a single illustration of Saudi Arabia's stance on gay rights, you would struggle to surpass the moment when officials from the kingdom's commerce ministry descended on Riyadh shops to seize rainbow-coloured toys and children's clothing.

by: Irish Daily Mirror

Social Democrats to engage in 'focused' Government formation talks

It follows meetings with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and the Labour Party this week and last week, which deputy party leader Cian O'Callaghan described as "exploratory".

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Teals stole Liberal seats. Now Dutton's surge could steal them back

Three years ago, the Coalition returning to government in 2025 seemed utterly implausible. It is no longer unrealistic - and the teals know it.

by: USA Today

Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduces DOGE Acts aimed at federal spending, workforce

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced on Wednesday a group of bills seeking to reduce federal agency spending and trim the federal workforce, relocate federal agencies outside of Washington D.C., and require federal employees to report for work in person.

by: Newsroom

From elusive principles to the year's biggest 'loser' - 2024 had it all

Newsroom's annual political awards covers the good, the bad, and the ugly from a phenomenal year in the Beehive and beyond.

by: The New York Times

Seismic Political Shifts Are Likely to Continue

That came through strongly during a discussion on Dec. 4 at the DealBook Summit in New York City about the election and its aftermath. The 10-member election task force, one of four held away from the main stage, included those involved in politics, the media and advocacy.

by: THE WEEK

South Korean president vows to fight removal

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said in televised remarks Wednesday he would not step down, despite urging from his party, and defended his six-hour imposition of martial law on Dec. 3. The brief attempt at military rule led to the arrest of Yoon's former defense minister and embroiled the president in criminal investigations and possible impeachment.

by: MSN

New Jersey drones causing 'growing sense of uncertainty and urgency'

State and local lawmakers are calling on federal officials to be more transparent about recent sightings of drones flying over New Jersey. On Wednesday, a group of New Jersey lawmakers met with state police and the Department of Homeland Security about the matter,

by: MSN

Donald Trump's TIME's Person of the Year Award and Its Impact on Crypto Regulation

by: The New York Times

How U.S. Firms Battled a Government Crackdown to Keep Tech Sales to China

An intense struggle has unfolded in Washington between companies and officials over where to draw the line on selling technology to China.

by: MSN

MAGA Politician Kari Lake Has Been Married to Jeff Halperin for More Than 25 Years

Kari Lake is well known in the MAGA world for her governor and senate races in Arizona, but many want to know who the politician's husband is.

by: MSN

Salome Zurabishvili: defiant champion of Georgia's EU dream

Salome Zurabishvili was a French diplomat before entering the turbulent politics of her ancestral homeland, where she was elected Georgia's first woman leader in 2018 and became the beacon of Tbilisi's EU aspirations.

by: Toronto Star

Trudeau government unveils 'achievable' new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The federal government declared Thursday that Canada will strive to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2035 — an "ambitious and

by: MSN

Government to run down all underground POGOs

They will face full force of the law MANILA, Philippines — Violators of the total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators would face the full force of the law, President Marcos warned, as the government braces for the "guerrilla" operations of former employees of shuttered POGOs.

by: MSN

Michael Flynn loses defamation lawsuit over Putin and QAnon accusations after failing to affirm to court that he 'is not Q'

The dismissal of Michael Flynn's defamation lawsuit against Rick Wilson was upheld by a Florida appeals court that found the comments were constitutionally protected. The post Michael Flynn loses defamation lawsuit over Putin and QAnon accusations after failing to affirm to court that he 'is not Q' first appeared on Law & Crime.

by: MSN

Russian Lawmakers Expand Criteria for 'Terrorists and Extremists' Registry

Russian lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that expands the grounds for adding individuals to the "terrorists and extremists" registry maintained by state financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring. Current law allows the authorities to include individuals accused in criminal cases of extremist and terrorist activities.

by: MSN

An Open Letter to Healthcare CEOs, Members of Congress, and the General Public

Decisions about care are being guided by profit margins instead of patient needs, with devastating consequences for millions of Americans.

by: Daily Express

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are on a mission to make every statement meaningless

The Labour Government seems to be on a mission to render political language almost meaningless. Sir Keir Starmer and his Ministers continually make statements that are directly contradicted by their own policies.

by: Toronto Star

Doug Ford to crack down on homeless encampments with tougher trespassing laws and more funding

The premier said his government will earmark an additional $75.5 million on shelters and ensure cities are spending the money to help those in need.

Blackburn and Tenney team for 'DOGE Acts' to cut federal waste

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) introduced a package of "DOGE Act" bills this week aiming to slash federal spending and save taxpayer dollars. In a press release on Wednesday,

The article from MSN discusses a legislative initiative by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Claudia Tenney, who have introduced the DOGE Act (Dollars Obtained through Government Expenditures). This act aims to reduce federal waste by requiring the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to identify and report on wasteful spending, with a particular focus on programs that have been flagged by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for inefficiencies or unnecessary expenditures. The bill proposes that the OMB should provide Congress with a detailed report on these findings, including recommendations for eliminating or reducing such wasteful spending. The senators argue that this transparency will help in cutting down on government waste, thereby saving taxpayer money and improving the efficiency of federal programs. The initiative reflects a broader push for fiscal responsibility and accountability in government spending.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/blackburn-and-tenney-team-for-doge-acts-to-cut-federal-waste/ar-AA1vHgkS