• Thu, December 12, 2024

by: London Evening Standard

Government to scrap some T-levels as part of review into post-16 education

Education minister Janet Daby said about 70% of vocational courses that the Conservatives had slated to cut will be kept.

by: Mother Jones

Kash Patel Claims He Played a Major Role in the Benghazi Case. Former Colleagues Say He Didn't.

In his 2023 book, Government Gangsters, which claims a supposed Deep State has been plotting against Donald Trump for years, Kash Patel, whom Trump has tapped to replace Chris Wray as FBI director, recounts his three-year stint as a mid-level attorney at the Justice Department.

by: Richmond

Could 75-cent toll on Chesterfield stretch of Powhite be going away?

While the Chesterfield state of the county address celebrated many 2024 achievements, the event also looked ahead to future projects, leadership and partnerships.

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

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: 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: 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.

by: ABC

Man who allegedly assaulted Rep. Nancy Mace released, ordered to stay away from her

Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the congressional building.

by: NBC News

Jan. 6 defendant invited to Trump's inauguration by former GOP lawmaker

Defendant Russell Taylor organized a group of "fighters" to travel to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, in response to Trump's tweet telling supporters the day "will be wild."

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

Netanyahu tells Sullivan he wants Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday that he wants to conclude the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Israeli and U.S. officials said.

by: MSN

Joe Biden's major clemency decision set to reform prisoners and keep them 'crime-free'

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic.

by: MSN

Elections to impact government spending in 2025

Midterm elections next year can drag down government spending due to a scheduled mandatory ban on new expenditures, according to the Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC.). This has prompted the DBCC to urge the timely disbursements as well as the implementation of programs and projects under the proposed record P6.

by: MSN

Zimbabwe's president once faced the death penalty and is now set to abolish it

Zimbabwe's president once faced the death penalty and is now set to abolish it - Zimbabwe's senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty and it is now set to be signed into law by the presi

by: MSN

Nato warns we need to 'prepare for war' and 'we're not ready for what's coming'

Britain and other members of Nato have been urged to shift to a 'wartime mindset' amid the ongoing threats from Russia. In one of his most dire warnings since heading the military alliance, Mark Rutte admitted that the global security situation is the 'worst in his lifetime.

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: 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: 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: MSN

St. Paul City Council passes budget but Mayor Melvin Carter says it cuts critical necessities including police and fire

Wednesday night, the St. Paul City Council passed a budget that includes a 5.9% property tax increase instead of Mayor Melvin Carter's proposed 7.9% hike. Carter says increase is necessary to maintain critical services including police and fire.

by: MSN

8th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Demand Early Formation

Central government employees have intensified their call for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, citing significant erosion in the real value of wages due to inflation and economic challenges post-COVID-19.

by: MSN

Trump tariffs: Mexico and Canada weigh likely fallout of new threats

US President-elect Donald Trump has said one of his first acts will be to slap 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a move which would cause havoc for two of America's key economic partners.Canada and Mexico are grappling with US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to place 25% tariffs on exports into their most important trade market,

by: MSN

Meloni fantastic leader and person says Trump

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his praise for Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni after meeting her at the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Sunday. "She's a fantastic leader and person,

by: MSN

President Biden Commutes Nearly 1,500 Sentences and Grants 39 Pardons

Biden noted that the commutations emphasize a commitment to justice reform, […] The post President Biden Commutes Nearly 1,500 Sentences and Grants 39

by: MSN

President Joe Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people

Biden said he will "take more steps in the weeks ahead" and continue to review clemency petitions to advance "equal justice under the law."

by: MSN

How the Ford government in Ontario plans to escalate trade war with the U.S.

Global News has learned the Ford government is considering other retaliatory measures that are squarely within the province's jurisdiction.

by: MSN

Biden Issues Record-Breaking Wave of Commutations and Pardons

"While today's announcement marks important progress, there is more to come," the White House wrote in a statement

by: MSN

Seven times the federal government has interfered with DC governance

by: MSN

Taxpayers 'fed up' with local bureaucrats big salaries and benefits

Ontario's top municipal staffers are pocketing sometimes exorbitant benefits packages on top of high bumps in their salaries, provincial pay data shows — and some critics say that's out of touch with regular Ontarians struggling to keep up with the high cost of living.

by: MSN

Donald Trump once made wild 'genius' claim about Barron and Obamacare

Donald Trump once bragged that his "genius" son Barron could have solved an Obamacare issue that was disrupting thousands of Americans. The US president-elect made the somewhat outlandish claim during a rally in Las Vegas in February 2020.

by: MSN

The US deep state and its discontents

The idea of a State within a State is not entirely imaginary. With the political rise of Trump, the spectre of a deep state has become a bugbear in Right-wing circles

by: MSN

From 'Aspie supremacy' to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump's second administration

The toxic autism politics of Trump's second administration - ANALYSIS: From Elon Musk to RFK, the right has developed an obsession with pushing two seemingly contradictory — but equally damaging — theories on autism,

by: MSN

The Al Assad family continues to live in luxury and opulence in Moscow

The former deposed dictator will continue to enjoy luxury in one of the 22 apartments they bought in one of the richest neighborhoods of Moscow. The fortune of the Al-Assad family is estimated at between 1 and 2 billion dollars.

by: MSN

Questions need answering after Sara Sharif death, Prime Minister says

Questions must be answered over the 'awful' case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif who was murdered by her father and stepmother, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister said there need to be safeguards for children,

by: MSN

Syria: Multiple countries, United Nations condemn Israel for continued military operations in Syria

Multiple countries and the United Nations on Wednesday condemned Israel for its continued military operations in Syria despite that the Syrian interim government announced on Tuesday that it had officially taken over power.

by: MSN

Former top Biden aide publicly slams 'timing, argument and rationale' of Hunter's pardon

Former top Biden aide publicly slams 'timing, argument and rationale' of Hunter's pardon - Longtime Biden aide Anita Dunn said it would have been 'a different story' had the pardon come at the end of

by: MSN

Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese solar and tungsten products

The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative's office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% from 25% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase from zero to 25%,

by: MSN

Biden Announces Clemency for 1,500 Americans and Pardons for 39 Non-Violent Offenders

President Biden announced clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans, and the pardoning of 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes on Thursday. According to the White House, the clemencies are being granted to individuals who have served at least one year in home confinement due to provisions in the Covid-era CARES ACT.

by: MSN

Trump Draws False Link Between Vaccines and Autism in Interview

President-elect Donald Trump said in a new interview that he would consider altering childhood vaccination programs in the United States and questioned whether vaccines cause autism—a widely disproven claim.

by: MSN

Latest from Mormon Land: Would the LDS Church and its members back Trump's mass deportations?

Will the LDS Church and its members support or oppose Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations? The church also has changed its operations in Canada.

by: MSN

Lawmakers and advocates press for clemency

Democrats and criminal justice advocates are ramping up pressure on President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of roughly 40 people currently on death row.

by: MSN

Lithuania's new government takes office amid controversy over antisemitism

Lithuania's new centre-left government took office on Thursday, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and including a party whose leader is on trial accused of antisemitic statements.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Poll on Trump's transition process offers good (and bad) news

Survey data suggests a narrow majority of Americans approve of Donald Trump's shambolic transition process, but other modern presidents have fared better.

by: MSN

Government urged to grant more court sitting days to tackle prison population

Government urged to grant more court sitting days to tackle prison population - Tory Kieran Mullan said: 'If the judiciary had come to us and asked for more sitting days, we would have responded to that,

Government to scrap some T-levels as part of review into post-16 education

Education minister Janet Daby said about 70% of vocational courses that the Conservatives had slated to cut will be kept.
The article from The Standard discusses the controversy surrounding Harry Taylor, a Conservative Party candidate for the upcoming general election, who has been accused of using taxpayer-funded resources for his political campaign. Taylor, who works as a parliamentary assistant to Tory MP Mark Francois, was found to have utilized the House of Commons' official stationery and postage for sending out campaign materials. This breach of parliamentary rules has led to criticism from opposition parties, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats calling for an investigation into the misuse of public funds. The Conservative Party has responded by stating that they take such allegations seriously and that an internal review would be conducted. The incident has raised questions about the ethical conduct of politicians and the oversight of campaign financing, especially as the general election approaches.

Read the Full London Evening Standard Article at:
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/government-conservatives-conservative-harry-taylor-commons-b1199670.html

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