Fri, December 13, 2024

by: NBC News

Trump Cabinet picks sand down their conservative media personas: From the Politics Desk

With Trump saying the U.S should avoid involvement in Syria, Gabbard told reporters Tuesday as she met with senators: "I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statement President Trump has made over the last few days with regards to the developments in Syria."

by: Graphic

Last-minute mass recruitments will burden the next government - John Mahama

President-elect John Mahama has expressed concern over reports of last-minute mass recruitments and contract signings by the outgoing government, warning that such actions could create liabilities for the incoming administration.

by: Toronto Star

Doug Ford to crack down on homeless encampments with fines for drug use 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: BBC

Macron picks centrist Bayrou as French PM in bid to end political instability

President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France's next prime minister, in a bid to end months of political turmoil. A Macron ally, Bayrou is a mayor from the southwest and leads the MoDem party. The president's task is to ensure he lasts longer than his predecessor.

by: Channel 4 News

France's fourth PM in a year: what challenges lie ahead?

A Macron-ally and leader of the centre-right MoDem party, François Bayrou is disliked by the left and distrusted by the right. In other words he faces the same problems as his predecessor.

by: PBS

Only 3 in 10 Americans highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military, AP-NORC poll says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may have recently elected Donald Trump to a second term, but that doesn't mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet — or effectively manage government spending ...

by: Washington Examiner

Oct. 7 changed the Middle East forever

by: Rolling Stone

Meet the New FBI Boss. He Sued the Old Boss. And Got Laughed Out of Court

Patel nonetheless casts this memo as a world-shaking unmasking of the "Deep State" — which he describes in his 2023 book Government Gangsters as a "cabal" of "incestuous, power-hungry, unelected oligarchs in Washington who hate us."

by: McClatchyDC

'Enough is enough': After Mitch McConnell's latest fall, MAGA calls for his retirement

A Tuesday fall marked another health episode spurring calls for 82-year-old Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell's retirement.

by: RealClearPolitics

Free Speech: Why a Tech Titan Backed Trump

Why did Marc Andreessen -- inventor of the first internet web browser, and perhaps the prime venture capitalist in Silicon Valley today -- switch from

by: Yahoo

Starmer promised change - we didn't know he meant the bad kind

Change takes time. There is no significant part of the electorate that is unaware of this, of the truth that a country cannot be transformed overnight, however adept and radical the new government happens to be.

by: Yahoo

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron's centrist alliance,

by: National Post

Immigration minister plans reforms to asylum system to stop it being 'gamed'

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by: KCUR 89.3 FM

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush criticizes fellow Democrats for not speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza

St. Louis County, gave a farewell address to Congress on Thursday. Bush lost the Democratic primary earlier this year to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who was backed by pro-Israel groups.

by: NBC News

Trump has invited China's Xi Jinping to his inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January, though it's unclear whether he plans to attend. In an interview Thursday on Fox News' "Fox and Friends," incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the invitation had been extended to Xi.

by: The Financial Times

South African politician Helen Zille: 'The ANC has to come apart'

The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with 'everything must fall'

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Millions fewer Australians to drive electric cars or have rooftop solar under Dutton's vision

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: Time

How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America

According to our research, today, 1 in 2 adults is estranged from a close relative,' write Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson.

by: floridaphoenix

DeSantis dilemma on Senate pick and the MAGA-Florida connection

When Ron DeSantis sidles up next to Donald Trump Saturday in Landover, Maryland, to watch the Army-Navy football game, the topic of whom the Florida governor appoints to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio might be a topic of conversation.

by: 10 News

Vanderbilt Poll highlights Tennesseans' concerns and views post-election

Overall, the poll shows the election had little impact on Tennesseans' stances on key issues. A notable difference was the increased approval for state lawmakers since May, despite the poll showing leaders often holding positions on some issues that are out of step with Tennesseans.

by: USA Today

Who is Ron Johnson? What to know about Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump selected Ron D. Johnson, former U.S Army Green Beret and diplomat, as his choice for U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

by: The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Pressure on Ernst, a veteran and senator, shows what's next for those who oppose Trump

Ernst faced an onslaught of criticism from within her own party, including threats of a potential primary challenge in 2026, when she appeared cool to Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth

by: The Globe and Mail

Trudeau accused of throwing Freeland under the bus 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 Daily Telegraph

The great trolling of Justin Trudeau: Why Donald Trump won't leave Canadian PM alone

President-elect has threatened a tariff war on multiple countries, but the 'governor of the 51st state' will always be a special target

by: MSN

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders pay tribute to martyrs of Parliament Attack 2001

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda,

by: Raleigh News & Observer

Timeline: How NC GOP lawmakers expanded their power, increased government secrecy

Republican legislative leaders have made many changes since 2011 to expand their control over state government while expanding secrecy about its operations.

by: MSN

'Politics Isn't My Profession...': Nitin Gadkari Opens Up About His Work Ethics - IEC 2024

Talking at Times Network's India Economic Conclave 2024, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, shared that politics is not his profession and believes that politics is an instrument of socio-economic reform.

by: MSN

Government unveils its 'most ambitious' plan to power homes without oil and gas

Government unveils its 'most ambitious' plan to power homes without oil and gas - Experts say plan will help avoid repeats of recent energy price crises, by weaning Britain off its reliance on foreign

by: MSN

Georgian opposition declares non-recognition of presidential election

Opposition political groups in Georgia, including Coalition for Change, Unity - National Movement, Strong Georgia and Gakharia for Georgia, have announced that they do not recognise the legitimacy of the presidential election scheduled for 14 December.

by: FOX59 News

Sen. Blumenthal says mysterious drones spotted recently 'should be shot down, if necessary'

Conn., said the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey over the past few weeks, and most recently in Connecticut, should be "shot down, if necessary."

by: MSN

World News Live Today December 13, 2024: NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for December 13

Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

by: MSN

White House: No evidence drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat

The White House says a review of the reported drone sightings flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region has so far revealed no evidence of a "national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.

by: Independent Record

Sheehy meets with cabinet nominees, endorses Defense pick

Pete Hegseth, the incoming president's pick for secretary of defense who has been caught up in a barrage of controversy, secured Tim Sheehy's endorsement.

by: Firstpost

Why is France set to get its fourth PM in 12 months?

Elizabeth Borne, Gabriel Attal, and Michel Barnier - and is now set to get its fourth. But why has this been such a tumultuous year in French politics and for President Emmanuel Macron?

by: MSN

Protests in Georgia: US imposes visa restrictions on officials and law enforcement

According to the US Department of State, the United States has imposed visa restrictions on those responsible for and involved in undermining democracy in Georgia. These include ministers and law enforcement officials.

by: MSN

Government Increases University Student Flight Ticket Subsidy To RM400

For tertiary students in Sabah and Sarawak, there is an additional state subsidy of RM600 for flight tickets bringing the total to RM1000. The post Government Increases University Student Flight Ticket Subsidy To RM400 appeared first on iMoney Malaysia.

by: FOX59 News

'Politically motivated' FBI treated conservatives like domestic terrorists on Wray's watch: whistleblower

FBI Director Wray's resignation sparks debate over "political weaponization," with an FBI whistleblower linking bias to post-9/11 reforms and incentivized crime forecasting.

by: MSN

Blinken meets Erdogan as forces backed by US, Turkey clash in Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Turkey on Thursday for talks focused on a critical aspect of establishing stability in Syria: clashes in the north of the country between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed rebels.

by: MSN

Trump team eyes preemptive strikes on Islamic Republic's nuclear sites

The move would mark a significant change from previously established US policy on diplomacy and sanctions when dealing with Tehran.

by: MSNBC

Chris Wray is taking a key guardrail of democracy with him when he leaves the FBI

The FBI director says he's resigning at the end of Biden's term. His departure clears the way for Trump to install a loyalist to lead the agency.

by: Toronto Star

Doug Ford government's bill would allow municipal councillors to be fired for misconduct

Municipal politicians could be fired for serious misconduct — and barred from running for four years — under new legislation introduced by the provincial government.

by: MSN

Defence Sec: COBRA meeting held to see 'stable transition' in Syria

Defence Secretary John Healey reveals a COBRA meeting has been held to see a 'stable, peaceful and orderly transition' in Syria.

by: MSN

Time running out for Iowans to get Real ID

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been lauded for his maturity, and listening to him speak about leadership, it's easy to understand why.

by: MSN

Albanese government has gone 'completely off the rails'

Menzies Research Centre Senior Fellow Nick Cater says the Albanese government has gone "completely off the rails".

by: MSN

Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030

Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030 - Ed Miliband has announced a comprehensive roadmap to achieving Labour's 95% clean power target by 2030.

by: MSN

"Meeting was about Mumbai Mahapalika Elections", Eknath Shinde on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs, MLAs

While speaking on the meeting with Shiv Sena's current and former MPs, MLAs and corporators from Mumbai at the residence of party leader Deepak Kesarkar, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said, "Today's meeting was about Mumbai Mahapalika

by: MSN

Trump reiterates plan to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants

President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine's Person of the Year on Thursday, and in an interview with the magazine, he reiterated a campaign pledge to begin mass deportations of undocumented migrants when he takes office next month.

by: Richmond

Youngkin wants to bar funds for police, jails in so-called 'sanctuary cities'

Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to deny state supports for police and fails to localities that don't cooperate with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service when it seeks to deport criminals.

Amazon, Meta Are Both Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inauguration Fund

Amazon and Meta, seeking to get in Donald Trump's good graces, are each giving $1 million to the president-elect's inauguration fund. Trump has previously lashed out at both Meta and Amazon, among other Big Tech companies,

The article from MSN discusses how both Amazon and Meta (formerly known as Facebook) have each donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund. This contribution is part of a broader effort by various corporations to support the transition and inauguration activities for the incoming administration. The funds are typically used for events, security, and other inaugural festivities. The donations have sparked discussions on corporate political involvement, especially given the companies' significant influence in technology and social media sectors. Critics argue about the implications of such financial support, questioning whether it might influence policy or regulatory decisions in favor of these tech giants. Meanwhile, supporters see it as a customary gesture of goodwill towards the democratic process and the peaceful transition of power.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/amazon-meta-are-both-donating-1-million-to-donald-trump-s-inauguration-fund/ar-AA1vNIAb


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