• Fri, December 13, 2024

by: MSNBC

Billionaires and Democrats paying lip service to Trump are in for a rude awakening

Bending the knee because you agree with him on Israel, deregulation or cutting government spending won't fix the gaping wound in American democracy.

by: FOX59 News

European countries put freeze on Syrian asylum claims after Assad's fall, unclear if US will follow

European countries are freezing asylum cases from Syrian migrants after the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad, raising questions about how the U.S. will handle claims.

by: AARP

AARP Urges Passage of Prescription Drug Legislation by Year's End

You could earn AARP Rewards points when you use our free financial resources. Help Register Login Login Hi, %{firstName}% Hi, %{firstName}% Games Car rental AARP wants Congress to move ahead with legislation aimed at making it harder for drug companies to block less expensive versions of medications from coming to market.

by: NJ.com

CNN analyst: Here's why Trump pick RFK Jr. has strong support among Americans

President-elect Donald Trump tapped Kennedy to lead the Health and Human Services Department shortly after winning the White House last month. Enten said that new Fox News polling showed that Kennedy has more support among Americans than not to be confirmed by the Senate.

by: KSBW The Central Coast

Meet the faces of Trump's upcoming administration

Among those named are several celebrity figures like TV show host Mehmet Oz, better known as Dr. Oz, who Trump tapped for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator. There's also former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon who was picked to lead the Department of Education and former NFL player Scott Turner named to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

by: CNN

Trump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time

President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the Republican Party would try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, calling it "inconvenient" and "costly."

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Page threatens to pause senior tax freeze in St. Louis County. Council scoffs.

County Executive Sam Page said the council must pass a budget Tuesday or risk the county pausing in-person applications for the senior property tax freeze. Some councilmembers called his bluff.

by: AZ Central

Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's pace-setting vehicle emissions rules

The issue is whether the Environmental Protection Agency can allow California to impose emissions standards on new vehicles that are tougher than the federal government's. The Clean Air Act permits that under certain conditions. That provision was ...

by: The New York Times

Trump Ordered to Sit for Deposition in ABC News Defamation Suit

The deposition, if it is held as scheduled next week, will take place even as the president-elect is in the throes of defending cabinet nominees and putting together his administration.

by: Mediaite

'What Is Going On?' CNN Anchor Stunned Joe Rogan and Elizabeth Warren 'Sound The Same' On CEO Murder

Kasie Hunt wondered "What is going on" when people like Joe Rogan and Sen. Elizabeth Warren sound "the same" when talking about the UHC CEO murder.

by: CBC.ca

Federal government steps in to end Canada Post strike

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is sending the Canada Post labour dispute to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for what could be an order to return to work; he says he expects mail service to resume next week.

by: NBC News

Trump team in talks with Biden and Ukrainian officials about ending war with Russia

Ukraine and its supporters in Washington and Europe had worried that Trump would return to the White House with the view that Kyiv was the main barrier to ending the war. But the president-elect's social media posts suggest he views Putin and not Ukraine as the problem, the two sources and former U.S. officials said.

by: denver7

Colorado Congressman Greg Lopez joins President-elect Trump's DOGE caucus

Colorado Republican Congressman Greg Lopez has joined President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus.

by: Toronto Star

Poilievre's Conservatives say they would adopt Trudeau government's military budget increases

The opposition Conservatives say they would maintain defence budget increases planned under the current Liberal government if they take power, without making equivalent cuts under their proposed "dollar-for-dollar" spending cap.

by: New Republic

Why RFK Jr. Really Wants His Daughter-in-Law to Lead CIA

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thinks that the CIA was behind his uncle's assassination in 1963—and he wants Donald Trump to appoint his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to be deputy CIA director so she can deep dive into the agency's history.

by: KRQE Blogs

Albuquerque City Council proposes ordinance changes to deal with problem properties

The City of Albuquerque has had a longstanding problem with neglected and boarded-up buildings attracting the wrong crowd. Now, it's trying to rewrite the entire

by: The New York Times

Emmanuel Macron Appoints Key Ally as France's New Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday tapped François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician and one of his top allies, as the new prime minister, a move that few expect would stabilize France's roiling politics.

by: MSN

Energy policy 'feeds into' what will determine the federal election outcome

Former Howard government minister Peter McGauran discusses Peter Dutton and the Coalition releasing the costings for their nuclear energy plan.

by: MSN

Illinois state flag: When and how to vote for a new design

Illinois may be getting a new state flag next year, thanks to a public vote on 10 new flag design proposals that is scheduled for January.

by: MSN

The Memo: Trump revels as establishment figures pay homage at home and abroad

The second time's a charm for President-elect Trump — at least when it comes to an election win getting him the establishment recognition he has always sought. Trump has received a display of homage at home and abroad since winning November's contest over Vice President Harris.

by: MSN

Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump

Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump - ANALYSIS: After reports that both Amazon and Meta are giving $1 million to Trump's inauguration committee, Andrew Feinberg explai

by: MSN

Governor DeWine in Cleveland meeting with the Mayor and other City officials about Browns move to Brook Park.

Governor Mike DeWine has been visiting Cleveland for three days, meeting with the City about several things, most notably the Browns new stadium.

by: MSN

Trump says GOP will push to eliminate daylight saving time

President-elect Trump on Friday said Republicans would push to eliminate daylight saving time, calling it "inconvenient" and "costly."

by: MSN

Trump team aligns with Tesla in looking to end required crash reporting

The Trump transition team wants the incoming administration to drop a car-crash reporting requirement opposed by Elon Musk's Tesla, according to a document seen by Reuters, a move that could cripple the government's ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems.

by: MSN

Former minister and member for Menzies Kevin Andrews dies after battle with cancer

Former federal minister Kevin Andrews has died after a year-long battle with cancer, according to a statement released by his family.

by: MSN

As Trump prepares to take office, ports and dockworkers are facing down a new strike

Just months after a strike at Gulf and East Coast ports ended, operators and union dockworkers are once again at an impasse over automation. Without a deal, a new strike could start in mid-January.

by: MSN

Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education

Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."

by: MSN

Investigation sought into California senator over cannabis permit bribery scheme

An unnamed member of the California Legislature has been accused by the DOJ for soliciting and accepting bribes up to $200,000 in a scheme involving bribes in exchange for a Baldwin Park politician's vote over the city permitting cannabis process.

by: MSN

Supreme Court takes tax case related to Catholic groups helping people with developmental disabilities

The case the court agreed to hear involves groups affiliated with the Catholic church that serve people with developmental and mental health disabilities.

by: MSN

Senator stirs debate with bold proposal to construct high-speed train between US and Canada: 'The future of transportation is now'

Brightline operates at speeds of around 125 mph — not nearly the fastest high-speed rail in the world but certainly faster than Amtrak. Senator stirs debate with bold proposal to construct high-speed train between US and Canada: 'The future of transportation is now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

US swaps prisoners with China, releasing 3 convicted spies

Two Chinese spies and a Chinese national charged for disseminating child pornography were part of a recent White House prison swap as Biden's presidency nears the end.

by: MSN

Jordan Peterson moves to US over bill that could turn Canada into 'totalitarian hellhole'

Controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson has fled Canada as liberals push to pass legislation that he says will suppress free speech and turn the country into a "totalitarian hellhole." Speaking in a recent episode of his daughter's show,

by: MSN

FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show New Syrian Government Fighting

A video shared on X claims to show Syria's new government fighting. Verdict: Misleading The video is from August 2024, before the new Syrian government was put into place. It appears the video was taken in rebel-held territory,

by: MSN

Prince Andrew's Business Advisor Accused of Being a "Spy" and Banned From the U.K.

Following a fairly public feud with King Charles regarding Royal Lodge in Windsor, Prince Andrew has found himself dealing with yet more potential controversy. According to multiple reports, an advisor to Prince Andrew has been banned from the U.

by: MSN

Former Governor Posts Footage of 'Dozens of Drones' Over His House, Demands 'Answers and Action Now'

A former governor of Maryland has lambasted the federal government's state of denial over reports of drones hovering in the skies of several states. Since mid-November, New Jersey residents have complained that frequent recurring drone activity had invaded their peace of mind.

by: MSN

Harvard president privately tells faculty university needs to rethink messaging after GOP victory

The Harvard president reportedly described Washington's turn against higher ed as the greatest threat to the university in recent memory in a private meeting.

by: MSN

Syrians mark first Friday Prayers since fall of al-Assad as interim leaders map future

Amid the scenes of jubilation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an 'inclusive and non-sectarian' interim government. View on euronews

by: MSN

New Jersey Is Closing Public Land Trails, Local Off-Roaders and Residents Are Pissed

Complaints about the plan have, apparently, been ignored. When the United States was founded, the East Coast's land was divvied up to such a degree that there's almost no public lands. And what public lands there are on that side of the country have been ...

by: MSN

Biden commutes sentence for ex-UM booster and $930M Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro

President Joe Biden has commuted the prison sentence of former University of Miami booster and $930 million Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro.

by: MSN

McConnell defends polio vaccine after revelation that RFK Jr. advisor sought to revoke approval of the inoculation

Ky., a polio survivor, responded critically to a report in The New York Times that a key lawyer and longtime advisor to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

by: MSN

Qatar delegation to meet Syria's interim government on Sunday, Qatari official says

Qatar will send its first official delegation to Damascus on Sunday to meet Syria's interim government and discuss reopening the Qatari embassy and enhancing humanitarian aid deliveries, a Qatari official told Reuters on Friday.

by: MSN

Food donation and recycling expand in New York

Hochul signed a law expanding New York's food donation and recycling program, making more businesses donate excess edible food and recycle food scraps.

by: MSN

Middle East changes after fall of Bashar Al-Assad

The U.S. is trying to prevent the rise of terrorism in the Middle East after end of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad's regime.

by: MSN

Mayor Brandon Johnson postpones Friday vote on 2025 city budget rather than suffer defeat

Mayor Brandon Johnson made an eleventh-hour decision to cancel a Friday vote on his 2025 budget plan, the latest setback for the mayor after months of squabbling with aldermen and failing to shore up enough support in the City Council to finalize a $17.

by: MSN

Trump calls for ending Daylight Saving Time. It's 'inconvenient,' he says.

Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation," the president-elect wrote, criticizing the century-old practice of shifting clocks twice per year.

by: MSN

Trump calls for end to daylight saving time

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the Republican Party "will use its best efforts" to end daylight saving time, which he called "inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation." "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time,

by: MSN

Democrats want correspondence between Trump picks, Boris Epshteyn

Two Democratic senators are pressing for correspondent between President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks and Boris Epshteyn following allegations that the longtime Trump adviser was seeking payment to promote individuals interested in roles in the next Trump administration.

by: MSN

Syria's interim PM hails 'the birth of a nation' at Friday prayers

Syrians gathered at the iconic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for Friday prayers on Friday (December 13), the first after Islamist-led rebels took control of the city following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.

Billionaires and Democrats paying lip service to Trump are in for a rude awakening

Bending the knee because you agree with him on Israel, deregulation or cutting government spending won't fix the gaping wound in American democracy.
The article from MSNBC discusses the concerns raised by Democrats and political observers about the influence of billionaire donors on American democracy, particularly in light of Donald Trump's interactions with wealthy individuals. It highlights how Trump, despite his populist image, has courted and received significant financial support from billionaires, which contradicts his narrative of fighting against the establishment. The piece points out that these donors, often motivated by tax benefits and deregulation, might be undermining democratic principles by backing candidates who could potentially weaken democratic institutions. Critics argue that this financial backing not only influences policy but also sways public opinion through media and campaign spending, thereby skewing the political landscape in favor of the wealthy. The article also touches on the broader implications of such financial dynamics, suggesting that democracy could be at risk when policy-making becomes heavily influenced by a small group of affluent individuals.

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