Fri, December 13, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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 ...

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Washington Examiner

Oct. 7 changed the Middle East forever

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: National Post

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

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[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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'

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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?

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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".

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

Gov. Dunleavy unveils proposed budget which includes full PFD and $1.5B deficit

Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled his $14.2 billion budget for FYFY 2025, which will include increased funding for education and a full statutory PFD.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: RTE Online

Labour to decide approach on Government formation talks

The Labour Party parliamentary party will meet in Leinster House to decide its approach to any further talks on Government formation.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

Nigel Farage ally 'sure' Elon Musk will donate to Reform and help bring Tories 'to their knees'

Elon Musk - the world's richest man - will donate some money to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, one of the Clacton MP's key allies has said. Arron Banks said Reform had to "beat the hell out of the Conservative Party,

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

From Buenos Aires to Washington: Can Javier Milei's fiscal reforms inspire Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE agenda?

Argentina, under President Milei, achieved its first fiscal surplus in over a century through spending cuts and eliminating monetary emission. Inspired by this, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading the DOGE initiative in the US to tackle government waste,

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

KZN government spends R600m on airtime, data for officials

Despite fiscus constraints KwaZulu-Natal government is spending R600 million on airtime and data for officials.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

What is Delhi's Mahila Samman Yojana and how to register?

Delhi's Mahila Samman Yojana is a welfare scheme aimed at empowering women through financial aid and support for their education, health, and entrepreneurship. To register, eligible women can apply online through the official Delhi Government portal by providing the necessary documents and details.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

How to reform the political system to fight polarization and extremism

On Dec. 19, at 6 p.m., Elections Reform Now will present a webinar on "How to Reform the Political System to Combat Polarization and Extremism." In 2021, a group of the leading academics in the United States formed a task force to study the polarization of the American electorate and arrive at solutions to the dysfunction of our electoral system.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

Arab Bishop tells Islamic rebels that Christians can't be 'second-class citizens' in Syria

Leaders of churches and ecclesial communities in Syria met with representatives of the armed Islamic-led rebel groups that seized control of the region amid fears that Christians could face persecution or strict regulations that could disrupt their faith life.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

Canada Weighs Export Taxes on Uranium, Oil If Trump Starts Trade War

Canada is examining the use of export taxes on major commodities it exports to the US — including uranium, oil and potash — if incoming President Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose broad tariffs.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Cleveland

Trump cabinet picks lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill race to avoid a government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees continue to make their case to Senators who could service hurdles to confirmation.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

Balancing order and compassion: How Utah lawmakers hope to target chronic homelessness

As homelessness rates rise, state legislators urge strict enforcement of camping laws and major investments in a massive new shelter.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: MSN

Iowa AG defends lawsuit against federal government over non-citizen voter list

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is defending her lawsuit against the federal government—Over access to a list of potential noncitizen voters...Bird and secret

Gauteng government's R52 million land acquisition sparks controversy over heritage site

Gauteng's decision to allocate R52 million for land acquisition in Cullinan faces backlash from the DA, citing concerns over unmarked graves and the preservation of cultural heritage.

The Gauteng government's decision to purchase a piece of land in Johannesburg for R52 million has ignited controversy due to its location within the Brixton heritage site. The land, previously owned by the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF), was sold to the Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) for the construction of a new school. Critics argue that this development could compromise the historical and cultural integrity of the area, which includes significant heritage sites like the Brixton Tower and the Brixton Cemetery. The sale has raised concerns about the transparency of the transaction, the valuation of the land, and the potential impact on the heritage site. Heritage activists and local residents are particularly vocal, fearing that the development might lead to the loss of historical landmarks and disrupt the community's connection to its past. The government, however, insists that the project will benefit the community by providing much-needed educational facilities.

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