Fri, December 13, 2024

by: Graphic

Mahama warns of last-minute liabilities from outgoing government

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: PBS

What another Trump administration could mean for crypto

Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the second time ever on Wednesday, after hitting the milestone the first time in early December, a surge fueled by optimism that the Trump administration would be more friendly to the cryptocurrency industry.

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Friends and partners weigh up Canberra's 'relentless' Pacific push

The federal government has closed out the year with a flurry of Pacific announcements designed to shore up Australia's strategic position and push back on China's ambitions in the region.

by: PBS

IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes, braces for cuts under Trump and GOP majority

However, the legislative mechanism keeping the government afloat inadvertently duplicated the one-time cut. Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is effectively rescinded through inaction. Trump last week announced plans to nominate ...

by: The Independent

Survivors 'let down' by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse

Survivors will feel "let down" by the Government's rejection of proposals to crack down on deepfake abuse, Parliament has heard. Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge said she was "devastated" that ministers were not backing her proposed legislation banning the creation and solicitation of intimate images of people without their consent.

by: The Bismarck Tribune

Lt. Gov.-elect Michelle Strinden ready for new role in Bismarck

Michelle Strinden will soon resign from the North Dakota House and officially become the state's next lieutenant governor on Dec. 15. Here's a glimpse into her background.

by: USA Today

What is Voice of America? What to know about US news agency Trump wants Kari Lake to lead

Here's a look at what Voice of America does ahead of Kari Lake possibly taking over as director under Donald Trump.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Inside the fiery meeting that would define the government's relationship with Israel

Fallout from the war in Gaza has created a deepening rift in relations between Australia and Israel. The hostilities are political and personal.

by: WTHR

Journey to the governor's office | Mike Braun talks life, politics and legacy

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: Mother Jones

The Trump Conflicts of Interest Policy Could Be Even Worse Than Last Time

Truth-telling independent media is one remaining bulwark against an autocrat's unrestrained exercise of power. At a time when billionaire owners of corporate media are making accommodations to political leaders, our nonprofit newsroom cannot be bought, bent, or broken. Depend on it, and please stand with us.

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Coalition is playing voters for mugs once again with its nuclear costings

The opposition finally unveiled its much-promised nuclear energy costings yesterday. It will be hoping Labor continues to prove it is not very good at politics.

by: PBS

What does a Trump administration mean for crypto

Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the second time ever on Wednesday, after hitting the milestone the first time in early December, a surge fueled by optimism that the Trump administration would be more friendly to the cryptocurrency industry.

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: MSN

Half of Americans have no confidence in Trump's Cabinet picks: Poll

About half of U.S. adults are "not at all confident" in President-elect Trump's ability to appoint qualified people to his administration, per an AP-NORC poll released on Friday. Why it matters: The lack of confidence from respondents undercuts Trump's claim to have won a mandate from voters as he finalizes Cabinet picks and fine tunes policy proposals.

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: MSN

Tren de Aragua terrorism tool of Venezuelan government, says former Venezuelan military officer

A former high ranking Venezuelan military officer is sounding the alarm about the migrant gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) being used as a tool of the Venezuelan government to sow violence and discord throughout the United States.

by: MSN

Voters split on whether Trump is serious about going after political enemies: Survey

Voters are split on whether President-elect Trump is serious about going after his political enemies during his second stint in the White House, according to a new survey released on Thursday. The Monmouth University poll found that 48 percent of respondents said Trump is serious about going after his political foes,

by: MSN

GOP rep calls to strip power from DC and for Black Lives Matter Plaza to be 'paved over'

One House Republican who has long sought to curtail Washington, D.C.'s sovereignty is now pushing for President-elect Donald Trump to help him not only tighten Congress' screws on D.C.'s elected government,

by: MSN

Senate Democrats livid with exiting Sinema, Manchin: 'Pathetic'

Senate Democrats were livid after Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), two longtime members of their caucus, voted Wednesday to block President Biden's nominee, Lauren McFerran, to serve another five-year term on the National Labor Relations Board.

by: MSN

Two Virginia women who came to Congress on a mission prepare to leave at a critical moment

Democratic Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Jennifer Wexton roared into Washington six years ago as part of a record wave of women vying for House seats, many on a mission to push back against the politics of Donald Trump.

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: MSN

Trump's Cabinet picks: When did this all begin and why

The president's Cabinet includes officers of the executive branch departments and is a vital and foundational element of the United States government. Though the word "cabinet" is not mentioned in the Constitution,

by: MSN

German federal government and states agree digital education package

Germany's federal government and the 16 states have agreed a package that provides funding for equipping schools with laptops and modern IT infrastructure for the next six years, Education Minister Cem Özdemir announced in Berlin on Friday.

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: MSN

Trump's new 'AI czar' really doesn't want MAGA world to remember his reaction to Jan. 6

Trump announced he would appoint David Sacks as his "AI and crypto czar," despite his pushback against the president-elect just a few years before.

by: MSN

Ottawa, provinces prepared to hit U.S. 'where it hurts' over tariffs, Holt says

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says the federal and provincial governments are prepared to hit the U.S. "where it hurts," if president-elect Donald Trump moves forward with a pledge to slap tariffs of 25 per cent on goods from Canada.

by: MSN

Syria's rebels face a new battle: Winning over the West

The emerging transitional government in Syria faces a daunting road ahead as it looks to unite a vast coalition of rebel groups and appeal to Western nations concerned about whether the country will suppress minority communities or become a haven for violent extremists.

by: MSN

Winton calls premier's rhetoric 'embarrassing' as protests target Woodside and federal minister's office

Dozens of protesters descended across multiple locations on Friday as writer Tim Winton accused the state government of "doublespeak", over a major gas project approval.

by: MSN

Politicians split on increase in housing targets

Politicians in Essex have been reacting to the government increasing the target of the number of homes the county must build. Essex needs to build 14,088 homes a year, rising from its previous target of 10,

by: MSN

France's Macron Names New Prime Minister in Bid to End Political Gridlock

PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, picking a seasoned centrist to referee between France's rowdy political factions and find a way out of the political crisis that has paralyzed the country for months.

by: MSN

Biden's full list of clemency and commutation recipients revealed

by: MSN

US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for Monarch butterfly

Texas' state insect, the black and orange-winged Monarch butterfly, could be granted federal protections after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed this week to list the animal as a threatened species.

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: MSN

What Thabazimbi's by-elections reveal about South African politics

Explore the implications of the recent by-elections in Thabazimbi, where political instability has led to significant changes in local governance and voter sentiment.

by: MSN

Cost and lack of public awareness discourages PH from solar power use, study says

Lack of public awareness as well as the "upfront cost" of solar technology contribute to the low adoption of the renewable source of energy in the Philippines. In a recent study by Ateneo de Manila University,

by: MSN

Big dilemma for China: Should Xi Jinping accept Donald Trump's invitation and attend his inauguration on January 20?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, but experts believe he is unlikely to accept the invitation.

by: MSN

The path back to power for Badenoch - and how it could all go wrong

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by: MSN

Melania and Donald Trump: who are their children?

Donald Trump, recently re-elected President of the United States, is once again surrounding himself with his family at the heart of the political scene. With 5 children from three marriages (Ivana Trump,

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: MSN

How Biden Could Clear Death Row and Stop Trump's Execution Plans

F ive days before Joe Biden was sworn in as President and effectively stopped federal executions, the Trump Administration executed its 13th federal inmate, Dustin Higgs. Higgs wa

'Syria freed!': thousands cheer at famed Damascus mosque

Thousands of jubilant Syrians converged on Damascus's landmark Umayyad Mosque for Friday prayers, waving opposition flags and chanting -- a sight unimaginable a week ago before rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad.

The article from MSN discusses the celebration at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, where thousands gathered to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayers. This event marks a significant moment as it reflects a sense of normalcy and peace returning to the region after years of conflict. The mosque, one of the oldest and largest in the world, has been a symbol of resilience amidst the Syrian civil war. The gathering was not only a religious observance but also a communal expression of joy and relief, showcasing a moment of unity and hope for the future among Syrians. The article highlights the emotional and cultural significance of this event, noting the large turnout as a sign of the community's enduring spirit and the gradual stabilization of the area.

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