• Fri, December 13, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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

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: 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: MSN

Pennsylvania's GOP chairman is not running for reelection, and top Republicans are pushing for a state senator to succeed him

Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Tabas, who has led the party since 2019, will not seek reelection, just after his party secured major wins up and down the ballot last month. Tabas, whose fate as leader of the state party was unclear after a challenger emerged last week,

by: MSN

Trump Tax Cuts May Fail to Drive Much, If Any, Economic Gain

President-elect Donald Trump says renewing tax cuts would turbo-charge investment and boost US economic growth — a pledge that helped propel him to election victory in November.

by: MSN

Dana Milbank: Trump suddenly discovers America is already great

The Washington Post's Dana Milbank and the New Yorker's Susan Glasser discuss how President-elect Trump is claiming a number of preemptive victories.

by: MSN

Dele Farotimi: They want to abandon him in prison - Sowore makes fresh claim

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 election and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged a conspiracy among powerful elites to abandon the embattled human rights lawyer,

by: MSN

Trump Downplays Trans Bathroom Debate After Spending Millions On Anti-Trans Ads

In a stunning change of tune, President-elect Donald Trump told Time in an interview published Thursday that the transgender bathroom debate isn't that important and doesn't affect many people anyway - despite his campaign and other GOP groups pouring tens of millions of dollars into political ads attacking transgender people.

by: MSN

Motor racing-F1 governing body approves controversial statute changes

Formula One's governing body approved statute changes on Friday that critics say will limit the powers of audit and ethics committees. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said the revisions were approved at its general assembly in Kigali ahead of a gala awards ceremony for the year's various championships in the Rwandan capital.

by: MSN

Peter Thiel says he wouldn't take a 'full-time' Trump administration job: 'I'd be depressed and crazy'

Thiel said that after working in the tech industry, he would find it too frustrating to work for the government.

by: MSN

Ex-US speaker Pelosi injured on Luxembourg trip

Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has been injured while visiting Luxembourg to commemorate a key World War II battle and was admitted to hospital for treatment, her office said Friday. "Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation,

by: MSN

Lawyer helping RFK Jr. hire health staff petitioned FDA to get rid of polio vaccine

The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. select federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has a history of suing the government agencies that the cabinet pick will oversee — and recently challenged federal approval of polio vaccines.

by: MSN

As chatter over New Jersey drones continues, Gov. Phil Murphy sends letter to President Biden

Mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, New York and other states continue to baffle residents and lawmakers.

by: MSN

'Breaking of gridlock' between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

Former Newfoundland and Labrador premiers say a draft energy agreement signed Thursday with Quebec marks a historic break in a long-standing political standoff.

by: MSN

New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings

Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into an investigation of mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in New Jersey and nearby states. Murphy, a Democrat,

by: MSN

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge California's standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law in a major case testing the Democratic-governed state's power to fight greenhouse gases.

by: MSN

John Fetterman Becomes The First Democrat Senator To Meet With Pete Hegseth

Senator John Fetterman became the first Democrat to meet with Pete Hegseth despite their political differences, setting a precedent of unity and working together.

by: MSN

Trump Needs a New FAA Boss. What That Means for Musk, Boeing, Delta, and the Airlines.

It's not just Musk, and SpaceX, that will be closely watching the change at the top of the U.S. aviation regulator. Aerospace giant Boeing has been heavily scrutinized by the FA

by: MSN

Insurers Are Dictating Care and We're Sick, Sick, Sick of It!

That said, many of the decisions insurers like UnitedHealthcare have made are, themselves, abominable. They do deserve our outrage. We can simultaneously be outraged at both Thompson's killing and the immoral actions of insurance companies.

by: MSN

Latest drone sightings over New York and New Jersey have Staten Island lawmakers demanding action

Mysterious drones hovering over New York and New Jersey are baffling residents and lawmakers. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella held a briefing on the sightings Friday, calling on the NYPD to do more to investigate the drones seen over military bases,

by: MSN

Live Briefing: Blinken in Baghdad as U.S. and allies seek to guide Syrian transition

Several high-level visits come as Syrian rebel groups try to establish a new government following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

by: MSN

RFK Jr. adviser wants FDA to revoke approval for polio and hepatitis B vaccines

by: MSN

'Hancock and Kelley' discuss St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney controversy

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors on 'The Chris and Amy Show' to talk about the controversy on who appoints new County Prosecuting Attorney.

by: MSN

Missouri governor and St. Louis County executive name appointees for same prosecutor job

When the elected prosecutor in Missouri's largest county leaves his job for a seat in Congress next month, an appointed replacement will take his spot. The question is: Which one? Democratic St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and Republican Gov.

by: MSN

Survey: most voters disapprove of RFK Jr.'s nomination after learning his views

Most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. potentially leading the Department of Health and Human Services once they hear about his positions and beliefs, according to a new survey from Democratic-aligned groups Protect Our Care and Data for Progress,

by: MSN

Women in the military worry about Hegseth's views on women in combat

Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.

by: MSN

Fencing organization pens open letter to USFA over concerns about trans athletes, stances on abortion and DEI

Fair Fencing Organization (FFO) penned a letter to USA Fencing this week over concerns about the governing body's stance on trans athletes and DEI, and its criteria for site selection.

by: MSN

'Huge victory for journalism': Oklahoma station wins lawsuit against MAGA education officials

Oklahoma State Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, a far-right Christian nationalist and MAGA Republican, has drawn scathing criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Americans United for separation of Church and State,

by: MSN

Everyone Biden Has Granted Presidential Pardons and Commutations

The lame-duck president will continue to announce pardons and sentence commutations before he leaves office on January 20. Biden has already pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, as well as dozens of other people convicted of nonviolent crimes.

by: MSN

A look at the political storm caused by South Korean president's martial law decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree in fiery comments made ahead of a second impeachment attempt and growing investigations into whether his short-lived power grab amounted to a rebellion.

by: MSN

RFK Jr. brings JFK conspiracies to heart of Trump team

Conspiracy theories about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have floated around the fringes of US politics for decades. - 'Big discussion' - But a belief in conspiracy theories has never been a bar to a job with Trump,

by: MSN

Outgoing US Envoy to China Says Fentanyl Efforts on 'Right Road'

America's top diplomat in China said he spends 80% of his time on competition with Beijing and 20% on engagement, calling it the right balance just as Washington prepares for a new administration.

by: MSN

Long-awaited bill to oust misbehaving councillors falls short, say advocates

Ontario politicians who've long advocated for a way to fire councillors who harass their staff are feeling a mix of relief and frustration with the government's new bill.

by: MSN

'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.

by: MSN

F1 governing body approves rule changes to its ethics and audit committees

The FIA confirmed Friday that rule changes to the ethics and audit committees have been approved by the FIA General Assemblies in Kigali, Rwanda ahead of the end-of-year awards ceremony. According to the FIA,

by: MSN

'Unlikely' Labour will go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail - Bacik

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said they have not yet had a 'substantive' response to their policy priorities outlined during formation talks.

by: MSN

Three-day Capitol climate sit-in ends with HEAT Act push

Demonstrators gathered at the State Capitol in Albany for a three-day sit-in, urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act and the New York HEAT Act

by: MSN

Quebec, Ottawa announce $100-million deal to fight homelessness

The federal and provincial governments have announced a $100-million agreement to help fight homelessness in Quebec.

by: MSN

Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall

Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital's largest square.

Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall

Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital's largest square.
The article from MSN discusses the significant event in Damascus, Syria, where thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. This gathering marks a pivotal moment as it reflects the public's reaction to the political changes in the country. The atmosphere was described as celebratory, with people expressing relief and hope for a new beginning after years of conflict and authoritarian rule. The prayers were held in a central location, symbolizing unity and a collective move towards peace and stability. The event also highlighted the role of religious leaders in fostering community spirit and guiding the populace through this transitional period.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/thousands-of-syrians-celebrate-in-central-damascus-during-first-friday-prayers-since-assad-s-fall/ar-AA1vO5cJ