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National and International News in Focus: Dec. 13

Among the roughly 1,500 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by President Joe Biden are a nonprofit leader who supports at-risk youth, a social worker who fosters

by: Baltimore Banner

Maryland makes it easier to determine benefits eligibility with web portal

A new online tool makes it easier for Marylanders to determine whether they qualify for basic government services, such as food benefits and Medicaid, Gov. Wes Moore announced Friday.

by: Bar & Bench

Ban 'politricks', not student politics: Kerala High Court on plea to ban on campus politics

There cannot be a complete ban on political activities in colleges but harmful practices arising out of student politics should be eliminated, the Kerala H

by: Business Insider

Trump inviting Xi to his inauguration is an audacious power play

Trump invited China's president to his inauguration next year, but the move is likely the latest move to imbalance Xi and reset US-China relations.

by: The Hill

Five ways congressional investigations could change in the next Congress and beyond

The future of congressional investigations could be defined by Republican eagerness to probe private industry and less willingness to defer to the Justice Department, experts say. House

by: Santa Rosa Press Democrat

A look at the whirlwind events that led to the impeachment of South Korea's president

South Korea's parliament voted to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree this month, a shocking stunt that paralyzed the country's politics, halted foreign policy and spooked financial markets.

by: RealClearPolitics

DHS Sec Alejandro Mayorkas: Experts, Our "State-Of-The-Art Technology" Have Not Confirmed Any Drone Sightings

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on Friday reacted to unexplained drone sightings and declared them to be "cases of mistaken identity where drones are actually small aircraft and people are misidentifying them.

by: Telangana Today

Syria is turning into battleground of geopolitics

The Syria conflict might appear as a domestic civil war aimed at toppling an autocratic ruler but the reality is far more complex with various nations pursuing their strategic interests

by: Doncaster Free Press

Doncaster MP Ed Miliband sets out clean power plan for city and rest of UK

Doncaster MP Ed Miliband has set out his plans to protect households and boost economic growth in Doncaster and across the country as he unveiled his clean power project.

by: Toronto Star

Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

The federal government announced the plan to temporarily waive the five per cent goods and services tax in a bid to help ease affordability concerns during the holiday season.

by: USA Today

Supreme Court to hear challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions rules

California wants to move away from gas-powered cars. But fuel producers argue the state is acting as a "quasi-federal regulator on global climate change."

by: UPI

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over martial law attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, with twelve lawmakers from his own party joining the opposition to pass the motion in the National Assembly.

by: The Independent

Trump vows to scrap daylight savings time and looks to axe car crash regulation which highlights Tesla: Live

Navy college football game with reported guests Pete Hegseth, Ron DeSantis, and Daniel Penny in Maryland at 3pm Eastern time

by: CNN

Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president

Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government's halt to EU accession talks.

by: Yahoo

Only when migration is under control will politics return to normal

Is Kemi Badenoch getting it wrong? Why did she devote her weekly opportunity to confront the prime minister at last Wednesday's PMQs to immigration when, just outside, there was a massive demonstration by farmers whose grievance might have given her a stronger card to play?

by: The Boston Globe

A look at the South Korean leader who has been impeached after shocking martial law edict

South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, a stunning fall from grace for a man who rose from political obscurity to the height of political power.

by: The New York Times

Trump's Transition Business Largely Happens After Night Falls

At his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, the president-elect has been hosting diplomatic dinners, announcing cabinet picks and firing off texts to his aides — all after the sun goes down.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Veterans' claims add $1.8 billion, driving budget further into red

After being left with a huge backlog in veterans' financial assistance claims, the government is facing another $3.5 billion in payments.

by: The New York Times

A.T.F. Braces for a Sharp Change of Course Under Trump

There is little doubt that tumult lies ahead for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, perhaps in the form of even deeper funding cuts.

by: MSN

Georgia elects Kavelashvili amidst protests and tensions

The Electoral College elected Mikheil Kavelashvili as the president of Georgia on Saturday, announced the Central Election Commission (CEC). The 53-year-old politician and former soccer player was the only candidate put forward by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

by: MSN

'It isn't right and it isn't fair'

The chairman of Watford Conservatives' monthly column for the Watford Observer.

by: MSN

PM Modi Slams Congress For Disregarding Supreme Court's Shah Bano Verdict For Vote Bank Politics

In his address in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Congress party of repeatedly exploiting and amending the Indian Constitution for their own gain, mentioning the Shah Bano case. PM Modi stated that then-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed the spirit of the Constitution to side with extremists.

by: MSN

'Waging war on science': Researchers worry about their jobs under Trump 2.0

Over the years, Donald Trump hasn't exactly been a champion of science. As president and on the campaign trail, he called climate change a "hoax"; oversaw the rolling back of more than 100 environmental policies;

by: MSN

Han convenes Cabinet meeting

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by: MSN

Outgoing Education Sec. warns of coming 'dark era' with Trump's vow to eliminate the department

Miguel Cardona, from 4th grade teacher to Education Secretary, defends federal agency amid Trump's push to eliminate it, emphasizing its role in public school oversight.

by: MSN

Fetterman embraces second Trump term as Biden heads for the exits

by: MSN

RFK Jr.'s increasing power raises concerns as school vaccinations rates decline

Experts are worried about how President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy as Health and Human Services secretary will affect vaccination rates for school children, which have been on the decline.

by: MSN

Trump is vowing to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Allies and critics alike say he needs a refresher.

President-elect Donald Trump's recent "Meet the Press" interview has triggered concerns among allies and critics about his level of awareness of the details of the sprawling investigation into the Capitol attack that has produced hundreds of convictions in the nearly four years since Jan.

by: MSN

INSIDE WINNIPEG POLITICS: Tariff threats, leadership concerns, and Canadian unity

This week on Inside Winnipeg Politics, Royce Koop and Kevin Klein discussed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff and who is doing it right and completely wrong. The conversation highlights differing approaches by Canadian leaders and raised questions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's mishandling of the situation.

by: MSN

Mexico and Canada Compete for Trump's Favor as the President-Elect's Tariff Threats Loom Large, Report Says

Trump's rhetoric on tariffs has led some to view his approach as a "divide and conquer" tactic between the two nations

by: MSN

Georgia elects Kavelashvili amid protests and opposition boycott

The Electoral College elected Mikheil Kavelashvili as the president of Georgia on Saturday, as announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC). The 53-year-old politician and former soccer player was the sole candidate proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

by: MSN

Saftu opposes government's early retirement plan, warns of service delivery crisis

Saftu has voiced strong opposition to the government's early retirement initiative for public servants, highlighting potential risks to service delivery and the livelihoods of working-class families

by: MSN

'If I dig up Parliament and find something, will it be mine?' Owaisi in Lok Sabha

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the BJP-led government of trying to snatch Waqf properties and erode the Urdu language.

by: MSN

Blinken: 'Broad Agreement' Between US and Turkey on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan say they are aligned in their vision for Syria.

by: MSN

RFK, Jr. is 'focused' on reversing the chronic disease epidemic, says Calley Means

TruMed founder Calley Means addresses Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats' concerns around RFK, Jr. and his vaccine stance on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

by: MSN

'Extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy': Trump attorneys blast Bragg for 'dark dream scenario' involving a 'hypothetical dead defendant' to finalize hush ...

and will soon be "the only person who alone composes a branch of government"—and a hypothetical dead defendant. That unhinged contention demonstrates conclusively that DA Bragg and [the DA's office] cannot be trusted to separate their political ...

by: MSN

Mystery Drone Sightings Spark Government Backlash: 'Entirely Unacceptable'

Larry Hogan shared footage online which he said showed several drones flying over his Maryland residence on Thursday night.

by: MSN

South Korean president is impeached over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

by: MSN

Pub bombings answers 'no nearer despite repeal'

Julie Hambleton is worried legislation that follows will continue to conceal the truth.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's DOGE bombarded with insider tips on government waste. Here's what they revealed

Republican Senator investigates alleged government waste involving a HUD employee living in Florida while collecting full pay.

by: MSN

Dennis Itumbi's post titled 'Kasongo delivers' tickles Kenyans: "Mlikubali jina"

The Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects Dennis Itumbi has left Kenyans suprised after making a post on Instagram referring William Ruto as Kasongo.

by: MSN

U.S. Will Allow California to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars, Officials Say

The Biden administration is expected in the coming days to grant California and 11 other states permission to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, one of the most ambitious climate policies in the United States and beyond,

by: MSN

B.C. NDP government, Greens reach 'shared priorities' agreement

The British Columbia New Democrats have negotiated a deal with the two Green Party members of the legislature that will help stabilize the New Democrats' slim majority government, Premier David Eby says.

by: MSN

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for not providing relief package to Wayanad, says it's playing politics

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of denying assistance to landslides-affected people of Wayanad due to politics and asserted that there should be no discrimination in times of natural disasters.

by: MSN

Why Reform UK is doing so well

Nigel Farage's party is positioning itself as the truth-sayer on an issue that other parties refuse to address

by: MSN

Trade protectionist measures by the US and others put world on path to war

National leaders seem to have forgotten that autarky is incompatible with the high levels of prosperity enjoyed in the post-war era US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats are making headlines,

by: MSN

Former military counterintelligence chief arrested over martial law

Yeo In-hyung, former chief of the Defense Counterintelligence Command, was arrested for his involvement in the Dec. 3 martial law incident. He is the second high-ranking official to be detained following the arrest of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.

by: MSN

McConnell defends polio vaccine after report that RFK Jr. adviser sought to revoke approval

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.

National and International News in Focus: Dec. 13

Among the roughly 1,500 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by President Joe Biden are a nonprofit leader who supports at-risk youth, a social worker who fosters
The article from WKTV News Channel 2, published on December 13, discusses several key national and international news stories. It covers the ongoing debate in the U.S. Congress regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), where disagreements on issues like diversity training and abortion travel funding have led to delays. Internationally, it reports on the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with mentions of increased military activities and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict. Additionally, the article touches on the global response to climate change, highlighting the recent U.N. climate conference outcomes and the commitments made by various countries to reduce carbon emissions. Lastly, it briefly mentions the economic recovery efforts in various countries post-COVID, focusing on stimulus packages and vaccination drives.

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