Sat, December 14, 2024

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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?

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: WKTV

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

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: RealClearPolitics

It's Time For a National Conversation About Left-Wing Violence

Even before we knew the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione was politically motivated, many leftists were

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: Detroit Free Press

Democrats dash House Republican hopes of votes on tipped wage, paid leave

Michigan House GOP left session with a demand for votes to change paid sick leave and minimum wage laws. Democrats adjourned without taking them up.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: Graphic

Election 2024: Do Polls Matter?

Rrecently wrote a piece for the Centre for International Governance Innovation in which I described the likely outcome of the 2024 elections as follows - "by conventional wisdom, the economic pinch points felt under Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government,

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: moneycontrol.com

After poll fight, patch up talks: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's mother bats for Sharad-Ajit unity

Pune, Dec 14 (PTI) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's mother Sunanda has emphasised the need for party factions led by veteran politician Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar to come together as voices for unity emerged from both rival camps.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: kathmandupost

Oli's China deal copy-paste of the pact I had finalised: Dahal

Maoist chief seeks to present bypoll results as a sign of his party gaining ground and the ruling parties losing support.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

'One Nation, One Election' Explained: What Is It And What Will Change In India

Though BJP's allies such as the TDP, Janata Dal (United), and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), all of whom are represented in the Union Cabinet, are supporting the concept, the National Democratic Alliance will need backing from some of the members of the opposition INDIA alliance besides fence-sitters to ensure the passage of the constitutional amendment bill requiring support from two-thirds of the members in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Singer IU backs impeachment rally with food and coffee for attendees

Singer and actor IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, said Friday that it would provide food and hand warmers for attendees of the impeachment rally near the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Saturday,

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Mitch McConnell, Who Had Polio, Reacts to RFK Jr. Ally's Anti-Vaccine Push

McConnell was partially paralyzed when he contracted polio at 2 years old, before vaccinations were available.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Fury after Biden grants clemency to 'kids-for-cash' judge and city coffer embezzler

The victims of a pair of major corruption schemes in Pennsylvania and Illinois are angry Joe Biden granted clemency to the perpetrators. Biden announced on Thursday that he would commute the sentences of 1,500 convicted criminals. White House officials ...

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron's latest pick to be France's prime minister

Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron's latest pick to be France's prime minister - The 73-year-old has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades and is one of the president's cloest allies

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Mitch McConnell warns Trump nominees to 'steer clear' of 'dangerous' polio vaccine skeptics

Outgoing Senate Minority Leader and polio survivor Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) issued a stern warning Friday to incoming members of President-elect Donald Trump's administration who may seek to revoke federal approval of the polio vaccine.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Facing certain defeat, Mayor Brandon Johnson postpones Chicago city budget vote

After the meeting, Johnson acknowledged he does not yet have the votes to pass his $17.3 billion spending plan.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Federal labour minister takes steps to end Canada Post strike

The federal labour minister has taken steps he says should end the Canada Post strike by next week. But is it already too late for Christmas parcels and cards? Sarah MacDonald reports.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: USA Today

US grand jury charges former Syrian prison official with torture and immigration fraud

Syrian official who immigrated to the US in 2020, was in charge of Damascus prison from 2005-2008 and lied about his crimes to get a US "green card."

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: Washingtonian

Clashes Are Coming for Trump Officials Dining Out in DC

DC restaurants have long prided themselves on being politically neutral spaces. A big political name could be just another diner—no matter the headlines he or she generated by day. And restaurateurs, for the most part, didn't publicly weigh in on partisan issues for fear of alienating any potential customers.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: MSN

Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell

Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.

[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Ashok Gehlot demands MoU regarding PKC-ERCP project be made public

This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) on December 17
Fri, December 13, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Trump transition team recommends scrapping car-crash reporting requirement opposed by Tesla

The move could cripple the U.S. government's ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: RealClearPolitics

Pomeroy: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Could Bring Big Changes to NIH and Science Research

Thursday on the RealClearPolitics podcast, RealClearScience editor Ross Pomeroy joined Carl Cannon to discuss how Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Institutes of Health, and Robert F.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Sky News Australia

Former Liberal minister in Howard and Abbott governments Kevin Andrews dies following battle with cancer

Tony Abbott has led tributes following the death of his former minister Kevin Andrews after a year-long battle with cancer. Tributes have flown from members of parliament following the death of former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Washington Examiner

FBI flap: There is no fourth branch of government

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: 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.

Oli's China deal copy-paste of the pact I had finalised: Dahal

Maoist chief seeks to present bypoll results as a sign of his party gaining ground and the ruling parties losing support.

The article from The Kathmandu Post discusses former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's recent deal with China, which Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, claims is a direct copy of an agreement he had nearly finalized during his tenure. Dahal asserts that the deal, which includes infrastructure projects and economic cooperation, was almost signed during his visit to China but was stalled due to political changes in Nepal. He criticizes Oli for taking credit for an agreement that was largely his own work, highlighting the continuity and replication of diplomatic efforts between the two leaders despite their political rivalry. Dahal's comments reflect ongoing tensions and the fluid nature of political credit and legacy in Nepal's foreign relations with China.

Read the Full kathmandupost Article at:
https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2024/12/14/oli-s-china-deal-copy-paste-of-the-pact-i-had-finalised-dahal