Mon, December 16, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Why did Chrystia Freeland resign and other questions about Trudeau's cabinet crisis, answered

The finance minister's resignation is the latest in a string of ministers who have left Justin Trudeau's cabinet or said they will not run again in recent months

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Boston Globe

Jim Leach, Iowa Republican who opposed Iraq invasion, dies at 82

Mr. Leach would later serve as head of the National Endowment for the Humanities during the Obama administration and as interim leader of the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Australian Financial Review

Government departments pushed to defer spending ahead of election

Bureaucrats say they are being asked to "re-profile" spending to minimise the size of deficits in time for the federal polls.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Every region in England to get a mayor with powers on housing and transport, vows Angela Rayner

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said regional mayors will be handed more powers over housing, transport, education and employment under major devolution plans

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: justthenews

Trump transition calls for gutting subsidies for EVs and charging stations: report

Transition team document reportedly recommends shifting remaining money in Biden's $7.5 billion plan to battery-minerals processing, national defense.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: USA Today

Randy Fine files bill again to ban Pride, Palestine, other flags at government buildings

Randy Fine, now a state senator, wants to try again to bar state agencies and local governments from putting up flags with a "political viewpoint."

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton says nuclear will cost $331 billion. Chalmers adds $4 trillion to that

The Coalition's nuclear power plan forecasts much lower energy use than Labor's renewables-focused policy. That could hit growth by up to 12 per cent annually.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: PBS

Supreme Court declines appeal from Peter Navarro, the former Trump aide set to return to White House after prison term

The Supreme Court has turned back an appeal from Peter Navarro, the former Trump White House official who is set to return in his second term after serving prison time on contempt of Congress charges.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Mother Jones

The FAA Head's Resignation is Another Massive Gift to Elon Musk

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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The New York Times

Trump Covers Autism, the Border Wall and Drones in First Post-Election News Conference

Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, the president-elect announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank, a Japanese company. He also jumped from one topic to another in an hourlong appearance.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: thelondoneconomic.com

Susanna Reid nails the immigration debate

Susanna Reid delivered a pointed critique of the government's immigration policy during her appearance on the BBC.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: CTV News

Freeland quits cabinet: Poilievre is expected to address reporters shortly

Chrystia Freeland, Canada's finance minister, said in an explosive letter published Monday morning that she will quit cabinet. Follow along for live updates.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Irish Times

Why does the Regional Group of Independents want the cean comhairle position?

Nomination of Verona Murphy for the key role may be part of an elaborate plan by the Independents to seek ministerial positions once a government is formed

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: bnnbloomberg

Freeland quits cabinet hours before economic update

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, after she says he told her he no longer wanted her in the top economic post.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: CTV News

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits cabinet hours before economic update

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from cabinet. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted to social media, Freeland said this decision came after Trudeau offered her another position.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: PBS

Journalists anticipate renewed hostility under the incoming Trump administration

In a closely-watched case settled over the weekend, ABC chose to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by the president-elect over an inaccurate statement made by George Stephanopoulos by agreeing to pay $15 million toward Trump's presidential library.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Conversation

The Conservatives have had a terrible few years - these are the three first steps to recovery in 2025

The Conservatives have faced a number of crises since emerging as one of the largest parties in British politics. These crises, which are well documented and analysed by historians of the party, were overcome with strong leadership, determination to shake off the pressures from outside, or ruthless determination to survive, no matter the odds.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Mises Institute

"Personnel Is Policy" Means Democracy Is Dying

As state power metastisizes, those carrying out government directives are even less bound by law than they were a few years ago. The Deep State continues to

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: NPR

Germany's Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Nehru, Indira's policies hurt Indian economy for first five decades: FM

In her nearly 80-minute speech, Sitharaman said the Congress keeps questioning the Sangh Parivar about its role during the freedom movement

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sunderland Echo

Sunderland City Council warning of tough decisions, more service cuts and another tax hike

Sunderland City Council's leader has warned "difficult decisions" will have to be made to balance next year's budget as "ongoing cost pressures" continue.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Reversing the "weaponization of Christianity": How "religous freedom" can be used to fight Trumpism

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on how some churches "created a permission structure for cruelty on a massive scale"

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Germany's Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here's what comes next

Europe's largest economy and normally a pillar of stability is facing snap elections next year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Massive defense bill sees clear path in Senate, despite transgender measure

The Senate is on track to vote on the country's massive annual defense spending bill on Wednesday, with signs that it will pass smoothly despite Democratic objections to language involving transgender care for minors and its massive $895.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Penn Live

States, including Pa., could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks

Proponents of the uniquely volatile commodity argue it is a valuable hedge against inflation, similar to gold.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: National Catholic Register

What Should Catholics Make of Elon Musk?

"Thanks to Elon Musk, Catholics can once again proclaim on social media the basic truth that men are men and women are women," MRC President Brent Bozell told the Register. "Big Tech companies are as woke as they come, but Elon's efforts have made X a platform where we can state the facts without being censored."

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Plastic pollution and climate change, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson. View on euronews

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Right-wing tactic should be flipped and used to halt MAGA agenda: Christian leader

It's time to start using one of the Christian Right's most infamous tactics against them, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush told Salon's Chauncey DeVega in an interview published on Monday. The far-right Christian nationalist movement found an ally in President-elect Donald Trump once before,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The New Zealand Herald

Roads in, social housing out as Government forces councils 'back to basics'

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says fixing roads will be prioritised over social housing under new reforms designed to get councils "back to basics". The measures are an effort to rein in years of high rates increases,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

Devolution will be the default for local government, Angela Rayner claims

Deputy Prime Minister Ms Rayner said the Government was 'taking a step towards relighting the fire in our great regions'.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: CNN

Supreme Court leaves in place ruling requiring former Trump adviser Peter Navarro to turn over presidential email records

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to wade into Peter Navarro's yearslong battle with the government over presidential records, brushing aside an appeal from President-elect Donald Trump's former trade adviser without hearing from the Biden administration in the case.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

New inheritance tax rules will 'backfire' on Labour and cost 125,000 jobs in Britain

According to analysis by CBI Economics, the Treasury has "underestimated the impact" of changes to business property relief (BPR).

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Graphic

The NPP has been punished for arrogance and mismanagement, may we never be like them - Ato Forson

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Premiers united in wanting more border security and defence spending, Ford says

Premiers are gathered at a Toronto airport hotel Monday to hash out a plan for combatting Mr. Trump's tariff threat

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Florida Politics

Randy Fine eyes end to 'political' flags in government buildings

Supporters of Muslim terror, child mutilators, and groomers have no right to taxpayer sponsorship of their repugnant messages.'

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

What will Yoon's impeachment mean for South Korea?

South Korea's political landscape has heated up as judges begin deliberations on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, with ruling and opposition parties vying for power ahead of a potential general election.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Daily Mail

Labour accused of trampling local democracy as Angela Rayner says she will FORCE mass council mergers - and elections could be ditched this May

In what may be the largest shake-up of local authorities in 50 years Angel Rayner today launched a massive reorganisation of local services.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won't seek re-election

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[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The New York Times

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's Health Secretary Pick, Is Set to Meet with Lawmakers

Mr. Kennedy is beginning his meetings with Republican senators to build support for his confirmation, which could be imperiled by his anti-vaccine advocacy.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump health pick RFK Jr to meet with senators amid concerns over stance on vaccines and abortion: Live

ABC under fire for Trump settlement as GOP allies grilled on threats to jail Jan 6 committee Democrats: Live - ABC News settles defamation suit ahead of trial as Donald Trump staffs up his incoming ad

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Netanyahu testifies at his own corruption and fraud trial

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[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Fein says

Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Fein says - Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming government in Dublin must also take 'urgent' steps to start planning for unity.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Chinese 'spy' banned from UK and linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo

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[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo denies claims and criticises 'political climate'

Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo denies claims and criticises 'political climate' - Yang Tengbo said it was 'entirely untrue' to describe him as a spy.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Kamala Harris' Top Aides Predict Her Next Move And The Dilemma Ahead

She'd need to essentially declare right away," CNN's Edward-Isaac Dovere said of the vice president's two prominent options being weighed by top advisers.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Texas Public Radio

The federal EV tax credit has an uncertain fate

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Simon Harris says closure of Israeli Embassy in Dublin is 'distraction' and Ireland 'won't be silenced'

The Israeli Government announced on Sunday that it was closing its embassy in Dublin due to "the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government".

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

If we "re-wire" the state, how much should government do?

There is a consensus that the state must be more efficient, but less attention has been paid to how much it should actually do, says Eliot Wilson The government has been talking in revolutionary terms recently about how Britain is run.

A government psyop and a foreign military threat: Conspiracies fly about origins of drones over the US

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Conspiracies fly about origins of drones over the US - 'Some of those drone sightings are, in fact, drones. Some are manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones,' homeland security secretary

The article from MSN discusses the mysterious appearance of drones over the U.S., which has led to a flurry of conspiracy theories regarding their origins. Speculations range from these drones being part of a government psychological operation (psyop) to them being a potential foreign military threat. The drones, which have been spotted in various states, have not been officially identified or claimed by any known entity, fueling public and expert speculation. Some theories suggest they could be testing U.S. air defense capabilities or gathering intelligence. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the situation has raised concerns about national security and the capabilities of unidentified aerial systems within U.S. airspace. The government has remained largely silent on the issue, adding to the mystery and the proliferation of conspiracy theories.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/a-government-psyop-and-a-foreign-military-threat-conspiracies-fly-about-origins-of-drones-over-the-us/ar-AA1vXR2l