Mon, December 16, 2024

[ 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 ]: Texas Public Radio

The federal EV tax credit has an uncertain fate

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: KCCI Des Moines

Longtime friend and colleague remembers Jim Leach as a positive influence

Flags across Iowa were at half-staff Sunday to honor former Congressman Jim Leach, who passed away on Wednesday.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Firstpost

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim appoints former Thai PM Thaksin his Asean adviser

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand's billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of South

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: India Today

Rajasthan's running tussle over Galta peeth

The dispute between the Ramanuja and Ramanandi sects has put Galta peeth's future at the intersection of religious tradition, politics and judicial intervention

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Rolling Stone

Pete Buttigieg Hits The Road One Last Time (For Now)

The transportation secretary talks about the past four years — "the Big Deal," Elon Musk, Donald Trump — and what comes next

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

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must 'Complete Its Victory'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he told President-elect Donald J. Trump that the country had delivered "a tough blow" against Hamas and Hezbollah.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Independent

Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes will put 125,000 jobs at risk, chancellor warned

The Builders Merchants Federation has signed the Family Business UK open letter from 32 trade bodies representing 160,000 firms

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Detroit News

South Korea's impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate

Biden told the audience that "we all get knocked down," but "the measure of a person or a party is how fast they get back up."

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

Christopher Luxon's final post-Cabinet press conference of year

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will front the final post-Cabinet press conference of the year this afternoon. A livestream of it will be found at the top of this page from about 4pm. He's expected to address the Government's fourth quarterly action plan,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: cnbctv18

Kejriwal accuses Centre of failing to ensure women's safety, BJP hits back

Kejriwal claimed that unlike the BJP which does not treat women's safety as a priority, his government has fulfilled all its promises.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Centre must act on Bangladesh minority issues: Priyanka Gandhi in LS

As an expression of solidarity with the people of Palestine, Priyanka Gandhi on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: New Republic

Transcript: ABC News' Sudden Surrender to Trump's Fury Alarms Experts

An interview with writer Anne Applebaum about ABC News' abrupt $15 million settlement with Trump—and why it sends ominous signs about the prospect of institutions folding to his authoritarianism.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: RTE Online

Harris defends Lowry engagement as talks to form next government continue

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said that he will meet the Labour Party this afternoon for what he hopes will be real and meaningful discussions on the formation of the next government.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Age

NDIS gets $1b injection to slow growth even as budget slides into deficit

New ways of assessing people for NDIS support will add to a series of changes that are slowing growth of the $47 billion scheme but also revoking people's plans at higher rates.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The West Australian

Federal Government finds $14.6 billion for Budget, not enough to cover $25.1 billion in unavoidable spending

The Federal Government has found another $14.6 billion to cut or shift around within the Budget - but that is not enough to cover 'unavoidable' and 'automatic' spending.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Fox Business

The federal deficit keeps growing and the Congressional Budget Office has solutions

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a report analyzing 76 policy options for reducing the federal budget deficit, including spending cuts, entitlement and tax reforms.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: USA Today

Musk, Ramaswamy promise to make cuts through DOGE. Here's how Georgians could be impacted.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have a singular directive under the new Trump administration: make cuts. How will Georgians be impacted?

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Florida Politics

Gunster expands government affairs practice with launch of Arrow Group

The addition of this talented team will significantly expand our statewide presence in public policy consulting.'

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Houston Chronicle

Fact check: Mike Johnson claims only about 1% of federal employees work in the office

Speaker Mike Johnson's claim seems to reference a survey by a news outlet that says it was not scientific and shouldn't be used to draw conclusions.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Aadhar Update: The Government gave big relief, and again extended the last date for updating Aadhar..

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has once again given a big relief to the people by extending the deadline for Aadhaar update by 6 months. Earlier, the last date for an Aadhaar update was 14 December 2024,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Government releases economic statement today as Freeland faces heavy pressure over deficit

The federal government unveils its long-awaited fall economic statement today — putting to rest weeks of speculation about a higher-than-projected deficit and the potential failure of other fiscal "anchors" Ottawa claimed would keep its budget on track.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Metro mayors to control railways and housing in 'landmark' devolution plans

Mayors of large cities and regions across England will soon be able to take control of local infrastructure and skills projects under a new devolution bill, which was introduced in Parliament today. The English Devolution White Paper will give metro mayors - directly elected regional leaders who chair combined authorities - significant new powers in

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary discuss boosting military aid to Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Dec. 15, emphasizing the need to increase security assistance to Ukraine, particularly as Russia turns to North Korea for military support,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: legit

"Tinubu is Not Their Mate": APC Reacts to Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, Obi's 2027 Ploy

APC dismissed the weekend meeting between Obasanjo, Kwankwaso, and Duke, calling it inconsequential to its political dominance under President Tinubu.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Kemi Badenoch has an Achilles heel and Nigel Farage will be looking to exploit it

The Conservative Party leader has a mountain to climb and both Nigel Farage and Sir Keir Starmer will be on-hand to remind her exactly why that is.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: FOX59 News

'Going to be painful': Venezuelan expert sounds alarm about what's next if sanctuary city policies continue

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Dhaka Tribune

Tarique: Accountable govt, functional parliament can safeguard people's power

Stressing the importance of employment to strengthen national unity, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said that an accountable government and a functional parliament can safeguard the political power of the people.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso promise visa-free travel amid ECOWAS split

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso reaffirmed their decision to withdraw from ECOWAS, declaring it irreversible. The trio have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

South Korea court begins President Yoon's impeachment trial

Members of parliament in Seoul voted to impeach the president on Saturday after he imposed a short-live martial law order that thrust the country into political chaos. View on euronews

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Labor's energy pathway will 'overbuild' and 'overspend'

Shadow Energy Minister Ted O'Brien says "someone is going to have to pay" for the Labor government's expensive and overbuilt energy system.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

How Alaska is making government work again

At the end of a bitter and closely divided election season, there's a genuine bright spot for democracy from our 49th state: Alaskans decided to keep the state's system of open primaries and ranked choice voting because it is working.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Express & Star

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - why I am devolving more powers to Richard Parker, mayor for the West Midlands

The Prime Minister today announced a new devolution settlement in England, which will give more powers to regional mayors, such as the West Midlands' Richard Parker. Writing exclusively for the Express & Star, he outlines why.

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

Maharashtra Cabinet: Fadnavis' unique formula carries short-term gains but long-term risks

However, what sets apart the oath ceremony for the cabinet expansion of CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur on Sunday is the strategic two-and-a-half-year tenure formula introduced by Fadnavis. This approach offers several advantages for him as the Chief Minister and as a BJP leader.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Reuters

Malaysia PM appoints Thai heavyweight Thaksin his adviser on ASEAN

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand's billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of Southeast Asia's regional bloc next year.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Sanders on Trump's Jail Comment: Looks Like 'Dictatorship'

President-elect Trump recently said members of the House of Representatives committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot "should be in jail," and President Biden is reportedly considering preemptive pardons for them and others Trump may target.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Germany's Scholz to trigger elections with confidence vote

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23 elections, in the hope that he can weather a political crisis and win a second term. If Scholz loses the vote,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Development, nationalism have to be viewed from prism of Preamble: VP

Development, nationalism, security, welfare of the people and affirmative government schemes have to be viewed only from the "one prism" of the Preamble of the Constitution, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Monday.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Boston Herald

Lowry: The Musk effect on Trump's presidency

It's a testament to the energy and drive of Elon Musk that he's now a key adviser to an incoming president of the United States who he helped elect this year — and this is a side

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Cheat sheet on Germany's colour-coded politics

Germany's three-party "traffic light" coalition has collapsed and new elections could bring a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is seen as highly unlikely. - Colourful coalitions - Scholz's collapsed red-yellow-green coalition was dubbed the "traffic light" government.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, resigns; jury could soon vote on indictment

Martin, chief advisor and longtime aide to Mayor Adams, announced she is resigning from her post on Sunday. A grand jury in Lower Manhattan has been hearing evidence against Lewis Martin and could vote on an indictment as soon as this week.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Renewables must be firmed by 'battery storage and gas'

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman says renewables need to be firmed by "battery storage and gas".

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

National energy strategy faces major setbacks, Court of Auditors reports

The Court of Auditors has sharply criticized the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in its latest report, highlighting several critical issues, including significant delays in the operationalization of major projects,

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

New Year's commuter chaos on cards as transport union votes for further action

Industrial action on Sydney's rail network is back on the table after union members voted overwhelmingly to continue their campaign.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Talks on M23 crisis stalled as Rwanda, DR Congo Presidents cancel meeting

Efforts to end the years-long M23 crisis, driven by deadly conflicts have hit a setback following the cancellation of the meeting between the Presidents of Congo and Rwanda. ・Setback in efforts to end M23 crisis as meeting between Presidents of Congo and Rwanda canceled ・Controversy and intense scrutiny surrounding the relationship between M23

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

Calling time on the remaining Bali Nine members

The remaining five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia, but nobody is the wiser about the deal struck to secure their release.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Deccan Chronicle

Bonalu belongs to the people, not politics: Vijayashanthi criticises BRS for ignoring Telangana Thalli's official honour

Hyderabad: The first Telangana Thalli statue was unveiled in 2007, crafted by the esteemed artist B.S. Ramulu, portraying her as a maternal figure for the marginalised and downtrodden,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

China Races to Squelch Unrest as Signs of Economic Malaise Spread

Faced with rising social frustrations and public unrest, China's leaders are ramping up security measures and squelching discordant views on the country's economic health. A spate of deadly attacks in China in recent weeks—including mass stabbings and car-ramming incidents—has unnerved officials and ordinary people alike,

Estonia Sanctions Georgian Leaders Over Anti-Democracy Violence

Estonia has taken a firm stance against the Georgian government, announcing sanctions on more than a dozen top officials, including the Georgian prime minister. The move comes after widespread reports of violent crackdowns on pro-European protesters in Georgia.

The article from MSN discusses Estonia's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian leaders due to their involvement in anti-democratic actions and violence. Specifically, Estonia has targeted Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream party, along with other high-ranking officials, for their roles in promoting a controversial "foreign agents" law. This law, which has drawn widespread criticism for its potential to stifle civil society and media freedom, mirrors similar legislation in Russia. The sanctions come in response to the Georgian government's use of excessive force against peaceful protesters opposing the bill, which is seen as an attempt to suppress dissent and align more closely with Russian interests. Estonia's move reflects a broader international concern over the erosion of democratic norms in Georgia, with the Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemning the actions as detrimental to Georgia's European integration aspirations.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/estonia-sanctions-georgian-leaders-over-anti-democracy-violence/ar-AA1vWkJP