Mon, December 16, 2024

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

German Government Collapses at a Perilous Time for Europe

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent's most powerful economies.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Real News Network

'Incredibly hypocritical': Hunter Biden's pardon and his father's mass incarceration legacy

Hunter Biden's case was always outrageously partisan, but his pardon inevitably casts a harsh light on President Biden's past as a proponent of the War on Drugs.

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

Fact-Checking Trump's First Post-Election News Conference

Musk's DOGE Playbook: Since Trump named Elon Musk to help lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, the tech billionaire has turned to X to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. Kennedy's Lawyer: Aaron Siri, who is helping Robert F.

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

Eight highlights from the Liberal government's fall economic update

Business-focused tax incentives, $1.3-billion for the border over six years, and putting Terry Fox on the $5 bill

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Charlotte Observer

NC electors to cast votes on Tuesday for Trump and Vance ahead of 2025 inauguration

North Carolina won't be the only state: Electors across the country will meet in their respective state capitals Tuesday to cast their votes, finalizing necessary formalities before congressional certification next year and the subsequent Jan. 20 inauguration.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Mother Jones

Trump Sounds Down to Pardon Eric Adams

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he would consider pardoning Eric Adams if the New York City mayor is convicted on charges related to accepting bribes and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: CBC.ca

Federal deficit balloons to $61.9B as government tables economic update on chaotic day in Ottawa

The federal government's fall economic statement — tabled just hours after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit cabinet and questioned her government's recent handling of the economy — calls for more than $20 billion in new spending and says the deficit has grown to $61.

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

TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Block Law Banning Its U.S. Operations

The company and its Chinese parent invoked the First Amendment in urging the justices to step in before a Jan. 19 deadline to sell or be shut down.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: CBC.ca

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau's cabinet and sources say Dominic LeBlanc will replace her

In a shocking move, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday she's resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet — just hours before she was set to deliver the government's fall economic statement.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Toronto Star

Chrystia Freeland's resignation triggers chaos and Liberal calls for Justin Trudeau to step down

Deputy Prime Minister Freeland said in a statement that PM Trudeau told her he no longer wants her to serve as Finance Minister and offered another position in cabinet, leading to her resignation.

[ 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 ]: MSN

Elon Musk Denied Access to SpaceX's Biggest Government Secrets Over Drugs and Foreign Contacts

Not even Elon Musk knows exactly what is on the U.S. spy satellite rockets his company blasts into space. SpaceX executives decided their founder and chief executive shouldn't apply for the highest-level security clearance after lawyers warned his alleged drug use and regular contact with foreign governments could create problems for the company's defense contracts,

[ 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 ]: MSN

CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter Torch ABC Over 'Disturbing' $15 Million Trump Settlement: 'Embarrassing' Way to 'Bend the Knee'

CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter slammed ABC over its decision to reach a $15 million settlement with President-elect Donald Trump. The post CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter Torch ABC Over 'Disturbing' $15 Million Trump Settlement: 'Embarrassing' Way to 'Bend the Knee' first appeared on Mediaite.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Chairperson of the South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons dies

Kim Frederick, Chairperson of the South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons has passed away. Frederick was the representative of the Seventh Congressional District originally appointed by the Governor.

[ 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 ]: MSN

SNAP Benefit Reform Proposed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The Arkansas Governor said food stamps should only be used to purchase healthy food items and not "soda, candy and dessert."

[ 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 ]: MSN

AOC makes play for top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's fight with Rep. Gerry Connolly to be the top Democrat on House Oversight Committee.

[ 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 ]: MSN

Trumps' Security Adviser Pick Warns Of 'Gaps In Our Agencies' Amid Growing Drone Sightings Across US, Calls For Expanding Israel's Iron Dome For Defense

Growing concerns over mysterious drone sightings across multiple U.S. states have highlighted significant gaps in national airspace security, according to Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser pick.

[ 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 ]: MSN

Drones latest: Mysterious flying objects reported in New Jersey and nearby states as federal officials investigate

Mysterious flying objects reported in New Jersey and nearby states as federal officials investigate - The FBI and DHS are investigating after recent reports of mysterious drones from residents across

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Cong announces month-long campaign against BJP-led governments in Rajasthan and Centre

The opposition Congress in Rajasthan on Monday announced a month-long campaign starting Wednesday to protest against the NDA-led Central Government and the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in the state.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

UK is 'wired for old world' of the 1980s and 1990s, says Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader suggested that the UK is 'regulating ourselves at very high standards' which 'puts us at a disadvantage'.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Fox News anchor and Republican congressman push theory Chinese migrants behind drones

Scrambling Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo speculated that China may be 'surveying America' with the mystery drones.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

The Political Cataclysm: Causes, Implications, and a Way Forward

A political cataclysm has taken place in the United States that will have global implications for decades to come. A majority of Americans has chosen to entrust their nation to an authoritarian self-promoter and adjudicated sexual molester who has vowed to be a "dictator" on day one.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Trust, approval ratings of top government officials decline

THE approval rating of key government officials and institutions, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, had a significant decline heading into the end of the year,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Rep. Fry appointed to serve on House Energy and Commerce Committee

South Carolina Rep. Rusell Fry has been appointed to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee when the 119th Congress convenes in January. Fry, a Republican from Surfside Beach, said he was "honored" to be appointed to the committee,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

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

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

[ 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 ]: MSN

Maddow Blog | Trump pressed on foreign fears about Tulsi Gabbard and sensitive secrets

Some foreign officials are reportedly concerned about sharing intelligence with Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice for director of national intelligence.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Live updates: Congress seeks drone answers and a funding deal

Congress has a looming deadline of Friday to avert a government shutdown, and lawmakers are sprinting to reach a deal to keep the government funded. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was expected to unveil the text of a stopgap on Sunday,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Italy's government approves 10th military aid package for Ukraine

The list of equipment to be sent to Kyiv remains confidential, as with previous military aid packages for Ukraine. "Italy stands with Kyiv, fully supporting a just peace that excludes Ukraine's capitulation,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

'What sets parish and town councils apart is a motivation of community improvement'

"As another year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the unsung heroes of our local communities and those who volunteer or are carers. There are so many groups to mention, but in that category are parish and town councillors.

[ 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 ]: MSN

President-elect Trump calls daylight saving time 'inconvenient' and 'costly.' Will he end it?

The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

NYC mayor says he won't be 'warring' with Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said on Sunday he will not be "warring" with President-elect Trump in his next term In an interview on MSNBC's "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart," Adams said,

Kent could get mayor and lose district councils as Angela Rayner proposes devolution as part of local government reforms

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The government has announced the biggest shake-up in local councils for half a century - but Kent's future direction is far from clear. The English Devolution White Paper launched this afternoon outlines new structures which could see a new mayor for the county and the abolition of all 12 borough and district councils.

Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, has proposed significant local government reforms that could see Kent potentially gaining a mayor and losing its district councils as part of a broader devolution plan. This initiative aims to streamline local governance by reducing the number of councils, which Rayner argues will save money and enhance efficiency. The proposal includes the possibility of implementing a directly elected mayor for Kent, similar to systems in London and Greater Manchester, to foster a more integrated approach to regional development and decision-making. This move is part of Labour's strategy to devolve more power from Westminster to local communities, although specific details on how these changes would be implemented or their exact impact on local services remain under discussion.

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