Mon, December 16, 2024

[ 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 ]: 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 ]: 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 ]: 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 ]: 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 ]: 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 ]: MSN

Serbia has been illegally spying on political opponents and journalists, Amnesty says

Serbia's secret service and police have been spying on journalists and opposition activists by installing a spyware on their mobile phones, Amnesty International said Monday.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Clarence Page: Kash Patel and his 'bureau of intimidation'

When Merriam- Webster chose" polarization" as the word of the year for 2024, the timing was dramatic for many of us who make our living through words. That observation was confirmed further by President-elect Donald Trump' s choice of his long-standing political loyalist Kash Patel to head the FBI.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Lefty politics is 'all about them' and not public interest

Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand says progressive politics is "all about them" and slamming Kamala Harris for losing the election which was given to her "on a platter".

[ 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 ]: MSN

The 'next big thing' for business to tackle? Forced migration, says leadership professor

Michael Hastings urged business leaders to "grab" the issue of forced migration and help refugees and asylum seekers gain access to education and work.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Endgame not yet clear as lawmakers await CR

Lawmakers return for what's expected to be the last workweek of the year with no continuing resolution yet in sight. The text of a stopgap spending bill that would continue funding until at least March 14 was not released over the weekend,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Border spending, big deficit expected in fiscal update

The federal government's fall fiscal update is expected to show a significant deficit and outline plans for spending on border security to address potential U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump's second presidency.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Last look: America's messed-up housing market

Fareed explains why housing costs have driven inflation in the US and why the housing market is so difficult to fix.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Moldova's Deputy PM Mihail Pop?oi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Moldova to India Mihail Popsoi Lays Wreath at Raj Ghat.

[ 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 ]: MSN

RFK Jr. Has a Battle Plan to Get Senate Confirmation

The health secretary nominee, after meeting resistance in some corners, plans to play down his vaccine skepticism and pro-abortion stances.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

What Jacob Zuma said about political unity among black parties

MK Party president Jacob Zuma said during the party's one-year anniversary celebration that black political parties should unite to gain a two thirds majority.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Germany's Scholz expected to lose confidence vote, triggering early election

Polls suggest that a February election would result in a rightward shift, at a moment when Europe's largest economy is faltering.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Members of Congress send TVA letter calling for brakes on 'polluting' and 'unreliable' gas

Rep. Steve Cohen and Sen. Ed Markey led a Congressional pack echoing concerns of environmental groups regarding TVA's fossil fuel plans.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Let's talk about Bidenomics

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[ 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 ]: MSN

What to expect from Yoon's impeachment trial: Time frame, procedure and more

The case was officially filed on Monday, meaning that the court will have 180 days to produce a final decision on whether the president is dismissed from office

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Smuggling of cash, drones and Starlink into Russia continues despite increased customs controls and sanctions

Estonia is still recording violations of import rules to Russia, despite introducing enhanced customs controls on the EU's eastern border with Russia and sanctions against the aggressor country. Source: European Pravda,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MSN

Flash villas, cars and drugs: Assad's legacy in Latakia

The drive winds between manicured lavender-lined lawns to a crescent-shaped home with a gleaming swimming pool on the Syrian coast: Bashar al-Assad's holiday hideaway disgusts those who now come here.

Kimberly Guilfoyle's Rise And Fall In Trump Land

Kimberly Guilfoyle remains a polarizing figure in the world of politics and cable news. Her relationship strained with Trump after her split with Don, Jr.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, once a prominent figure in Trump's political circle, experienced a notable rise and subsequent fall within this sphere. Initially known for her legal background and her relationship with Gavin Newsom, Guilfoyle transitioned into media, becoming a Fox News host where she was known for her conservative commentary. Her ascent in Trump's orbit was marked by her engagement to Donald Trump Jr. in 2020, which positioned her as a key campaign surrogate, notably speaking at the 2020 Republican National Convention. However, her influence waned due to several controversies, including allegations of inappropriate behavior at Fox News leading to her exit, and her increasingly theatrical public appearances which drew criticism for lacking substance. Her attempt to remain relevant through social media and public events has been met with mixed reactions, with some viewing her as a diminished figure in the Trump political landscape, overshadowed by newer, more dynamic personalities.

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