Mon, December 16, 2024

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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."

by: 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,

by: 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'.

by: 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.

by: Graphic

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

by: 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

by: 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.'

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Texas Public Radio

The federal EV tax credit has an uncertain fate

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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."

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: MSN

EU adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia

The Council of the EU adopted on Dec. 16 its 15th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the Russian shadow fleet of tankers and the military-industrial complex. The new listings include 54 persons and 30 entities "responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity,

by: MSN

Texas agriculture commissioner criticizes monarch butterfly proposal from the U.S. wildlife officials

The Texas agriculture commissioner criticized a proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend federal protections to the monarch butterflies who migrate across North America. The wildlife service released the proposal Thursday for a 90-day public input period.

by: MSN

PM Memorial writes to Rahul Gandhi: Return Nehru's letters taken by Sonia Gandhi

The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library (PMML) has officially requested the return of personal letters written by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, which were sent to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in 2008 during the UPA government.

by: 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.

by: MSN

Labor increases ABC funding and moves to legislate five-year financing terms

In addition to increasing funding for the ABC, Labor says it will seek to legislate five-year funding terms for the ABC and SBS to help prevent "political interference".

by: MSN

Washington Post admits science behind puberty blockers and hormones for minors not clear

The Washington Post argued that the benefits of gender-transition for minors have not been completely proven scientifically despite controversy.

by: MSN

UK politics live: Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew is 'tip of the iceberg', warns former Tory leader

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew is 'tip of the iceberg', warns former Tory leader - Reform UK has threatened to name the alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew in parliament

by: MSN

Youngkin pledges to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay

A coalition of mid-Atlantic governors including Gov. Youngkin met last week to pledge to clean up the Chesapeake Bay by 2026. Why it matters: That's a year later than the deadline their respective states — Virginia,

by: MSN

Trump's Defense pick has an opening to reshape American classrooms

The Department of Defense Education Activity agency is a high-profile example of a federally run education program that has already been a conservative target.

by: MSN

China to boost direct fiscal support to consumers, party commission says

China will promote stable growth in household income next year by increasing direct fiscal support to consumers and improving social security, a key economics committee of the Communist Party said. China will issue more government bonds,

by: MSN

Crisis in South Korea as President Yoon Faces Impeachment

The Constitutional Court begins impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of declaring martial law and creating political turmoil. Lawmakers voted to impeach Yoon last Saturday after nationwide protests demanded his resignation.

by: MSN

Factbox-Germany's election in polls, parties and policy debates

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on Germany's parliament on Monday to declare it has no confidence in him, taking the first formal step towards securing an early national election in February following his government's collapse.

by: MSN

Canada's premiers meet in Toronto to talk tariffs, trade and health care

Canada's premiers are meeting in Toronto today, and cross-border trade is topping the agenda, on the heels of a tariff threat from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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".

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.'

The article from Florida Politics discusses a new legislative proposal in Florida, known as the "Fine, Flag, and Bill," aimed at addressing issues related to the display of flags on public property. The bill, introduced by Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia, seeks to prohibit the display of any flag that represents a political viewpoint, including those related to race, sexual orientation, gender, or political ideology, on government buildings. This measure comes in response to controversies over the display of various flags, particularly the Pride flag, on government property. The legislation would allow only the U.S. flag, the Florida state flag, and flags representing the military or first responders to be flown at government facilities. Critics argue that this bill could limit free expression and target specific groups, while supporters believe it maintains neutrality in government spaces. The bill has sparked a debate on freedom of speech versus the neutrality of government institutions.

Read the Full Florida Politics Article at:
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/712182-fine-flag-bill/