Tue, December 17, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: PBS

Americans' confidence in judicial system drops to record low

The United States saw a sharp drop of 24 percentage points over the last four years, setting the country apart from other wealthy nations where most people on average still express trust in their systems.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Sudbury Star

Sudbury's Conservative candidate calls on Liberal MPs to bring down their government

Ian Symington, the Conservative candidate for the Sudbury riding, said Monday he is not surprised by Chrystia Freeland's announcement she would resign from the federal cabinet.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Graphic

Mahama to prioritise digital economy and fintech to drive job opportunities

President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has outlined plans to prioritise investments in the digital economy and financial technology (fintech) as part of his strategy to drive economic recovery and improve livelihoods.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The New Zealand Herald

More tax, fewer services - Treasury's forecasts a grim warning to MPs and New Zealanders

Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie delivered a stern warning to MPs when he appeared before them at Parliament's scrutiny week earlier this month. The challenges once dubbed "medi

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri House speaker unveils push to cut red tape and spending

Just as Trump has tapped billionaire Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to oversee his efforts to root out waste in the federal government, Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, said the goal is to streamline the bureaucracy and save money.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Jefferson Public Radio

Oregon task force ends work without unity on recommendations about raising alcohol taxes

A legislative task force studying the public health impacts of alcohol abuse and whether to raise alcohol taxes for addiction treatment has ended its work without endorsing any specific recommendations.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The New York Times

Behind Germany's Political Turmoil, a Stagnating Economy

One of Europe's powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can't agree on why — or what to do about it.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: STAT

Gameto says first baby born using new stem-cell tech

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Some exciting

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Slate

The One Big Roadblock to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

They already have indicated they want help carrying out mass deportations. They want help policing dissent. And more is sure to come. As Trump conjures new enemies, he will need more help pursuing them.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: FOX59 News

DOGE Caucus founding member debuts 2 bills to kick-start waste cuts in Trump term

Okla., is introducing two bills targeting pandemic-era fraud as part of his advocacy for government reform with the Senate's DOGE Caucus.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Sky

Compensating Waspi women would 'burden' the taxpayer, Sir Keir Starmer says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Daily Record

SNP Government ministers banned from using WhatsApp following Covid deletion scandal

John Swinney has banned the use of WhatsApp for government business after the scandal of deleted messages during covid. SNP Ministers and civil servants will no longer be able to use mobile messaging apps from spring next year.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Sky

Compensating Waspi women 'not fair or value for taxpayer', Liz Kendall says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: FOX59 News

DC councilman recommended for expulsion as he faces bribery charges

Washington, D.C. city councilman Trayon White could be removed from office after an ad hoc committee unanimously voted on Monday to recommend the council expel him.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Morning Update: Chrystia Freeland drops the mic

Robyn Urback writes that Chrystia Freeland's years of loyalty culminate in a humiliating and tragic end. Andrew Willis argues that Freeland finally says what Trudeau needs to hear as she exits the cabinet. Campbell Clark says Freeland's grenade brings crisis on top of crisis to a flailing Trudeau government.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau's cabinet

The issue of the Prime Minister's future is not closed, MP says, after caucus meeting in which party members urged Trudeau to step down

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Yahoo

Postponing local elections might just guarantee a Reform victory

Our poll, the first post-election poll specifically focused on trust in government, reveals that while voters are less trusting of the government as a result of the election, they believe the government will be more effective and can get things done.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The New York Times

After Trump's Victory, Republicans Trust the Election System Again

Surveys taken since Donald Trump's win show a resurgent faith among the president-elect's supporters, and little Democratic appetite for conspiracy theories.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: CTV News

'She will not be missed': Trump on Freeland's departure from Trudeau's government

As Canadians watched a day of considerable political turmoil for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government given the sudden departure of Chrystia Freeland on Monday, it appears that so too was U.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: RealClearPolitics

To Bring Joy to America: End the Weaponization of the IRS

One of the highest priorities for the incoming Trump administration should be to end the Democrats' weaponization of powerful government agencies

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: New Statesman

Christmas can't save the high street

China is back at the top of the political agenda. On Monday, the alleged Chinese spy known as "H6" at the heart of this scandal, involving (among others) Prince Andrew, was unveiled as Yang Tengbo.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Politico

Gov and Cabinet ready for final 2024 meeting

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie speaks during a news conference at a newly opened fuel depot in Plant, Florida, on Oct. 12, 2024. Looking on are Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, left, and Gov. Ron DeSantis, right. | Chris O'Meara/AP

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Government agencies say joint investigation into drone sightings reveals no threat: 'We recognize the concern'

The DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD said an ongoing investigation into reported drone sightings has revealed that they are "anomalous" and not a threat to national security or public safety.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Graphic

NDC to resist tax waivers and loans that burden public purse - Ato Forson

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Bengaluru News Live Today December 17, 2024 : Karnataka Assembly: BJP and Congress clash over MUDA scam and internal reservation.

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from Bengaluru/Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka here. Track the real-time developments of major events from India's IT capital on December 17,

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: CTV News

With Freeland out and the federal deficit up, Parliament is set to take holiday break

Members of Parliament are set to begin their holiday break later today, capping off a tumultuous fall sitting filled with non-confidence votes, filibusters, stalled legislation, a growing deficit and the finance minister's resignation.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Finland's Stubb: Ukraine peace talks now would be premature

Calls for peace talks and a ceasefire in Ukraine are premature, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday ahead of a heads of state and government meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Tallinn.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal case against MI5

A lawyer accused of working for the Chinese government by MI5 has lost her legal challenge against the intelligence agency. The Security Service warned MPs in January 2022 that it believed Christine Lee had engaged in "political interference and activities" for a branch of the Chinese Communist Party,

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026 - He also defended his decision to end the SNP-Greens Bute House Agreement, which ultimately led to his resignation.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump vows to pursue more defamation claims after ABC News settlement

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday stepped up his legal threats against news outlets and said he would also consider suing social media influencers and others for defamation, two days after ABC News agreed to settle a lawsuit with him.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Labour's plans to slash 'catastrophically high' net migration risk FAILURE as Britain faces 9 million-strong population explosion

Labour's plans to slash net migration may fail to cut "catastrophically high" figures, Government advisers have warned. As part of its annual report today, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has told ministers not to go after a "one-size-fits-all" approach as Sir Keir Starmer wrestles with "off the scale" numbers of migrants arriving in

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Donald Trump Mocks Chrystia Freeland Resignation: 'Totally Toxic'

Trump's remarks come at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and Canada after he threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

ABVP accuses J and K govt of ignoring Hindi, Sanskrit in recruitment, blocks highway

Alleging discrimination by the Jammu and Kashmir government against Hindi and Sanskrit in recruitment, hundreds of students led by the ABVP on Tuesday held a protest march and sat on a dharna, blockin

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: USA Today

Trump's Cabinet picks are generating controversy. For his supporters, they're just right.

Trump voters - both the die hard and casual - in 11 states across the U.S. are supportive of the president-elect's cabinet picks.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: CNN

Many Trump voters still have doubts about him. Can he hold them?

Donald Trump's margin of victory in the presidential election was provided largely by voters who retain significant doubts about his character, policy agenda or both.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Pakistan begins final polio vaccination campaign of the year amid uptick in cases and insecurity

The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two countries left where the disease is still endemic. View on euronews

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The Irish Times

Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says it is 'not right' to use role as Government bargaining chip

Seán Ó Feargháil intends to stand for position despite Micheál Martin recommending that Fianna Fáil TDs back Verona Murphy

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Sussex Express

Fears for Lewes district's green spaces and 'failing infrastructure' following government proposals for mandatory housing targets

Lewes politicians are expressing concern and frustration over government plans to introduce mandatory housing targets for local authorities.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Toronto Star

Trudeau government's mini-budget shows deficit soared by almost $22B, no money for $250 cheque plan, but cash for Trump's border demands

The fiscal update did not include any funding for the $250 cheques the Trudeau government promised Canadians just a few weeks ago.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Article 370, 35A brought in 1954 by Presidential Order...without a Parliament debate: JP Nadda in RS

In the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda remarked that Article 370 introduced 35A in 1954 through a Presidential Order, bypassing parliamentary debate. He noted that 35A defined citizenship in Jammu and Kashmir,

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

One Nation One Election violates right to self-governance: Asaduddin Owaisi

In the Lok Sabha, Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the proposed One Nation, One Poll (ONOP) bill, describing it as a violation of the right to self-governance and parliamentary democracy.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: AOL

Chinese 'spy' live updates: Agent linked to Prince Andrew named as MP warns Yang Tengbo 'was not a lone wolf'

It is understood Andrew will stay away from the King's private Norfolk residence after the controversy surrounding alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK and had forged links to the Duke of York.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The New York Times

An Offhand Remark by Trump Gives a Glimpse Into His Worldview

The first term, everybody was fighting me," the president-elect said. "In this term, everybody wants to be my friend."

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: The West Australian

Real world pain hits business hard, as insolvencies and welfare numbers surge

Almost 26,000 businesses have plunged into insolvency since the 2022 election - including a record number last month - amid crippling cost pressures and surging JobSeeker levels that show more than 930,

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

'War of words' erupts between Jim Chalmers and Peter Dutton on nuclear energy

Sky News host James Macpherson discussed the heated exchange between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton regarding the nuclear energy debate.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Syria's new government says there's no reason for Russian troops in country

Syria's new transitional government says there is no place for Russian presence in Syria a week after the country's long-time President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. The new government also says it is open to engage in contacts with all countries to pave Syria's new future.

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise

The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour

[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ]: MSN

Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia's chemical weapons

Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Battenfeld: Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune poised to fill vacuum after Michelle Wu gives birth

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The birth of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's third child could leave a power vacuum inside City Hall, leading to a potential battle between City Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Ed Flynn to fill the void.

The article from MSN discusses the potential rise of Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune to a more prominent role following Mayor Michelle Wu's maternity leave. Louijeune, who has been a vocal advocate for progressive policies and has a strong background in law and activism, is seen as a likely candidate to fill the leadership vacuum during Wu's absence. Her previous run for mayor, where she finished third, and her current position as chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, highlight her growing influence in Boston politics. The article suggests that Louijeune's leadership could be pivotal in maintaining the momentum of Wu's initiatives, especially in areas like housing, education, and racial justice, while also noting the political dynamics and potential challenges she might face in this interim role.

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