• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Sky

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk and JD Vance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

The Reform UK leader also reveals he met vice president-elect JD Vance on Monday. The meeting with Musk comes amid reports the tech tycoon is considering donating £78m to Mr Farage's party.

by: The New York Times

The Trump Factor Further Shakes Up Canada's Politics

The president-elect's threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.

by: The Daily Mirror

'Government betrays WASPI women by rejecting recommendation to cough up cash'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and PM Keir Starmer turned their backs on 3.5 million women by rejecting ombudsman's recommendation to pay them compensation

by: The Age

Review finds entrenched union issues on government construction sites

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Builders will be contractually required to report and stamp out criminal behaviour on government worksites as part of a plan to tackle entrenched cultural issues with unions. A new alliance ...

by: The Australian Financial Review

A decade of deficits and a modest $5.5b election war chest

The budget is not estimated to return to surplus for at least a decade, and cumulative deficits over the next four years will be almost $22 billion larger than forecast in May.

by: CNN

Trump formally clinches Electoral College victory

Over 530 presidential electors will meet in all 50 states and DC to cast their votes for president and vice president. After the meetings, the official votes will be sent to Congress to count on January 6,

by: USA Today

Elon Musk and SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports

The New York Times reported that Musk and SpaceX had violated federal reporting protocols by not fully reporting his contacts with foreign leaders.

by: National Post

Freeland defended by Liberal MPs, as Trudeau's feminist reputation is questioned

Trudeau has been largely out of public view grappling with the fallout from Freeland's bombshell decision to resign from his cabinet the same day she was set to present the Liberals' fall fiscal update on Monday, saying she was doing so after the prime minister told her last Friday that he no longer wanted her in the role.

by: MSNBC

Indiana congresswoman says she will spurn GOP caucus to help Elon Musk's DOGE group

I do not need to be involved in circuses," Rep. Victoria Spartz wrote on social media, suggesting she'll be prioritizing the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Federal politics live: Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils mid-year budget update, deficits $21.8bn billion deeper than expected

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the mid-year budget update today, which is expected to confirm the budget is headed back into years of deficits after two consecutive surpluses. Follow all the updates in our live blog.

by: The Australian Financial Review

Labor lifts company takeover fees and bolsters phoenixing crackdown

Jim Chalmers' midyear budget update has increased fees for company takeovers and provided funding to boost penalties for dodgy behaviour.

by: MSN

Potential scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals

The Liberal government was thrown into disarray this week when Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as finance minister, reviving calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down or call an election.

by: MSN

Climate neutrality: OECD and EU countries best equipped to lead the way, says report

Under the Paris Climate Agreement, nations around the globe committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. But how determined are OECD and EU countries in pursuing this goal? A recent monitoring report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals that Sweden,

by: MSN

Frank Bellotti, former Massachusetts attorney general and political heavyweight, dead at 101

Frank Bellotti, Massachusetts' former three-term attorney general and one-time lieutenant governor, died Tuesday at 101, his family said in a statement. Bellotti was unsuccessful in his three bids to take over the Governor's Office but still held an influential post in local politics.

by: MSN

Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta vows legal challenge

The federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid back 15 years to 2050 as part of new clean electricity regulations announced Tuesday — though officials maintain that target date was always the goal.

by: MSN

Democrats divided over Biden administration response to reported drone sightings

The Biden administration's response to mounting public concern over alleged drone sightings in the Northeast is dividing Democrats on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers are defending the executive assurances that there's no threat to public safety and others are bashing the various agencies for not providing proof to back those claims.

by: MSN

Beijing says China and US can achieve "great things" together

China's foreign minister has said that Beijing and Washington can achieve "many great things" if they work together rather than against one another.

by: MSN

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes - The Scottish Government had been criticised for its handling of informal messages from the pandemic.

by: MSN

Tuberville: Trump and RFK Jr. came to 'agreement' on abortion

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said on Tuesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told him he has come to an agreement with President-elect Trump on the issue of abortion, concluding the matter will be left to the states to decide.

by: MSN

AOC played the inside game - and insiders rejected it (for now)

ANALYSIS: The progressive Democrat went from being an insurgent to trying to be an ally of the Democratic caucus. The vote for Oversight shows the limits of that strategy, Eric Garcia reports

by: MSN

Republican Senator Says RFK Jr. Assured Him He And Trump Have An 'Agreement' On Abortion

"He is not much older than me, so he's got a lot more knowledge than I do," the Republican said of RFK Jr. The post Republican Senator Says RFK Jr. Assured Him He And Trump Have An 'Agreement' On Abortion first appeared on Mediaite.

by: MSN

Virginia's 13 electors cast their ballots for president and vice president

Virginia's 13 electors cast their ballots for Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for vice president.

by: MSN

All those mysterious drone sightings? The government says don't worry about it

A string of mysterious drone sightings over the East Coast of the U.S. has provoked a lot of anxiety about where they're coming from and who's flying them. A coalition of government agencies, however,

by: MSN

How Congress can end DC's lawfare and one-party federal bias

As we prepare for a new presidency, we need to think about fixing Washington, DC. No, I'm not just talking about the "drain the swamp" sense of reforming — and hopefully shrinking — the federal bureaucracy.

by: MSN

Australia's government spends its way to bigger budget deficits

Australia's government on Wednesday trimmed its likely budget deficit for the current fiscal year, but flagged bigger shortfalls ahead due to "unavoidable spending" on health, cost-of-living relief and veterans care.

by: MSN

Biden's Cabinet stand by statements of support as term draws to a close

With a month left in office, Biden's Cabinet reaffirms support, stating confidence in his leadership and fitness despite ongoing controversy and debate.

by: MSN

'Collateral damage': Former GOP finance chair warns Trump tariffs would be a disaster

Former House Financial Services Chair Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) has a stark warning for President-elect Donald Trump and the GOP Congress in the Wall Street Journal: tariffs are not going to balance the budget.

by: MSN

National security expert says Pentagon likely too 'embarrassed' to admit drone activity

A veteran soldier and national defense expert believes that if the Pentagon is refusing to reveal the source of a recent flurry of drone activity, it's likely because they are involved. "Usually when they don't say anything it's because the information will embarrass them in some way,

by: MSN

More world leaders from Argentina and El Salvador invited to Trump's inauguration

More world leaders are confirming they have been invited to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, and Argentine President Javier Milei is disclosing his plans to travel to Washington, breaking an American political tradition that kept foreign heads of state away from the transfer of power.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Sues Iowa Pollster Who Said He Trailed Harris: What We Know

President-elect Donald Trump is suing an Iowa pollster over a survey released before November's presidential election that showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading in the state. The lawsuit, filed on Monday,

by: MSN

Hamas: Ceasefire-Hostage Deal "Possible" After Doha Talks

After a brief statement from Hamas regarding the hostage negotiations, Becky Anderson and Jeremy Diamond report on what we know and what is still unclear.

by: MSN

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appoints retired Colonel and Director of Military Affairs as Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she is appointing a retired Colonel with experience in state government as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs.

by: MSN

John Spratt, South Carolina congressman and fiscal steward, dies at 82

Mr. Spratt, an Ivy League and Oxford graduate whose father was a prominent lawyer and banker in York, combined the authenticity of a local son with the erudition of a pedigreed pr

by: MSN

Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says

The leader of the House Armed Services Committee said Tuesday the Space Force needs to grow in size to overcome increasing threats from China and Russia. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., was a key player in establishing the Space Force five years ago.

by: MSN

Gloomier economy to shape election as government spends another $19 billion

The Albanese government will spend an extra $19 billion on childcare, healthcare and other priorities as it prepares to face voters without the economic recovery it had hoped for, the mid-year budget has revealed.

by: MSN

Trump sues Iowa pollster for 'election interference,' while opponents claim chilling of free speech

Trump claims J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register tried to "create a false narrative of inevitability" for Kamala Harris. Experts said he aims to chill impartial election assessments.

by: MSN

Canada's prime minister faces calls to resign. Here's what could happen next

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top minister abruptly quit and criticized his handling of the budget. Trudeau has led the country for nearly a decade,

by: MSN

GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work

Republicans released a report Tuesday reviewing the "failures and politicization" of the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee, capping their investigation by recommending a criminal investigation into former Rep.

by: MSN

Americans are falling prey to drone conspiracy theories. Trump isn't helping.

Joy Reid breaks down the drone mystery gripping the East Coast and explains how Trump is bringing slew of conspiracy theorists into the White House

by: MSN

New Indiana Medicaid budget projections leave top lawmakers 'scared'

The latest forecast shows a return to normal state revenue levels in Indiana but significant growth in Medicaid needs.

by: MSN

Time magazine Person of the Year: From Taylor Swift to Donald Trump and the list of every cover

How does TIME choose Person of the Year? Who dominated conversations for better or worse. Trump, Taylor Swift, President Obama earned the title. Twice

by: MSN

Government to ban WhatsApp for official business

The announcement comes after it was revealed ministers deleted messages exchanged during the pandemic.

by: MSN

Putin's retaliation for assassination of general will be 'strong and unpleasant,' former state department official warns

Former state department official Christian Whiton joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss a top Russian general being assassinated in Moscow and a cease-fire deal growing closer in Israel.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Dubs 'Radical' Judge's Decision Not to Overturn Hush Money Trial Conviction 'Illegal and Psychotic'

President-elect Donald Trump was left fuming after Judge Juan Merchan's decision not to overturn his hush money trial conviction. On Tuesday, December 17, the 78-year-old took to his Truth Social platform to dub the judge "deeply conflicted,

by: MSN

Hamas says Gaza truce talks in Doha 'serious and positive'

Hamas said talks in Qatar on Tuesday aimed at a truce and hostage-prisoner exchange in Gaza were "serious and positive", a day after an Israeli delegation flew in to meet with mediators. "Hamas affirms that,

by: MSN

'Open season': Experts slam Trump's 'disgusting' lawsuit against Iowa newspaper and pollster

President-elect Donald Trump announced multiple lawsuits against media organizations, including one against the Des Moines Register and now-retired pollster Ann Selzer. As Puck News' Tara Palmeri reported Monday night,

by: MSN

US imposes penalty on companies who bribed Indian Organizations

The US Army Golden Knights delivered a stunning aerial display during pre-game festivities at the 125th Army-Navy football game, parachuting onto the field in Landover, Maryland on December 14.

by: MSN

Gay Trump donor & former Democrat Bill White tapped as Belgium ambassador

Donald Trump announced his selection of Bill White — a gay businessperson and Republican donor who dropped Hillary Clinton the night she lost the 2016 election — as Ambassador to Belgium. White, 57, along with his husband,

Gay Trump donor & former Democrat Bill White tapped as Belgium ambassador

Donald Trump announced his selection of Bill White — a gay businessperson and Republican donor who dropped Hillary Clinton the night she lost the 2016 election — as Ambassador to Belgium. White, 57, along with his husband,
Bill White, a prominent gay Republican donor and former Democrat, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium. White, who previously ran for mayor of Houston as a Democrat, has since become a significant financial backer of Republican causes, notably contributing to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign. His political journey reflects a shift from Democratic to Republican affiliations, highlighted by his support for GOP candidates and his role in the Log Cabin Republicans, an organization advocating for conservative gay rights. His nomination comes at a time when the U.S. seeks to strengthen its diplomatic ties with Belgium, a key NATO ally, amidst various global challenges. If confirmed, White would join a small but growing list of openly gay ambassadors, showcasing a diversity in U.S. diplomatic representation.

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