Tue, December 17, 2024

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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

by: Graphic

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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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."

by: 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,

by: 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

by: The Marietta Times

Canada's finance minister resigns: Unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long his most powerful and loyal minister, announced Monday she was resigning from the Cabinet.

by: The New York Times

The Ordinary Explanations Behind the Mysterious Lights in the Skies

As tips roll in, most reported incidents involve piloted planes and hobby drones, not foreign spying or secret programs, officials say.

by: CBC.ca

Trudeau faces frustrated MPs after Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced frustrated MPs at a hastily arranged caucus meeting late Monday following Chrystia Freeland's shocking decision to resign from cabinet just before she was poised to deliver the government's much-anticipated fall economic statement.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Never mind negative gearing. Australians pushed $67b through this tax vehicle

The record amount has flowed through a growing number of trusts to help Australians, mostly high-income earners, reduce their tax bills.

by: MSN

Government's new English Devolution White Paper is 'grim day for Cornwall'

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by: MSN

MPs react to public naming of alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo

H6 spent two decades embedding himself in the fabric of UK politics, business, education, industry and royalty. Security Minister Dan Jarvis responded to MPs Iain Duncan Smith, Chris Philps, Lee Anderson,

by: MSN

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Cochin International Airport

Kochi, Ernakulum (Kerala) December 17 (ANI): Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived at Cochin International Airport

by: Business Insider

TikTok's CEO met with Trump as the fight to delay ban heads to Supreme Court

The meeting between Shou Chew and Trump is the latest in TikTok's legal fight to remain available in the US.

by: Business Standard

How Priyanka Gandhi's Palestine bag reignited Israel-Gaza debate in India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faces criticism and praise after carrying a Palestine bag, sparking renewed discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict

by: Yahoo

The key candidates to be Germany's next Chancellor

Olaf Scholz's government was officially brought down on Monday after he lost a vote of confidence, paving the way for an election on Feb 23.

by: The New York Times

As Adams and Trump Get Cozier, Some N.Y. Republicans Recoil

Donald J. Trump is speaking sympathetically about Mayor Eric Adams, but Republicans in New York still view the mayor with skepticism.

by: NPR

Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career

The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on.

by: MSN

Yeovil MP criticises Government's planning framework

Yeovil MP Adam Dance said these changes undermine local democracy and ignore the requirements of communities in Yeovil and South Somerset.

by: MSN

Concerns and conflicting bids over devolution

The UK Government has said devolution will give regions a bigger voice, unlock economic growth and help build 1.5m homes across England. The Labour leader of Brighton & Hove City Council previously said devolution would be an "excellent opportunity" for the city.

by: Firstpost

Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz face no-confidence vote and lose? What next?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a no-confidence motion, paving the way for early general elections on February 23, 2025. Scholz's defeat had been expected after his three-way coalition collapsed last month.

by: MSN

First Palestine, Then Bangladesh: What's Up With Priyanka Gandhi And Her Bags

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag to the Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it. Gandhi was seen carrying a handbag emblazoned with the word "Palestine" and Palestinian emblems, including a watermelon -- seen as a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.

by: MSN

B.C. byelection held as Trudeau government reels from Freeland's stunning resignation

LANGLEY, B.C. — Polls have closed in a federal byelection in British Columbia amid turmoil in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls to resign after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet on the day she was to deliver a fall economic statement.

by: The Financial Times

German frontrunner Friedrich Merz faces row over unfunded tax cuts

Opposition CDU and governing SPD offer starkly competing visions as they prepare to unveil election manifestos

by: MSN

German election: Scholz loses confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He has lost the vote, paving the way for elections in February. DW has the latest.

by: MSN

Starmer's diplomacy downplays "epic scale" of Chinese spying

Yang Tengbo insists that he is not a spy and that he would "never do anything to harm the interests of the UK." He was speaking yesterday after instructing his legal team to disclose his identity following the "high level of speculation and misreporting in the media and elsewhere.

by: MSN

Langkah Zafrul: PKR and Umno must resolve tensions for Unity Government stability - Analysts

SHAH ALAM - Political analysts had called on PKR and Umno, two major entities within Unity Government to prioritise camaraderie and resolve tensions to avoid jeopardising the coalition's stability. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Associate Professor Dr Mohd Izani Mohd Zain had warned that mutual distrust could lead to larger issues beyond the alleged 'poaching' of party members.

by: Politico

High noon and FES o'clock

— FES o'clock: Meanwhile, Freeland has a fiscal update to unveil at 4 p.m. Need a metaphor for her task at hand? The Star's RYAN TUMILTY offers up a tightrope. The fishbowl's biggest question about that document: What's the federal deficit? Legions of observers in closed-door lock-ups will flip to the FES tables for the answer.

by: i24NEWS

'Ben-Gvir is destroying the government' - budget passes despite protest vote

The budget passed 59-57 opponents after Ben Gvir abstained in first reading and voted against in the next readings • Ben Gvir and Smotrich's parties clashed amid the protest vote

by: MSN

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2024 Out at ssc.gov.in: Get Direct Link Download Answer Key PDF and Raise Objections by Dec 18

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2024 (Paper I) . The Commission had conducted the Compute Based Examination (Paper-exam for Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' posts on December 10,

by: MSN

Polls close in B.C. federal byelection as Trudeau government reels from Freeland's stunning resignation

Polls have closed in a byelection for the federal seat of Cloverdale-Langley City, in British Columbia's Lower Mainland.

by: MSN

Morning bid: Investors look past politics to central bank moves

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Political upheaval is jolting governments from South Korea to Germany to Canada, but for now investors are keeping cool and Europe's markets are set for a sedate open,

by: MSN

Biden speaks of Oct. 7 and commitment to getting hostages home at Hanukkah reception

During his last Hanukkah reception as president, Biden spoke of the Oct. 7 attack on Isreal and his commitment to get hostages home.

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

The outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, has expressed his disapproval of using the position of Ceann Comhairle as a bargaining chip in government formation talks. In an interview with The Irish Times, Ó Fearghaíl emphasized that the role should be respected for its impartiality and significance in maintaining the integrity of parliamentary proceedings. He highlighted the importance of the Ceann Comhairle's independence from party politics, suggesting that any attempt to leverage the position for political gain undermines the democratic process. Ó Fearghaíl also reflected on his tenure, discussing the challenges and achievements, and stressed the need for the next holder of the office to be chosen based on merit rather than political convenience.

Read the Full The Irish Times Article at:
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/17/outgoing-ceann-comhairle-says-it-is-not-right-to-use-role-as-government-bargaining-chip/