• Tue, December 24, 2024

by: Politico

6 things we learned this year

Here are six things we learned about race and identity politics this election cycle. As much as Democrats tried painting Trump as out of touch and unfit to hold the presidency again, those tactics simply didn't stick. Obviously.

by: ProPublica

Trump's Pick to Lead Federal Housing Agency Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor

As HUD secretary, Scott Turner would oversee billions in housing aid, but as a Texas state legislator he voted against protections for poor tenants and has called government assistance "one of the most destructive things for the family.

by: wacotrib

Byron Johnson tips hat to Texas Ranger Museum after 28 years

In his tenure as museum director, Johnson has overseen its physical expansion, raised its international profile, strengthened its collections and research material and heightened its connections to today's Texas Rangers.

by: Richmond

Feds clear Va. to use to extend broadband to unserved parts of state

Virginia has a green light from the administration of President Joe Biden to use $1.48 billion in federal infrastructure funding to extend high-speed internet access to more than 133,000 unserved locations,

by: MSN

Myanmar junta digs itself a deeper hole

Nearly four years after the coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the world seems to have forgotten the tragic circumstances within the nation and the unresolved political crisis that has engulfed it. With bigger crises looming across the European theatre,

by: MSN

Rand Paul gives Elon Musk's plans a major reality check

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is warning Elon Musk that a rude awakening is coming. Fox News reporter Chad Pergram interviewed the Libertarian-leaning Republican, who discussed his ongoing crusade to reduce government spending,

by: MSN

Biden takes heat for vetoing bill that would add new judgeships

Federal judiciary leadership and some lawmakers are criticizing President Biden for vetoing a bill that would've added 66 new federal judgeships amid growing caseloads. Biden on Monday made good on his promise to veto the JUDGES Act,

by: MSN

Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US

Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US - Critics argue migrants already know the risks of journey and restrictive policies put border-cr

by: MSN

NY Rep. Lawler hints he may run for gov while roasting Hochul, Schumer and more by the fire

He was roasting politicians by the fire — and touting himself as New York's potential next governor. GOP New York Rep. Mike Lawler torched the state's Democrats while hinting he may run for governor in 2026 during his "Festivus" airing of grievances this week.

by: MSN

Before and after: Has Trump's rhetoric on Ukraine and Putin changed?

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump frequently spoke about the war in Ukraine, often promising to end it within a day. However, after his election, the Ukrainian issue has remained on his agenda,

by: MSN

Fresh headache for govt as activist demands content of cattle vaccination jab made public

Activist Enock Aura wants the government to be compelled to avail the details of the animal vaccination plan. President William Ruto insisted the plan will continue.

by: MSN

Trump has to 'roll up his sleeves and get to work' in order to achieve hostage deal

Questions are mounting over how President-elect Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may impact getting a ceasefire deal done. Meanwhile, the Syrian rebel group agreed to form a national military.

by: MSN

Canal threats, money-laundering claims and a hotel battle: Trump's long, weird history with Panama

Trump's long, weird history with Panama - Major Trump project in Panama City brought lawsuits, shoving matches and money-laundering allegations before Trump lost it in hostile takeover

by: MSN

Atal Ji elevated India's prestige at the global stage: Defence Minister

by: MSN

Trump's chief of staff worried about 'shadow president' Musk leading him 'by the nose': analysis

When House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was making a last-minute effort to get a spending bill passed and avoid a federal government shutdown, billionaire Elon Musk threatened primary challenges against any GOP lawmakers who voted for a bill he didn't like.

by: MSN

Morocco proposes family law reforms to improve women's rights

Morocco aims to grant women more rights over child custody and guardianship as well as a veto over polygamous marriage, in the first review of its family code in 20 years, the justice and Islamic affairs ministers said on Tuesday.

by: MSN

MoD assures that Ukraine to receive sufficient aid from partners in 2025

Ukraine will receive sufficient military aid next year. In total, the United States provides 50% of the support, European partners contribute over 40%, and the rest comes from other countries and Ukraine's own contributions,

by: MSN

Trump vows to use DOJ to enact death penalty after Biden sentence commutations

by: MSN

Nobody asked us to submit questions - Reuben Abati opens up on media chat with Tinubu

by: MSN

Netanyahu on trial: Prosecution trying to criminalize contact between politicians and journalists

Netanyahu contended that in their quest to find wrongdoing, the prosecution was criminalizing communication between politicians and journalists.

by: MSN

Romania's ruling coalition survives elections

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest The coalition formed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL) has been endorsed by lawmakers with 240 votes in favour, seven more than needed.

by: MSN

Becoming a resident of South Dakota is easy. Some say too easy

All you have to do to become a South Dakota resident is spend one night. Stay in a campground or hotel and then stop by one of the businesses that specialize in helping people become South Dakotans, and they'll help you do the paperwork to gain residency in a state with no income tax and relatively cheap vehicle registration.

by: MSN

What's the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?

President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend suggested the US should retake the Panama Canal, an idea that was immediately rejected by the government of Panama, which has controlled the passage for decades.

by: MSN

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Donald Trump want with it?

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Donald Trump want with it? - Donald Trump has some concerns about the canal

by: MSN

US calls new report asserting famine in north Gaza 'outdated and inaccurate'

The post US calls new report asserting famine in north Gaza 'outdated and inaccurate' appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

Johnson allies beg Trump to help him keep job, as report highlights Gaetz sex and drug claims: Live

Johnson allies beg Trump to help him keep job, as report highlights Gaetz sex and drug claims: Live - Gaetz stands accused of buying and using illegal drugs, including from his office on Capitol Hill,

by: MSN

We have clearly lost the way, can we find our way back?

TO welcome the birth of our Lord this Christmas; some friends of mine have asked me to offer some thoughts on the intimate relationship between our politics and our Christian faith. They wanted to talk about our well-known Catholicism in relation to the political and economic policies of the state.

by: MSN

"Sclerotic gerontocracy": Lawmaker's struggle with dementia revives criticism of elderly politicians

Long-standing criticism of public officials for refusing to step down and pass the torch to a younger generation resurfaced this weekend after it was revealed that 81-year-old Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas.

by: MSN

Goldberg: This is the trouble with Elon Musk's debut as a federal budget negotiator

The billionaire got more of what he wanted out of the spending bill than President-elect Donald Trump did. But his role and reasoning raise a host of questions.

by: MSN

Trump Torches Biden for Commuting 'Death Sentence on 37 of the Worst Killers in Our Country'

Donald Trump torched Joe Biden on Christmas Eve for commuting the sentence of 37 of the 40 inmates currently on the federal government's death row The post Trump Torches Biden for Commuting 'Death Sentence on 37 of the Worst Killers in Our Country' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: MSN

Syrian ex-rebel factions agree to merge under defence ministry

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa reached an agreement on Tuesday with former rebel faction chiefs to dissolve all groups and consolidate them under the defence ministry, according to a statement from the new administration.

by: MSN

Photos Show Joe Biden Meeting Son Hunter's Business Partners during China Trip

Hunter Biden's Chinese business partners sought and received access to then-vice president Joe Biden's political power, according to a GOP impeachment report.

by: MSN

Maddow: Musk exposed Trump weakness, on top of incompetence, with spending bill manipulation

Donald Trump's transition ahead of his second term in office was already a series of humiliations and failures as his inability to pick qualified members of his administration was laid bare, but the spending bill debacle showed that in addition to that incompetence,

by: MSN

Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband

Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry. The meeting between the rebel groups and Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "ended in an agreement on the dissolution of all the groups and their integration under the supervision of the ministry of defence",

by: MSN

Thai cabinet approves handouts, minimum wage increase and tax breaks, PM says

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved new minimum wage increases from January, tax breaks to boost spending and the second phase the government's signature handout scheme, the prime minister said. Paetongtarn Shinawatra also told reporters she hoped for economic growth of more than 3% next year.

by: MSN

President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Share Christmas Message for Kenyans

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have shared a heartfelt Christmas message with Kenyans as the country prepares to celebrate the festive season. In a video shared on Tuesday, December 24 morning,

by: MSN

Presidential run eyed for 'relentless' Dem gov who beat brutal GOP opposition in key state

With Democrats stuck out of power for at least two years, wrote The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty, they could do worse than to look to the example of one "relentless" Democratic governor, Roy Cooper,

by: MSN

Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo

Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.

by: MSN

Trump Rages at Biden for Wrecking His Plans for Executions: 'Makes No Sense'

President-elect Donald Trump reacted to President Joe Biden's commutation of the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row with befuddlement and disbelief on Tuesday, claiming the decision "makes no sense.

by: MSN

5 things to know for Dec. 24: Matt Gaetz report, Donald Trump, Lottery winner, Hawaii volcano, Bill Clinton

Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions,

by: MSN

Trump Wants Denali Renamed

Opposition to President-elect Trump's renewed suggestion to change the name of Alaska's 20,310-foot mountain back to McKinley includes many Alaskans, including Indigenous people, and the state's two Republican senators.

by: MSN

Famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, UN-backed report says

IPC report outlines famine in five areas, including in Sudan's largest displacement camp, Zamzam, in North Darfur.

by: MSN

Republicans fret 'cannibalizing ourselves' with primaries for bucking Trump

by: MSN

Panama leaders issue joint response after Trump's threat to seize control of canal

The status of the Panama Canal is non-negotiable, current and former leaders of the country said, after Donald Trump's recent threats to reclaim the waterway.

by: MSN

Women at the forefront of South Korea's martial law protests

As protesters confronted armed soldiers outside South Korea's National Assemblyon the night of December 3, it was immediately apparent that something unexpected was taking place. No sooner had President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on televisionto declare martial law than citizens began arriving and facing down the nation's military.

by: MSN

After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job after eight years in which the southern Democrat picked his moments against a Republican-dominated legislature, winning big on Medicaid expansion and clean energy while falling short in fights over private-school vouchers and abortion rights.

by: MSN

Cornwall to build most number of houses under Government plans

Cornwall is the local authority which will have to build the most number of new homes under the Labour government's housebuilding plans

by: MSN

Donald Trump's threats and lawfare impose chilling effect on press

President-elect Donald Trump has been clear about his ire for the press for years. His latest verbal attacks, legal actions and cabinet appointments signal he is ready to increase his efforts to quiet critical reporting.

Donald Trump's threats and lawfare impose chilling effect on press

President-elect Donald Trump has been clear about his ire for the press for years. His latest verbal attacks, legal actions and cabinet appointments signal he is ready to increase his efforts to quiet critical reporting.
The article from MSN discusses how former President Donald Trump's actions and legal strategies have created a chilling effect on the press. Trump has frequently labeled media outlets as "fake news" and has pursued legal actions against journalists and media organizations, which critics argue is an attempt to intimidate and silence critical reporting. This includes his administration's efforts to alter libel laws to make it easier to sue media entities, as well as his direct threats and lawsuits against individuals like E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault. These actions have led to concerns over press freedom, with many in the media feeling increasingly cautious about their reporting due to the potential for costly legal battles or harassment. The article highlights how such tactics not only affect the targeted journalists but also contribute to a broader atmosphere of fear and self-censorship within the journalism community.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/donald-trump-s-threats-and-lawfare-impose-chilling-effect-on-press/ar-AA1wqHbr