• Tue, December 24, 2024

by: PBS

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's big moves and the Republicans' funding fight

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's big decisions with just weeks left in office and how a funding fight reveals potential cracks in the GOP as Republicans prepare to take power.

by: Graphic

Voice of the grassroots: Role of government appointees in the outcome of NPP's 2024 elections

As the dust begins to settle following the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) disappointing showing in the 2024 elections, one question resonates loudly among party faithful: what went wrong

by: MinnPost

The political quotations of 2024 that marked a historic, if not 'weird,' year

Besides a major election, there was new drama for Minnesota's recreational cannabis program and a proposal to use bubbles to fight crime.

by: ABC

1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible

The first check totaled $1,200 for eligible taxpayers, the second $600 and the third $1,400. Most Americans received checks, the government said, but those who didn't get the full amount could file for the rebate credit. The IRS estimates that roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.

by: WLRN

Trash incinerators are disproportionately harmful to Black and Hispanic people

In Florida, six of the nine existing incinerators are where the percentages of people of color are higher than the statewide average of 46%, according to the EPA. As Miami-Dade is experiencing, there is no perfect location to build a new one.

by: Oregonian

U.S. House fails to reauthorize 20-year-old bill that helps fund rural schools, communities in Oregon and other states

House Republicans could not reach agreement about how the rural schools bill should be funded and it died without a vote.

by: legit

Yoruba Youths Reject Plans to Introduce Sharia Law In South West

A group, Yoruba Nation Youths has warned the warn the Federal Government not to create divisions in Yorubaland with the introduction of Sharia law or courts.

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.

by: MSN

'Impulsive, manipulable and jealous': Conservative says Trump is whiffing with Congress

Democrats' fears that President-elect Donald Trump will govern as a dictator — something he himself suggested on the campaign trail — may ultimately never come to pass, conservative analyst Ramesh Ponnuru wrote for The Washington Post Tuesday.

by: MSN

Here's What Trump Did and Didn't Say About 'President Musk'

A fake Truth Social post circulated as Trump told a crowd at AmericaFest: "He's not going to be president, that I can tell you."

by: MSN

Hagari to participate in secret meeting in Knesset regarding criticism against Feldstein Law

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari is set to participate Tuesday afternoon in a confidential meeting in the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Hagari was summoned to present his policy regarding the entry of journalists into combat zones,

by: MSN

Why CT decided to take a temporary pass on offshore wind energy amid decarbonization efforts

After keeping the rest of New England waiting for months, Connecticut has decided to step away from a three-state, offshore energy buy as too expensive and concentrate its decarbonization efforts, at least over the short term,

by: MSN

Tennessee Senator Pressed On 'Damage And Pain' Biden Can Cause After Clemency For Death Row Inmates

Fox guest host Kellyanne Conway questioned Republican Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty Monday about how much more "damage and pain" President Joe Biden can cause Americans after granting clemency to more than 30 inmates on death row.

by: MSN

Inside Melania Trump's loathing of Christmas and bashing of family separation policy

Melania Trump was once recorded - without her knowledge - blasting the Christmas decorations as well as criticism over the family separation policy.

by: MSN

Demand for stricter rules as Elon Musk 'prepares to donate to Reform'

David Howarth, who served on the Electoral Commission between 2010 and 2018, called for a 'tight cap' on political donations.

by: MSN

US president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

U-S president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada,

by: MSN

Iran's Regime Struggles as Energy Crisis Shuts Down Nation

Iran, a country known for its vast reserves of natural gas and crude oil, is grappling with an unprecedented energy crisis. Government offices have been forced to shut down or operate on reduced hours.

by: MSN

Eamon Ryan's 'pride' and 'regrets' as he gets ready to bow out of Irish politics

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by: MSN

Police urged to review abuse and intimidation faced by London mayoral and assembly candidates

Police urged to review abuse and intimidation faced by London mayoral and assembly candidates - Elections review says young Londoners 'should be able to use Oyster Zip card as ID at polling stations'

by: MSN

Syria: Soldiers of the former Assad regime are surrendering their weapons to the new government

Soldiers of the former Assad regime are surrendering their weapons to the new government.

by: MSN

Staying in office is the main challenge for troubled France's new government

France's president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays. Now comes the hard part. Crushing debt, intensifying pressure from the nationalist far right, wars in Europe and the Mideast: Challenges abound for President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou,

by: MSN

Government criticised for refusing to compensate thousands of WASPI women in Milton Keynes

Local councillors have slammed the government for rejecting recommendations to pay pension compensation to thousands of WASPI women across the city.

by: MSN

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Slams Congress Over Ambedkar Row: 'Nehru Didn't Want Him In Constituent Assembly'

Amid the ongoing political tussle following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Dr B.R. Ambedkar during the Winter Session of Parliament, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday came out in defence of the government while sharply criticising the Congress and other opposition parties.

by: MSN

'Uncertainty is the rule of the day,' analyst says

Wolfango Piccoli, co-president of political risk advisory at Teneo, discusses the geopolitical outlook for 2025.

by: MSN

Chicago mayor faces calls to resign over public schools CEO's firing

Chicago resident and community roundtable director Cata Truss joins 'America Reports' to discuss the firing of Pedro Martinez and calls on Mayor Brandon Johnson to resign amid growing proficiency problems among Chicago students.

by: MSN

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider

According to a deep dive into how House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) managed to get most of his caucus and Donald Trump to agree on a budget package that kept the government working until March, the Washington Post is reporting that Johnson "blindsided" the president-elect by also negotiating with Democrats.

by: MSN

'Issue of honesty': Conservative outraged after GOP lawmaker found living in dementia home

Fort Worth-based Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) continuing to serve on Congressional payroll while secretly living in a dementia care facility is a massive disgrace, wrote right-leaning Never Trump commentator Charlie Sykes for The Atlantic — and it speaks to a broader problem of American politics becoming increasingly dominated by people of advanced

by: MSN

O'Malley called to testify in Congress about Social Security remote work policy

Former Maryland governor and commissioner of the Social Security Administration Martin O'Malley has been called to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month about an agreement he signed to allow some Social Security employees to work remotely through 2029.

by: MSN

Bill Clinton, 78, rushed to hospital for testing and observation

Bill Clinton has been rushed to hospital in Washington DC for testing and observation. The former US President, 78, was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center after he began to develop a fever,

by: MSN

Rachel Marsden: The top issue that defined 2024 (and embarrassed the globalists)

It's amazing how fast the woke Western establishment turned into a bunch of bigots, by their own definition, when they sensed that their own backsides were on the line this year. It seems like just yesterday that leaders across Western Europe and North America were advertising their openness to immigration from around the world as an

by: MSN

Family of PM's late aide Bleiweiss sues Netanyahus, claiming harassment and abuse

Lawsuit alleges PM used Hana Bleiweiss as a 'wallet,' ignored harassment she suffered from Likud officials, including claims she was faking the cancer from which she died in 2023 The post Family of PM's late aide Bleiweiss sues Netanyahus,

by: MSN

Christine Chen Zinner: It's Elon Musk and his peers against consumers

The billionaire Elon Musk and the California venture capitalist Marc Andreessen don't like government agencies that stop corporations like theirs from ripping off consumers. They especially hate the 14-year-old Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

by: MSN

France unveils fresh government with budget battle looming

France unveiled a new government on Monday composed of former ministers and senior civil servants that Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will hope can oversee the passage of a 2025 budget and prevent a deepening of the country's crisis.

by: MSN

Morocco to boost university scholarships and housing, minister announces

Minister El Midaoui outlined plans to expand university scholarships and student housing in response to a question from the Istiqlal Party group at the House of Representatives. He said the government will work with universities,

by: MSN

Chandigarh civic body meet turns into WWE ring over Ambedkar remarks row

The trigger for the scuffle was a motion passed by Congress and AAP councillors demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks on BR Ambedkar.

by: MSN

What does reintroduction of PAR mean for Manipur and northeast? | Explained

The decision to reimpose Protected Area Regime was necessitated in the light of security concerns over influx of illegal migrants from neighbouring countries.

by: MSN

Green Party's Elizabeth May reflects on unprecedented week in Canadian politics

Elizabeth May says in all her years on Parliament Hill she has never seen anything like the last week in Canadian politics.

by: MSN

Kay Granger's absence from House tops off year of age concerns for key leaders

by: MSN

Syria's New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren't committing to such issues as women's rights or free elections.

by: MSN

Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland: Why is Trump teasing US expansion? All you need to know

Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland are the prime targets in Donald Trump's foreign policy list. Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington. He has also stoked political mayhem in Canada by intensifying a crisis that threatens to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

by: MSN

Sewage scandals and bill increases mark year of woe for water industry

Sewage scandals and bill increases mark year of woe for water industry - Public fury swelled yet again at water companies' worsening records on sewage as firms announced steep hikes to consumer bills.

by: MSN

Government Abolish No Detention Policy For Class 5th and 8th

In a significant shift in education, officials say the Center has eliminated the "no-detention policy" for classes 5 and 8 in schools under its control, enabling them to fail children who fail the year-end tests.

by: MSN

"We will strike Houthis... just as we did to Haniyeh": Israel confirms killing of Hamas leader

Israel's defense minister confirmed the assassination of Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, last summer and has threatened similar action against the Houthi leadership in Yemen. The Houthis have been involved in missile attacks on Israel.

by: MSN

India News Live Today December 24, 2024: What does reintroduction of PAR mean for Manipur and northeast? | Explained

Stay informed with our live blog covering India's latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country.

by: MSN

Who controls Greenland, and why does Trump want to buy it?

As he prepares to assume office, Trump has returned to the idea. "For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the

by: MSN

How Republicans stunted 2024 growth and built 2026 roadblocks with rejection of ranked choice voting

How Republicans stunted 2024 growth and built 2026 roadblocks with rejection of ranked choice voting

Though Republicans are celebrating a trifecta win following the 2024 elections, the GOP also missed prime opportunities to expand their congressional majorities due to a partywide distrust and outright ban on ranked choice voting.
The article from MSN discusses how the rejection of ranked-choice voting (RCV) by Republicans has significant implications for future elections. It explains that RCV, a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, was seen as a potential reform to make elections more representative and less divisive. However, Republican opposition, primarily due to concerns over voter confusion and potential disenfranchisement, has led to legislative moves in several states to ban or restrict RCV. This opposition not only stunted the growth of RCV in 2024 but also set up roadblocks for its adoption in 2026. Critics argue that this move preserves the status quo, potentially benefiting the two-party system by limiting third-party and independent candidates' chances, thereby maintaining the current political dynamics and possibly suppressing voter choice and innovation in electoral processes.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/how-republicans-stunted-2024-growth-and-built-2026-roadblocks-with-rejection-of-ranked-choice-voting/ar-AA1wpApG

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