Tue, December 24, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

by: MSN

Cornwall told by Labour government to build more homes than anywhere else

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner wants to fix a 'broken' housing system - and the figures for Kernow far, far outstrip what's being built at the moment

by: MSN

'Who's next?': Misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying

Further exemplifying that failure, disinformation security company Cyabra identified hundreds of accounts across the Elon Musk-owned X and Meta-owned Facebook that spread a host of conspiracy theories related to the murder.

by: MSN

Bill Clinton hospitalized for "testing and observation" after developing fever

Former President Bill Clinton checked into a Washington, D.C., hospital Monday afternoon for "testing and observation after developing a fever," an aide said in a statement. "President Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever,

by: MSN

Here is the 2025 political drama to watch in Texas and beyond

Next year will feature President-elect Donald Trump's America First agenda and a Texas legislative session that could reignite the power struggle among state Republicans. The year will abound with national and local intrigue.

by: MSN

Panama leaders past and present reject Trump's threat of Canal takeover

The status of the Panama Canal is non-negotiable, President Jose Raul Mulino said in a statement Monday signed alongside former leaders of the country, after Donald Trump's recent threats to reclaim the man-made waterway.

by: MSN

Australian government consultant sparks controversy with conflict of interest: 'Who would think it's a good idea ... ?'

And it's not just about the conflict of interest. Australian government consultant sparks controversy with conflict of interest: 'Who would think it's a good idea ... ?' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

New French government returns ministers from short-lived predecessor

The foreign, defense and interior ministers from the government that collapsed this month return in Prime Minister François Bayrou's new government.

by: MSN

Kremlin rejects Turkish media reports about life of Assad and his wife in Moscow

The Kremlin on Monday rejected Turkish media reports which suggested that Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, wanted a divorce and to leave Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also rejected Turkish media reports which suggested that Assad had been confined to Moscow and had his property assets frozen.

by: MSN

Long-awaited House Ethics report accuses Gaetz of breaking federal and state law

The House Ethics Committee is set to release a long-awaited report that accuses former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) of violating House rules and federal and state law, including through sexual misconduct and drug use,

by: MSN

How 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy Holidays' reflect US military values

In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.

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.

The article from MSN discusses Melania Trump's reported disdain for the traditional aspects of her role as First Lady, particularly her dislike for Christmas and the public duties associated with it. According to the book "American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden" by Katie Rogers, Melania Trump found the holiday season, with its expectations of decorating the White House and hosting events, to be a "nightmare." She was quoted expressing her frustration with the extensive preparations and the public's expectations. Additionally, the article touches on Melania's reaction to the Trump administration's family separation policy at the border, where she reportedly criticized the policy in private, calling it "cruel" and "unjust." Despite her public silence on many issues, these private sentiments reveal a more complex view of her time in the White House, highlighting her struggles with the ceremonial aspects of her role and her occasional disagreement with her husband's policies.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/inside-melania-trump-s-loathing-of-christmas-and-bashing-of-family-separation-policy/ar-AA1wqFGB