• Tue, December 24, 2024

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Rob Shaw: 2024 redefined the rule of B.C. politics

Even by B.C.'s traditional standards for wild and wacky politics, 2024 was an extraordinarily bizarre year. In just a few months, the province saw the collapse of a political dynasty, the meteoric rise of a brand-new force and a voter backlash in the Oct.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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'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.

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'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

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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.

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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,

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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

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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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

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

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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

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'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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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Government backs bill restricting teachers educated in Palestinian universities

Coalition lawmakers argue measure is necessary to prevent spread of Palestinian 'antisemitism' and 'incitement' in Israeli schools The post Government backs bill restricting teachers educated in Palestinian universities appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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France tries new government to break political deadlock

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

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Bill Clinton admitted to hospital for 'testing and observation' after falling ill

A spokesperson for Former President Bill Clinton says the 78-year-old was admitted to the Georgetown University Medical Center for a 'fever and testing,'

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No, Mexico and Canada did not break off formal relations | Fact check

Bickering between Canada and Mexico since the U.S. threatened both with 25% tariffs has not ended formal relations for the countries.

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Meet the first lady of Kentucky, Britainy Beshear: her husband Andy Beshear was in the spotlight as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, and she supports Dolly Parton ...

The wife of Kentucky governor - and Donald Trump and J.D. Vance critic - Andy Beshear, the mother of 2 and ordained deacon is also a dedicated volunteer worker She's been the first lady of Kentucky since 2019 and this year all eyes were on her family,

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Shapiro Administration Leads the Way in Government AI Training with InnovateUS Partnership

The Shapiro Administration has taken a powerful step into the future with a groundbreaking agreement to train Pennsylvania's public sector employees on the responsible and effective use of

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Cabinet skips review of special counsel bills targeting President Yoon and first lady

The Cabinet skipped a review of two special counsel bills targeting President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday, defying the main opposition party's demand to promulgate them the same day.

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Explained: Centre ends 'No-Detention Policy'; what it means for Class 5 and 8 students

The central government has officially ended the 'no-detention policy' for students in Classes 5 and 8 in central government-run schools. This policy, which was introduced under the Right to Education Act (RTE) in 2009,

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Engaging with the New Syria: Risks and Opportunities

A jihadist rebel group wants to build and govern a stable country that is at peace with its neighbors and recognized by the international community. As much as that may seem an impossible contradiction destined to end in failure and violence,

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Wasteful spending on "Orwellian cat experiments" and more highlighted in annual Festivus report

Senator Rand Paul has released his annual "airing of grievances" about wasteful government spending in his 2024 Festivus report. In his report, named after the holiday made popular by the sitcom Seinfeld,

Wasteful spending on "Orwellian cat experiments" and more highlighted in annual Festivus report

Senator Rand Paul has released his annual "airing of grievances" about wasteful government spending in his 2024 Festivus report. In his report, named after the holiday made popular by the sitcom Seinfeld,
The article from MSN discusses the annual "Festivus Report" released by Senator Rand Paul, which highlights what he considers to be wasteful government spending. This year's report, titled "The Festivus Report: 100 Ways the Government Wasted Your Money," points out various instances of what Paul describes as frivolous expenditures. Among the examples cited are $1.5 million spent on studying the effects of catnip on cats, which Paul labels as "Orwellian cat experiments," and other expenditures like $2.7 million for a study on the impact of alcohol on fish, and $33.2 million for unused military equipment. The report also criticizes spending on items like Barbie dolls for research, a study on the impact of a single grape on a monkey's behavior, and funding for a study on how methamphetamine affects the sex drive of Japanese quail. Senator Paul uses this report to argue for fiscal responsibility and to highlight what he sees as a lack of oversight in federal spending.

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