Sun, December 29, 2024

by: Slate

Dear Jurisprudence: Can Donald Trump Wave a Wand to Get Rid of Birthright Citizenship?

This week's episode of Amicus is a mailbag special in which Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern answer listeners' burning questions about the law and its odds of surviving a second Trump administration.

by: Vox

How Trump could crack down on blue cities and states to enact mass deportations

Bonta also said that any attempt Trump makes to deport US citizens together with their undocumented family members — something the president-elect has floated — would be unconstitutional and that his mass deportation plan is bound to violate individuals' due process rights.

by: thenightly

Australian Defence Force to launch campaign to attract at least 350 foreigners to join the ranks

Australia is launching a campaign to recruit at least 350 foreigners to fill an alarming shortfall in our defence ranks, but the Federal Government insists there are strict caveats.

by: MSN

Why did US homelessness hit a record high this year? Reason explained

Homelessness in the US recently saw a rapid increase in 2024. According to the annual federal report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the number of homeless people has increased by 18% from last year.

by: MSN

Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspends services after fake passports emerge

Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrian nationals, including former officers in the army, to the new administration in Damascus after they were caught illegally entering Lebanon.

by: MSN

Constitution stood every test of time: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Constitution has stood every test of time, lauding it as "our guiding light". Speaking in his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi noted that the next Republic Day will mark the 75th anniversary of the implementation of the Constitution.

by: MSN

Conservatives have a plan to bring down the federal government. Will it work?

Conservatives want to bring down the federal government with a non-confidence vote in the new year, but there are a few obstacles in the way.

by: MSN

Moldova's Foreign Ministry condemns Russia's groundless accusations of neo-Nazism and Russophobia

Moldova's Foreign Ministry condemned the annual report of the Russian Foreign Ministry on "violations of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots in foreign countries". In the report, the Russians accuse Moldova of allegedly "rapidly slipping into support for the ideologies of neo-Nazism and racial discrimination".

by: Fortune

Daylight savings could actually come to an end if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new government efficiency board has its way

by: MSN

Millions of homeowners could be set to receive cheap loans and grants for solar panels

Millions of homeowners could be set to receive cheap loans and grants for solar panels - Ministers are drawing up plans to subsidise the cost of fitting solar panels and batteries in homes across the

by: MSN

Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk in row over worker visas

Donald Trump has weighed into a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk.

by: MSN

UGC NET 2025 admit card released for January 3 exam. Steps to download

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET admit card for the January 3, 2025 exam. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

by: MSN

Black American and African faith leaders band together to take on Trump and White Christian nationalism

The newly formed Affirming Leaders Council is sounding the alarm in fear of Trumpism, global authoritarianism, and an international decline […]

by: MSN

Jharkhand in 2024: A year of political thrills, twists, and stunning comebacks

Jharkhand witnessed Chief Minister Hemant Soren's dramatic disappearance and return, his arrest, and his wife's political rise. Despite defections and high-profile arrests, Soren's JMM-led alliance secured a consecutive term,

by: MSN

German peacekeepers in Ukraine possible only with Russia's consent - German chancellor candidate

Friedrich Merz, German chancellor candidate and chairman of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has stated that Germany will consider joining a peacekeeping force in Ukraine only if Russia agrees.

by: MSN

'Flagrant and serious violations': Senator accused of illegally using campaign funds to splurge on pricey trips to Europe and 'California wine country'

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has been accused of using campaign funds to splurge on travel expenses for trips to Europe, Japan, the U.K., Aspen and "California wine country." The post 'Flagrant and serious violations': Senator accused of illegally using campaign funds to splurge on pricey trips to Europe and 'California wine country' first appeared on Law & Crime.

by: MSN

Musk, Ramaswamy spar with Trump supporters over H-1B work visas

Musk and Ramaswamy have found themselves at odds with some of Trump's supporters over their support for H-1B visas, which allow foreign professionals to work in America.

by: Vanguard

Kwara South leaders canvass power shift to Kwara North in 2027

Leaders of thought from across the seven local government areas of Kwara South on Friday canvassed power shift to Kwara North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections to ensure equity, fairness and justice.

by: MSN

Crockett slams Democrats for choosing 'seniority' over those who are 'best equipped'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) took aim at Democrats for choosing Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the upcoming Congress.

by: MSN

S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote

Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say.

by: MSN

Why was PV Narasimha Rao not given the funeral he deserved, asks BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia criticized Congress for not honouring former PM PV Narasimha Rao, countering Priyanka Gandhi's remarks on cremation arrangements for Manmohan Singh. Bhatia accused Congress of disrespecting Rao by not allowing his funeral in New Delhi and demanded explanations regarding homage to former PMs.

by: MSN

PAS threatens legal action against Nga in Christmas celebration dispute

by: MSN

Trump says he's 'in favour' of H-1B visas amid MAGA row over foreign workers

Donald Trump's statement places him at the centre of a fiery row that has split his base. On one side are anti-immigration hardliners, while on the other are Silicon Valley leaders like Elon Musk, who advocate for the H1-B visa programme.
Sat, December 28, 2024

by: Vanguard

Tension as Senator's billboards removed in Kwara over alleged non-payment of advert fees

Political tensions have erupted in Kwara state over the sudden removal of Senator Saliu Mustapha's Billboards erected at strategic areas of Ilorin, Kwara state capital by suspected hoodlums.

by: Newsweek

Ex-CDC Director Says 'Possible' US Created Viruses in China

Robert Redfield, who led the CDC during Trump's first term, said "it's possible" that U.S. intelligence agencies were helping create viruses in a Wuhan lab.

by: Newsweek

Vivek Ramaswamy's Critique of US Culture Misses Key Facts About Zack Morris

Ramaswamy criticized American culture for celebrating a sitcom character and not valuing studying and hard work, but that character scored a 1502 on the SATs.

by: nysfocus

Climate Change, Child Poverty, and a Whirlwind Tour of New York Policymaking: 2024 in Review

I started off 2024 on the climate/environment beat, often reporting with my colleague Colin Kinniburgh. My question was often — what is New York doing about the dilemmas of climate change and environmental degradation, and what gets in the way of action?

by: CNN

Trump defends foreign worker visas, siding with Musk amid MAGA backlash

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday defended the visa program that allows highly skilled foreign workers to immigrate to the US, marking his first comments on an issue that has divided his supporters this week.

by: Reuters

US may hit new debt limit as early as Jan 14, Yellen says

The U.S. Treasury Department may need to take "extraordinary measures" by as early as Jan. 14 to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers in a letter on Friday.

by: MSN

Supreme Court rules that legislature can't have child death records

The Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Health and Human Services that it doesn't need to provide confidential information to the legislature's Government Oversight Committee, but that could change if the legislature decides to change the law.

by: MSN

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Ban

President-elect Trump says he should be the one to make the decision on whether TikTok can continue operating in the United States due to the unique national security and First Amendment issues raised by this case,

by: MSN

Syria's Alawite community: Once feared, now living in fear?

Syria's ousted dictator Bashar Assad and his family were members of the secretive religious minority, and used the community's fears and desires to stay in power.

by: MSN

PM demands 'concrete proposals' on growth from regulators

PM demands 'concrete proposals' on growth from regulators - Sir Keir Starmer has written to regulators following a difficult economic start to his premiership.

by: MSN

Marcos seeks support for National Security Strategy

President Marcos has issued an order directing government agencies to support the implementation of the 2024 National Security Strategy (NSS) that aims to address internal and external security challenges.

by: MSN

Legacy-Ending Pics Surface in Final Days of Biden Presidency: Then-VP Seen Meeting Hunter's Chinese Associates

President Joe Biden denied meeting with the business partners of his son, Hunter Biden, on several occasions over the past few years. But photos of Hunter Biden and his father meeting with those business partners entered the public eye for the very first time this week,

by: MSN

Putin tightens laws with life terms for armed uprising

Vladimir Putin has signed a law increasing penalties for organising and participating in an armed uprising. The new regulations stipulate that the minimum penalty for such actions now ranges from 15 to 20 years' imprisonment,

by: MSN

North Texas companies among major donors to Trump's inauguration

Large corporations typically donate to both political parties to maintain a good standing with top policymakers.

by: MSN

Gandhi family has not given respect to any big leader of the country: Nadda

Accusing Congress of trying to politicise the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday alleged that the grand old party never showed respect to the former prime minister when he held the office.

by: MSN

BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Indulging in Politics Over Manmohan Singh's Funeral

Bhubaneswar: The BJP on Saturday accused the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of indulging in politics over the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Addressing a press conference on saturday,

by: MSN

Shock documents unveil CIA's scheme to manipulate UK intelligence agency MI5 during Iran Shah coup

For years the sinister role the CIA had in overthrowing the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran was hidden until a 2013 trove of classified documents was released

by: Newsweek

Mary Trump Shares How Elon Musk Maintains 'Most Influence' Over Her Uncle

Donald Trump's estranged niece spoke about the influence Musk has created with her uncle as the billionaire clashes with MAGA supporters over H-1B visas.

by: MSN

How Wes Streeting became Labour's leader in waiting

With Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves facing voters' anger over the economy, the Health Secretary is now the bookies' favourite to one day lead his party - but only if he can put the 'broken' NHS back t

by: MSN

Political roundup of 2024 across North and West Cumbria

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by: MSN

Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs to cut red tape and help kickstart economy

Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs to cut red tape and help kickstart economy - Critics accused the prime minister of chasing a 'regulatory race to the bottom' and urged him to pursue closer ti

by: MSN

Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash

Social media posts by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy arguing in favor of expanding the visa program for highly skilled workers have set off a debate among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over how the program should fit into the incoming administration's aggressive immigration agenda.

by: MSN

The political highs and lows of 2024: 10 defining moments

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China's dual power play: A 6th-gen fighter jet, world's 'largest' dam near India

Beijing's two mega announcements underline its strategic ambitions and the serious fallouts for the Indian military and the country's water security

by: MSN

'New low in politics': BJP slams Rahul for attacking Centre over Manmohan Singh's last rites, memorial

Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's decision to cremate former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat, calling it a disrespect to his legacy. Congress and other leaders demanded a memorial site for Singh's cremation.

PM Modi calls chess world champion Gukesh an embodiment of calmness and humility

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met chess world champion D Gukesh, praising his confidence, calmness, and humility. Modi highlighted Gukesh's determination, recalling his prediction of becoming the youngest world champion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised 17-year-old Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh for his remarkable achievement in becoming the youngest-ever winner of the FIDE Candidates Tournament, securing his spot to challenge for the world chess championship title. In a congratulatory phone call, PM Modi described Gukesh as an "embodiment of calmness and humility," highlighting his composure and dedication. Modi also expressed his confidence in Gukesh's future success, stating that the young chess player's journey would inspire many in India and around the world. Gukesh, in response, expressed his gratitude for the support and encouragement from the Prime Minister.

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