Tue, December 31, 2024

by: Politico

The Ground Is Shifting in American Politics. Here's What I Saw on the Trail.

Politics Editor David Siders has been traveling the country to chronicle how American politics is shifting from the ground up. Here's what some of the people he visited are thinking heading into 2025.

by: PBS

What we know about Jimmy Carter's foreign policy legacy

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this week at the age of one-hundred, leaves behind a rich and at times confounding foreign policy legacy that eludes any simplistic narrative.

by: Tuko

Hassan Joho: List of Other Politicians Who Made Major Comebacks in 2024

Some politicians have found life in 2024 following new political deals, including the handshake between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

by: CNN

Remembering former President Jimmy Carter

Former US President Jimmy Carter is remembered in China for bringing an end to decades of hostility and establishing diplomatic relations with Beijing - at the expense of Taiwan. The diplomatic switch in 1979 led to profound changes in US-China relations in the following decades that are still being felt today.

by: WLRN

LGBTQ+ community to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality in Florida

LGBTQ+ advocates will celebrate the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 5, in Miami Beach in an event to include the couples and the attorneys who successfully sued in court to overturn the longstanding gay-marriage ban.

by: WLRN

US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity

New research released this month by the Census Bureau shows that around 80% of people who wrote that their background was Middle Eastern or North African identified as white on the 2020 census questionnaire.

by: WTEN

The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections

As with many voters on Maui, Joshua Kamalo thought the race for president wasn't the only big contest on the November ballot. He also was focused on a hotly contested seat

by: Sky

Presidents, princes and prime ministers signed extraordinary collection of No 10 visitors' books made public for first time

It appears that the visitors' book was introduced by Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath, who lived in Number 10 between 1970 and 1974. But it was rarely used by some former leaders, with the premierships of John Major and Sir Tony Blair having few entries.

by: CP24

New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

Several new laws and regulations in Ontario are taking effect this new year. Here's what residents in the province need to know.

by: Mint

The year in data: how 2024 stacked up for economy, politics, climate and more

As 2024 ends, hope is intact that the economic slowdown will be short-lived, consumption and investments will return, and improvements in statistics will lead to finer policymaking. But when the macro lens zooms in,

by: MassLive

Steward, Boston's tax fight and fixing the T: The top 5 Mass. political stories of 2024

The past 12 months have seen the collapse of Steward Health Care, which sent shockwaves through the state's hospital sector. Voters tossed the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement. Protests tied to the Israel-Hamas war rocked college campuses statewide.

by: MSN

Nigel Farage given permission to replace 'tired' home in Greatstone on Romney Marsh with three-storey new-build

Nigel Farage has been given the green light to knock down a "tired" house on the Kent coast and replace it with a three-storey new-build. The Reform UK leader revealed plans for the seafront home in Greatstone on Romney Marsh earlier this year.

by: MSN

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says 'feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state'

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh apologised to the people of the state and expressed "regret" for ethnic violence that has rocked the state since May 2023. "This entire year has been very unfortunate.

by: HuffPost

Trump Endorses Mike Johnson In Speaker Race Amid A Few Rumblings Of GOP Discontent

Johnson became speaker in October 2023 following weeks of chaos and dysfunction among Republicans after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) triggered a no-confidence motion in former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Gaetz at the time gloated about MAGA's ascendance in the party.

by: NDTV

How Justin Trudeau's "Vote Bank" Politics Wrecked Canada-India Ties In 2024

Amid regional tensions and global conflicts in 2024, India navigated the complex diplomatic waters to solidify itself as a global leader which can't be overlooked.

by: MSN

Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women

The government was once again ordering the stoppage of all female work in institutions not controlled by the Taliban, according to the letter. "In case of lack of cooperation, all activities of that institution will be cancelled and the activity license ...

by: MSN

The next installment of Kisan Yojana may come on this day, but these farmers will not get the benefit

More than 50% of the country's population earns their living through farming and some other means. But there are many farmers among them. Who are not able to earn much through farming. Such farmers are not able to collect profits.

by: MSN

U.P. ministers lead roadshows in Delhi, Mohali for Mahakumbh

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday held roadshows for Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 in Delhi and Mohali with senior ministers handing over invitations for the mega religious event to Delhi lieutenant governor Vinay Kumar Saxena,

by: MSN

Trump Cabinet picks ordered to stay off social media amid ugly MAGA visa battle

Trump Cabinet picks ordered to stay off social media amid ugly MAGA visa battle - 'All intended nominees should refrain from any public social media posts without prior approval of the incoming White House counsel,

by: MSN

Bengal, Bangla & 'Bahirgoto'. The politics of identity and pushback against Hindi 'imposition'

Bengalis have revived debate of language imposition. English medium education is highly in demand and Bengali language in that case becomes marginalised.

by: MSN

Drug Middlemen Spared by Trump and Musk, for Now

Americans are broadly aware of how big pharma profits from high drug prices, but few understand the market distortions introduced by pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies that negotiate prices on behalf of employers,

by: MSN

Religion expert lays out 'the juxtaposition of Jimmy Carter' and Donald Trump

Former United States President Jimmy Carter — who passed away on Sunday, December 29 at the age of 100 — was a devout Christian and follower of Jesus Christ. Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, who serves as senior director of policy and advocacy at Interfaith Alliance,

by: MSN

Kentuckians will have to choose between firearms and medical cannabis starting Jan. 1st

As Kentucky prepares to implement the new medical cannabis law, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns people that if you register for the medical marijuana program, you are legally not allowed to own or buy guns.

by: MSN

Utah political leaders react to the passing of Jimmy Carter

Utah's state and federal leaders offered their condolences and praised the legacy the late president leaves behind.

by: MSN

'Gullible and Wrong': Journalists Lament Missing Joe Biden's Decline

Matt Yglesias, Josh Barro, and Mehdi Hasan regret failing to acknowledge Biden's cognitive decline sooner - and its impact on the 2024 election

by: MSN

Vacationing Trudeau can't escape catcalls and mockery: 'Get out of B.C.'

In what is likely his last Christmas vacation as prime minister, Justin Trudeau quietly jetted to a B.C. ski resort only for the visit to become defined by displays of public mockery and hostility. In one video that's now been seen millions of times online,

by: MSN

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow and Kyiv exchange hundreds of prisoners as Putin's forces suffer big losses

Ukraine down 21 drones as Putin's forces launch dozens in overnight aerial assault - Vladimir Putin faces mounting pressure to admit responsibility for Azerbaijan plane crash in Kazakhstan
Mon, December 30, 2024

by: thenightly

Surging populism and rejecting incumbents: What we learned from the 2024 mega election year

More people voted in elections this year than ever before, putting democracy to the test across all four corners of the globe and producing some interesting trends that could spill into 2025.

by: VTDigger

Joan Shannon will not seek reelection to Burlington City Council, capping a decades-long career in Queen City politics

The Democrat has been on the council for more than 20 years, including three years as its president. She lost her bid for mayor in March.

by: MSN

'Great idea': Bernie Sanders takes Trump up on his own plan

A possible team-up between President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) could be brewing. The progressive senator on Monday again called on the incoming president to join forces with him and others in Congress to cap soaring credit card interest rates.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Why Trump backing Speaker Mike Johnson (sort of) matters

Headed into this week's vote, is Mike Johnson relieved to have Donald Trump's backing? Yes. Will it guarantee the Republican speaker's success? No.

by: MSN

'Needed this vow of support' from Trump: Will Johnson be re-elected as House Speaker?

Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Melanie Zanona and former Republican Congressman David Jolly join Alex Witt to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement of Mike Johnson to continue as House Speaker and Johnson's chances to win re-election this Friday.

by: devdiscourse

Poland's Electoral Commission Reverses Decision on PiS Funding

Poland's electoral commission reversed its decision to reject the nationalist Law and Justice party's 2023 financial report, ensuring it retains state funding for the 2025 presidential election. The change follows an appeal to the Supreme Court,

by: WPLG

Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world

Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are pouring in from his small hometown of Plains, Georgia, and around the world.

by: MSN

German Government Accuses Elon Musk Of Trying To Influence Election

A spokesperson for the German government is now calling out Elon Musk and his attempts to influence the upcoming federal election in February in Germany. Previously, the German government collapsed after a vote of no confidence,

by: MSN

Biden closes government as 'mark of respect' for late former President Jimmy Carter

President Biden on Monday signed an executive order closing executive offices of the government for late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on Jan. 9.

by: Upstream

Slovakia and Ukraine deepen dispute over Russian gas transit

by: MSN

Donald Trump's choice of Marco Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing

When Donald Trump emerged victorious from the US presidential election in November, some at Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lamented the result but none professed surprise. For months, officials and analysts linked to the ministry had prepared for the outcome,

by: MSN

US announces $5.9 billion in military and budget aid to Ukraine

The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and budget assistance for Ukraine as President Joe Biden uses his final weeks in office to surge aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power.

by: MSN

Kansas organizations receive $1.5M to support domestic violence survivors and families

Twenty Kansas organizations have been awarded over $1.5 million to support efforts to prevent family, domestic, and dating violence.

by: MSN

US announces $5.9 billion in military, other aid to Ukraine

The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and budget assistance for Ukraine as President Joe Biden uses his final weeks in office to surge aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power.

by: PBS

The message voters around the world sent to leaders in 2024: 'You're fired'

Some 70 countries that are home to half the world's population held elections this year, and in many incumbents were punished.

by: MSN

Carter feuded with successor presidents, once had shouting match with Bill Clinton

Deceased President Jimmy Carter feuded with multiple presidents after he left office, including with former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

by: MSN

Ga., S.C. attorneys general join the push for TikTok ban

The attorneys general of Georgia and South Carolina are among a coalition that supports banning the social media app TikTok if the Chinese government doesn't divest from the company.

by: MSN

PM said to phone Haredi leader from hospital to vow Knesset will advance draft exemption law

The post PM said to phone Haredi leader from hospital to vow Knesset will advance draft exemption law appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

GOP's Katie Britt seen as major player by Trump despite being hit by ridicule: report

Donald Trump will likely rely on a rising Republican star to serve as one of his most trusted advisers in the U.S. Senate, according to a new report. First-term Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) often serves as a high-profile messenger for Republicans,

by: redstateobserver

AMA's Corruption Undermines Patient Care, Demands Reform Now

In a stunning critique, health policy experts argue that the AMA's influence has allowed pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and insurance giants to run rampant, often at the expense of quality care.

by: RealClearPolitics

Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien: Trump Is Serious About Greenland And Panama Canal

Former Trump national security advisor Robert O'Brien told FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures" why Donald Trump is talking about buying Greenland and seizing back control of the Panama Canal. About the Panama Canal: "We love the Panamanians.

Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women

The government was once again ordering the stoppage of all female work in institutions not controlled by the Taliban, according to the letter. "In case of lack of cooperation, all activities of that institution will be cancelled and the activity license ...

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced plans to shut down non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that employ women, escalating their restrictions on female participation in public life. This decision follows a series of measures by the Taliban since their takeover in August 2021, which have included barring girls from secondary education, restricting women's access to public spaces, and imposing stringent dress codes. The move has raised significant concerns among international aid groups and human rights organizations, who argue that such actions severely hamper aid delivery and deepen the humanitarian crisis in the country. The closure of these NGOs not only threatens the welfare of millions dependent on aid but also further isolates Afghan women from economic and social opportunities.

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