Thu, January 2, 2025

by: MSNBC

A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump's pick to head the FBI

Kash Patel has been loud and proud about exactly what he would do if he were put in charge of the agency in a second Trump term.

by: Newsweek

China and Russia Forge Major Tech Collaboration To Challenge US

Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.

by: cnbctv18

Adani bribery case: Now, Chandrababu Naidu wants 'concrete proof'

Chandrbabu Naidu seems to have softened his position since late November. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, and an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wants 'concrete proof' before cancelling the Adani contract and taking action against his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party.

by: MSN

Bangladesh Rewrites History: 'Ziaur Rahman, Not Mujibur Rahman, Declared Independence'

Bangladesh is rewriting its textbooks for primary and secondary students stating that it was Ziaur Rahman and not Mujibur Rahman who declared the independence of the neighbouring nation in 1971. Earlier the books stated that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,

by: MSN

'Dysfunction, disorganization, and disarray': Lawmaker unloads on House GOP rule changes

House Republicans are moving to rewrite the rules of Congress to serve their own majority at the expense of any functional government, House Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern (D-MA) warned in a furious thread posted to X on Wednesday evening.

by: MSN

Putin tightens grip on foreign-owned breweries in Russia

Vladimir Putin has taken control of breweries previously owned by Belgian and Turkish companies. This affects the company that produced beers such as Bud, Stella Artois, Löwenbräu, and Velkopopovický Kozel.

by: MSN

When will Trump take office? How to watch the inauguration in Arizona

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president will take place in the nation's capital, and Arizonans can follow the festivities from afar.

by: MSN

Starmer admits 2025 will be 'year of rebuilding' as Labour slips

The Prime Minister hailed 2024 as a 'year of change' - joking that this did not extend to the England men's football team's international track record - despite his party's own troubled year.

by: MSN

Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship

Syria's transitional government has announced new standards for the media, pledging freedom of speech, expression, and a free press after decades of strict control under the Assad regime. In an interview with AFP,

by: MSN

Hannah Yeoh, Bar members slammed for hypocrisy over police report against 'seditious' posts

This comes as passages from the DAP leader's book are scrutinised in the wake of her failed lawsuit against a former IGP.

by: MSN

Congress government fails to shake off graft, communalism taint in Karnataka

Economic upsurge alongside the steep decline in political culture has been the hallmark of Karnataka for long, and the year 2025 is likely to see more of this trend. As the economy is poised to maintain a steady growth,

by: MSN

BJP slams Kejriwal over "failed promises", AAP hits back

AAP and BJP continue to clash amid the Delhi election campaign. Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of planning to demolish temples, while BJP criticizes Kejriwal for unfulfilled promises. The dispute intensifies as BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi lists unaddressed issues and MP Praveen Khandelwal describes Kejriwal's initiatives as political stunts.

by: MSN

BJP MPs meet Nitin Gadkari to seek four road projects ahead of Delhi elections

Ahead of the Delhi polls, BJP MPs met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to propose infrastructure projects tackling Delhi's traffic and pollution. Key plans include expressway links, bypasses, and an airport tunnel to ease congestion.

by: MSN

BJP's 'Scam 2024' poster dig at Arvind Kejriwal, AAP hits back with GOAT response

The BJP's 'Scam 2024' poster accused Arvind Kejriwal of manipulating the voters' list, prompting the AAP to hit back with a G.O.A.T-themed motion poster.

by: MSN

Editorial: Think twice before breaking up the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

In addition to running the annual point-in-time homeless count, a vast three-day undertaking every January that marshals thousands of volunteers to scour nearly every census tract

by: MSN

NTF-Elcac exec: NPA soon an insignificant threat

Saying the New People's Army (NPA) would soon become an "insignificant threat," the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) on Wednesday renewed its call for its members to surrender.

by: MSN

GOP state lawmakers hope to use MAGA 'mandate' to push through extreme agenda: report

Republican lawmakers in conservative states hope to weaponize President-elect Donald Trump's election win as justification to push through extreme right-wing policies, such as steep tax cuts, anti-LGBT legislation in schools,

by: MSN

Scott Morrison attends Donald Trump's NYE party in Palm Beach

Former prime minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny have celebrated the New Year at Donald Trump's private party in Florida.

by: MSN

'Got to stop': Coalition slammed for 'talking down' the Australian economy

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman slams the Coalition for continually "talking down" the Australian economy and small businesses.

by: MSN

Change in Karnataka unit chiefs' post, talks on in big 3 parties

BENGALURU: Even as there are no big elections, except for BBMP and zilla and taluk panchayat polls likely sometime this year, talks are on to change state presidents in all three major political parties — Congress,

by: MSN

'People Remember MNS To Solve Problems, Forget While Voting': Raj Thackeray In New Year Message

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said in his New Year message on Wednesday that the people of Maharashtra remember and look up to his party for solution whenever they face problems,

by: MSN

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as veteran members dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as veteran members dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting - Agency has said it needs more resources
Wed, January 1, 2025

by: Sky

Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws

It comes after the latest figures show that a total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024 - a 25% increase on 2023.

by: Reuters

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits parliament

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

by: Yahoo

2024 Year in Review: Crime, resignations, politics, and new businesses among top stories for the year

by: Reuters

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits politics

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

by: Richmond

Minimum wage in Virginia increases in 2025, but advocates say it's not enough

Last year, the Democrat-held houses of the General Assembly passed legislation to increase the minimum wage to $13.50 an hour in 2025 and $15 an hour in 2026. Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed that legislation, keeping the minimum wage at $12 an hour.

by: MSN

Trump claims Dems will use 'all sorts of tricks' to stall controversial nominees

Donald Trump is claiming that Senate Democrats are planning to employ stalling tactics, including "all sorts of tricks," to delay confirmation of his highly-controversial slate of nominees, and he's directing Republicans to stop them.

by: MSN

The President Trump Is Pushing Aside

Until November 5, Cleveland held the distinction of being the only U.S. president to regain the office after voters turned him out: He won the White House in 1884, lost his reelection bid in 1888, and then won again in 1892.

by: MSN

US sanctions Russian, Iranian entities over Presidential election interference

The Treasury accused a Russian entity of using AI to spread disinformation and false claims about a 2024 vice-presidential candidate across fake news sites.

by: MSN

Newsmakers of 2024: Donald Trump and tech developments

Since Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States, he has lent his support to the H-1B visa system, witnessed the value of cryptocurrency zipping past the $100,000 mark, and indicated support to TikTok,

by: MSN

Why do so many Florida universities hire politicians as presidents?

Three of Florida's public universities will likely select new presidents next year. There's a good chance that at least one will be a former lawmaker. Nationally, less than half of college and university presidents come from outside academia,

by: MSN

'Veteran' PAC bankrolled by millions from Democratic establishment and Big Labor

by: MSN

'The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great Points': Republican Influencer Laura Loomer Says Donald Trump Isn't 'Bought and Paid' But Is Scared to Cross 'Welfare Queen ...

by: Yahoo

Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined 'evangelical,' from campaigns to race and women's rights

Before reaching the 1978 peace deal between Egypt's Anwar Sadat and Israel's Menachem Begin, Jimmy Carter managed months of intense preparation, high-stakes negotiations at Camp David and a field trip to the Gettysburg battlefield to demonstrate the consequences of war.

by: MSN

In 2025, Mamata pledges to stand firmly for 'what is just'

Wishing the people on occasion of the new year, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday pledged to stand firmly for "what is just" and help those less fortunate

by: MSN

MAGA Attorney Issues Warning to Gen. Mark Milley After Admitting He'd Warn China If Trump Were to Attack: 'Sounds Like Treason to Me'

A conservative legal activist and legal defender of President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly accused a former Trump administration official of treason, even going as far as to threaten legal action against him.

by: MSN

'No interest in working together': Harrisburg City Council responds to mayor's veto choice

The Harrisburg City Council has issued a response to Mayor Williams' decision to veto several items on the 2025 budget.

by: MSN

All the changes in effect from January 1, 2025

A host of changes have come into effect around the country, including increased welfare payments, new laws, tax tweaks and pay rises.

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025: When and where to get tickets for Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony | Details here

India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, marking the adoption of the Constitution in 1950. Tickets for the parade can be purchased online or offline from January 2 to January 11.

by: MSN

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests - The German government has condemned incidents on New Year's Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured,

by: MSN

JOHNSON, SCALISE, EMMER, McCLAIN: Congress must deliver President Trump's agenda quickly

There is good reason for the tangible excitement and sense of renewed hope in the country. The American people are ready to stop losing and start winning again, and now is the time.

by: MSN

At New Year's party with Musk, Trump says he'll attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

Guests at Trump's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago included Elon Musk, JD Vance, Ted Cruz, Roger Stone and three of Trump's children.

by: MSN

Solar panels and saving energy: Jimmy Carter will be remembered as America's first green president

The former president, who has died aged 100, famously installed thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979. View on euronews

by: MSN

"We are dependent on India in many ways": Bangladesh's army chief

Zaman, emphasized the importance of maintaining balanced and equitable relations with India, calling it an "important neighbour" in an interview with Prothom Alo.

by: RealClearPolitics

Make a Resolution To Fix Social Security

In the dreamlike days between Christmas and the regular work week's return in the new year, it's easy to believe all things are possible. Indulge in as

by: Tuko

Uhuru-Ruto Handshake: 5 Other Surprise Political Moves that Happened in 2024

President William Ruto was at the centre of major political developments that happened in the country in 2024. Some of them involved his bitter rivals.

by: MSN

Will Joe Biden Sign the Social Security Fairness Act? Here's What We Know

What Is the Social Security Fairness Act? The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate two provisions that restrict benefits and apply to around 2.8 million Americans: the Win

Medicines that will have discounts for Social Security beneficiaries in 2025

Medicare, in collaboration with Medicaid, has negotiated with pharmaceutical companies to reduce the prices of ten high-cost, essential medications. This initiative, part of the Inflation Reduction Act,

The article from MSN discusses the upcoming changes in 2025 where certain medications will be available at discounted prices for Social Security beneficiaries. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on seniors by making essential drugs more affordable. The discounts are part of a broader effort to manage healthcare costs for the elderly, focusing on medications commonly used for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. The specifics of which drugs will be discounted, the extent of the discounts, and the criteria for eligibility are expected to be detailed in forthcoming regulations. This move is anticipated to benefit millions of Social Security recipients by enhancing their access to necessary treatments while potentially saving them significant amounts on healthcare expenses.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/medicines-that-will-have-discounts-for-social-security-beneficiaries-in-2025/ar-AA1wOICh