• Thu, January 2, 2025

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Newsiest holidays ever? Here's your Minnesota news wrap-up

So much Minnesota politics and government news occurred in the past 10 days during the holidays. Here's a breakdown of some of the news that broke from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1: Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis,

by: rnz

Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review

A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024.

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Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6

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Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers is resigning

Citing a need to take care of her mental health, Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers announced her retirement on Thursday. Chavers, who won her third term in June of 2024, will stay in her role as tribal chair until Friday, January 31st. Bois Forte Tribal Vice Chair Shane Drift will take over for Chavers until her seat is filled.

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Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi to inaugurate development projects today

The BJP has been locked in a bitter political confrontation with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has been in power in the city since 2013 and is making an all-out effort to end its reign.

by: MSN

Ukraine's 'Grain from Ukraine' aids Syria's new leadership

Ukraine plans to launch the "Grain from Ukraine" program to support the new Syrian administration, stated President Volodymyr Zelensky after a meeting with ministers. Ukraine has announced the launch of the "Grain from Ukraine" program,

by: MSN

JD Vance schooled by German ambassador over defense of far-right 'Nazi-Lite' party

Vice President-elect JD Vance, the Republican Senator from Ohio, is facing criticism both domestically and internationally for endorsing and seemingly defending an op-ed by Elon Musk that is supportive of a far-right German political party reportedly linked to neo-Nazis.

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Donald Trump Blames 'Virtually Nonexistent Leadership' for New Orleans Truck Attack

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Net neutrality is dead again: US court says the FCC can't bring back Obama-era internet regulations

A US appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission does not have the authority to bring back net neutrality regulations, and has thus set aside the "Safeguarding Order" that would have restored them.

by: MSN

County election authorities say Hoskins' plan to increase hand-counting ballots would cost counties time, resources

Missouri's secretary of state-elect wants to increase the amount of ballots that are hand counted in any given election, but some local election authorities say that would take more time and resources.

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Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump 'capable of stopping Putin'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that President-elect Trump is "capable of stopping" Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he will be a key factor in the outcome of the war in Eastern Europe,

by: MSN

US Supreme Court's Thomas will not be referred to Justice Department, judiciary says

A judicial policymaking body on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic lawmakers to refer conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice to examine claims that he failed to disclose gifts and travel provided by a wealthy benefactor.

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CNN's Sciutto Calls Trump Linking Terror Attack to Migrants A 'Cautionary Tale' About 'The Persistence of Disinformation'

CNN anchor and chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto pulled no punches on Thursday in laying into President-elect Donald Trump The post CNN's Sciutto Calls Trump Linking Terror Attack to Migrants A 'Cautionary Tale' About 'The Persistence of Disinformation' first appeared on Mediaite.

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DSWD, Dole, Neda to craft guidelines for release of P26-B Akap funds

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said it would soon comply with the President's order for "enhanced" guidelines on the release of funds for the controversial Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (Akap) program.

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South Korea authorities arrive to arrest impeached President Yoon

By Eduardo Baptista, Hyunsu Yim and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -Authorities sought on Friday to execute an arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, as a crowd of protesters faced off with police outside his residence and vowed to block any attempt.

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Future of the Middle East: What does 2025 hold for Jordan and Egypt

Egypt and the Kingdom of Jordan are both entering 2025 with concerns about the outcome of the Syrian regime's fall.

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Fact Check: Donald Trump Blames 'Open Borders' For New Orleans Attack

The president-elect said the deadly attack on Bourbon Street was a result of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.

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Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not seeking re-election

Liberal MP Marco Mendicino will not seek re-election, saying it's "the right time, for me and my family" to step aside. The former cabinet minister made the announcement in a letter posted to social media on Thursday.

by: MSN

France in turmoil: Macron's moves deepen crisis

France is facing a historical political, social, and financial crisis, with contributions by President Emmanuel Macron, as analyzed by "Le Figaro." The article's author notes that over the past year,

by: MSN

Biden's weakness created the conflicts in the Red Sea

America is weak under President Joe Biden and our enemies know it. Just look at our southern border, no one respects this administration. That is why America's enemies are exploiting us and our great ally, Israel. Look at where we are … we have a wide ...

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Biden to honor Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party as a strong critic of President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies, will be one of the 20 people given the Presidential Citizens Medal,

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Syria's new security forces search homes looking for Assad loyalists with 100 detained

The armed fighters with the Islamist group that led Assad's ouster and now controls much of Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, conducted searches in alleyways and entered homes.

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Meta's powerful policy boss Nick Clegg is out as Zuckerberg prepares for Trump 2.0

The former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, who joined Meta in 2018, will be replaced by longtime republican operative Joel Kaplan, who he described as "the right person for the right job at the right time.

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Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb looks back on eight years in office - and at what's next

Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb reflects on his eight years in office, highlighting economic gains and his efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the lack of progress in improving Indiana's infant and maternal mortality rates.

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Chicago church stops hosting in-person Spanish services amid fears of mass deportations from Trump administration

The church pews where Francisca Lino and her family had sat for services every Sunday are now empty. Though she once sought sanctuary in the Chicago church to avoid deportation, this time "not even that holy space feels safe,

by: MSN

On US-Mexico border, Catholic leaders prepare for return of Trump anti-migrant regime

Protecting parishioners from deportation has become a theme in the ministry of several Catholic leaders at the border.

by: MSN

Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes

The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.

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EU ready as Ukraine halts Russian gas transit

The European Union is prepared to end the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, which will not affect the energy security of the EU, according to the European Commission, as quoted by the Ukrinform agency.

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Economists are worried Trump will cause 'rising inflation and slowing growth': report

President Joe Biden oversaw the United States economy's recovery from the global pandemic, which included lowering unemployment and a slow reduction in inflation. Economists are concerned that all of that will be undone under Donald Trump.

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New UK law and rule changes that come into force this week - including pay rises and travel

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Biden to award Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

President Biden on Thursday will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals at the White House, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who has been an outspoken critic of President-elect Trump and some of his allies.

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Isis terror threat to UK raising concerns over security funding

Ministers have been warned against "robbing Peter to pay Paul" after the director of MI5 said that the intelligence agency had been forced to "pare back" its focus on countering terrorism

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Sixth Circuit appeals court strikes down FCC's net neutrality rules

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AP PHOTOS: Syria's new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad's loyalists

Syria's new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad's loyalists - Syria's new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and form

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'When they fail, Americans die': Trump source blasts FBI, urges swift confirmation of Kash Patel as director

President-elect Donald Trump's allies slammed the FBI's handling of the New Orleans suspected terror attack, including the agency initially saying the attack was not terror-related.

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JUST IN: Biden Announces Liz Cheney to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

President Joe Biden will formally announce recipients of the Presidential Thursday at 5 PM, and one name on the list is sure to raise eyebrows: Liz Cheney. The post JUST IN: Biden Announces Liz Cheney to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal first appeared on Mediaite.

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Zhyrokhov discusses challenges in Ukraine's military command and why Syrskyi cannot resolve them swiftly

The problem indeed exists. It has been around for years, but now the military and political leadership is walking on thin ice. Taking steps that are difficult yet necessary risks breaking down command structures entirely for a time.

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How Trump could make Project 2025 a reality

Republican President-elect Donald Trump spent the closing months of his campaign trying to distance himself from a blueprint for his second term known as Project 2025. Then, in the days after his victory,

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Remembering Jimmy Carter's journey from South Ga. to the White House

Jimmy Carter's legacy and impact spans decades. From his time in the U.S. Senate, being the governor of Georgia, and making his way to the White House. Even with all of his accomplishments, Phil Wise,

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Rehearsal for 76th Republic Day Parade begins at Kartavya Path in New Delhi

The grand preparations for the 76th Republic Day celebrations are in full swing as defence personnel commenced their parade rehearsal at Kartavya Path on January 2, 2025. The practice session saw a display of precision and discipline,

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US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders

By Hannah Lang (Reuters) -The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push tokens mainstream,

by: MSN

Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan

The lawsuit is the latest escalation in a decades-long fight between state and federal officials over how to manage the park's growing bison population. The post Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan appeared first on GearJunkie.

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President Biden Awards Presidential Medals To Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson

President Biden announced that he will be awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson. The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian and is given to United States citizens who "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.

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2025 national budget 'unlawful' - Teachers' Dignity Coalition

The 2025 national budget did not meet its constitutional mandate by "unlawfully" including police, military, and local government academies in funding for the education sector, the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) said in a statement on Thursday.

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3 Changes Boomers Should Make to Their Savings Accounts Now That Trump Will Be President

President-elect Donald Trump will take office for his second term in just a few weeks, and people are expecting big changes for baby boomers. While Trump's win illustrates the frustration of

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Speaker showdown could delay election certification and more

Congress reconvenes on Friday, with new and returning lawmakers meeting for the first time amid transitional planning for the incoming Trump administration, arrangements for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter,

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Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. The bombshell move prompted a fresh wave of calls for Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader from inside and outside the caucus.

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Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report

A key committee that cabinet picks in law enforcement are interviewing with will be the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will handle the questioning of Donald Trump's appointees like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi.

Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report

A key committee that cabinet picks in law enforcement are interviewing with will be the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will handle the questioning of Donald Trump's appointees like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi.
The article from MSN discusses the Senate Democrats' decision to investigate Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, as part of the confirmation process for his potential role in the Department of Defense. The investigation is led by Senators Jack Reed and Gary Peters, who are focusing on Patel's previous actions and statements, particularly his involvement in controversial intelligence matters and his role in the events leading up to and during the January 6 Capitol riot. Concerns have been raised about Patel's credibility and his handling of sensitive information, with critics citing his promotion of conspiracy theories and his efforts to undermine the integrity of intelligence assessments. The probe aims to assess his suitability for any future government position, reflecting broader tensions between political parties over national security and intelligence oversight.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/democrats-announce-who-will-be-probing-kash-patel-for-the-senate-confirmation-report/ar-AA1wRwPw