• Sat, January 4, 2025

by: BBC

Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?

With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK does, at this moment, seem to have what they brag is the big momentum. Farage claims he's putting the party on the path to win the next election.

by: AOL

Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal and will there be an inquiry?

Billionaire and owner of X Elon Musk has attacked Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour government over its response to grooming gangs in the UK. Pressure has mounted on the prime minister after safeguarding minister Jess Phillips denied requests for the Home Office to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation and grooming in Oldham.

by: Politico

Cut Government Salaries

Bob Woodson is founder and president of the Woodson Center. Eliminate professional politicians from using public office as careers by dramatically reducing the salaries and benefits of all elected ...

by: MSN

Biden administration notifies Congress of $12.87 billion arms sale to Israel

The Biden administration has notified Congress of a $12.87 billion weapons package for Israel. The package contains thousands of bombs, missiles, and artillery shells, making it one of the largest arms sales since the war in Gaza began in 2023.

by: MSN

MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House

With Donald Trump's allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest hostilities between his billionaire backers and working-class base as a preview of tensions that threaten to shatter his fragile coalition.

by: MSN

Austrian Chancellor Nehammer says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time.

by: MSN

Pennsylvania immigration attorneys see surge in requests for advice as Donald Trump prepares to take office

An immigration lawyer in Delaware County is reminding clients of their rights before President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.

by: MSN

Government looks to crack down on vaping, illicit tobacco as opposition calls on LNP to release budget update

Criminal gangs have become involved in the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes despite numerous police raids, according to the Queensland government.

by: MSN

Maldives Defence Minister to visit India next week

Maldives defence minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon will be visiting India next week, on January 7th and 8th, a visit that comes just days after the visit of Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel. This will be the first-ever visit of Maldives' Defence minister to Delhi since the current Muizzu government took charge in November 2023,

by: MSN

Biden to ban new oil and gas field development, Bloomberg reports

US President Joe Biden intends to ban new offshore oil and gas developments along the US coastal territory. This decision could be made on January 6, Bloomberg reports. In particular, this decision excludes the sale of drilling rights in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean waters,

by: MSN

Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton offers to probe Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Former United States prosecutor and crypto advocate John Deaton has offered the incoming Trump administration to lead a probe into Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — an unconfirmed initiative that allegedly attempted to cut crypto companies from the traditional banking system.

by: MSN

INSIDE WINNIPEG POLITICS: Trudeau: Will he stay or will he go?

The political panel of Currier, Koop, and Klein is back on Inside Winnipeg Politics, and this time, they've set their sights on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Dubbed "Trudeau Watch," the columnists are examining the increasing calls for Trudeau's resignation as frustrations within the Liberal Party grow.

by: MSN

Syria's FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to 'build partnerships'

War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction.

by: MSN

MoD is blasted for blowing MILLIONS on taxis and chauffeurs amid cuts

Figures uncovered by MailOnline have revealed Britain's cash-strapped military has spent more than £2million on vehicles to shuttle troops and civil servants around.

by: MSN

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's increasing influence in the United States as a key ally of incoming President Donald Trump and around the world has stoked concerns among far-right figures in the United Kingdom.

by: MSN

Voices: Never mind Badenoch and Farage - Starmer's real task is dealing with Trump and Musk

Starmer's real task is dealing with Trump and Musk - COMMENT: It's not just Starmer's premiership at stake here. If the president-elect and his billionaire pal become a bigger threat than they already are,

by: MSN

To rebuild trust, Utah's next attorney general wants to take his office down to the studs

Attorney General-elect Derek Brown said he will establish an ethics committee within his office to achieve a "gold standard" of transparency.

by: MSN

Encryption backdoor debate 'done and dusted,' former White House tech advisor says

When the FBI urges E2EE, you know it's serious business interview In the wake of the Salt Typhoon hacks, which lawmakers and privacy advocates alike have called the worst telecoms breach in America's history,

by: MSN

Sean Brown: On legacy, the old game of delay and distraction remains the same - The Irish News view

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by: MSN

Donald Trump Gives Mike Johnson New Instructions

Trump directs Speaker Johnson to combine border, tax & energy plans into a single bill, reshaping the GOP's 2025 legislative strategy.

by: MSN

Elon Musk rages against Biden's decision to honor George Soros with Medal of Freedom: 'A travesty'

George Soros was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4 for his philanthropic work through the Open Society Foundations, supporting democracy, human rights, and education worldwide.

by: MSN

Trump's tax cuts are the coming storm for Capitol Hill. Here's your forecast.

Washington is geared up for a big debate over trillions of dollars in tax cuts. It's going to be long, slow and messy. As the utter chaos that erupted as lawmakers struggled to write a year-end bill to fund the government demonstrated,

by: MSN

"Trump is strong and unpredictable"

Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelensky has assured that US President-elect Donald Trump is capable of being decisive in ending the Russian invasion. "Trump is capable of being decisive in this war, he can really stop Putin,

by: MSN

Governor Beshear appoints Owensboro and Madisonville natives to state board

Governor Andy Beshear has made appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions on Friday which includes Madisonville, Owensboro and Central City natives. Madisonville native, Andy Belcher, was appointed as a member of the Murray State University Board of Regents to serve for a term expiring on December 12,

by: MSN

Here are big changes retirees can expect from Social Security and Medicare in 2025

Retirees can expect to see some big changes in 2025 when it comes to their Social Security and Medicare benefits.
  • Sun, January 5, 2025

by: legit

2027: 'It Would be Difficult to Rig Presidential Election,' Group, Gives Reason

Nigerian general elections may witness another wave as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu risks being booted out of office. Legit.ng has the updates.

by: MSN

Austrian chancellor vows to resign after power-sharing talks collapse

Karl Nehammer said about the talks between his conservative People's Party and the Social Democrats: 'We have tried everything up to this point.'

by: MSN

Fact check: JD Vance is wrong about AfD, Nazis

Has the far-right AfD achieved its greatest electoral successes in the parts of Germany that previously resisted the Nazis? No, it hasn't — and here's why.

by: MSN

'They're petrified': Reform in row with Labour over delayed local elections

Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice claims more than half of the scheduled elections for 2,240 council seats across 32 councils could be postponed to allow councils to prepare for Labour's devolution

by: MSN

Michael J. Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Others receiving the honour from Joe Biden at the White House included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Jane Goodall, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, actor Denzel Washington,

by: MSN

Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with Trump before his inauguration on Jan.

by: MSN

Austria: Chancellor Nehammer to resign after coalition talks collapse

There was political turbulence in Austria on Saturday night after coalition talks between the country's centrist parties broke down and Chancellor Karl Nehmammer announced his resignation. What happens next is unclear.

by: MSN

Kim Jong Un 'bans North Koreans from eating hotdogs' in new crackdown

The despot, 40, claims that the popular fast food dish is too Western and says that serving the food will now be deemed an act of treason.

by: MSN

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88 - Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country's joining the common European currency,

by: MSN

'Finest man that ever served': Mourners react to loss and legacy of Jimmy Carter

Of the hundreds of people who turned out on Saturday in Georgia to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, many offered poignant comments on his life and legacy.

by: MSN

Thousands take to streets in Tel Aviv to protest against Netanyahu

Thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv, Israel to protest against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Protesters demanded an end to the war in Gaza and a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held by Hamas.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter begins final journey through Georgia

Mourners in Georgia paid their respects to former U.S. president Jimmy Carter as his casket was moved from the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and began traveling to Atlanta, where he will lie in repose until Tuesday.

by: MSN

'Tejashwi Yadav should lead BPSC protests': Prashant Kishor as RJD leader accuses him of hijacking agitation

Calling him a 'tall leader', Prashant Kishor said Tejashwi Yadav should have taken the lead in the BPSC protest instead of him

by: MSN

Italy's Meloni meets Trump at his Florida resort Mar-a-Lago

The Italian prime minister is the latest among leaders who have visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago since his November election win. She is also close to billionare Elon Musk, who will play a key role in Trump's second term.

by: MSN

Anna University case: Tamilisai Soundarajan condemns TN Govt alleges of 'not allowing to raise voice'

Speaking over the Anna University alleged sexual assault case, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan condemned Tamil Nadu govt and alleged the state govt. of not allowing to raise voice. She said, "We met the governor and submitted a memorandum,

by: MSN

Bono and Jane Goodall to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

U2 frontman Bono, British conservationist Dame Jane Goodall and actor Denzel Washington are among the famous faces who will receive the highest US civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on Saturday.

by: MSN

Washington Post cartoonist quits after sketch of Bezos bowing to Trump rejected

The paper's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was among media executives portrayed bowing before the president-elect.

by: MSN

BJP Leader Pravesh Verma's Statement After Receiving Ticket For Assembly | ABP Live

In Delhi, BJP leader Pravesh Verma, after receiving a ticket for the New Delhi Assembly seat, made a statement, saying, "In the upcoming elections next month, the people of Delhi are going to make history.

by: MSN

MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom

MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom - Soros has long been lightning rod for conservatives due to prolific funding for Democrats and progressive causes

by: MSN

China Condemns U.S. Plans to Restrict Chinese Drones

The relationship between the United States and China has long been defined by competition and mistrust. In recent years, disputes over trade, technology, and national security have only intensified, with both sides seeking to protect their interests while accusing the other of unfair practices.

by: MSN

Nationwide strike for new elections announced in Georgia

A nationwide warning strike was announced in Georgia on January 15. Citizens are demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters, Protest 24 reports. The protest, which will take place on January 15 at 15:00,

by: MSN

Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign after coalition talks fail

Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign after coalition talks fail - Next government in Austria faces challenge of having to save between 18 to 24 billion euros

by: MSN

Trump Hosts Italian Prime Minister Meloni at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew Saturday to Florida and met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.

Here are big changes retirees can expect from Social Security and Medicare in 2025

Retirees can expect to see some big changes in 2025 when it comes to their Social Security and Medicare benefits.
The article from MSN outlines several significant changes that retirees can expect from Social Security and Medicare in 2025. Social Security beneficiaries might see a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on inflation rates, potentially increasing their monthly benefits. However, there's also a possibility of benefit cuts if the Social Security trust fund faces insolvency, which could mean a reduction in benefits by about 20% if Congress does not act. On the Medicare front, changes include adjustments to premiums, deductibles, and co-payments, with Part B premiums expected to rise. Additionally, there will be enhancements in coverage for mental health services and telehealth, reflecting a shift towards more comprehensive care. There's also a focus on reducing out-of-pocket costs for certain medications, particularly for chronic conditions, and efforts to curb fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicare system. These changes aim to balance the financial sustainability of these programs with the need to provide adequate support for retirees.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/here-are-big-changes-retirees-can-expect-from-social-security-and-medicare-in-2025/ar-AA1wXCUy

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