• Mon, January 6, 2025

by: ProPublica

"BadAss Grandmas" Pushed for an Ethics Commission. Then the North Dakota Legislature Limited Its Power.

Led by a bipartisan group of women, North Dakotans voted to create an ethics oversight body six years ago. Since then, the group has received 81 complaints and has not substantiated a single one.

by: HuffPost

Cowards, Liars And Jan. 6: Former Officer Michael Fanone Speaks Out As Trump's Return Looms

I don't believe we live in a democracy anymore," says Michael Fanone, who was nearly killed by Trump supporters four years ago.

by: Firstpost

Is row with India costing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau his job?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly planning to resign today. Amid his waning popularity, he has been under pressure to step down as Liberal Party leader. Trudeau's allegations agains

by: Oregonian

Here's what looms for Multnomah County's fresh Board of Commissioners

From the Burnside Bridge rebuild to budget cuts to deflection, these are some of the biggest tasks facing the new county board.

by: ITV

PM accuses Musk of 'spreading lies and misinformation' over grooming gangs

Starmer criticised "the poison of the far right" after tech billionaire Elon Musk continued his online attacks on the PM, calling for him to be put in prison. | ITV National News

by: ITV

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to lead Reform

Musk's criticism of Farage comes weeks after the pair had a "great" meeting in the USA amid rumours of a large donation to. | ITV National News

by: BBC

Starmer criticises 'lies and misinformation' over child sexual abuse as he hits back at Musk

The prime minister is expected to explain how he'll expand local access to community diagnostic centres, which offer tests, scans and X-rays, for 12 hours a day, seven days a week. He'll say this can create nearly half a million more appointments a year.

by: AOL

UK politics - live: Farage hits back after Musk attacks Reform leader as Starmer vows to cut NHS waiting lists

The billionaire entrepreneur and Trump ally warned suddenly on Sunday that Mr Farage "does not have what it takes" to lead the party and instead endorsed Reform MP Rupert Lowe to replace him - just hours after Mr Farage had hailed Mr Musk as a "hero".

by: BBC

Findlay rejects FM's 'preposterous' Budget claim

John Swinney is expected to say that if MSPs do not back his plans they risk "feeding the forces" of populism.

by: Yahoo

Congress is ready to certify Trump's election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day

As Congress convenes amid a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump 's election, the legacy of Jan. 6 hangs over the proceedings with an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time,

by: MSN

Trudeau may step down amid liberal party turmoil

Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation from the position of head of the Liberal Party, reports the Canadian daily "The Globe and Mail". Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party,

by: MSN

Mandryk: Moe faces the age-old problem of an aging government

Most of us get better with age and experience … or so we convince ourselves. Generally, though, it's how things work in the real world. You gain more experience and knowledge toiling at the same trade,

by: MSN

Joe Biden Thwarts Donald Trump's Plans For Offshore Drilling

President Joe Biden has announced a move to prohibit new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action under Donald Trump.

by: MSN

U.S. Capitol Police chief opposes pardons for assaults against police

Pardons would send a message that police don't matter, and risk politicizing law enforcement of violent protests, Manger says on eve of the Jan. 6 anniversary.

by: MSN

'Refuse to bow down': Rick Wilson shares theory on how Trump will destroy himself

President-elect Donald Trump will face resistance every step of the way in his plan to reshape America in his image, just as he did last time, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson told Salon's Chauncey DeVega — and just as important,

by: MSN

Biden is traveling to New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 and injured 30

President Joe Biden is taking a message to the grieving families of victims in the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans: "It takes time. You got to hang on." Biden on Monday will visit the city where an Army veteran drove a truck into revelers in the French Quarter,

by: MSN

Elon Musk Asks if America Should 'Liberate' Britain From Tyranny

Following in the footsteps of his Canada- and Greenland-coveting pal Donald Trump, MAGA billionaire Elon Musk is asking whether the United States should "liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.

by: MSN

U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Challenge Biden's Decision to Kill $14.1 Billion Deal

The companies accuse the president, head of steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs CEO of teaming up to block the transaction.

by: MSN

Ruling party lawmakers gather at presidential residence

Ruling party lawmakers gather at presidential residence Kim Gi-hyeon (C, 1st row) and other lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party gather in front of the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul on Jan.

by: MSN

Atishi breaks down over BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks on her father

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday broke down while addressing a press conference over BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks against her father.

by: MSN

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister on the brink of resigning

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister on the brink of resigning - The leader was once a poster boy for liberalism but is now said to be ready to resign

by: MSN

Biden bans all future offshore oil and gas drilling

Under the terms of a 2022 climate law, the government must offer at least 60 million acres (24.2 million hectares) of offshore oil and gas leases in any one-year period before it can offer offshore wind leases. Biden, whose decision to approve the huge ...

by: MSN

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau likely to announce resignation, reports say

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation amid increasing pressure from his Liberal party, according to reports.

by: MSN

Incoming Trump administration explores pared down tariff plans - report

President-elect Donald Trump's new administration is looking at tariff plans that are narrower in scope than what was outlined during the 2024 campaign, a Washington Post report said, citing unnamed sources. The plans would focus only on certain critical ...

by: MSN

Zelensky open to Putin talks if US and EU ensure security

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to negotiate with Vladimir Putin, provided that the US and Europe ensure security guarantees. During a conversation with American podcaster Lex Fridman,

by: MSN

Nippon, US Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15 billion deal

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's decision to block a proposed nearly $15 billion deal for Nippon to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel..

by: MSN

A Jan. 6-style attack is not the only way democracy can fail

The violent attack on the Capitol was just an extension of a legal and political effort to overturn a democratic election.

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau may quit within days, say Canadian media

The pressure has been building for months, with sinking poll numbers for the prime minister's ruling Liberal Party.

by: MSN

Gas tanker 'Mulan' sparks concern in strategic Nordic waters

The Norwegian Coast Guard is monitoring the unusual movements of the gas tanker Mulan, which is registered in Panama. The vessel is circling over the area where cables and gas pipelines connect Denmark,

by: MSN

Predicting 2025's biggest stories in Texas

City leaders stepped down, public schools grappled with budget deficits, restaurants experienced the "Keith Lee effect" and women's sports boomed in 2024 in North Texas. Why it matters: The problems and successes of Dallas-Fort Worth didn't reset the moment the ball dropped and we rang in 2025.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer fires back at Elon Musk and attacks 'lies' over grooming gangs

Those how are spreading lies and misinformation as far and wide as possible are not interested in victims. They're interested in themselves.'

by: MSN

Kindiki angrily slams Gachagua for inciting Mt Kenya residents against Ruto: "Usituletee visirani"

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed his displeasure with Rigathi Gachagua's recent political statements about President William Ruto's administration.

by: MSN

Starmer unveils plans to cut NHS waiting times

Sir Keir Starmer unveils plans to cut NHS waiting times The Vivienne: Tributes flood in for Drag Race UK star after death aged 32 as police issue update Being an Army wife seems like the ultimate sacrifice - but we don't have a choice The Longest Living Dog Breeds Our 1st Cockpit Flight on the Boeing 737MAX-9,

by: MSN

Barred by jurisdiction: Lokpal disposes of corruption complaint against ex-CJI Chandrachud

The anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has dismissed a complaint alleging corruption against former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for being outside its jurisdiction. The Lokpal stated that a sitting judge or the CJI does not fall under its purview as defined by the Lokpal Act.

by: MSN

Your social security payment is set to go up thanks to Biden. Here's why

Your social security payment is set to go up thanks to Biden. Here's why - Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity

by: MSN

Minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over corruption claims and links to deposed Bangladeshi PM

Minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over corruption claims and links to deposed Bangladeshi PM - Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq will be investigated by standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus amid questions over her aunt Sheikh Hasina,

by: MSN

Finger-pointing and suspicion: Jan. 6 defendants in disarray over potential Trump pardons

Before the 119th Congress convenes today with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over a joint session to certify Donald Trump's election win, a group of Jan. 6 defendants and their supporters will hold a press conference at a hotel across town to press the case for blanket pardons when Trump takes the oath of office in two weeks.

by: MSN

Biden warns Americans about risk of repeating riots similar to January 6, 2021

US President Joe Biden called on Americans to remember the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. He emphasized the need to prevent the recurrence of such threats in the future, The Washington Post reports.

by: MSN

Your social security payment might be going up thanks to Biden. Here's why

Your social security payment might be going up thanks to Biden. Here's why - Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act - which is set to impact around three million people across the country - ri

by: MSN

Delhi Polls: ECI Releases Final Voter List Amid AAP-BJP 'War Of Words' Over Electoral Roll

The final voter list for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections has been officially released, amidst a war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). AAP had accused the BJP of filing bulk applications to delete the names of voters perceived to support the Kejriwal-led party.

by: MSN

H1B Debate: 'Contrary To Perception, U.S. Non-Immigrant Visas Lead To Exploitation Of Indians...'

US President-elect Donald Trump is in an unusual position, while he has to ensure his mega-donors and supporters like Musk are happy with his administration's decisions regarding H1B visas, he also has to assure his mass supporters that this won't be done at their cost.

by: MSN

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) January 06 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on January 06 offered prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. HMPV Virus First Case in India: Bengaluru Reports Infection in 8-Month-Old Baby Netizens Crown Shahid Kapoor ...

by: MSN

Ukraine fires US missiles, Moscow sees red and destroys eight of them

On January 4, the Russian armed forces claimed to have intercepted eight American ATACMS (Army TACtical Missile System) missiles fired by Kiev. The Ukrainians targeted Russian territory with American weapons,

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau - latest: Canadian prime minister 'ready to resign' as early as today over Trump tariff row

Canadian prime minister 'ready to resign' as early as today over Trump tariff row - Pressure is growing on Canada's leader from within his Liberal Party over his handling of US president-elect Donald

by: MSN

TN Governor Ravi boycotts Assembly, leaves House in a huff

by: MSN

Blinken Says Russia Plans To Share Advanced Satellite Tech With N. Korea

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the United States believed Russia was expanding space cooperation with North Korea in exchange for its contribution of troops to fight Ukraine. "The DPRK is already receiving Russian military equipment and training.

by: MSN

World News Live Today January 6, 2025: Over 500 Afghan children killed or injured by explosive remnants in 2024: UNICEF

Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

by: MSN

'No politics in cinema': Pawan Kalyan's 'powerful lines' at Game Changer event get praise from Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his favourite part of the speech by actor-Deputy CM of AP Pawan Kalyan.

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to lead Reform

Musk's criticism of Farage comes weeks after the pair had a "great" meeting in the USA amid rumours of a large donation to. | ITV National News
Elon Musk has publicly stated that he believes Nigel Farage, the former leader of the Brexit Party and a prominent figure in UK politics, does not possess the necessary qualities to lead the Reform UK party effectively. In an interview, Musk commented on Farage's political capabilities, suggesting that while Farage has been influential in certain political movements, his leadership skills might not be suited for the current challenges facing Reform UK. Musk's remarks come at a time when Reform UK is seeking to redefine its direction and leadership, amidst ongoing political turbulence in the UK. This statement from Musk, known for his outspoken views on various matters, adds an international perspective to the internal discussions within the party about its future leadership.

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https://www.itv.com/news/2025-01-05/elon-musk-says-nigel-farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-reform

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