• Mon, January 6, 2025

by: Politico

Musk takes governance-by-X to Europe

Musk's direct political agitation isn't limited to the U.S. and U.K. He recently came out in favor of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, leading Chancellor Olaf Scholz to declare "don't feed the trolls"; French President Emmanuel Macron today called him out as the leader of a "new international reactionary movement."

by: Time

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Step Down as Leader of Liberal Party. What to Know

C anadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party, following months of pressure from partymates to resign amid increasingly poor public approval ratings.

by: MSN

BJP government is 'mahanga maada' sarkar: Naveen Patnaik at BJD price rise protest

BHUBANESWAR: Thousands of BJD workers led by leader of Opposition and party president Naveen Patnaik on Monday took to the streets at Lower PMG here protesting the rising prices of commodities which have severely affected the common people's lives.

by: MSN

'Rocky road ahead': Trump struggles to 'quickly' get GOP on board with legislation

by: MSN

What's next for Canada after Trudeau's resignation

The Liberal Party will hold a leadership race to replace Trudeau. His successor will inherit a daunting list of challenges.

by: MSN

Musk suggests Americans should 'liberate' the British from their 'tyrannical government'

Musk suggests Americans should 'liberate' the British from their 'tyrannical government' - His post on X marked a surreal new step in the billionaire tycoon's escalating feud with Britain's ruling Lab

by: MSN

Connecticut Democrats' veto-proof majority and the 2025 budget session

They have until midnight on June 4 to adjourn with a new two-year state budget on the governor's desk. While lawmakers have already started drafting many of their major proposals, Gov. Ned Lamont will highlight several specific priorities in his State of the State address on Wednesday: utility bills,

by: MSN

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent's leaders.

by: MSN

Trump escalates plans to acquire Greenland after resident pleads: 'Denmark's using us'

President-elect Trump said that he plans to visit Greenland and move on plans to buy the country after a resident asked him to "buy us" and free the country from Denmark.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Jr. To Visit Greenland After President-Elect Muses About Taking Control

Donald Trump Jr. will visit Greenland this week after his father, President-elect Donald Trump, suggested last month that the U.S. should take ownership of the Danish territory "for the purpose of national security.
  • Tue, January 7, 2025

by: AOL

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over 'lies' about grooming gangs

Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing populists of spreading lies about child abuse grooming gangs and warned "they have crossed a line".

by: ITV

Grooming gangs inquiry chief: No need for new probe, government must 'just get on' with reforms

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: Firstpost

World leaders vs Elon Musk: What's the latest in this political drama?

Elon Musk, after successfully influencing the US election and getting his preferred candidate Donald Trump elected president, is now looking to spread his influence in other countries. Experts say Eur

by: Sky

How Elon Musk is driving UK government policy

How has the world's richest man managed to change the global political conversation and influence what government ministers are talking about in the House of Commons? Listen on Politics at Jack and Sam's.

by: Firstpost

Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney & more: The many in fray to replace Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader at a press conference at Rideau Cottage. From former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland to Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc,

by: Richmond

A compromise but no consensus on Virginia solar bill

After backing away from proposals that the state take over approving or denying large solar projects, legislators will consider a proposed state board to review proposals and recommend local action.

by: ABC

Trump backtracks from 'one big, beautiful bill' to fund his agenda

After nearly derailing a spending bill last month, Trump continues to shake up business on Capitol Hill, shifting positions on how Republicans should fund his policies.

by: MSN

Lawsuit accuses St. Louis Public School Board of illegally banning advocate from meetings

An education advocate filed a federal lawsuit Monday against St. Louis Public School Board alleging it illegally banned him from meetings and district property.

by: MSN

Live updates: Senate readies confirmation hearings for Hegseth, other Trump picks

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress.

by: MSN

The Soros, Musk models of politics

Two billionaires, with two value systems, and two different modes of doing politics dominate public imagination. Rarely have two private citizens held this influence

by: MSN

European court rules against Greece over migrant's illegal deportation, calls practice 'systematic'

The European Court of Human Rights, in a landmark ruling Tuesday, found that Greece had illegally deported a woman back to neighboring Turkey and described the use of summary expulsions or "pushbacks" as systematic.

by: MSN

The Pa. House is tied 101-101 for the first day of the legislative session after a Democratic state rep suffered a health emergency

A Democratic state representative from Western Pennsylvania suffered a health emergency and is expected to be absent from the first day of the legislative session on Tuesday, putting the party's one-seat majority in the state House in jeopardy after Democrats narrowly hung on to control of the chamber in the 2024 election.

by: MSN

Palace maintains DepEd has highest allocation in 2025 budget

The Palace maintained that the Department of Education (DepEd) has a higher budget in 2025 than the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the pronouncement on Tuesday after budget critics pointed out that the education sector's budget ranked higher only due to the inclusion of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA),

by: MSN

Will Donald Trump be able to save TikTok in the US?

In the latest tussle between Trump and Biden over future US policy, the president-elect is seeking to pause a law banning Chinese-owned social video app TikTok. Donald Trump says he wants to solve the case politically.

by: MSN

'Pod Save America' Bros Rip Biden and Harris for 'Good Losers' Attitude

The hosts of Pod Save America on Tuesday ripped into President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for patting themselves on the back for being "good losers" to Donald Trump. On Monday, Harris had the unenviable task of presiding over a joint session of Congress certifying her own election defeat.

by: MSN

Jordan and Syria to combat arms and drugs smuggling, Islamic State's resurgence

Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to secure their border, combat arms and drug smuggling and work to prevent the resurgence of Islamic State militants, the Jordanian foreign minister said on Tuesday.

by: MSN

The State Department still needs to combat Chinese and Russian lies

by: MSN

What Justin Trudeau's Resignation Means for Immigration at Northern Border

Experts have told Newsweek that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation will mean "very little" for immigration policy in practice.

by: MSN

Delhi election dates announced: Congress' Kalkaji candidate Alka Lamba promises robust law & order

After Election Commission of India announced the date of Delhi Assembly Elections, Congress leader Alka Lamba on January 07 said that Congress will work to improve law and order situation if the party is voted to power.

by: MSN

Carney 'considering' campaign to replace Canada's Trudeau

The former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Mark Carney, says he is "considering" entering the race to replace Justin Trudeau as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party. Trudeau said on Monday he would step down after nine years as Canadian prime minister - following growing pressure from his own party and poor opinion polling.

by: MSN

New Orleans attack came as the FBI was facing political heat and bracing for a transition

Joining law enforcement officials to update the public in the hours after a man killed 14 people and injured dozens of others in New Orleans, Louisiana's junior Republican senator, John Kennedy, implored the FBI to "catch these people" — and then added one more eyebrow-raising request of the federal government.

by: MSN

Trade threats still loom for Canada despite Trudeau resignation

Nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to resign after dropping in the polls and cracks became apparent in his minority government. The fateful moment came shortly after Trudeau tried to demote one of his closest cabinet allies,

by: MSN

Starmer's Tory-style plan to slash red tape and make you richer

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by: MSN

US attorney Joshua S. Levy announces departure

Levy will officially resign on January 17th and acting first assistant U.S. Attorney Mary B. Murrane will assume the position.

by: MSN

Zille defends DA-led Western Cape government, says it does more for Khayelitsha than Camps Bay following Mashatile's condemnation

In his mini-campaign trail in the area, ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile accused the DA of neglecting poor areas in the province, including Khayelitsha.

by: MSN

Mark Carney: From running the Banks of England and Canada to trying to succeed Justin Trudeau

From running the Banks of England and Canada to trying to succeed Justin Trudeau - The former Governor of the Bank of England is a frontrunner to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister

by: MSN

Nurses and midwives demand better pay deal to make Starmer's new NHS plan work

Unison, which represents NHS staff from nurses and midwives to pharmacists, porters and admin staff, warns the plans will not work without 'sufficient' staff

by: MSN

Delhi will vote on 5 February, counting on 8th. How results may reshape national politics

Election Commission's announcement sets the stage for showdown between ruling AAP and BJP, while Congress struggles to regain lost ground in national capital.

by: MSN

Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC, and appoints first female leader of a Vatican department

Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump's first administration, as the next archbishop of Washington, DC.

by: MSN

SNP Budget to pass after Scottish Labour say they will abstain on tax and spending plan

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by: MSN

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches official calendar of Government of India

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS L Murugan launched the Government of India's 2025 calendar, themed on public welfare through public participation. Vaishnaw will deliver a keynote address at the Pune Public Policy Forum,

by: MSN

Starmer Says Musk Attacks on UK Mean Line Has Been Crossed

Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk's barrage of social media posts attacking his UK government, his strongest response yet amid an escalating row with the billionaire Donald Trump ally that risks damaging relations between Britain and the US.

by: MSN

Elon Musk says "2025 is looking good" in response to Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation amid internal party dissent and strained international relations. Elon Musk commented, hinting at political changes by 2025. Trudeau faced criticism over his policies,

by: MSN

Delhi Polls: Election Commissioner Counters AAP's 'Addition And Deletion Of Electoral Roll' Claim

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reacted to AAP's allegations on the addition and deletion of the electoral roll ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections. "There were certain kinds of concerns that were raised (by political parties).

by: MSN

Afghans land in the Philippines for visa processing ahead of resettlement in US

A group of Afghan nationals arrived in the Philippines for the processing of special immigrant visas in order to resettle in the United States.

by: MSN

Winter Woes in the UK and US: Pensioners Left Struggling as Leaders Slash Support

Pensioners in both Britain and the US are facing an increasingly hostile environment as a result of government actions taken against them. In Britain, Keir Starmer's governing Labour party have faced continued criticism for its decision to restrict winter fuel payments.

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau Resigns: Could his departure ease tensions between Canada and India?

Justin Trudeau's resignation as Prime Minister of Canada marks a significant shift in the country's leadership at a time when relations with India have reached a critical point. Trudeau's handling of the Canada-India relationship,

by: MSN

Should Trump pardon their Jan 6 dad? A mother and son disagree

Jackson Reffitt, who reported his father for participating in the January 6 Capitol attack, doesn't want Trump to let his dad out of prison early. Jackson's mom is fighting for pardons and other forms of clemency for her husband and other January 6 convicts.

Musk takes governance-by-X to Europe

Musk's direct political agitation isn't limited to the U.S. and U.K. He recently came out in favor of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, leading Chancellor Olaf Scholz to declare "don't feed the trolls"; French President Emmanuel Macron today called him out as the leader of a "new international reactionary movement."
The article from Politico's Digital Future Daily discusses Elon Musk's plans to expand his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), into Europe, focusing on a new approach to content moderation and governance. Musk aims to introduce a "citizen's court" system where users can appeal content moderation decisions, reflecting his vision of "freedom of speech, not freedom of reach." This move comes amidst ongoing scrutiny from European regulators regarding compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires platforms to manage harmful content effectively. The article highlights the tension between Musk's free speech advocacy and the regulatory demands for content control, suggesting that his governance model might face significant challenges in aligning with European laws. Additionally, it notes the broader implications for how social media platforms might evolve in terms of user rights and platform responsibilities in the digital space.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2025/01/06/musk-takes-governance-by-x-to-europe-00196723