Tue, January 7, 2025

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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".

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: MSN

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

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[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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).

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 07th 2025 ]: 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,
Mon, January 6, 2025

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism

A child sexual abuse scandal that revealed how gangs of mostly Pakistani men had groomed, trafficked and raped young white girls more than a decade ago, has returned to the political agenda in Britain following criticism from Elon Musk.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader: Canadians, leaders react after the prime minister's historic news conference

With Parliament prorogued, the Liberals will begin the process of finding a new leader as support for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives grows

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Richmond

A compromise but no consensus on solar siting 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: AOL

Trudeau's star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Trump

Justin Trudeau, who said on Monday he would resign as Liberal prime minister once the party names a new leader, led Canada for more than nine years before former allies turned against him. Trudeau, 53,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Vice President Kamala Harris certifies her own election loss on Jan. 6: 'A sacred obligation'

Kamala Harris on Monday performed her constitutional role as vice president to preside over the Jan. 6 proceedings to certify her 2024 presidential election loss to President-elect Donald Trump.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Time

History Cautions Against Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters

After initially prosecuting those who tried to overthrow an election, Presidents Grant and Hayes backed down—with catastrophic results.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ABC

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon

The former leader of the Proud Boys -- a group prosecutors say was central to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 -- is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon, according to a letter from his lawyer on Monday.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation

An official says Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is set to resign as Liberal Party leader, effectively ending nearly a decade in power. The official said that Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: CNN

Congress to certify Trump's election win on January 6 riot anniversary

Members of Congress will meet on Capitol Hill to certify the electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election for the first time since the1, US Capitol attack. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Richmond

Biden signs Social Security bill, giving Spanberger a boost

President Joe Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, co-sponsored by former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, who is likely to tout the bipartisan legislation in her campaign for governor this year.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: i

How Starmer and the EU are turning on Musk

European leaders have united in opposition against Elon Musk just hours after Sir Keir Starmer accused the tech billionaire of spreading "lies and misinformation" on his social media platform.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Justin Trudeau's star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Trump

Justin Trudeau, who said on Monday he would resign as Liberal prime minister once the party names a new leader, led Canada for more than nine years before former allies turned against him.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Hugh Hewitt Asks Trump If the Legacy Media Is 'Bleeding Out In Real Time' And Predicts It Won't Survive His Term

"I think it's important to have a fair media, actually. I don't want them to, you know, when you say bleeding out, that's a tough expression" The post Hugh Hewitt Asks Trump If the Legacy Media Is 'Bleeding Out In Real Time' And Predicts It Won't Survive His Term first appeared on Mediaite.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Kelly Evans: The trade and tariffs tug-of-war

Let's revisit the first Trump administration for a moment. His first major piece of legislation, which passed in December 2017, was the tax cuts, which cut the corporate rate to 21% from 35%. The tariffs didn't begin until 2018,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Canada PM Trudeau says he will step down after new Liberal party leader named

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Trudeau Resigns as Voters Sour on His Vision for Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down after almost a decade in power, setting up a leadership battle in the G-7 country.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles

China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing's already sizeable influence across the resource-rich continent as Europe's presence wanes and America's wavers.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump can turn Syria opportunity against Iran

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Trudeau to resign as Canada's ruling party leader and PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement amid mounting dissent within his Liberal Party. The move comes ahead of the party's national caucus on Wednesday.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Lead prosecutor on Trump documents case leaves US Justice Department, official says

A lead prosecutor on the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents has left the U.S. Justice Department ahead of the president-elect's return to office, a department spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Official says Canada's Trudeau is set to resign as party leader

An official says Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is set to resign as Liberal Party leader, effectively ending nearly a decade in power. The official said that Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Maddow Blog | Canada's Justin Trudeau to step down after nearly a decade in office

Under pressure from his own allies, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down after nearly a decade in office.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump softens on one big reconciliation bill and is 'open' to two-track process

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: MSN

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader

Trudeau has been battling waning popularity and the specter of U.S. trade tariffs. Canada's latest political crisis was triggered by the abrupt departure of former Trudeau ally and Deputy and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ABC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as leader of Liberal Party

The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.

Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners

President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, clearing the way for nearly 3 million public workers including teachers, firefighters and police to see an increase to their Social Security benefits.

The Social Security Fairness Act, which has garnered significant bipartisan support in Congress, aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions currently reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for approximately 2.8 million public sector workers, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters, who also receive pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security. The Act, if passed, would restore full Social Security benefits to these workers, addressing what many see as an unfair penalty. The legislation has been reintroduced with strong backing, evidenced by 305 cosponsors in the House and 52 in the Senate, reflecting a broad consensus on the need for reform. This change would particularly benefit those who have worked in both Social Security-covered and non-covered employment, ensuring they receive the benefits they've earned.

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