Mon, January 6, 2025

[ 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 ]: 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 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: BBC

Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Nicolas Sarkozy: the legal cases faced by the former French president

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is standing trial over accusations he used Libyan cash to fund his 2007 presidential campaign, one of several legal battles the politician who once bestrode the world stage has faced over the past decade.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: ABC

Here's what to expect when Congress convenes to certify the presidential vote

Congress is gathering for a joint session to certify the results of the 2024 election, the final step before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, after some major changes to security for the ceremony and the law that dictates how it's carried out.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Variety

War of Words Between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Elon Musk Heats Up: 'Starmer is Utterly Despicable'

Kei Starmer has responded to Elon Musk's criticism over the U.K. government's handling of the grooming gang crisis.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

US to ease Syria aid restrictions while keeping sanctions in place, sources say

The decision by the outgoing Biden administration will send a signal of goodwill to Syria's new Islamist rulers.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: AOL

Explainer-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 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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 ...

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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 ...

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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..

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.'

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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".

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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 ...

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 06th 2025 ]: 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

War of Words Between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Elon Musk Heats Up: 'Starmer is Utterly Despicable'

Kei Starmer has responded to Elon Musk's criticism over the U.K. government's handling of the grooming gang crisis.

The article from Variety discusses a controversial statement made by Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) regarding grooming gangs in the UK. Musk responded to a post by UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, who was addressing the issue of grooming gangs. Musk suggested that Starmer was avoiding the topic due to the ethnicity of the perpetrators, implying that political correctness was hindering open discussion. This led to significant backlash, with critics accusing Musk of promoting racist stereotypes and oversimplifying a complex issue. Starmer had emphasized that grooming gangs are not confined to any single community, and the focus should be on protecting victims and ensuring justice, not on the ethnicity of the offenders. The article highlights the tension between addressing cultural sensitivities and the need for straightforward discourse on sensitive topics, as well as the broader implications of Musk's comments on social media's role in political discussions.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/politics/global/keir-starmer-elon-musk-grooming-gangs-1236266861/