• Mon, January 6, 2025

by: 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.

by: BBC

Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Yahoo

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

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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

Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in Canadian politics: A timeline of key events

This timeline highlights the key events that shaped Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's nearly decade-long tenure in Canadian politics, from his rise to power as leader of the Liberal Party to the political turmoil and challenges that led to his resignation.

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader

The prime minister of Canada will step-down in March as the country's leader and head of the Liberal Party, he announced Monday.

by: MSN

UK Parties Unite in Urging Trump to Rethink Musk's Meddling

Senior politicians in three of Britain's biggest parties have privately urged Donald Trump's allies to reconsider his relationship with Elon Musk, after the billionaire Tesla boss made a series of increasingly inflammatory remarks about UK politics,

by: MSN

Kamala and Speaker Johnson greet each other before electoral certification

Kamala and Speaker Johnson greet each other and speak before electoral certification.

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Jimmy Carter's Ruinous Neoliberal Legacy

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Joe Biden defends his legacy as oldest President and hits back at reporters: 'I know more world leaders than any of you'

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by: MSN

Newfoundland and Labrador energy deal with Quebec under scrutiny as debate opens

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by: MSN

Supporters of impeached South Korean president find inspiration in Trump

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U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken Leaves To Visit S. Korea, Japan, France - TaiwanPlus News

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by: MSN

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down as party leader after nearly 10 years in office

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Nippon, US Steel file suit against Biden administration, union, and rival after $15B deal scuttled

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by: MSN

Lawyer for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon

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by: MSN

Main theme for South Dakota politics in 2025? Buckle up.

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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

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Trump can turn Syria opportunity against Iran

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by: 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.

by: MSN

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

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

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel sue over Biden decision to block sale

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by: MSN

Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader

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by: MSN

Law enacted by Biden affects millions of people in their Social Security benefits

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by: MSN

Canada PM Trudeau to announce on Monday he will step down, CBC News says

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by: MSN

Biden issues 'sweeping ban' on oil, gas drilling ahead of Trump administration: 'Not worth the risks'

FOX Business host Taylor Riggs joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how the move impacts President Biden's legacy and how it could impact Trump's ability to drill and ultimately bring energy prices down.

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.

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https://variety.com/2025/politics/global/keir-starmer-elon-musk-grooming-gangs-1236266861/

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