• Mon, January 6, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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.

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: 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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

by: MSN

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

by: 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,

by: MSN

'A sacred obligation': VP Harris on certifying results of 2024 election

VP Kamala Harris on Monday will preside over the process of certifying the 2024 election results, and she shared a message about her role in the process.

by: MSN

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

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel said on Monday that it is suing over President Joe Biden's decision to block its sales agreement and a domestic competitor and union over their actions to scuttle the deal.

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader

Justin Trudeau is leaving the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada this morning, as confirmed by several sources, including CBC/Radio-Canada. Although expected, this is a political and media bombshell.

by: MSN

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

In a landmark move, President Joe Biden has signed a bill that significantly increases Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public service employees and retirees.

by: MSN

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

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

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.

by: MSN

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria's future takes shape.

by: MSN

Russia Loses Five Air Defense Systems Worth $350M in a Day

Russia lost two Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems and one OSA air defense system, as well as two S-300 air defense systems, according to Ukraine's military and a wa

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

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
The article from MSN discusses an upcoming increase in Social Security payments, effective from January 2024, due to a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by the Biden administration. This adjustment aims to help beneficiaries keep up with inflation. The increase is part of the annual COLA, which is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The article explains that this raise will provide an average of $50 more per month for recipients, although the exact amount varies depending on individual benefits. It also highlights the political context, noting that President Biden has made it a priority to protect and enhance Social Security benefits, amidst discussions on the program's future sustainability.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/your-social-security-payment-is-set-to-go-up-thanks-to-biden-here-s-why/ar-AA1x0ylV