• Tue, January 7, 2025

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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: Richmond

Mayor: Richmond water pressure could return Tuesday afternoon

This is updated coverage of the water outage across Richmond caused by weather.Video: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addresses citywide water outageWhere city is distributing bottled waterState Capitol, G

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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

Trump wants to change the name of Gulf of Mexico to something more American

Trump wants to change the name of Gulf of Mexico to something more American - Trump was speaking at a press conference on Tuesday from Palm Beach, Florida when he made the remark

by: MSN

Bill O'Reilly was in a 'Cabinet meeting' during Mar-a-lago visit

While Trump's approach is high-risk, O'Reilly argues it reflects his commitment to his agenda and disregard for political norms.

by: MSN

Watch live: Trump delivers first remarks as certified election winner

President-elect Trump is set to give remarks Tuesday morning focused on his economic agenda from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The speech marks his first public comments since Congress officially certified his 2024 election victory Monday.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Kamala Harris' post-election grace hasn't always been reciprocated

Kamala Harris was put in the unenviable position of having to preside over formalizing her own defeat. She handled the matter with class and dignity.

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UK scraps plan to ban gas boilers by 2035: Can the government boost heat pump uptake?

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California Moves To Protect School Children From Deportation

Trump and his incoming administration are believed to be preparing to carry out immigration raids inside schools and churches.

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Jimmy Carter funeral updates: Kamala Harris to deliver eulogy as president lies in state at Capitol

Kamala Harris to deliver eulogy as president lies in state at Capitol - Dignitaries, including Supreme Court justices and Members of Congress, to take part in lying-in-state ceremony at Capitol Rotund

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1,50,000 jobs cuts in Pakistan: Here's why India's neighbour abolishing 60% of vacant positions

To combat financial challenges, Pakistan will abolish 60% of vacant positions and cut 150,000 jobs. The government is consolidating departments and transferring hospitals to provincial control, focusing on reducing expenditures and enhancing operational efficiency.

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U.S.-Canada alliance stronger because of Trudeau, Biden says

The outgoing U.S. president listed a range of issues that he and Trudeau worked on together, 'from the COVID-19 pandemic, to climate change, to the scourge of fentanyl.'

by: MSN

Sterilizations Are Surging in Red States

A new study found the number of tubal sterilizations and vasectomies rose after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortion.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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

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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.

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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.

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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,

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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,

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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.

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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,

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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.
The article from MSN discusses a family disagreement between a mother and son regarding whether former President Donald Trump should pardon individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, specifically focusing on the case of a father who participated. The mother believes that Trump should pardon her husband, arguing that he was misled by misinformation and that the punishment he faces is too severe. Conversely, her son disagrees, viewing the riot as an attack on democracy and believes that those involved, including his father, should face legal consequences for their actions. This familial discord highlights broader national debates about justice, accountability, and the political implications of the January 6th events.

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