Wed, January 8, 2025

by: ABC

What are Linda McMahon's chances to be education secretary?

World Wresting Entertainment co-founder Linda McMahon has been getting high marks from her meetings with the Republican senators who could decide whether she'll be the next secretary of education.

by: MSN

Biden on his son, Hunter, and his controversial pardon: 'Thank God he's doing really well'

"He's doing great, God love him," Biden said, the most animated he would be during a 55-minute interview about policy, politics and his legacy. "Thank God he's doing really well. He's been straight and sober." He called him "a very bright guy" who was now ...

by: MSN

Live Briefing: Trump says 'all hell will break out' if no hostage deal by inauguration

Steve Witkoff, Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, told reporters that "good progress" had been made toward a deal that would free Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

by: MSN

Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner

Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to "govern Austria honestly" as he prepared for talks on a potential coalition with conservatives who criticized him sharply in the past.

by: MSN

Start of Virginia's General Assembly session delayed because of Richmond water outage

Winter weather and citywide water outage coupled with special elections that could potentially flip control of the Virginia statehouse have set state lawmakers up for an unusual start to this year's General Assembly session.

by: ABC

Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, even by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS

Authorities of Panama and Greenland have repeatedly said they won't hand over any territory to Trump, with Panama's president declaring that the canal "is going to stay in our hands forever," and Denmark's prime minister insisting "Greenland is not for sale."

by: MSN

Off The Rails And Off To The Races

The guard rails are down and Trump's own comments are making clear his id has been fully unleashed. We are about to jump into the gulf. Indeed, after monologuing nearly a half hour of threats against friendly nations,

by: MSN

UGC draft on VC appointments sparks federalism debate in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government has strongly opposed the step taken by the central government to allow governors the authority to appoint Vice Chancellors and other non-academic members.

by: MSN

Is Israel's government listening? British minister won't say if her country's views are ignored

A senior British minister has refused to say whether she thought the Israeli government "listened" to UK complaints over its actions in Gaza and its ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Anneliese Dodds,

by: MSN

Texas Oil and Gas Association set new record in state and local taxes and state royalties

This includes over two billion for Texas independent school districts and over one billion from property taxes for counties related to oil and gas, pipelines and utilities. Todd S

by: MSN

Iran tells France to review 'unconstructive' approach ahead of meeting

Iran's foreign ministry called upon Paris to review its "unconstructive" approach, a few days before Tehran is set to hold a new round of talks about its nuclear programme with major European countries.

by: MSN

Taiwan Issues Warning Over China's Push to Grant Local IDs and Citizenship to Taiwanese

Taiwan fears China's issuance of local IDs to its citizens could undermine sovereignty and lead to forced integration.

by: dailymemphian

Memphis Parks Director leaving the city

Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker is leaving his post at the end of this month to become the parks director for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Walker leaves for Charlotte after six years heading the division.

by: MSN

JESSE WATTERS: Trump has got his eye on a country, an island and a canal

Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses how President-elect Donald Trump suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico and his interest in Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

by: MSN

U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses

The U.S. government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a Biden administration program that was struck down in federal court, according to internal government documents obtained by ...

by: MSN

Plains post office renamed after Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter

The Plains Post Office at 119 Main Street will now be designated as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office."

by: MSN

Elon Musk Says 'Thank You, Britain!' After Poll Reveals Britons Celebrate His Involvement In UK Politics

Elon Musk's foray into UK politics is striking a chord with the British public, as highlighted by a recent poll and his warm acknowledgment of their support. The 53-year-old billionaire sparked further conversation by responding to a Good Morning Britain poll that gauged British sentiment about his political influence.

by: MSN

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia To Be Elected Unopposed At BCCI SGM

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be elected BCCI secretary and treasurer, respectively, unopposed on January 12 after being the only two names featuring in the final list of contesting candidates.

by: MSN

US says Sudanese rebel force has committed genocide and imposes sanctions on the group's leaders

The Biden administration said Tuesday it has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Force rebel group and proxies are committing genocide in the country's civil war and has imposed sanctions on the group's leaders.
Tue, January 7, 2025

by: CNN

Trump lobs global threats and rails against legal cases in wide-ranging remarks

President-elect Donald Trump delivered wide-ranging remarks on his agenda and presidential transition from Florida a day after Congress officially certified his victory in the 2024 presidential election.

by: ABC

Biden administration seeks stay of plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind

The Pentagon has asked a federal court to stay a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is slated to plead guilty on Friday.

by: ABC

House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress

The House will vote at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress.

by: Slate

What, Exactly, Happened to Justin Trudeau? And What Happens Next in Canada?

On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down as the country and party leader, marking the end of a decade in power. (That's a long time, but it's still short of his dad's 15 cumulative years in office.

by: Mint

Politics News News Today Live: Wall Street eyes active 2025 IPO year with $18 billion in potential offerings

Stay engaged with the latest in politics, covering government policies, political debates, and legislative updates. From breaking developments in national governance to international diplomatic relations,

by: Richmond

Youngkin wants tax relief legacy; Dems in assembly have other ideas

Portsmouth, expects a "boring session" of the General Assembly to begin on Wednesday, but that may be wishful thinking. Lawmakers began arriving in Richmond this week with the Capitol complex temporarily closed because of a breakdown in public water service in Richmond after a winter storm.

by: CNN

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada

President-elect Donald Trump made numerous false claims during a wide-ranging Tuesday news conference in Florida, many of them related to foreign affairs and international trade. Here is a fact check of some of these claims.

by: Reuters

US determines Sudan's RSF committed genocide, imposes sanctions on leader

The United States determined on Tuesday that members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias committed genocide in Sudan and it imposed sanctions on the group's leader over a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.

by: MSN

Pope Appoints Progressive Cardinal As New Archbishop Of Washington

San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy will replace the retiring Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the Vatican said in an announcement Monday.

by: MSN

Trump fails to rule out military use to take control of Greenland, Panama Canal

President-elect Trump refused to commit to avoiding use of military force to take control of Greenland or the Panama Canal at a press conference on Tuesday. Why it matters: Trump's remark is an escalation of his rhetoric regarding Greenland and the Panama Canal.

by: MSN

Trump Won't Rule Out Military Action in Greenland, Panama in Fiery Press Conference

Trump aired grievances against rivals, the Justice Department, and other nations in a winding and pugnacious press conference.

by: MSN

Nursing home advocates wanted lawmakers to override a McKee veto. Here's why that won't happen.

The Raise the Bar Coalition is now calling on the General Assembly "to expedite passage of the Workforce Standards Board bill on day one."

by: Vanguard

Women and Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Politics in Nigeria

Gender equality has been a point of debate in the recent past. This is based on the ability to accord equal rights and opportunity for both genders where discrimination and prejudice are prevented. In Nigeria,

by: MSN

Pope Francis' critiques of Israel's actions in Gaza are not misguided

The continued bombardment of Gaza that has killed and maimed civilians almost every day since early October 2023 has long ago ceased to be a war of self-defense.

by: MSN

Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Bending to the political headwinds of the incoming Trump administration, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with "community notes" written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk's social platform X.

by: MSN

Trump: 'All hell will break out' if Hamas hostages not released by inauguration

President-elect Trump repeated his warnings that all hell will break loose in the Middle East if hostages kidnapped from Israel and held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released before his inauguration on Jan.

by: MSN

US Judge in Florida Blocks Special Counsel's Trump Report

A federal judge in Florida issued an order Tuesday blocking the Justice Department from releasing a final report on two criminal probes into President-elect Donald Trump's conduct.

by: MSN

Facebook lifts restrictions on calling women 'property' and transgender people 'freaks'

Facebook and Instagram have quietly loosened their public rules on hate speech against transgender people, women, and immigrants as executives seek to curry favor with Donald Trump. In an update to its hate speech policy on Tuesday, spotted first by The ...

by: MSN

Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll shows

More Americans say immigration should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2025, as the country heads toward a new Republican administration in which President-elect Donald Trump has promised the mass deportations of migrants and an end to birthright citizenship.

by: MSN

Oil companies pay record $5.6M settlement after FTC alleges illegal coordination

Three oil companies will pay a record penalty to settle allegations that they illegally coordinated before a merger between them was complete in 2021 and 2022, the federal government announced Tuesday.

by: MSN

Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland?

Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland? - 'We are not for sale and will never be for sale,' Greenland prime minister says

by: MSN

Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Phillips

Musk's intervention came in response to Phillips rejecting a request for the government to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham - which sparked calls fro

by: MSN

Hawaii governor: RFK Jr. 'could actually damage the health of our nation terribly'

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) warned that President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services could "damage" the nation's health. "The president has been reelected,

by: MSN

Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline nears

Hamas stood by its demand on Tuesday that Israel fully end its assault on Gaza under any deal to release hostages, and said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was rash to say there would be "hell to pay" unless they go free by his Jan.

by: cnbctv18

Delhi Election 2025 Dates Live: AAP alleges BJP government revoked Atishi's official residence due to political vendetta

The term of the 70-member Assembly ends on February 23, and elections have to held before that to constitute a new House.

by: ABC

House passes Laken Riley Act as first bill of new Congress

The House will vote at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress.

by: Time

How Canada Fell Out of Love With Trudeau

Trudeau leaves his country in peril, which means Canadians are not in the mood to celebrate his accomplishments as Prime Minister. He did do some things, though.

by: Reuters

US allows transactions with governing institutions in Syria despite sanctions

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

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Trump is hardly in a position to complain about a 'difficult' transition

If Donald Trump wants to see a president responsible for a "difficult" transition process, he shouldn't look at Joe Biden, he should look in a mirror.

Spain urges neutrality as Elon Musk stirs European politics

The spokeswoman for the Spanish government, Pilar Alegria, emphasizes that social media platforms, such as Elon Musk's X, should be "completely neutral" and must not interfere in the internal affairs of countries.

The article from MSN discusses how Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has stirred European politics with his comments on social media, particularly regarding Spain's political landscape. Musk's remarks came in the context of Spain's upcoming elections and the potential influence of far-right parties. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares responded by urging Musk to maintain neutrality, emphasizing that Spain values its democratic process and does not welcome external interference. Musk's involvement has sparked a debate about the role of influential tech moguls in international politics, with critics arguing that his comments could sway public opinion or be seen as an endorsement of certain political ideologies. This situation highlights the growing intersection between technology leaders and global political dynamics, raising questions about the responsibilities of such figures in the public sphere.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/spain-urges-neutrality-as-elon-musk-stirs-european-politics/ar-AA1x8aJl