Tue, January 7, 2025

by: ABC

Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland as his father says deal for US to buy it 'must happen'

Donald Trump, Jr., son of President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized that his visit to Greenland on Tuesday was just a personal one.

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

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: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

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: Richmond

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: MSN

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

by: MSN

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: 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: 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.

by: AOL

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: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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).

by: MSN

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.

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

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.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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.

by: Firstpost

Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney & more: The many in fray to replace Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader at a press conference at Rideau Cottage. From former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland to Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc,
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by: Time

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Step Down as Leader of Liberal Party. What to Know

C anadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party, following months of pressure from partymates to resign amid increasingly poor public approval ratings.

by: Politico

Musk takes governance-by-X to Europe

Musk's direct political agitation isn't limited to the U.S. and U.K. He recently came out in favor of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, leading Chancellor Olaf Scholz to declare "don't feed the trolls"; French President Emmanuel Macron today called him out as the leader of a "new international reactionary movement."

by: Reuters

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: Yahoo

Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader: Canadians, leaders react after the prime minister's historic news conference

With Parliament prorogued, the Liberals will begin the process of finding a new leader as support for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives grows

by: Richmond

A compromise but no consensus on solar siting 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: AOL

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. Trudeau, 53,

by: MSN

'Carter is arguably the most misunderstood' president: Johnathan Alter

Jimmy Carter biographer Johnathan Alter, author of "His Very Best, Jimmy Carter a Life," joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the life and legacy of the 39th President, saying "he was a political failure,

by: MSN

Wisconsin's Evers revives plan to enable voters to repeal and create state laws

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is reviving his plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement, this time through the state budget. The plan, made public on Monday, comes the same day the Legislature kicks off its two-year session.

by: Yahoo

Vice President Kamala Harris certifies her own election loss on Jan. 6: 'A sacred obligation'

Kamala Harris on Monday performed her constitutional role as vice president to preside over the Jan. 6 proceedings to certify her 2024 presidential election loss to President-elect Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Trump, Republicans prep ambitious but fraught plan for tax cuts and more

The GOP will attempt to pass one massive legislative package including tax cuts, border security and other priorities, putting lawmakers up against a high-stakes deadline.

by: MSN

Trump's position on funding his agenda shifts from 'one, beautiful bill'

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: 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: 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: 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.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter's Ruinous Neoliberal Legacy

As our president-elect shouts demands and vows revenge against anyone who irritates him, left or right, the media's hagiographies of Jimmy Carter surely reflect a collective longing for what was a more decent,

by: MSN

Trudeau's leaves mixed global legacy as he exits during turbulent time, analysts say

Analysts say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will leave the world stage with a legacy of pushing for feminist causes and international rules, and criticism that his actions fell short of rhetoric.

by: MSN

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

At a White House event on January 5, President Biden addressed Trump's threat to democracy, while also defending his experience against questions about his age, snapping at reporters by highlighting his extensive interactions with world leaders.

by: 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.

by: MSN

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

Newfoundland and Labrador politicians are digging into the details of the province's draft energy deal with Quebec as four days of debate begin today in St. John's, N.L.

by: MSN

Supporters of impeached South Korean president find inspiration in Trump

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have adopted some of the symbols and slogans associated with President-elect Donald Trump.

by: MSN

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

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has left on what's expected to be his final foreign trip in office to visit South Korea, Japan and France. In Seoul and Tokyo he's expected to discuss trilateral ties and Asia-Pacific security,

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.

Donald Trump has shifted his stance on a bipartisan border security bill, initially calling it "a great bill" and "beautiful" but later opposing it after backlash from conservative critics and allies like Fox News hosts and House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill, which includes funding for border security, aid to Ukraine, and support for Israel, was part of a broader negotiation to address border issues and foreign aid. Trump's change in position came after he was criticized for potentially giving President Biden a political win. He now claims the bill would be "another gift to the Radical Left Democrats" and has urged Republicans to reject it, aligning himself with hardliners who demand stricter immigration policies. This flip-flop has caused confusion and frustration among some Republicans who were initially supportive of the legislation.

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