Tue, January 7, 2025

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: 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: 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: CNN

Why the clock is already ticking on the new GOP congressional majority

The Republican Congress that began its first full week of work on Monday is already operating on borrowed time - unless the GOP can defy one of the most powerful patterns of recent US politics.

by: MSN

U.S. declares genocide in Sudan, imposes sanctions on paramilitary leader

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has used systematic murder and sexual violence in its war in Sudan, the U.S. government says as it sanctions RSF's chief, Hemedti.

by: MSN

US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide, and it 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.

by: MSN

Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision

Senegalese and Chadian leaders said that the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.

by: AgWeb

Canada Gears up for Potential Trade Tensions with Trump

Canada is preparing for potential trade challenges following Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The Canadian government is considering a proactive approach, including the possible early release of a retaliatory tariff list.

by: Sky

Failure to report child sex abuse to become criminal offence amid grooming gangs row

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced fresh measures to crack down on child sexual exploitation - but stopped short of approving a public inquiry following demands by the Tories and Elon Musk.

by: MSN

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany,

by: MSN

O'Leary: Trump US-Canada merger an interesting concept

Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary said Monday that the concept of the U.S. and Canada merging into one country is "very interesting." "I went to Palm Beach for a couple of days. On Saturday, we discussed Canada,

by: MSN

'A failure': Here's how eight prominent analysts assess Trudeau's time in power

Justin Trudeau swept into office in late 2015 trumpeting "sunny ways," and announces his exit early in 2025 in a cloud of acrimony. Here's how the analysts — some non-partisan, some more so — assess his time in office: Canada has mostly enjoyed mature political leadership.

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: 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.

by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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: 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: 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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

'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

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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,

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

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

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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.

Will the Social Security Fairness Act Bankrupt SSA Trust Funds?

President Joe Biden stated the measure will raise Social Security benefits by an average of $360 monthly for 2.8 million recipients.

The article from MSN discusses the potential impact of the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) on the Social Security Administration's (SSA) trust funds. The SSFA aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which currently reduce Social Security benefits for certain public employees who also receive pensions from non-Social Security covered employment. Critics argue that removing these provisions could lead to a significant financial strain on the SSA's trust funds, potentially hastening their depletion. Proponents of the SSFA, however, believe that the changes would correct an unfair penalty on public servants, arguing that the financial impact might be less severe than predicted due to various economic factors and adjustments. The debate centers on balancing fairness for public sector workers with the long-term solvency of Social Security, with no clear consensus on the exact financial implications of the Act.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/will-the-social-security-fairness-act-bankrupt-ssa-trust-funds/ar-AA1x7mKC