Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Forbes

Book Review: Ron Manners' Excellent 'The Impatient Libertarian'

It speaks to an animating principle of libertarianism in a U.S. policy sense: abide a Constitution that leaves the vast majority of policymaking to the states so that free people can choose their individual policy bliss. If policymaking is local, people per Crane can go to bed early on presidential election nights.

by: Sky

Sikh group 'disappointed' at Labour's silence on 1984 Golden Temple massacre inquiry despite Starmer promise

In 1984, hundreds of people were killed after the Indian military entered a Sikh temple where separatists had sought refuge. Campaigners want an inquiry into potential links between the UK and Indian government ahead of the event.

by: Wired

Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree 'Hitler Was a Communist'

In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US.

by: Firstpost

What does Justin Trudeau's exit means for Indian students, workers in Canada?

Canada has been a favoured destination for Indian students for nearly a decade. However, with Justin Trudeau stepping down and the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre likely to come to power after the next federal election,

by: MSN

Trump rails against 'dying remnants of the Witch Hunts' as he finally faces the music today

The U.S. Supreme Court late Thursday denied President-elect Donald Trump's eleventh-hour attempt to stop his sentencing in his New York hush money trial from going forward Friday morning. Trump appealed to the court's emergency docket late Tuesday to intervene in his forthcoming sentencing for 34 felony convictions,

by: MSN

Column: Trump shoots his mouth off as L.A. burns. His claims about fire hydrants don't hold water

As fire hydrants went dry while crews battled flames in Pacific Palisades, Donald Trump pointed the finger at California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

by: 9NEWS

Polis addresses budget woes, immigration and housing reform in state address

NEWS livestreamed the governor's seventh State of the State speech, addressing Colorado's 2025 policy priorities.

by: ABC

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

by: MSN

'Lies and disinformation': Critics say Trump got 'nothing right' about LA wildfires

Progressive critics were left shaking their heads this week as Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his MAGA allies absurdly blamed the Los Angeles County wildfires on everything from an ichthyophile governor to diversity policies—while ignoring what experts say is the true cause of the deadly infernos.

by: MSN

China's Xi to send top-level envoy to Trump's inauguration, FT reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a high-level envoy in his place to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Beijing has told Trump's transition team that the official would attend instead of Xi,

by: Newsroom

Labour's message for 2026: Are you better off?

A year in Opposition with no leaks has left Chris Hipkins feeling optimistic about caucus unity and his changes in the next election.

by: MSN

Zelenskyy meets Italian PM to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and preparations for Ukraine Recovery Conference in 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The key topics of their discussions were strengthening Ukraine's air defence system and preparing for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025).

by: MSN

Polish government adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz event

Poland's President Andrzej Duda is asking the country's government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can attend observances marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month without the risk of being arrested,

by: MSN

Chaos and an abduction in Caracas as Canada recognizes Venezuelan opposition

Canada today recognized Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the July 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, one day before Nicolas Maduro is due to be sworn in. Mass protests in the country saw the opposition leader emerge from hiding,

by: MSN

Farewell to Jimmy Carter: "He was an honest man, and that's not easy in politics"

Hundreds of American citizens gathered to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, bidding him farewell as he deserved.

by: MSN

Voters embrace Trump's hot-button agenda on taxes, migrants, and DOGE

by: AOL

What Jimmy Carter's genuine belief in humankind can teach us

Jimmy Carter's life should remind us of what is possible when we lead with principle, tolerance and a steadfast belief in the power of honest dialogue.

by: MSN

Don Jr's Greenland MAGA 'supporters' included unhoused people who were offered free lunch, Danish press reports

Don Jr's Greenland MAGA 'supporters' included unhoused people who were offered free lunch, Danish press reports - Trump Jr. visited Greenland after the president-elect called for the US to purchase th

by: MSN

Liberal Senator 'appalled' over latest antisemitic incident in Sydney

Liberal Senator Dave Sharma has slammed the latest antisemitic incident where the Southern Sydney Synagogue was graffitied with swastikas and antisemitic phrases.

by: MSN

Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed on Thursday, the Cypriot presidency said, discussing with each how to reinforce regional security.

by: MSN

Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province.

by: Indiatimes

Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Sanjay Singh accuses 'Gaali-Galoch' party of vote-buying ahead of Delhi elections

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has called on the Election Commission (EC) to take action against BJP le

by: MSN

Elon Musk supports alleged sex trafficker Andrew Tate's controversial bid for UK Prime Minister

Andrew Tate, a self-described "misogynist," is infamous for his extreme views and criminal allegations, including charges of rape and human trafficking.

by: MSN

Liberals set to announce Trudeau's successor as party leader on March 9

The federal Liberals will announce a new leader on March 9, the party announced late Thursday, giving potential candidates just two weeks to decide to run and potential voters less than three weeks to join the party in order to vote.

by: MSN

The populist and the scientist: Croatia's presidential candidates

The two candidates who go head to head in an election runoff for Croatia's presidency could hardly be more different. He made a political comeback three years later as the SDP candidate for the presidency.

by: MSN

Body language expert explains how to read interaction between Trump and Obama

Body language expert Susan Constantine decodes the body language exhibited by former President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on 'Hannity.'
Thu, January 9, 2025

by: deseret

Free speech, national security and the future of TikTok

The justices will hear oral arguments on the TikTok ban Friday morning. The case raises questions about free speech and national security.

by: NDTV

"Elon Musk Not Left-Wing": Giorgia Meloni Compares Him To George Soros

I am not aware of Elon Musk financing parties, associations or political exponents around the world, said Giorgia Meloni, adding that George Soros does this.

by: ABC

Appeals court denies effort to block release of Jack Smith's final report on Trump probes

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an effort to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on his two investigations into Donald Trump.

by: Politico

Trump's tactics go global

THE NEW AMERICAN EXPORT — The U.S. has long exported its cultural products to South Korea, flexing its soft power within the country through Hollywood products and academic exchanges. It now appears to be exporting something different — Donald Trump's politics of defiance and norm-breaking.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidential transition

President-elect Donald Trump continues to prepare for his second term in office as his Cabinet picks lobby senators on Capitol Hill. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: MSN

Harris unsure if 'acorn scheme' will be agreed

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by: MSN

Smiles, handshakes and stone-faced stares: How presidents and rivals interacted at Jimmy Carter's funeral

All five of America's living presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral today - and the seating plan forced numerous rivals to sit close together at the front of the cathedral.

by: MSN

Key Senate Democrats come out in favor of "Laken Riley" bill that could enable mass deportations

The Laken Riley Act would require the federal detention deport undocumented immigrants accused of nonviolent crimes

by: Reuters

Jimmy Carter funeral: Biden, grandson Jason Carter deliver eulogies

Family, friends and former political colleagues of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, including current President Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday at his state funeral in Washington.

by: MSN

Walz endorses Minnesota Democratic chair as next DNC leader

Former vice-presidential hopeful and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in Minnesota, in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

by: MSN

Seton Hall president urged to resign after report he knew of sex abuse claims

Rep. Mikie Sherrill called POLITICO's reporting 'deeply disturbing' — and state lawmakers planned to discuss taking action.

by: MSN

All 5 living presidents attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

All five living U.S. presidents are attending Jimmy Carter's funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a rare occurrence that marks the first time the leaders have gathered publicly since 2018.

by: MSN

Donald Trump and Barack Obama share laugh as presidents unite for Jimmy Carter's funeral

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by: MSN

What do we know about latest Gaza talks?

Mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States have launched a new push to end the Gaza war and secure the release of dozens of hostages held in the Palestinian territory. - In early January, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli negotiators would continue working to secure the release of 95 hostages still held in Gaza.

by: MSN

State and federal leaders show support for SpaceX growth

SpaceX Starbase at Boca Chica has its share of opponents and supporters. A list of elected officials in Austin and Washington, D.C., have shown their support for the continued growth of SpaceX at Boca Chica.

by: MSN

Expect rapid success on the border and energy under Trump, National Review editor-in-chief says

Kudlow' panelists Rich Lowry and Joe Concha react to Democrats' attacking President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration.

by: MSN

Fani Willis asks Georgia's top court to review decision booting her from Trump case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) has asked Georgia's top court to review her disqualification from the election subversion case against President-elect Trump and several allies. In a petition filed late Wednesday to the Supreme Court of Georgia,

by: MSN

Former US presidents, President-elect Trump and rival Harris at Jimmy Carter's Washington funeral

A rare reunion of the remaining members of the US presidents club at the funeral for 39th President Jimmy Carter. President-elect Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris don't interact before service starts.

by: MSN

Lebanon's army chief elected president, showing weakened Hezbollah

Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who has U.S. support and showing the weakened sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after its devastating war with Israel.

by: MSN

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. For years, Trump has littered his statements on California wildfires and other disasters with inaccurate assertions.

by: MSN

Israelis sceptical about government plan to repopulate abandoned north

Former residents of Israel's abandoned far north are not returning home despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah and government efforts to repopulate the area, with many saying they fear for their safety as the clock winds down on a 60-day ceasefire.

by: MSN

Oversight Dems want Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the Department of Justice Thursday asking to view special counsel Jack Smith's findings on President-elect Trump's handling of classified documents.

Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduces bill to abolish Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Rep. Lauren Boebert announced that she and a fellow Republican in the House of Representatives have introduced legislation to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has introduced a bill aimed at abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), arguing that the agency has overstepped its constitutional bounds and infringed on Second Amendment rights. The legislation, titled the "Abolish the ATF Act," seeks to dismantle the ATF and redistribute its responsibilities to other federal agencies. Boebert's proposal comes amidst ongoing debates about gun control and the role of federal agencies in regulating firearms. She contends that the ATF has been weaponized against law-abiding gun owners through what she describes as arbitrary rule changes and enforcement actions. The bill has sparked a significant reaction, with supporters praising it as a defense of constitutional rights, while critics argue it would lead to regulatory chaos and potentially increase gun violence.

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