• Thu, January 9, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

It is a triangular contest for New Delhi seat: BJP's Parvesh Verma

Parvesh Verma has been picked by the BJP to take on former chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and the Congress's Sandeep Dikshit in the high-stakes New Delhi constituency

by: MSN

Tying L.A. fires to climate change, Biden pledges full federal aid: 'We're not going anywhere'

President Biden said the federal government will 'spare no expense' in containing the fires devastating Los Angeles County.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

Appeals court will not block partial release of special counsel Jack Smith's Trump report

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request by Trump and his co-defendents to block the release of Jack Smith's final report into his investigations against Trump.

by: MSN

Biden, Jimmy Carter grandsons give eulogies at late president's funeral

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. Carter was remembered for his public service,

by: MSN

School reforms show Britain 'back under union control', says Badenoch

School reforms show Britain 'back under union control', says Badenoch - The Conservatives have described Labour's proposals on schools as 'educational vandalism'.

by: MSN

Liberals will remove 'fraudulent' memberships, as some register their pets to vote

A federal Liberal spokesman says the party can and will remove "fraudulent profiles" from its list of electors eligible to vote for its next leader.

by: MSN

Zelenskyy and Austin use their final meeting to press Trump to keep supporting Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting Thursday to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv's fight, warning that to cease military support now "will only invite more aggression,

by: MSN

Trump's plan to impose tariffs in bid to acquire Greenland could raise prices of Ozempic, Legos

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to slap Denmark with tariffs to force its hand in giving up Greenland could lead to higher prices for popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy as well as Lego toys,

by: MSN

South Essex MP 'delighted' about bill to improve lives of children and families

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Jimmy Carter lauded for humility and service in Washington before being laid to rest in Georgia

Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.

by: MSN

Trump bid to ax sentencing denied by New York's highest court, leaving Supreme Court as last hope

New York's highest court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to halt his sentencing Friday, and prosecutors urged the U.S.

by: MSN

Trudeau: Trump talk of annexing Canada a distraction, won't happen

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he thinks President-elect Trump's public musings about annexing the neighbor to the north is a distraction from Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports.

by: MSN

17,000 doctors call RFK Jr. 'actively dangerous' to national healthcare

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a danger to national healthcare and lacks the qualifications to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, more than 17,000 doctors said in a letter to U.S. senators.

by: MSN

DeSantis appointee to university board says women should become mothers, not pursue higher ed

For years, political scientist Scott Yenor has advocated for overhauling colleges and universities, which he has argued undermine traditional American families by encouraging women to pursue careers and put off childbirth.

by: MSN

Donald Trump and Barack Obama speak at Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Donald Trump and Barack Obama could be spotted speaking at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Jan. 9, 2025. Heat pumps are kind of amazing. So why are we not all using them? Turns out it's a bit complicated.

by: MSN

Obama Exposes His Own Campaign Rhetoric as a 'Scam' in Warm Interaction with Trump

Former President Barack Obama revealed Thursday that all the hot campaign rhetoric he directed at Republican Donald Trump last fall regarding him being a supposed would-be dictator, an admirer of Hitler,

by: MSN

Trump And His Allies Follow Well Worn Playbook To Gloat Over Devastating LA Wildfires

As a series of devastating wildfires ravages parts of Southern California, Donald Trump and his allies have seized on the

by: MSN

Deseret News archives: Construction of massive Aswan High Dam began in 1960

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Dec. 9, 1960, construction of the Aswan High Dam began in Egypt. It would be the first time flooding on the Nile would be controlled.

by: MSN

'Senator for all': Fetterman set to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said he will meet with President-elect Donald Trump as the 45th and upcoming president prepares for his inauguration.

by: MSN

Tom Homan denies ICE will 'raid' job sites of illegal immigrants in DC on first days

by: MSN

Predatory behaviour in Parliament 'dangerous as Savile having keys to Broadmoor'

Jo White called for disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks before members of the Commons and Lords take their seats.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their own

As they filed into the front pews at Washington National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter's funeral. For a service that stretched more than an hour,

by: MSN

Breaking Down the Controversy Over LA Mayor Karen Bass and the Wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being out of the country when the devastating wildfires began to ravage the city.

by: MSN

U.S. steel, plastics among items Canada may target with retaliatory tariffs

Canada is looking to target American steel, ceramics and plastics with retaliatory tariffs in response to an escalating trade dispute with the incoming Trump administration.

by: MSN

Reasons behind two controversial Johnson peerages revealed after 18-month battle

Reasons behind two controversial Johnson peerages revealed after 18-month battle - Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge and Lord Kempsell were appointed to the House of Lords in Boris Johnson's resignation honours list.

by: MSN

Handshakes, chit chats and steely looks: All the awkward interactions between presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral

All the awkward interactions between presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral - Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, not known for being best buddies, engaged in some friendly chit-chat and shared a

by: MSN

Trump Bullies The Judiciary To See If It Has Any Spine

I suspect many of you are a little dazed and confused by the flurry of court filings in the waning days of the Trump transition. There's a lot to track, and the stakes might be a little unclear to you.

by: MSN

'Actively dangerous': 15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary

Actively dangerous': 15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary - Kennedy, among other controversies, has spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine

by: MSN

Harris unsure if 'acorn scheme' will be agreed

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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: 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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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.

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.
The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's recent comments on wildfires in California, where he made several false claims. Trump criticized California's water policies, suggesting that the state's decision to let water flow into the Pacific Ocean instead of using it to fight fires was misguided. However, this claim is misleading as California's water management involves complex issues including environmental regulations, water rights, and infrastructure limitations, not simply a choice to waste water. Additionally, Trump falsely claimed that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) was not allowed to send water tankers to California, which is incorrect; FEMA does not typically manage water tankers for firefighting, and there's no evidence of such a restriction. The article also notes that while Trump has often criticized California's forest management, experts argue that the state's wildfires are exacerbated by climate change, not just forest management practices. The piece concludes by debunking these claims, highlighting the inaccuracies in Trump's statements and providing context on the actual challenges faced in managing wildfires and water resources in California.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/fact-check-as-wildfires-rage-trump-lashes-out-with-false-claims-about-fema-and-california-water-policy/ar-BB1rao1g

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