• Thu, January 9, 2025

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

'Troubling' NY v Trump case will create the 'ultimate mandate' for incoming president, Turley says

Fox News contributors Jonathan Turley and Charlie Hurt react to the U.S. Supreme Court denying President-elect Donald Trump's petition to block his Friday sentencing in New York v. Trump.

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: 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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by: MSN

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.
  • Fri, January 10, 2025

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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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.'

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.
The article from MSN discusses the reasons behind the controversial peerage nominations by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which were revealed after an 18-month legal battle by the Guardian. The House of Lords Appointments Commission (Holac) had initially rejected several of Johnson's nominations due to concerns over propriety and potential conflicts of interest. Notably, the peerage for Charlotte Owen, a former aide, was questioned due to her relatively short tenure and lack of significant public achievements, though it was eventually approved. Similarly, the nomination of Ross Kempsell, another former aide, was also contentious but was justified by his long-term service and contributions to the Conservative Party. The documents also highlighted the case of Shaun Bailey, whose peerage was debated due to his involvement in a lockdown party, but was ultimately approved. The revelations underscore the opaque nature of the peerage system and the significant influence former prime ministers can exert over the composition of the House of Lords.

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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/reasons-behind-two-controversial-johnson-peerages-revealed-after-18-month-battle/ar-BB1raPYZ