Sun, January 12, 2025

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom: I Have The Same Questions You're Asking, "What Happened To The Water System?"

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump for "threatening" first responders and spreading "disinformation" about how the state manages its water supply in the wake of devastating fires north of Los Angeles during an interview Sunday morning on NBC's "Meet the Press.

by: PBS

What does the defense secretary do?

Leading the U.S. Department of Defense is a massive job, broadly affecting Americans' security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of money.

by: rnz

'A good direction': Departing US Ambassador talks trade, AUKUS, and climate

The ambassador called New Zealand an "incredible partner" on climate, noting he had been to Antarctica, visited US scientists working with New Zealand counterparts in the Southern Alps, and recently visited COP26 in Azerbaijan with the minister for climate change, Simon Watts.

by: Newsweek

Jamie Dimon on Why Donald Trump Won: 'Legitimate Issues'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has attributed President-elect Donald Trump 's 2024 victory to his focus on "legitimate issues" that resonate with American voters. In an interview with CBS News that aired Sunday morning, Dimon discussed economic inequality, inflation and job insecurity—noting that Trump's messaging aligned with voter concerns.

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PBS Reporter: Trump Supporters "Ultimately Believe Him Over Even What We Report And Believe Him Over The Fact"

Some of Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks will be trying to win over the Senate next week. It comes as Trump threatens allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to "America First.

by: NDTV

"Sharad Pawar's Betrayal Politics Began In 1978, BJP Ended It": Amit Shah

A month after BJP's big win in Maharashtra polls, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that his party's win ended the politics of betrayal and treachery started by veteran leader Sharad Pawar in 1978.

by: MSN

Video: What were Obama and Trump saying to each other?

What were Obama and Trump saying to each other? 'Fox News Saturday Night' host Jimmy Failla and guests try to figure out what presidential guests were saying to each other at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

by: MSN

State of Texas: Paxton and GOP ramp up pressure to influence vote for Texas House Speaker

The start of the legislative session on Tuesday should bring the resolution of a contentious battle for power in the Texas House of Representatives. Lawmakers in the chamber will vote to choose the next House Speaker,

by: MSN

Squirming Labour minister dodges Sky questions over tax hikes and Budget 'mistake'

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What tariffs can and can't do

Economists dislike tariffs for a variety of reasons. Like all barriers to market exchanges, they create inefficiency: they prevent you from selling me something I value more than you do, leaving both of us worse off in principle.

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A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

by: BBC

Northern Ireland health care crisis is 'perfect storm'

A consultant surgeon has said Northern Irelands emergency departments have been in the midst of a "perfect storm" due to ongoing "immense pressure" and flu. Prof Mark Taylor, from the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care (NICON), said the lack of flow throughout hospitals was having serious consequences.

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Badenoch calls on PM to sack minister over property allegations

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq over allegations she lived in properties linked to allies of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the deposed prime minister of Bangladesh.

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SANDF disputes claims of neglect over Pretoria CBD flats

SANDF denies claims that the City of Tshwane repeatedly complained about the organisation's alleged neglect of a deteriorating block of flats in Pretoria CBD.

by: MSN

UP: Bahraich tops in service delivery and grievance resolution during Good Governance Week-2024

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DWP 'on track' to shake up PIP payments and other disability benefits

The DWP is planning to reform a series of disability benefits in early 2025, with the government set to launch a consultation in Spring 2025

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After New Orleans and Vegas attacks by veterans, what will Trump do about extremism in the military?

After New Orleans and Vegas attacks by veterans, what will Trump do about extremism in the military? - Veterans aren't more likely to hold extremist views — but they are more likely to act on them, ex

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Delhi Elections 2025: Accusations Fly, Political Tensions Rise As Parties Battle For Dominance And Victory This Time | ABP News

Amidst the chilly atmosphere, the political heat in Delhi is rising as the election draws closer. The liquor scam controversy has once again resurfaced, with BJP MP Anurag Thakur accusing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders,

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O'Gorman warns Fine Gael and Fianna Fail that he knows what questions they fear

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Labour MP breaks ranks to demand Keir Starmer 'deliver justice' with full grooming inquiry

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Tamil Nadu vs Centre over Madurai-Thoothukudi railway line; Modi minister says Stalin didn't want it, DMK says 'lies'

Countering the claims by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the state government said it was consistently urging the implementation of the rail project and had asked for funds

by: Newsweek

Could a Trump Deal Change the Middle East in 2025?

With just over a week until President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the soon-to-be second-time U.S. leader famed for his "art of the deal" approach in business and politics prepares to take on a series of interconnected yet equally volatile conflicts in the Middle East.

by: MSN

Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins

Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins - The AfD's co-leader pledges to tear down wind turbines and praises delegates for 'defying left-wing mob'

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Badenoch calls on PM to sack Treasury minister over property allegations

Media reports have raised questions about a number of properties connected to Labour MP Tulip Siddiq and her family.

by: MSN

BBC licence fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax'

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

by: MSN

Lebanon and Syria will work together to strengthen borders, Najib Mikati says after Damascus talks

Lebanon and Syria will work together to secure their land borders, as well as to delineate both land and sea borders, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said during a visit to Damascus on Saturday.

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KLEIN: Health care needs solutions, not egos and political spin

A man has died after waiting eight hours in a Winnipeg emergency room after being triaged as a low-priority patient. Last month, a woman lost her leg after waiting days in an emergency room. These are not simply tragic stories.

by: BBC

Reform could win next Senedd election, party says

Reform could form a new government in Wales after next year's Senedd election, the party's Welsh spokesman has said. Oliver Lewis told BBC Wales this was "well within the realms of feasibility", with Reform winning "20, 30, or hopefully 40" seats in an enlarged 96-member Welsh Parliament.

by: MSN

DeSantis slams media's coverage of LA wildfires

Lago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused the media of creating 'division' and said the media would have raked Gov. Newsom if he were a Republican.

by: MSN

Has the war in Gaza radicalised young Palestinians?

Each bomb Israel drops on Gaza is an amplifier," says Mr Qashoo, an exile from the West Bank city of Nablus: "We are the carriers making sure Palestine's story lives." Mr Qashoo is part of a new generation of activists among Palestinians whose sense of identity had been waning.

by: MSN

Unscrupulous PACS staff face action over paddy procurement at prices lower than MSP: Krushna Chandra

JAGATSINGHPUR: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday warned of strict action against unscrupulous staff of primary agriculture cooperative societies (PACS) found indulging in procuring paddy from farmers at prices lower than the minimum support price fixed by the government.

by: MSN

Zelenskyy orders increase in drone procurement for Ukrainian forces

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an order on 11 January to increase the number of drone orders for the Ukrainian military, describing it as a guarantee of independence. Source: Zelenskyy on social media Details: Drone operations and procurement were the focus of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff meeting held on 11 January.

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Murkomen promises to deal with critics misusing freedom of speech: "I don't do politics"

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to firmly deal with government critics misusing their freedom of speech on social platforms.

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'Short-lived and volatile': Senior Tory warns Badenoch on Musk support

The shadow Housing Secretary, Kevin Hollinrake, did not rule out the Tories accepting a donation from Musk amid reports that he was interested in destabilising Sir Keir Starmer and removing him from office before the general election.

by: MSN

Jaishankar to represent India at US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will represent the government at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in Washington DC on January 20.The ministry of external affairs said that Jaishankar will also meet with the representatives of Trump administration during the visit.

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'It's a reality': Trump critics warned they'll regret not accepting Biden pardons

Recalling how he was pursued when Donald Trump was in the White House the first time, a former Trump lawyer suggested that critics of the president-elect would be foolish if they didn't ask President Joe Biden for a pardon or turned one down if offered Appearing on MSNBC's "The Weekend,
Sat, January 11, 2025

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Schools nationwide brace for Trump, including measures compelling teachers not to cooperate with ICE

K-12 school districts, universities and state-level education leaders in the U.S. are drawing up plans to protect students from Trump's immigration enforcement.

by: NDTV

Indian-Origin Anita Anand Drops Out Of Canada PM Race After Justin Trudeau's Exit

Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.

by: MSN

BBC license fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax'

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

by: MSN

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

President Biden says he is still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar. View on euronews

by: MSN

Joe Biden boasts of greatest presidency for job growth in history

President Joe Biden had good news to deliver in the final jobs report of his administration, which saw jobs growth that defied expectations. Speaking from the Roosevelt Room in the White House on Friday evening,

by: MSN

Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.

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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department after completing Trump reports

Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department after completing Trump reports - The Hague prosecutor was appointed to oversee federal criminal investigations into the president-elect

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Trump gave Newsom 'the playbook' for handling these fires: Jason Chaffetz

Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz discusses the criticism facing California leaders over the handling of the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County on 'The Bottom Line.'

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Former Austrian chancellor Nehammer withdrawing from top politics

Karl Nehammer, who resigned a week ago as Austria's chancellor after attempts to form a coalition government without the far right collapsed, is withdrawing from national politics and giving up his seat in parliament,

by: MSN

Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs on US goods amid Donald Trump's 25% tax threat

Canada is considering retaliatory tariffs on US goods like orange juice, ceramics, and steel in response to Trump's 25% tax threat, aiming to target key products while minimizing impact on Canadian consumers.

by: MSN

Sheikh Hasina should be allowed to stay in India as long as she wants: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Former career diplomat, ex-union minister and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday night said that deposed Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina should be allowed to stay in India as long

Olaf Scholz and SPD hope for miracle in Germany's election

Chancellor Olaf Sholz's government coalition imploded and his poll numbers are dismal. But, at his party's conference this weekend, he made it clear that he won't give up without a fight.

The article discusses the current political landscape in Germany as the Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, faces challenges in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Despite a recent victory in the European elections, the SPD is experiencing a decline in popularity, with polls indicating they might receive only about 15% of the vote, a significant drop from their previous performance. This decline is attributed to several factors including dissatisfaction with Scholz's leadership, particularly his handling of economic issues and his perceived lack of charisma. The SPD is banking on a "miracle" to turn their fortunes around, focusing on mobilizing their base with promises of social justice and better economic policies. Meanwhile, the opposition, particularly the CDU/CSU, is gaining ground, with their candidate Ursula von der Leyen leading in popularity. The article highlights the SPD's internal struggles, the broader political climate, and the potential implications for Scholz's future in German politics.

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