Tue, January 14, 2025

by: MSN

The Battles Over Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominees Are Finally Here

Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem will all sit at witness tables in Senate confirmation hearings this week.

by: CNN

Trump's second term will begin with a crisis that will test his leadership skills

You know, I'm already putting my developer cap on," Trump said. Presidential trips to disaster zones can offer solace and unlock the power of government. An empathetic visit from the new president could create a strong impression and erase some ...

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Elon Musk to have office near Trump in White House complex - NYT

American billionaire Elon Musk, who will lead the Department of Government Efficiency in the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, is being allocated offices within the White House complex close to the next US president.

by: MSN

UK politics live: Reeves warned more cuts would be 'political suicide' as pressure builds over market turmoil

Reeves warned more cuts would be 'political suicide' as pressure builds over market turmoil - Chancellor to address parliament as economic pressure mounts over cost of borrowing and falling pound

by: MSN

Budget 2025: How government can prioritise job creation and skill development

The upcoming Budget 2025 is expected to focus on economic growth while addressing key challenges and leveraging opportunities.

by: MSN

POLL: Should Keir Starmer sack Rachel Reeves as he throws her future into doubt?

The Chancellor, who has disparagingly been dubbed "Rachel from accounts" in some circles, is on the defensive after the pound sunk to a 14-month low yesterday.

by: MSN

Shelby County Commission passes 'no confidence' vote against MSCS school board

Shelby County commissioners passed a no-confidence resolution against Memphis-Shelby County School board members on Monday.

by: MSN

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal 'could be hours away' as negotiators meet in Qatar

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal 'could be hours away' as negotiators meet in Qatar - Israeli official says negotiations are in 'advanced stages' - with a deal possible in 'hours, days or more'

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Special Counsel Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election

Prosecutors had enough evidence to convict Trump for efforts to overturn the 2020 result had they not had to drop the case, Jack Smith said

by: MSN

Biden: 'Never, never, never, ever give up'

Dr. Irving Finkel shares insights on the oldest known depiction of a ghost, found on an ancient cuneiform tablet at the British Museum, revealing Mesopotamian beliefs and practices around spirits.

by: NDTV

Elon Musk Should "Go Back To South Africa": Former Trump Strategist

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist of President-elect Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on billionaire-entrepreneur Elon Musk, suggesting he "go back to South Africa."

by: MSN

Breaking News: EC Clarifies Current Procedure for Verifying Voter Lists and Names | ABP NEWS

The election commission has provided clarification regarding the current procedure for verfying voters lists and names . It has emphasized that submitting an application does not automatically result in the addition or removal of voters name from the list.

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'Breakthrough' in Gaza truce talks as final draft presented -official

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

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As Donald Trump's inauguration day nears, his company unveils its new ethic guidelines; here are all details

Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is just round the corner and his company has already issued a stern ethics guidelines that will be followed throughout his second term as US President. Here's what

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Trump not 'inclined to change his approach' to tariffs, says Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs 'to be prepared' that threatened tariffs are on the way.

by: MSN

Kejriwal following Modi's strategy of propaganda, false promises: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi and Arvind Kejriwal, accusing them of neglecting backward communities, Dalits, tribals, and minorities. He commits to a caste survey and reservation cap removal if Congress wins in Delhi.

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Tripura CM rejects demand to review recently-approved state emblem

Tripura CM Manik Saha denies opposition's plea to review state emblem, affirming that the decision followed extensive consultation. Opposition argues emblem lacks representation of Tripura's heritage.

by: coloradopolitics

Wolves from Canada arrive as Colorado wildlife officials refuse to release final destination details

Wolves from British Columbia arrive in Colorado for reintroduction program. CPW remains tight-lipped on details of the operation.

by: MSN

Drugmakers Will Ask Trump to Pause Price Negotiations

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. has asked the US government to pause its forward march with drug-price negotiations, potentially thwarting the Biden administration's plans to release a new list of drug targets before leaving office next week.
Mon, January 13, 2025

by: CNN

Defense pick Pete Hegseth repeatedly criticized removing names of Confederate generals from US bases

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, has voiced strong opposition to removing the names of Confederate generals from US military bases, repeatedly saying the names should be changed back.

by: Reuters

California Democrats put on the backfoot as wildfires - and criticism - rage

For California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders in the left-leaning state, the still-raging wildfires could have been a chance to showcase their competence and unity with the White House in dealing with a natural disaster.

by: Sky

Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until next election, Downing Street clarifies

The Tories said it "speaks volumes" that the PM avoided answering questions on Reeves's future directly, amid growing market turbulence. Now Downing Street has clarified that position.

by: MSN

Incoming Trump team questions civil servants, security staff about loyalty, political views

The move could potentially lead to a purge of non-aligned staff, and deprive the new administration of valuable expertise Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council (NSC) about who they voted for in the 2024 election,

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Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon's new prime minister

Lebanon's new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country's new government after Salam was named prime minister by a large number of legislators Monday. The move apparently angered the Hezbollah group and its allies.

by: MSN

Musk tried to 'undermine' general election and 'depose' Starmer, MPs told

Musk tried to 'undermine' general election and 'depose' Starmer, MPs told - Labour MP Joanna Baxter also accused Elon Musk of putting the safety of Home Office minister Jess Phillips 'at risk' through his platform X.

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PM Modi attends Sankranti, Pongal celebrations at Union Minister Kishan Reddy's residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Sankranti celebrations at the residence of his Cabinet colleague and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday. Telugu film star Chiranjeevi, ace badminton player P V Sindhu and several Union ministers joined the programme.

by: PBS

Incoming Trump team is asking White House National Security Council civil servants about their loyalty

Some of these nonpolitical employees have begun packing up their belongings since being asked about their loyalty.

by: MSN

Office working 'the one thing that driving examiners can't do', says minister

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by: Richmond

Youngkin calls for new school funding formula, faults Clean Economy Act

Youngkin addressed lawmakers five days later than planned, calling the Richmond water crisis "difficult and frustrating."

by: MSN

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi pitches for reconciliation in Manipur

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the need for reconciliation in violence-hit Manipur and highlighted that the situation is now under control due to combined security forces and proactive government efforts.

by: MSN

'Interference': Aileen Cannon accused of trying to hinder Senate's probe of Cabinet picks

Judge Aileen Cannon has triggered outrage among legal experts for purporting to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's reports on the criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, given that she likely surrendered jurisdiction of the classified documents case when she dismissed it and the appeal went to the 11th Circuit.

by: MSN

CPI(M) leader Tarigami criticises Article 370 abrogation, calls it an assault on democracy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The abrogation of Article 370 cannot be viewed in isolation but as part of a series of processes undermining democracy and federalism, said Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami, CPI(M) MLA from Jammu and Kashmir.

by: MSN

Incoming Trump administration given new blueprint on ways to weaken Iran: 'unique opportunity'

A bipartisan advocacy group called United Against Nuclear Iran has provided the Trump transition team with a playbook to reinvigorate U.S. policy toward Iran and use various means to weaken the regime.

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Jimmy Failla & The 'Fox News Saturday Night' Panel Discuss The Viral Exchange Between Trump And Obama

During a segment on Fox News Saturday Night With Jimmy Failla, co-host of "Outnumbered" Emily Compagno and co-host of "The Big Money Show" Brian Brenberg try and brainstorm what President-elect Trump could have been saying to former President Obama during former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

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Starmer says Reeves doing 'fantastic' job - but avoids saying if she will be in post at next election

Starmer says Reeves doing 'fantastic' job - but avoids saying if she will be in post at next election - The prime minister told an audience in east London that he is 'completely confident' in his team

by: MSN

Los Angeles mayor had vowed not to travel internationally before taking office

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Donald Trump to sign around 100 executive orders after taking office as president later this month

Recent reports have revealed that US President- elect Donald Trump is all set to sign approximately 100 executive orders which will be a substantial figure following he resumes office during later parts of the month January.

by: MSN

New rule could slash nicotine levels in tobacco products

The Biden administration is poised to try to lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products, an eleventh-hour effort that's been years in the making.

by: MSN

Government blamed for deaths of Stilfontein miners

The government has been blamed for the continued deaths of the illegal miners trapped at Stilfontein Mine in North West. Labour union, the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) said this was a culmination of a policy pursued by the government.

by: MSN

Wisconsin local governments paying bigger share of recycling costs. Here's why and what to know.

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzed recycling trends in the state over the past decade and their impact on local governments.

by: MSN

House appropriations panel chief quits post

Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co stepped down as chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the majority in Congress for graciously accepting my decision to step down as chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations,

by: MSN

Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job

Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job - Sir Keir Starmer declined to say the Chancellor would remain in post until the election.

by: MSN

'Maharashtra Mandate Ended Politics Of Betrayal': Amit Shah Targets Pawar, Uddhav In His Speech

Amit Shah, addressing a BJP convention in Shirdi, claimed the party's 2024 victory in Maharashtra ended the "politics of betrayal" that began with Sharad Pawar in 1978. He credited the BJP's success to Hindutva and development and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's 2019 betrayal.

by: MSN

New 'showdown' brewing between Elon Musk and Congress over pet project: report

Neil Armstrong — as part of Apollo 11, along with fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin — became the first person to walk on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress are hoping to see an American return to the surface of the moon in 2027.

by: Yahoo

Incoming Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty

Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump's team,

by: MSN

Even protesters are skipping: D.C. hotel bookings way down for Trump inauguration

Hotel bookings are way down ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration next week, and applications for protest permits are also off pace compared to the last time he took office. The president-elect's first inauguration sparked furious protests that led to violence and arrests in January 2017.

by: ABC

Trump's track record of disaster misinformation as he casts blame over California wildfires

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

by: MSN

Biden Administration Extends Protections for Nearly 1 Million Immigrants Amid Legal and Political Challenges

The Biden administration has announced a significant extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly one million immigrants, providing vital relief as the political landscape surrounding immigration continues to evolve.

Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead resigning after more than five years on the job

Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead says she's resigning after more than five years in the job. Appointed in 2019 by Governor Tim Walz, Harpstead oversaw the agency under scrutiny for state's fraud cases.

Jodi Harpstead, who has served as the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services for over five years, announced her resignation effective March 1. During her tenure, she navigated the department through significant challenges including the onset of the global health crisis, managing a budget exceeding $20 billion, and overseeing services for over 1.2 million Minnesotans. Harpstead's leadership was marked by efforts to reform mental health services, address substance abuse, and improve child protection systems. Her resignation comes as she plans to explore new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy of substantial policy changes and system improvements within the state's human services framework.

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