• Mon, January 13, 2025

by: Politico

Let the 2026 elections begin

Rep. BYRON DONALDS (R-Fla.), who recently hired the same pollster who worked for Trump (and other successful Republicans), brushed aside a question about his interest in the governor's mansion. "There's really not much to talk about," Donalds said. "You know, our job is in D.C."

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: 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: 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: 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

Fentanyl killed their kids, and they're desperate for change. Can Trump help?

Families torn apart by fentanyl use are putting their faith in Trump's promise to crack down on border control and illegal immigration. But will it work?

by: MSN

Renewed tensions in Morocco's public health sector: Nationwide strikes and escalating protests

The public health sector in Morocco is experiencing renewed tensions, as health unions accuse the Ministry of Health of failing to honor its commitments and improve the working conditions of healthcare workers.

by: MSN

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins employment law firm after bidding farewell to politics

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley has joined a B.C. and Alberta-based law firm specializing in workplace issues, in her first move outside of politics that comes weeks after resigning as a MLA. Notley,

by: MSN

'Dems' Hopes and Dreams Crushed with One Word' as Pete Hegseth's FBI Background Check Is Submitted to Senate

Senate Democrats and establishment Republicans will seize upon anything they can in order to derail President-elect Donald Trump's America-first agenda. Ironically, it appears that their first attempt at sabotage will receive no help even from the corrupt FBI.

by: MSN

Jake Tapper corners Republican Katie Britt after unusual take on 'advice and consent'

A freshman Republican Senator is promoting an unusual interpretation of the Senate's role in the constitutionally mandated "advice and consent" responsibility. U.S. Senator Katie Britt, elected in 2022,

by: MSN

Lilly Asks Biden Administration to Pause Drug-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.

by: MSN

Nvidia denounces Biden administration's 'rigged' and 'misguided' new AI chip export restrictions

Nvidia has dropped a blog post bomb on the Biden administration's new AI chip export restrictions, announced earlier today and rumoured for some time. Nvidia's vice president of government affairs, Ned Finkle,

by: MSN

Trump's Republican allies in US House circulate bill on Greenland's purchase

President-elect Donald Trump's Republican allies in the U.S. House of Representatives are trying to build support for a bill on authorizing talks for the purchase of Greenland, according to a copy of the bill circulated for co-sponsors on Monday.

by: MSN

Texas governor orders state's flags raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state's flags be raised to full staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the 30-day period of half-staff mourning issued by President Biden to honor the late President Carter.

by: MSN

Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says

Germany, Poland, Britain, France and Italy will implement as swiftly as possible new NATO targets for weapons and troop numbers which the alliance is about to agree upon, German Defence Minister Pistorius pledged on Monday.

by: MSN

Gov. Abbott reappoints ANB executive to Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands

Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton "Cliff" Bickerstaff to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands for a term set to on expire on Sept. 1. According to a news release from the governor's office,

by: MSN

As Defense secretary, Hegseth would oversee troops who could be fired for actions he's done

As Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth would oversee more than 2 million troops who could face discipline for the same behavior he has acknowledged or been accused of.

by: MSN

Melania Trump talks Amazon documentary, second transition during sit-down interview

Incoming first lady Melania Trump sat down with 'Fox & Friends' co-host Ainsley Earhardt to discuss her upcoming film, the transition back to the White House the second time around how she plans to expand her 'Be Best' initiative.

by: MSN

Trump's inauguration weekend features fireworks, MAGA rally, inaugural balls

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration weekend will start with a fireworks display outside his northern Virginia golf club and end with a trio of inaugural balls where he will speak, the committee planning the events announced Monday.

by: MSN

Ohio's new voter ID law blocked at least 7,000 votes from being counted in November election

Election officials rejected more than 7,000 Ohioans' provisional ballots in the 2024 elections for lack of proper identification, new state data shows, a record number and massive increase from years' past.

by: MSN

Biggest NATO allies in Europe will swiftly implement new targets, Berlin says

Germany, Poland, Britain, France and Italy will implement NATO's new targets for weapons and troop numbers, to be agreed in the summer, as swiftly as possible, German Defence Minister Pistorius pledged on Monday.

by: MSN

"Stark and troubling": Trump whistleblower sounds alarm over National Security Council loyalty tests

A questionnaire to NSC officials included asks on who civil servants voted for, donation history and social media

by: MSN

Nvidia lashes out at Biden's last-minute export controls on AI chips and rushes to praise Trump

Once reticent to get involved in policy debates, Nvidia issued a sharply-worded blog post criticizing Biden's sweeping new export restrictions on AI chips and other AI technology

by: MSN

Buddy Carter's Bill to Abolish IRS and Overhaul Tax Code Aims to Cut National Debt

Earl LeRoy "Buddy" Carter, the US representative for Georgia's 1st Congressional district, announced the introduction of H.R. 25, the Fair Tax Act, via a 9th January press release to replace the current US tax code.

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,

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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: MSN

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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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

by: MSN

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: 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: 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.

by: MSN

BJMP urged to retract memo based on Parlade's claim linking PDLs to communists

Kapatid, a support group for political prisoners and their families, on Monday called on the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to recall a directive ordering "close monitoring of suspected Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) members in jails,

by: MSN

Column: Trump wants to grab control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. He's already bungled it

Trump wants to take Greenland from Denmark, make Canada the 51st state and retake the Panama Canal, threats reflecting his view that might makes right.

Let the 2026 elections begin

Rep. BYRON DONALDS (R-Fla.), who recently hired the same pollster who worked for Trump (and other successful Republicans), brushed aside a question about his interest in the governor's mansion. "There's really not much to talk about," Donalds said. "You know, our job is in D.C."
The article from POLITICO's Florida Playbook, dated January 13, 2025, discusses the early start of the 2026 election cycle in Florida, with candidates already beginning to campaign for various offices. Key points include the announcement by former state Sen. Jack Latvala of his run for Pinellas County Tax Collector, highlighting the competitive nature of local elections. The piece also touches on the broader political landscape, mentioning the potential gubernatorial ambitions of several figures, including U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been actively engaging with voters. Additionally, the article covers the strategic moves by political parties, like the Florida Democratic Party's efforts to rebuild and the GOP's focus on maintaining their dominance in state politics. It also notes the influence of national politics on state races, with references to former President Donald Trump's impact on Florida's political scene. The narrative underscores the continuous political activity in Florida, where the next election cycle seems to start almost immediately after the last one concludes.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2025/01/13/let-the-2026-elections-begin-00197772