• Mon, January 13, 2025

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: 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: 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: MSN

Seven months after BJP comes to power, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat scheme

Odisha has joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the state's people and criticized the previous government for not adopting the scheme.

by: MSN

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in first phase of truce deal with Israel: Report

Mediators on Monday presented the final draft of the ceasefire agreement to both Israel and Hamas during the talks in Doha.

by: MSN

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

Flags have been lowered to half-staff at many federal and public buildings across the country in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Is Making Canada Nationalistic Again

It's a complicated time to be a certain kind of conservative in Canada. For years, many Canadian right wingers have considered themselves supporters of Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. Ontario premier Doug Ford even referred to himself as an "unwavering" supporter of Trump.

by: MSN

Statehood For Jammu And Kashmir Soon? PM Modi-CM Abdullah Bonhomie Sparks Speculations

During that time, you had told the people of Jammu Kashmir that very soon elections will be held and people will get a chance to choose their government through their votes. You kept your word and within 4 months, elections were held." PM Modi On Jammu And ...

by: MSN

'Perfectly legal' if 'sanctuary cities' don't help with mass deportations, law scholar says

"They're not going to give information to federal authorities, they're not going to enforce the federal law themselves and in general that's perfectly legal."

by: MSN

Trump has gone quiet on an issue that helped fuel his second election victory

Donald Trump is talking more about Greenland, Canada and Panama, and less about inflation and other economic news under Joe Biden.

by: MSN

The American Military Is Polluting the World

In this Our Changing Climate climate change video short, I briefly outline how the United States military pollutes the world and why climate action must be anti-imperialist and anti-military as a result.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth is expected to be grilled in confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected to be grilled during his confirmation hearing over allegations of sexual and financial misconduct and alcohol abuse. NBC News' Ali Vitali reports on Trump's embattled defense secretary pick.

by: MSN

Trump Could Sign Crypto-Related Executive Orders On Day 1: Report

The incoming Trump administration is set to dramatically alter the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation, with prominent tech and crypto leaders taking influential positions in shaping policy. What Happened: According to The Washington Post, venture ...

by: MSN

L.A.'s wildfires have leaders fighting on two fronts: Nature and politics

As weather forecasts predict the resumption of dangerous winds this week, the governor, L.A. mayor and others find California under attack from Trump, conservatives and advisers.

by: MSN

How Tulip Siddiq boasted of campaigning alongside aunt in 2008

The City minister - who is in charge of fighting corruption - is now fighting to keep her job after using properties linked to 'despot' Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed from office last summer.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth made millions at Fox News and $900,000 from paid speeches in the last 2 years

Hegseth delivered 41 paid speeches across the country over the last two years, earning $900,000 along the way.

by: MSN

Greenland to set terms of defence and mining ties with US, says PM

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Monday the country is looking to strengthen its defence and mining ties with the United States, albeit on its own terms, following renewed interest from U.

by: MSN

Senate Democrats demand Garland preserve Trump case records

by: MSN

Supreme Court turns back Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government

The Supreme Court turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government on Monday. The high court refused to let the GOP-controlled state file a lawsuit seeking to bring the land and its resources under state control.

by: MSN

Singh calls for critical mineral export block to the U.S.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the export of critical minerals to the U.S. stopped in response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat. (Jan. 13, 2025)

by: MSN

Trump 'quickly' learning he and GOP House aren't on the same page: report

Donald Trump told the public Sunday that he wants "one big, beautiful bill" that would cover a kind of "Christmas tree budget bill," so-called because it includes many different funding measures. Trump thought he and Republicans in Congress were all on the same page,

by: MSN

CBC News Network's Aarti Pole speaks with Flavio Volpe about Trump's tariff threat

CBC News Network's Aarti Pole speaks with Flavio Volpe about Trump's tariff threat The Alberta Premier spent time talking about US-Canada partnerships at Trump's Florida home on Saturday evening, and spent Sunday morning at the incoming president's golf course.

by: MSN

Turkey's Erdogan launches 'Year of the Family' with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the launch of Turkey's "Year of the Family" on Monday with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and the announcement of measures to boost birth rates.

by: MSN

No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she received no indication from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend that he plans to back down on implementing hefty tariffs on Canadian products.

by: MSN

'Trump Bump' Could Become 'Trump Slump' As Inflation And Interest Rate Concerns Dampen Post-Election Market Rally

The S&P 500's return since Election Day has dropped to approximately 0.5%, marking a sharp reversal from the initial market surge after Donald Trump's victory. If this trend holds through Inauguration Day, it will be the worst market performance between ...

by: MSN

NBC News Unveils White House, Capitol Hill Correspondents Amid Trump Transition

NBC News is adding new correspondents to its White House and Capitol Hill lineup. Peter Alexander will continue to serve as chief White House correspondent, leading the network's coverage of the Trump administration.

by: MSN

DeSantis says special session will address Florida's actions to implement Trump's immigration plans

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on a special legislative session to prepare for immigration policies expected from President-elect Donald Trump.

by: MSN

China unfairly dominates shipbuilding, US investigation finds, paving way for penalties

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai launched investigation in April at the request of the United Steelworkers and 4 other US unions US President Joe Biden's administration has concluded that China uses unfair policies and practices to dominate the global maritime,

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

Trump ignores Jimmy Carter mourning period and returns flags to full height at Mar-a-Lago

Trump ignores Jimmy Carter mourning period and returns flags to full height at Mar-a-Lago - Trump has expressed annoyance that flags will be at half-staff during the inauguration

by: MSN

What has Donald Trump said about the LA wildfires and other environmental disasters?

What has Donald Trump said about the LA wildfires and other environmental disasters? - Donald Trump's comments on the LA wildfires have sparked controversy and scrutiny as his track record of misinfor

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.
  • Tue, January 14, 2025

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

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.

by: MSN

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: 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.

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.
The MSN article discusses a sit-down interview with Melania Trump, where she addresses several topics including her thoughts on an upcoming Amazon documentary about her life, her role during her husband's presidency, and her plans for a potential second transition into the White House. Melania expresses her views on privacy, her experiences as First Lady, and how she has navigated public life. She also touches on her initiatives and the public's perception of her, while maintaining a focus on her family and future political involvement.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/melania-trump-talks-amazon-documentary-second-transition-during-sit-down-interview/vi-BB1rmMMG

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