Thu, January 16, 2025

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: WLRN

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, attorney general nominee

Pam Bondi's hearing came on the second day of high-profile confirmation hearings for Trump's second-term nominees. PolitiFact fact checked her statements.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: ABC

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

As President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, gets set for her Senate confirmation hearings, only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults are "extremely" or "very" confident the Justice Department will act in a fair and nonpartisan manner

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Hamas' Urgent Message To Iran, Houthi Militaries Hours After Gaza Ceasefire Announcement | Israel

The Palestinian militant group Hamas expressed gratitude towards Iran and its backed 'axis of resistance' group after the ceasefire and hostage deal was signed with Israel late on Wednesday night. Hamas' deputy head Khalil al-Hayya,

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

What's Trump's stance on a TikTok ban? Here's his history with the app

As a potential TikTok ban looms, here's how President-elect Donald Trump views banning the app, and how his stance, has changed.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

More protestors interrupt and are escorted out of Chris Wright's confirmation hearing

Protestors interrupt and are escorted out of Chris Wright's confirmation hearing to be President Elect Trump's Energy Secretary

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: Reuters

Germany says it has found no more foot-and-mouth cases

Germany has not found any further cases of foot-and-mouth disease, agriculture minister Cem Oezdemir said on Wednesday, adding that experts were working day and night to establish the source of the country's first outbreak in decades.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

'Revolving door' politics could threaten Iowa's small farmers

By Seth Millstein for Sentient. Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration The revolving door isn't just something you get stuck in while attempting to enter a hotel.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump Is Walking Back His Biggest Campaign Promises Before Taking Office

From lowering the costs of groceries to ending the war in Ukraine "in 24 hours," the president-elect is backpedaling on the things he said he would do.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Bondi questioned about prosecuting journalists and DOJ prosecutors

Pam Bondi was questioned about comments she made about prosecuting Department of Justice prosecutors and her view about investigating journalists.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: CNN

Senators quiz Rubio, Bondi and other Trump Cabinet picks at hearings

Sen. Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi face questions from senators in their respective confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Follow for live news updates.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: Sky

Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout

A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

UK politics live: Badenoch admits Tories made mistake on Brexit as Reeves under fire over weak economy growth

Badenoch admits Tories made mistake on Brexit as Reeves under fire over weak economy growth - 'Disappointing' new GDP figures 'unlikely to ease stagflation concerns', analysts say

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: CNN

Biden makes last big move to protect US networks from hackers from China and elsewhere

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order that is his final stab at shoring up America's cyber defenses after a damaging string of cyberattacks on federal networks that US officials have blamed on Chinese and Russian operatives.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: Reuters

Biden warns oligarchy forming in US that threatens democracy

President Joe Biden capped a half-century political career with a final Oval Office speech as he hopes to seal a legacy overshadowed by Democrats' failure to stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington's 24th governor, outlining goals and challenges

The state's first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

President Joe Biden Farewell Address: Reflective Tone, Achievements Touted, and Threats to Democracy

In a final message from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden farewell address stroke a reflective, hopeful, and cautionary tone. Speaking directly to the American people, Biden recounted his administration's achievements while sounding alarms about the risks to democracy posed by the concentration of power and technological advances.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Schiff and Bondi reignite old grudges at confirmation hearing: 'You were censured'

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: WYSO

Trump attorney general pick Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

The pomp, pageantry and circumstance of presidential inaugurations in the words of AP reporters

Presidential inaugurations are deeply rooted in American history. The customs and festivities, like the parade and galas, bring spectacle to the nation's capital. But the date and oath of office are prescribed in the Constitution.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Donald Trump's New Staffer Request Has Potential Issue

President-elect Donald Trump's demand for his incoming administration to be free of those with ties to a long list of Republican enemies and others with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" appears to ignore one of his own Cabinet picks.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: Reuters

Exclusive: Chinese buyers interested in unwanted German Volkswagen factories, source says

Chinese officials and automakers are eyeing German factories slated for closure and are particularly interested in Volkswagen's sites , a person with knowledge of Chinese government thinking told Reuters.

[ Thu, Jan 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Neighbour 'purposely farting' at resident among 10 wacky B.C. bylaw calls of 2024

The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of BC (LGCEA) is sharing the top 10 unique calls officers across B.C. received in 20214.
Wed, January 15, 2025

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Tennessean

Gov. Bill Lee calls special session to tackle vouchers, disaster relief and immigration

The special session would allow lawmakers to focus on the topics in a more dedicated way. The special session would begin Jan. 27.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: PBS

Father of Israeli-American hostage reacts to deal, 'the brink of ending this madness'

We're looking at the Israel-Hamas ceasefire through the lens of the families whose loved ones have been held hostage by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. Jonathan Dekel-Chen is the father of Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: coloradopolitics

A tattoo, the N-word, a different crime: Colorado justices hear appeal of former death row inmate

Almost 20 years after the murders of a young couple in Aurora, the Colorado Supreme Court heard the appeal of the man convicted of orchestrating the killings and who now alleges numerous errors pervaded his trial.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Slate

There Are Still Ways the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Could Fall Apart

Under the terms of the deal, Hamas will release 33 hostages over a period of 42 days, including women, children, the sick, and men over the age of 55. Three of these hostages will be released the first day, another four on the second day, then three at a time in each week, with the final 14 released on the final week.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Slate

The Supreme Court Changed Its Mind About Online Porn

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton on Wednesday, a major First Amendment case.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: CNN

Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump's Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump's secretary of Defense — even though he'd surely be deemed unqualified by any conventional president.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MassLive

What changes will go into effect Day 1 of the Trump administration? Here's what's planned

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to sign dozens of executive orders after taking office Jan. 20. While some may take weeks to sign on, others may go into effect immediately.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Richmond

Geline Williams, one of two women to serve as Richmond mayor, dies at 100

Geline Bowman Williams, who became the second woman to serve as Richmond's mayor and also sat on Richmond City Council for a decade, died Sunday at age 100.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Richmond

Earle-Sears raises more than $3 million for governor's race

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has raised more than $3 million for her campaign for governor, four months after declaring her candidacy.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: NPR

Watch live: Trump AG pick Pam Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence

Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but is facing sharp questions from Democrats about whether she will protect the Justice Department from political influence.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen delivers annual State of the State address

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen focused on addressing the state's tax system, improvements to the state's school funding system, the state's water quality and quantity and more in his annual address Wednesday.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: i

Treasury turmoil as minister quits and Reeves braces for possible mini-Budget

Tulip Siddiq resigned despite being cleared of breaking ministerial rules, while the Chancellor faced MPs for the first time since an outbreak of market unrest

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

'Immense national asset': Trump energy pick Chris Wright calls for more US energy production

Trump Energy nominee Chris Wright's Senate confirmation hearing was briefly stopped by protestors shouting about the LA wildfires and global warming.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

'They just need to do what they need to do': New Eunice Housing Authority board member appointed

A new board member will be appointed to the Eunice Housing Authority after most of the board was recently removed and replaced.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

GOP senator warns against 'social engineering' in US military and creating 'multiple standards'

Mont., gives his take on Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's performance in the Senate confirmation hearing on 'Hannity.'

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump's budget nominee and 'Project 2025' author Russ Vought faces senators

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the top budget office, Russ Vought, will face senators on Wednesday for potential confirmation to a crucial post for Trump's goals to reshape and downsize the federal government.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

User's Manual: Why some Trump nominees could be confirmed with a voice vote - and why some could not

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Less than 2 in 10 confident Trump DOJ will act fairly: Survey

Less than 2 in 10 Americans are "extremely" or "very" confident President-elect Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) will act in a nonpartisan and fair manner, according to a survey released Wednesday.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

'Progressive politics': TV host slams California government over 'catastrophic' LA fires

California's "catastrophic fires" should serve as a warning for Australia, claims Sky News host Sharri Markson.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Dem Senator Clashes With Republican Over Delaying Trump Nominee Hearing

Chris Wright, Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Energy, has his confirmation hearing on Wednesday morning.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Security Preparations Ramp Up For Donald Trump's Inauguration

Fencing and concrete blocks are being moved into position ahead of Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration on Monday.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail leaders welcome agreement to shape next government

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[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

New Ohio gun laws expand self-defense protection, prohibit certain, and ban tracking of purchases: Legally Speaking

Two new laws deal with self-defense, prohibiting financial disincentives, and banning the tracking of firearm purchases.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: WUWM

Trump's Cabinet pick for secretary of state is Marco Rubio. Here's what to know

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address

President Biden is delivering his farewell address to the nation at 8 p.m. Wednesday, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to his predecessor and his successor, President-elect Donald Trump.

Brian Bingman sworn into Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Brian Bingman joins the body responsible for regulating Oklahoma's oil and gas, utility and transportation industries.

Brian Bingman was sworn into the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on January 9, 2024, filling the vacancy left by former Commissioner Bob Anthony. Bingman, who previously served as Oklahoma's Secretary of State and has a long history in state politics including roles as a state senator and representative, was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt. His appointment was confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate with a vote of 34-7. Bingman, who also has experience as a mayor and in the oil and gas industry, expressed his commitment to serving the public and ensuring the state's utility services remain reliable and affordable. He will serve the remainder of Anthony's term, which ends in January 2025.

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