Wed, January 15, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: WUWM

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

by: scrippsnews

Trump says he will create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income

President-elect Donald Trump says he will create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income.

by: MSN

Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany - The import of cattle, pigs and sheep from the country has been banned after the disease was found in a herd of water buffalo.

by: MSN

Badenoch accuses PM of 'surrendering' Chagos Islands

The Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch accused the PM of 'surrendering' Chagos Islands during Wednesday's PMQs. Kemi told the Government to cancel the proposed deal with Mauritius for the Chagos Islands,

by: WUWM

Trump's Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here's what to know

by: MSN

Fox News Interviews People In Greenland, And The Results Are Awkward For Trump

The president-elect's son, Donald Trump Jr., recently claimed that Greenlandic people "love America and Trump." Fox News didn't make it seem that way.

by: MSN

Torsten Bell is the new Pensions Minister: Who is he and what could he do for our retirement dreams?

Torsten Bell became a new Labour MP at the last election after nine years as chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, an economic and social policy think-tank

by: MSN

Government unveils first ever autism strategy

The government has unveiled a plan to improve the lives of the estimated 290,000 people in Australia who are autistic. It's hoped the first-ever national autism strategy will lead to meaningful change for a community that experiences poorer employment and education outcomes.

by: MSN

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal imminent after breakthrough in Doha: officials

A breakthrough has been reached in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha and a Gaza hostage and a ceasefire deal is imminent, three Israeli officials told Axios. Why it matters: About 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza,

by: MSN

Sanders and other GOP governors support Musk and Ramaswamy appointments

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and 25 other Republican governors support President-elect Trump's "appointment of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy and agree with their assertion that the federal government needs to be cut down to size,

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth gets a friendly GOP reception: From the Politics Desk

Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, received a friendly reception from Republican senators at his confirmation hearing.

by: BBC

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over UK economy at PMQs

by: MSN

DeSantis set to announce new actions for special session to help Trump enforce immigration plans

by: MSN

Rubio, Bondi among 6 nominees with confirmation hearings Wednesday

The Senate's fight to confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet accelerates Wednesday, as more than half a dozen nominees head into their confirmation hearings. Committees will hear from Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R),

by: CNN

Supreme Court hears arguments on First Amendment challenge to age verification for porn sites

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Texas law that requires age verification — via government-issued ID or face scan — for certain websites, including porn sites.

by: MSN

Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air, Polish PM says

Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air against Poland and other countries, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Warsaw. S

by: MSN

Trump nominee Chris Wright to lay out top 3 goals as energy secretary

Chris Wright, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Energy Department, will celebrate his 60th birthday Wednesday by introducing himself to senators as a "science geek, turned tech nerd, turned lifelong energy entrepreneur.

by: MSN

Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond's widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

by: MSN

Steel, health services and 'all over the place' potholes - Scunthorpe MP's priorities for 2025

Sir Nic Dakin has spoken about the constituency issues top of his list for the year ahead, and also asked about his ministerial role in the Ministry of Justice

by: MSN

Impeached Yoon says he agreed to questioning to 'avoid bloodshed'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is painting a bleak picture of the potential impact of American tariffs on the province's job market. CBC's Lane Harrison has reaction from trade experts. Impeached President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol says he only agreed to questioning to 'avoid bloodshed'.

by: MSN

At OMB, some head for exit ahead of Trump, Vought

Several staffers with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are heading for the exits before President-elect Trump takes office, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, amid concerns that the incoming administration plans to prioritize loyalty and upend government agencies.

by: CNN

Rubio, Bondi and other Trump Cabinet picks face confirmation 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.

by: MSN

Democrats fail to land decisive blow against Hegseth

Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee failed to land a decisive blow against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, after several hours of tense questioning about his qualifications,

by: MSN

Farage and Truss in rightwing plot to derail Chagos Islands deal at the last minute

Farage and Truss in rightwing plot to derail Chagos Islands deal at the last minute - Exclusive: Chagos Islands row has 'laid the groundwork' for future cooperation between Tories and Reform, a leadin

by: MSN

Team Trump faces the Senate: Six top picks in confirmation hearings

Senators will grill Trump's choices to lead the Justice, State, Transportation and Energy departments,as well as the CIA and the top budget office.

by: MSN

Inside the White House building where Elon Musk will work closely with Trump

As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House for the second time next week, Elon Musk will enter his new digs. After he was re-elected, Trump confirmed Elon Musk would head a new department aimed at creating a more efficient government.

by: MSN

Starmer arrives for PMQs after Siddiq resignation

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested six weeks after attempting to impose martial law. 'There was a lot of wind, there was a lot of fire, a lot of heat and there weren't enough resources to manage it so we weren't going to leave,' said Brian Stewart.

by: MSN

House Oversight report says telework is 'wasting billions' in taxpayer cash ahead of 1st hearing

The House Oversight Committee found that prolonged pandemic-era telework has been "detrimental" to government agencies and new employee training.

by: MSN

Greenland open to talks with Donald Trump

Greenland has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United States on territorial defense and the development of local mining resources. Prime Minister Múte Egede stated that his government is exploring ways to engage in discussions with Donald Trump,

by: PBS

What Americans think about Hegseth, Rubio, Musk and RFK Jr.

Several nominees face critical tests in the U.S. Senate before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday. Here's a look at what Americans said in this latest poll.

by: MSN

Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria

President Tayyip Erdogan warned on Wednesday that Turkey had the power and ability to "crush" all terrorists in Syria, including Islamic State and Kurdish militants, while urging all countries to "take their hands off" Syria.

by: MSN

France's PM Bayrou weakened by Socialists' threat to back no-confidence vote

The prospects of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's minority government surviving in the long term appeared slimmer after the Socialist Party raised the threat of backing a no-confidence vote on Thursday.

by: MSN

Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy's confirmation hearing: How to watch

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, is set to have his confirmation hearing on Wednesday morning.

by: MSN

Trump's new Ukraine envoy issues warning to Iran, says 'maximum pressure must be reinstated'

President-elect Donald Trump's designate to serve as his Ukraine and Russia envoy says the U.S. must reapply the maximum pressure campaign and the Iranian people have a chance for a new future.

by: MSN

Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

Russia on Wednesday launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy production and compelling authorities to shut down the power grid in some areas despite freezing winter weather,

by: Sky

Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme

The Lib Dems are seeking to put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer for an EU youth mobility scheme, saying it is a "no brainer" for economic growth.

by: MSN

DWP warning: Fears new AI rollout risks 'serious harm' for state pension recipients and benefit claimants

State pension recipients and claimants of benefits, such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), are at risk of "serious harm" due to the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) across Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) services,

by: MSN

Greek PM nominates parliament speaker for presidential post

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis nominated parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas from his centre-right New Democracy party for the Greek presidency on Wednesday. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou's five-year term expires in March and an initial parliamentary vote on the largely ceremonial post is expected on Jan.

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

The Senate will likely have a few Cabinet nominees who are relatively non-controversial. In the interest of time, senators could agree to expedite the process and confirm an individual nominee or several nominees by voice vote or unanimous consent.

The article from MSN discusses the process of confirming President Trump's nominees in the U.S. Senate, focusing on the distinction between voice votes and roll call votes. Voice votes are typically used for non-controversial nominees where there is little to no opposition, allowing for a quick confirmation without the need for a recorded vote. However, nominees who are controversial or face significant opposition from senators, often due to their past actions, statements, or policy positions, are more likely to require a roll call vote. This method records each senator's vote, providing transparency and accountability, especially when the nominee's confirmation is contentious. The article explains that while many of Trump's nominees might pass through with a voice vote due to the Republican majority, those with contentious backgrounds or facing strong Democratic opposition might not be so fortunate, potentially leading to delays or even failure in their confirmation process.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/user-s-manual-why-some-trump-nominees-could-be-confirmed-with-a-voice-vote-and-why-some-could-not/ar-AA1xfKw4