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Government 'not ripping up' green protections, minister says, amid projects push

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Chancellor was right to prioritise growth amid speculation about the future of Heathrow airport.

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Trump's Order Declassifying JFK Files Praised by His Detractors

John F. Kennedy's assassination has been the subject of enduring public fascination since he was killed in 1963.
  • Fri, January 24, 2025

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Recycle the Baggage, Reclaim the Garbage: Left Populism and the Democratic Party

Garbage, apparently, isn't what it used to be. Last week someone in a luxury van trolled my street, rifling the stretch of bins for items of value. He

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Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates had to declare by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 with a $50,000 deposit towards a $350,

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President Trump orders release of classified JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

There's always the possibility that something would slip through that would be the tiny tip of a much larger iceberg that would be revealing," said Larry J. Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

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On the first trip of his second term, Trump will visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California

He has sharply criticized President Joe Biden's administration for its handling of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, and he's suggested withholding money from California unless it changes water policies.

by: CNN

Tracking Trump's executive actions

President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.

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Benson, tipped wage, and a MI Senate lawsuit: what you need to know from Lansing

Jocelyn Benson announces her run for governor, the state House passes legislation to change the state's tipped wage and sick time leave laws and state Senate Dems authorize a lawsuit to release bills from last year's chaotic lame-duck legislative session.

by: Reuters

Trump's rapid changes in US government stun federal workers

U.S. President Donald Trump and his team have acted with stunning speed to begin removing or sidelining hundreds of government workers, while he has also sought to give himself the power to fire hundreds of thousands more.

by: CNN

Newsom and Trump face off from a distance as Los Angeles fires burn

Advisers to California Gov. Gavin Newsom spent the week monitoring new White House advance staffers' social media accounts, hoping for clues for where President Donald Trump might be headed when he lands in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon to talk about the wildfire damage.

by: Reuters

Trump's rapid changes in U.S. government stun federal workers

U.S. President Donald Trump and his team have acted with stunning speed to begin removing or sidelining hundreds of government workers, while he has also sought to give himself the power to fire hundreds of thousands more.

by: CNN

Trump moves to enact agenda as Cabinet picks face Senate votes

In President Donald Trump's first television interview in the Oval Office since returning to the White House, he told Fox News he "might have to" cut funding for sanctuary cities, rebuffed concerns over TikTok and criticized Biden's pardons.

by: MSN

Iowa immigration law remains blocked, US appeals court says, but second lawsuit to be dismissed

A federal appeals court on Friday sided with the Biden administration's Department of Justice and kept a temporary block on an Iowa law that makes it a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if they are in the U.

by: MSN

CNN Top Anchors Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper Were Ordered Not to 'Express Any Outrage' While Covering Donald Trump's Inauguration

CNN boss Mark Thompson seemingly wants his employees to be more sympathetic to Donald Trump as the network gears up for the next four years. According to a report, Thompson told 100 journalists — including stars Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper — not to "pre-judge" the president during their inauguration coverage on Monday,

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Lawmakers look to lower healthcare and insurance costs

Senate Democrats have unveiled two bills aimed at bringing down the cost of both healthcare and health insurance in Connecticut. Lawmakers from both parties admitted past efforts haven't provided the relief voters want,

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'Yogi must teach Shah how to improve law and order in Delhi': Kejriwal

AAP's Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of vote-buying, urging voters to take gifts but choose their candidate wisely. BJP demands answers from Kejriwal on Delhi issues.

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Putin echoes Trump's claims about Ukraine war and 2020 election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has echoed President Trump's claims about the war in Ukraine and about the Republican's 2020 election loss.

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Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump

The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.'s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.

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Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump and went to the inauguration, denies he's a Republican

Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump and went to the inauguration, denies he's a Republican - 'I don't consider myself a Republican. I don't consider myself a Democrat either,' Joe Rogan said this week. 'I consider myself an American.

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YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy To Quit Politics, Announces Resignation From RS: 'Will Not Join Any Other Party'

In a surprise move, YSRCP Rajya Sabha member and party general secretary V Vijayasai Reddy on Friday announced his decision to quit politics and said he will be resigning from his parliament membership on January 25.

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Trump visits North Carolina and California disaster zones

US President Donald Trump visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California on Friday, using his first trip since his return to office to turn emergency aid into a political cudgel. Speaking in North Carolina,

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Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map

President Donald Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali, the tallest peak in the country, has resulted in lots of discussion. While for some, such renaming might seem less important than the big problems the country faces,

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Government websites suddenly went down this week. Here's what the White House has said about it.

Shortly after President Donald Trump took office, several federal websites and webpages for diversity measures and reproductive rights went dark.

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Trump Promises Canadians Big Perks If Canada Becomes 51st US State: 'Better Health Coverage And No Tariffs'

President Donald Trump listed the benefits that Canadians would enjoy if Canada were to become the 51st state. The 47th President promised lower taxes to Canadian citizens and a better military and health care system than what they have in their country.

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Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting North Carolina

President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, using the first trip of his second administration to tour areas where politics has clouded the response to deadly disasters.

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Social Security Fairness Act: More Money and Back Payments for Qualifying Recipients

The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments. Here's what we know so far.

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The Latest: Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' as he visits North Carolina and California

President Donald Trump is heading into the fifth day of his second term in office, striving to remake the traditional boundaries of Washington by asserting unprecedented executive power. The president is also heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles,

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Trump and Vance join March for Life anti-abortion activists in celebrating the movement's gains

President Donald Trump vowed to support anti-abortion-rights protesters in his second term as tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Washington on Friday for the annual March for Life. "We will again stand proudly for families and for life,

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As Donald Trump pushes for FEMA restructure, here's a look at its history and function

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plays a crucial role in disaster response across the United States. Established in 1979, the agency employs over 17,000 people and manages a £33-billion budget to support communities in need.

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Could Donald Trump secure a third term under new resolution? Constitutional and legal hurdles which may stop him

Donald Trump's aspirations for a third term echo the actions of other global leaders who have extended their rule by altering term limits.

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Trump ends Fauci's security detail and says he'd feel no responsibility if harm befell him

President Donald Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.

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'Stolen' missile plans and 'smart guy' Kim Jong-un: Trump's wildest claims in Sean Hannity interview

Trump's wildest claims in Sean Hannity interview - President Trump made a raft of unsettling claims concerning his foreign adversaries in part two of his sit-down Fox News interview

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Are Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston at the center of a PR smokescreen? Cover-up conspiracy explained

Rumors of an affair between Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston are speculated to deflect attention from questions about Obama's personal life, including his sexuality. The timing aligns with Michelle Obama's absences from key events,

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Sharad Pawar has upset many people by refusing to retire from active politics: Supriya Sule

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Friday said her father and veteran politician Sharad Pawar has upset many people by refusing to retire from active politics

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Trump's Sweet Gift For RFK Jr After Declassifying Kennedy And MLK Files | WATCH

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to declassify files on the assassinations of former President John F Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

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Netanyahu faces triple crisis as budget, Gaza, and haredi draft deadlines loom

Coalition tensions over the hostage deal, budget deadline, and haredi draft converge to create the perfect political storm for the Israeli government.

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First time joint press of states and Union in WEF

This is a special occasion for all of us. Our Prime Minister guided us to have an integrated pavilion. Therefore, this time the entire India team is present here as one team. The India pavilion is fully integrated with all the states' pavilions.

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Republic Day 2025: Who was Prem Behari Narain Raizada and his special contribution to the Indian constitution

January 26 is an immensely proud and historic day for India. It marks the moment in 1950 when the country officially adopted its Constitution, transforming into a sovereign republic and building the foundation for its democratic future.

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Ivanka Trump Reacts to Elon Musk's Inauguration Remark About Her

Elon Musk praised Ivanka Trump's inauguration style and she replied in kind. The Tesla CEO and Ivanka attended multiple inauguration events for President Donald Trump, including his official swearing in ceremony on Monday.

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Trump will visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California on the first trip of second term

President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, using the first trip of his second administration to tour areas where politics has clouded the response to deadly disasters.

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Indian political parties' focus on women, cows & freebies, and Mukesh Ambani's data centre ambitions

Global media also took note of the railway accident in Maharashtra, writing about safety of train travel in India, as well as the reality of the economic downturn in the country.

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LGBTIQ Rights and the Politics of Power: Trump, Putin, and the Global Struggle

The tragic irony is that marketised exploitation and ideological excess have done more harm to trans and LGBTIQ people than any backlash could.

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'Political earthquake': Megyn Kelly breaks down Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumours

Social media is rife with speculations that Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are going to get divorced after three decades of marriage.

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Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion

Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU. View on euronews

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Budget 2025: Enhanced connectivity, reduction in GST rates, and sustainable transport, industry experts share their expectations

Industry leaders in travel and hospitality have high expectations for the 2025 Union Budget, seeking improved infrastructure, reduced GST rates, and enhanced connectivity. They emphasize the importance of sustainable tourism,

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Trump's 'One Flag Policy' bans Pride and Black Lives Matter flags from US government facilities

The sweeping order affects all US government buildings including those overseas and carries heavy repercussions for employees if not followed

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces $500 billion investment in AI

The Trump administration has shut down processing centers in Central and South American countries that allowed migrants to apply to come to the United States legally.

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What is the Paris Agreement? A full guide to the historic climate treaty that Trump loves to hate

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Trump's Order Declassifying JFK Files Praised by His Detractors

John F. Kennedy's assassination has been the subject of enduring public fascination since he was killed in 1963.
The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's executive order to declassify documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, which has received unexpected praise from some of his detractors. This move, aimed at increasing transparency, was part of Trump's broader initiative to release government secrets. Critics who often opposed Trump's policies have commended this particular action, noting that it aligns with public interest in understanding historical events. The declassification process, however, has been slow and incomplete, with some documents still redacted or withheld for national security reasons. Despite this, the gesture has been seen as a step towards greater government accountability and openness, earning Trump rare bipartisan support on this issue.

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