Montana voters approve amendment to protect abortion rights in state constitution
WASHINGTON (AP) — Montana voters approve amendment to protect abortion rights in state constitution.
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The HillMcConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop President-elect Trump from nominating their successors. McConnell called the unusual decisions to forgo retirement following Trump’s sweeping victory last month a “partisan” gambit that would undermine the…
- The Daily Beast
The Massive Clue That Donald Trump’s Threats Are All BS
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport millions in an unprecedented crackdown on undocumented migrants. His MAGA billionaire lieutenant Elon Musk has said he will find unprecedented trillions to cut from federal spending. Wall Street thinks they’re delusional, projecting that the two will accomplish a fraction of what they’re threatening at best.
- HuffPost UK
Putin Finally Admits There's A Problem In The Russian Workforce – But Did Not Say The Obvious Reason Why
The war in Ukraine was simply not mentioned.
- HuffPost
Jimmy Kimmel Spots Not-So-Subtle Shade In A World Leader's Message To Trump
The late night host said a single word stands out.
- The Daily Beast
Ted Cruz Takes a Truly Gross Pornographic Jab at ‘Morning Joe’ Stars’ Meeting With Trump
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) hit Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski below the belt with a vulgar insult saying they’d kissed the President-elect Donald Trump “a little bit lower” than “the ring” at their recent visit to Mar-a-Lago. On Monday’s broadcast of Fox News’ Hannity, host Sean Hannity marveled at Scarborough and Brzezinski’s recent disclosure that they traveled to the president-elect’s Florida residence after the election to meet their professed foe: “You have Joe and Mi
- The Daily Beast
Laura Loomer Mocks MTG Over Trump Pardon Comments
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene and far-right activist Laura Loomer are fighting again. This time, it’s over a post by Greene regarding Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, for tax evasion and gun charges. While Greene and Loomer may seem like two sides of the same coin— both are MAGA provocateurs with long histories of incendiary comments— their frequent spats on social media show the two aren’t allies outside of their allegiance to Donald Trump. After Biden’s surprise move to pardon his
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Reportedly Takes Menacing Jab At Justin Trudeau In Mar-a-Lago Meeting
The president-elect dismissed the Canadian prime minister’s tariff concerns with a confrontational joke.
- Yahoo News Australia
Stop work call after rare animal habitat 'destruction' by Aussie mining giant
A drone operator has allegedly discovered an open-cut mining pit and a new road at the site.
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Anthony Scaramucci Predicts a Market Crash Under Trump — Here’s How To Prepare If He’s Right
This November, millions of Americans voted to bring Donald Trump back to the White House. Many of them made their decision based on the belief that he would strengthen the economy. However, many...
- Euronews
Lost and spoofed: How Ukraine redirects Russian drones to Belarus
Ukraine has a new way of countering Moscow's increased use of Shahed drones in mass attacks — redirecting them back to Russia or into the airspace of Kremlin-friendly Belarus.View on euronews
- South China Morning Post
US blasts China's export ban on key minerals, vows 'necessary steps'
Washington on Tuesday condemned Beijing's new export restrictions on key dual-use materials - gallium, germanium and graphite - which are vital for military and civilian technologies, and pledged to take "necessary steps" to prevent further "coercive" measures. "We are still assessing the new controls, but we will take necessary steps to mitigate the impact and deter further PRC coercive actions", a US State Department representative said in an emailed response to questions, using the acronym fo
- The Hill
Opinion - Putin’s overseas empire is collapsing all at once — don’t let up on him now
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a difficult week as Syria's government collapses, Russian military bases are overrun by rebels, and protests in Abkhazia and Kazakhstan signal a decline in Russian influence in the region.
- Bloomberg
South Korea’s Yoon Declares Martial Law in Emergency Address
(Bloomberg) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday in an emergency national address televised live. Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsYoon said the decision was made to protect freedom and constitutional order, as he accused the opposition of trying to paralyze the administration with impeachment moves. “Through the declaration of martial law, I will
- The Daily Beast
Trump Hosted Far-Right Alleged Porn Star at Mar-a-Lago on Election Day
Donald Trump posed for a photo and shook hands with a convicted far-right German politician, who allegedly appeared in professional pornographic films, at Mar-a-Lago on election day. Phillipp-Anders Rau, 41, a Bundestag candidate for the populist Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, was found guilty of stealing from a hotel in 2009 and was thrown out of university in 2015 for doctoring his high school transcripts, according to legal records. He denies appearing in porn movies. The Secret Ser
- South China Morning Post
China's Xi calls for the protection of Belt and Road Initiative interests overseas
China must protect its overseas interests related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) amid growing global risks, President Xi Jinping said on Monday. Speaking at a working conference on BRI projects, Beijing's sprawling effort to build out a global infrastructure and trade network that connects to China, Xi warned that the international environment has become "tough and complicated". "In recent years, the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, with a significant rise in unila
- BBC
South Korean president lifts martial law after MPs block it
Three hours after he imposed martial law, Yoon Suk Yeol was forced to lift it after MPs voted to block it.
- The Independent
What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago?
The wall is no longer Trump’s central idea, and it never really slowed migration, but it continues to put lives at risk, cost billions, and harm the environment. And with Trump returning to office, the border wall may take center stage once again, Josh Marcus reports.
- The Independent
Philippines and China swap allegations after vessel ‘sideswiped’ in disputed waters
China calls on Philippines to ‘immediately’ halt provocations in South China Sea
- The Independent
Can Trump pardon himself now he has won the presidency again?
Experts weigh in on whether the now president-elect Donald Trump can spare himself
- Yahoo Finance AU
Tradie backflip 'won't solve shortages' after controversial skilled visa overhaul
The government is set to prioritise certain trades for fast-tracked visas, but there are concerns that it won't improve the underlying problem.