Ethics panel Republicans reject release of Gaetz investigative report over objections of Democratic members
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ethics panel Republicans reject release of Gaetz investigative report over objections of Democratic members.
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The HillBill Clinton says he’s open to talking to Biden about preemptive pardon for Hillary Clinton
Former President Clinton said he is open to having a conversation with President Biden about a potential preemptive pardon for his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Bill Clinton joined “The View” on Wednesday, where he was discussing President-elect Trump taking office early next year and the threat of him going after political enemies…
- People
Barron Trump Is a 'Ladies Man' at New York University, Source Says: 'Even Liberal People Like Him' (Exclusive)
"He’s really popular with the ladies," a source says of Donald Trump's youngest son, who is studying at NYU's Stern School of Business in Manhattan
- The Hill
More than half of voters ‘hopeful’ going into Trump’s 2nd term: Poll
More than half of voters are “hopeful” going into President-elect Trump’s second term in the White House, according to a poll released on Wednesday. The new Fox News survey found that around 54 percent of voters feel “hopeful” following Trump’s win over Vice President Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Some 45 percent of…
- Reuters
Romanian pro-European parties agree to quickly form broad coalition government
BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania's pro-European parties reached a firm commitment late on Tuesday to form a governing majority that cordons off the hard right and potentially endorses a single candidate for a re-run of the country's annulled presidential election. The ruling leftist Social Democrats won the most seats in a Dec. 1 parliamentary election which also saw three ultranationalist and hard-right groupings, some with overt pro-Russian sympathies, win over a third of seats. The parliamentary ballot was sandwiched in between two rounds of a presidential election which saw far-right NATO-critic Calin Georgescu emerge from relative obscurity to become the shock frontrunner.
- AFP News
Trump taps election denier to head global media operation VOA
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed election denier Kari Lake to be the new director of Voice of America, the state-funded international media organization."I am pleased to announce that Kari Lake will serve as our next Director of the Voice of America," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social website.
- HuffPost
Rep. Mikie Sherrill Has Double-Digit Lead In New Jersey Gov Primary, Per Internal Poll
Sherrill’s campaign tested her appeal under the weight of negative attacks as well.
- The Hill
Democratic power on the rise in state legislatures: DLCC
Democratic power is increasing in state legislatures despite losses for the party at the federal level, a new report from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) found. The analysis says that the party holds “significantly more majorities” at the state level than when President-elect Trump was previously in office. In Virginia in 2023, as the…
- AFP News
Time Magazine names Donald Trump person of the year for second time
Time Magazine on Thursday named US President-elect Donald Trump its "person of the year," marking the second time he has won the accolade in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback."For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America's role in the world, Donald Trump is Time's 2024 - Person of the Year."
- CNN
North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature erodes incoming Democrats’ political powers
The North Carolina House voted Wednesday to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that will restrict the powers of the incoming governor and other Democrats, clearing the way for the legislation to become law.
- CNN
Eric Adams goes from the ‘Biden of Brooklyn’ to cozying up to Trump
The victor of a cutthroat primary for mayor in 2021, New York City’s Eric Adams rushed to embrace national political stardom.
- The Independent
Trump’s pick for Justice Department deputy is taking aim at trans rights and elections
Conservative activist Harmeet Dhillon is at the forefront of a legal campaign against LGBT+ protections
- The Independent
Progressive war horse Bernie Sanders says his next term is ‘probably’ his last
Sanders has been a member of Congress since 1991
- HuffPost
Prosecutors Argue Hush Money Judge Should Preserve Trump's Historic Conviction
The prosecutors suggested eliminating the possibility of jail time for the president-elect as one of several suggestions on how to proceed.
- Malay Mail
EPF rolls out new retirement guide and savings plan to help Malaysians prepare for the future
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has launched the Belanjawanku 2024/2025 guide and a new Retire...
- The Independent
Thai masseuse tells her side of story after singer’s death linked to ‘neck-twisting’ massage
Autopsy confirms Chayada Prao-hom, 20, died due to sepsis, fungal infection, and swollen spinal cord
- Cinema Online
Rozita Che Wan spends her whole night selling preloved items amid debt controversy
The actress was seen selling items on TikTok live until late at night following the MARA raid at her house
- InStyle
Jennifer Lopez's Boho Romper Onesie Is so Short That It Looks Like She Went Pantless
The look came courtesy of Chloé.
- Malay Mail
Ebit Lew sexual harassment trial: Witness says she gave pictures without consent under Muslim preacher’s influence
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — A woman told the Magistrate’s Court in Tenom yesterday that she initially intended to file a poli...
- People
OnlyFans Model, 20, Made $43 Million Last Year. To Her, It Doesn't Conflict with Christian Values: ‘The Lord's Very Forgiving’ (Exclusive)
Sophie Rain grew up attending church every Sunday with her family in Tampa, Fla.
- Malay Mail
Singapore’s anti-corruption agency: More than 150 possible offences uncovered in high-profile Citiraya corporate scandal
SINGAPORE, Dec 11 — Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is investigating over 150 potential offenc...