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Trump: European Union must buy American oil, gas or face tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President-elect Donald Trump posted early Friday morning that he sent a message to the European Union regarding the purchase of American fuel. “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the …

Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from mayor in Cuban twist on White House tradition

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Terry Spencer Published Dec 20, 2024  •  2 minute read Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava presents a proclamation pardoning 4-month-old pigs Glinda and Elphaba from being …

Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

MIAMI (AP) — As the stars of Friday’s show in downtown Miami, baby pigs Glinda and Elphaba will never have to worry about gracing the dinner table at a Cuban American family’s home on Christmas Eve. Public pardons for the two piglets were granted by the …

'Tariffs all the way': Trump says European Union must buy U.S. oil and gas in trade ultimatum

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. Brian Snyder | Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he told the European Union it must reduce its trade gap with the U.S. …

Women’s 2024 In Politics, Business And Sports: Progress And Setbacks

In 2024, Lisa Blunt Rochester became the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in ... [+] the Senate. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP Despite several milestones for women, 2024 highlighted how …

Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane 33-8 in the Gasparilla Bowl

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — DJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a sloppy, but dominating 33-8 victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday. Trey Smack kicked a Gasparilla Bowl- …

Congress holds votes on government funding as shutdown looms

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Syrian-American files lawsuit alleging torture by Assad regime 04:10 Take a backstage tour of holiday spectacular 'Elf the Musical' on Broadway 02:59 …

What will Donald and Melania Trump say in first White House Christmas message since being re-elected?

Donald and Melania Trump will not be delivering a Christmas message from the White House until 2026, but it hasn't stopped people across the country from speculating on what the message will contain when they do deliver it. The GOP leader will be …

Trump blames 'whoever is President' on looming shutdown crisis as White House sees action

Donald Trump says Biden is still the president and he has to lead the country out of the possibility of a shutdown. As Plan B went down the drain with Congress rejecting the spending bill championed by President-elect Donald Trump, it is not yet known …

What you can expect in Florida if the federal government shuts down

Floridians could expect to see federal employees furloughed, national parks shut down and likely holiday travel delays during a U.S. government shutdown. A bipartisan deal to keep the government open into next year was scrapped this week by President-elect …

US Department of Labor awards Florida $1.5M in funding to support jobs, training services in 21 counties affected by ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1.5 million in grant funding to Florida’s Department of Commerce to assist people affected by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction and overdose. The …

'Screaming mess': Senate Republican laments things won’t 'get any better' for GOP in 2025

Republicans may be about to begin the new year with control of the White House, both chambers of Congress and a 6-3 Supreme Court majority, but one GOP senator is still predicting plenty of headaches for her party in 2025. Semafor's Burgess Everett …

House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline

The House of Representatives has approved a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Congress would …

What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night

Jemal Countess/Getty Images via CNN Newsource By Tami Luhby, Katie Lobosco and Betsy Klein (CNN) — The federal government could shut down in a matter of hours if Congress does not cobble together a temporary funding plan on Friday. Lawmakers are racing …

Buying a home? You can check a neighborhood's political leaning

MIAMI - When house hunting, most people ask about price, size, amenities, schools and shopping. But what about the political leanings of their future neighbors? For some, that could be a deal breaker. And it wouldn't have been possible without directly …

The behind-the-scenes story of the Florida state park scandal

As Congress dithers, relief funds for Helene, Milton up in air

More than $100 billion in disaster relief funds are hanging in the balance as Congress struggles to pass a budget bill that will fund the federal government for the next three months. That includes money to help residents and businesses, including in …

2024 Year in Review: the 2024 election

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump waves while walking off stage following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, …

Sen. Jason Brodeur files legislation to regulate presidential libraries, eyeing future Trump library

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sen. Jason Brodeur announced legislation that would give the state authority to regulate presidential libraries in anticipation of a future Trump library. The bill, SB 118, which Brodeur discussed on Florida’s Voice Radio with Drew …

Early Reporting of 2025 Prescription Drug Price Changes

Prescription Drug Price Increases Range from 1.89% to 10.17% FAYETTEVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The beginning of the year is typically the busiest time for price increases in prescription drug products, and …

GraceFull Home™ Joins Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to Enhance Support for the Unhoused

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GraceFull Home™, a trusted nonprofit furniture bank providing high-quality furnishings to Denver-area social service providers and individuals exiting unhousedness, is proud to …

Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Amendment to End Qualified Immunity

Group can now move on to collecting the 413,488 signatures necessary to get their amendment on the ballot COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ohio Coalition To End Qualified Immunity (The OCEQI) is proud to …

Frances Haugen, Jonathan Haidt Join Sustainable Media Center Board of Advisors

Frances Haugen and Jonathan Haidt join the Sustainable Media Center to combat social media harms, driving accountability and promoting healthier digital spaces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable …

Criminal Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer Ensures Man Charged with Second-Degree DUI Murder of Officer is Released on Bail

Attorney Allen Sawyer announces that his second-degree murder-charged client for the DUI death of a San Jose officer has been allowed to post bail and released. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

Guardian Case Management Reflects on Another Year of Growth and Innovation in K-12 Support

SCRANTON, PA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the year draws to a close, Guardian Case Management, the nation’s largest provider of K-12 case management software, reflects on another year of progress, innovation, and …

DC Gears Up for Anti-Inauguration Ball Celebrating Artivism and Community Empowerment

A Night of Music, Activism, and Community Solidarity at the Historic Black Cat on MLK Day WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Washington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser preparing to fight for autonomy. …

Preserving evidence and securing justice for Assad’s crimes

Under former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the Syrian security sector kept meticulous records of its crimes. However, in the wake of the regime’s rapid fall, many files and server rooms at Syria’s security branches, prisons, and hospitals were burned …

Saudi Arabia’s diversified support for a two-state solution

More than a year has passed since the horrific attacks that took the lives of 1,200 innocent Israeli citizens on Oct. 7, 2023, a devastating day that led to many more devastating days in Gaza, where tens of thousands of innocent people have died and …

Following Georgia’s elections, ODIHR reiterates concerns over pressure on voters and independence of state institutions ...

WARSAW, 20 December 2024 – In its final report on the observation of the 26 October parliamentary elections in Georgia, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) reiterates its earlier findings and conclusions. The elections took …

Ban Ki-moon and Heinz Fischer Inspire Call to Action at International Forum on Education and Climate in Austria

The International Forum on Education and Climate brought together over 120 thought leaders, policymakers, experts, and students worldwide in Salzburg, Austria. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing together …

Iran's Regime Ramps Up Efforts on Nuclear Detonators, Says NCRI’s Washington Office

Stark warning about Tehran’s escalated activities aimed at developing nuclear weapons, according to recent intelligence gathered by the Iranian Resistance. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a press …

Over Fifty Industry Leaders to Gather in Dallas in April to Support Child Nutrition

2025 NCNC connects over 2,000 attendees with exhibitors and sponsors ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In April, over 50 Industry and nonprofit organizations will feature their resources at the 2025 National …

OSCE holds tenth annual general meeting of the permanent conference of organized crime prosecutors in Vienna

On 17 and18 December, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities hosted the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Permanent Conference of Organized Crime Prosecutors (PCOCP) at …

Norman T. Roule | 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' Ep. 6

Middle East Focus Presents: ‘Taking the Edge Off the Middle East’ with Brian Katulis. A series of casual conversations with leading policy professionals on the most important happenings in the Middle East today - hosted by MEI’s Senior Fellow for US …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Face Unpaid Work as Government Shutdown Looms

THOMSON , IL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 350 federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Prison are bracing for potential missed paychecks as Congress approaches a critical funding deadline, threatening to …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Issues Statement on Kidney PATIENT Act Amid Government Spending Debate

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States Congress continues to negotiate a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) calls on …

'Inheritance of Crises and Dysfuntion' by James Maiwurm Tackles Global Challenges and Personal Struggles

TOMAH, WI, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction” offers a captivating blend of political drama and personal reflection, centered around the complex challenges awaiting the next U.S. …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Raises Concerns Over Teamsters Protests

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, the Teamsters Union has organized protests at multiple Amazon locations. However, they do not officially represent Amazon employees. These protests are composed of …

Rolli Partners with OpenSecrets to Illuminate the Role of Money in American Politics

SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolli proudly announces its partnership with OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan, independent nonprofit recognized as the leading authority on the influence of money in American …