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'Political price to pay': Trump orbit expected to ramp up Ernst criticisms while she withholds Hegseth support

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on possible replacements for Trump’s SecDef pick Pete Hegseth as some lawmakers send mixed messages about his fate on 'Special Report.' President-elect Donald Trump’s allies are …

Trump allies dangle primary threats over GOP senators wavering over Cabinet picks

Senate Republicans who block President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees face an increasing threat of primary challenges from MAGA-world operatives fighting for Mr. Trump’s anti-establishment picks. Political groups aligned with Mr. Trump are eyeing Republican …

Close Up: Iowa native insurance CEO shot in 'brazen' New York ambush

Close Up: Iowa native insurance CEO shot in 'brazen' New York ambush Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:01 PM CST Dec 8, 2024 Coming up on KCCI 8 CLOSE UP. A SHOCKING CRIME IN BROAD DAYLIGHT ON THE STREETS OF MANHATTAN. …

Nevada Democrats push for state to host first-in-nation presidential primary in 2028

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 | 2 a.m. Daniele Monroe-Moreno, the chairwoman of the Nevada State Democratic Party, is leading the party’s push for Nevada to become the first state to have a presidential primary in 2028. “Nevada is the battleground state that best …

Laphonza Butler, 1st LGBTQ+ Black U.S. senator, exits office as Democrats question identity politics

WASHINGTON —  Earlier this year, as Republicans sought to ban books with Black history and LGBTQ+ themes from schools across the country, the nation’s first openly gay Black senator stepped onto the Senate floor and read aloud from some of them. “Perhaps …

Pate: How we'll strengthen Iowa's already-robust election integrity

Paul D. Pate Paul Pate is Iowa secretary of state. The role of Iowa secretary of state requires balance — ensuring that Iowa elections are safe, secure, and fair while concurrently empowering every eligible voter to exercise their fundamental right to make …

Why the Political Legal Troubles Matter - “The Sunday Political Brunch” December 8, 2024

Sunday, December 08, 2024 Mark Curtis, MINDSETTER™   View Larger + President-elect entering Court in NY in April of 2023 PHOTO: WCBS via CNN The courtrooms seem to dominate the political world these days. Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump think he …

Opinion: Ratings show a lack of leadership in Iowa

The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) It’s been eight years since Republicans won a trifecta of the House, Senate, and Governor’s Office in Iowa. Their mandate was supposed to usher in a new …

Littwin: Senate Dems stood up against one of their own. Now how can Colorado Dems stand up to Trump?

I think the most important thing to say about the state Senate leadership’s punishment of Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Longmont — an apparent serial abuser of legislative aides — is that they did the right thing. They didn’t have to do it. The Democrats, who …

Elon Musk's DOGE can learn from Iowa's bold government overhaul

Patricia Patnode is a research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute focusing on banking, finance, and consumer freedom issues. Iowa has started some regulatory reforms that set a good precedent for President-elect Donald Trump’s newly announced …

Slain Healthcare CEO's Iowa and Minnesota Connections

On Wednesday, December 4th, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare was gunned down on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. While the investigation is ongoing and the suspect is yet to be apprehended, the target of his attack …

Opinion: A no candy Christmas for Santa in Iowa?

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A letter arrives at the North Pole. It looks official. The correspondence is from Gov. Kim Reynolds. “Merry Christmas, Mr. Claus. Isn’t it great we can say that …

ASU routs Iowa State, wins first Big 12 championship

Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. Standout running back Cam Skattebo and the Arizona State University Sun Devils make their …

Supplemental State Aid, teacher retention, and private school choice topics of conversation between Iowa legislators and ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Iowa legislators met today with members of local school districts to discuss some big-ticket items relating to education in the state of Iowa ahead of the next legislative session. Senator Kevin Alons, and State Representatives Jacob …

Inside Iowa Politics: Why cutting your taxes could be more difficult than some people think

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Some Iowa Republican legislators hope to use their huge majorities in the legislature to further reduce taxes. That could include further restrictions on local governments when it comes to property …

Iowa moderates should run to puncture America's polarized politics

Mike Michener of New London is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Iowa and a former political appointee in the Biden and Obama administrations. He is currently living in Ukraine working on an agricultural development project. America is at a …

Inside Iowa Politics Final 5 December 6th

Elections Are About People: Listen to Them

On the morning of November 6, many of us found ourselves facing the seemingly inconceivable fact that Donald Trump had become the next president of the United States of America—again. Not only had he won the electoral college, but he had won the popular …

Senate confirmation should not be sidestepped

Immigration and drugs are different problems Yes, Democrats’ rejection of white men is a problem Senate confirmation should not be sidestepped Tugade, Barreda ensure we know about vulnerable Iowans Immigration and drugs are different problems If you listen …

The Role of UK-China Collaboration：International students need to tap into these evolving connections

“Collaborations need to evolve” UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The relationship between the UK and China is getting stronger, with China agrees to fully resume dialogue and cooperation with Britain. …

New Law, New Hope: Keeping Homes Safe for Kids Under 15 from Secondhand Smoke

UK's proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to protect kids under 15 from secondhand and thirdhand smoke, fostering healthier, smoke-free home environments. GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UK government has …

The Need for Diversity in AI’s Trajectory is Critical for Safe Human-Centred Adoption, says the AI Global BrainTrust.

Professor Brie Alexander, Cultural Advisor to the African Diaspora at The Global Braintrust Offers Deeper Dive Insights SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diversity in the development and application of …

USIDHR Gala Brings Diplomats and Advocates to Washington to Foster Global Collaboration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) hosted the prestigious USIDHR Diplomacy and Human Rights Gala at a Versailles-like private club in Washington, DC, on …

CSPOA Applauds Selection of Kash Patel for FBI Director, Sheriff Richard Mack and Sam Bushman Endorse the Nomination

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheriff Richard Mack and Sam Bushman have publicly endorsed President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). …

Government Announces Onward to Assume Management of 500 Units Owned by the Government of Alberta As Of March 31, 2025

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced that Onward will assume property management of 500 units owned by the Government of …

ColoringBook.com releases Three Volume Set of Donald J Trump Coloring Books from 2016 to today

The ultimate three volume coloring book art collection of President Donald J. Trump by best-selling Author, Founder and CEO, N. Wayne Bell. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ultimate three volume coloring …

Deshaun Durham Released from Kansas Prison After Governor Laura Kelly Commuted His Cannabis Sentence

Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, Barry Grissom, and Melissa Etheridge successfully advocated for cannabis clemency to bring Deshaun home for the holidays. HUTCHINSON, KS, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Deshaun T. …

From COP29 to Shaolin: Faith and Culture Leading the Way for Climate Action

From COP29 to Shaolin: A retreat uniting Chan wisdom, sustainability, and cultural heritage to empower leaders in global harmony and climate action. BRUSSELS , BELGIUM, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the global deliberations at …

Iran’s growing influence in the Black Sea region: Consequences and Western responses

This article is part of an MEI strategic initiative that examines how to enhance regional cooperation between the United States and its partners on addressing the challenges posed by Iran across the region, particularly in key areas like Lebanon, Syria, …

#PeacefulTransfer25: A Call to Action for National Unity and Democracy

Building a nation where every voice matters and every community thrives with a peaceful transfer of power that promotes national unity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bring the Peace Movement, …

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Undocks USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully undocked USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class of guided missile destroyers, taking the ship one step closer …

31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional …

REACTION: A too severe reduction of the number of student visas could harm Quebec’s economic potential

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant drop in international student enrolment could jeopardize Quebec’s long-term economic potential, the MEI (formerly known as Montreal Economic Institute) warns following the passage of Bill 74 …

RÉACTION : Une réduction trop sévère du nombre de visas étudiants pourrait nuire au potentiel économique du Québec

MONTRÉAL, 06 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Une réduction trop importante des admissions d’étudiants internationaux pourrait avoir des répercussions sur le potentiel économique à long terme du Québec, avertit l’IEDM, après l’adoption du projet de loi 74 …

Online Event – Women and Girls’ Access to International Protection: Challenges and Legal Developments

6th December 2024 | News ECRE is organising a webinar on women and girl’s access to international protection. Title: Women and Girls’ Access to International Protection: Challenges and Legal Developments Date: Tuesday 10 December Time: 11.00-12.45 CET ( …

Ministerial Council side-event marks 30 years of the OSCE code of conduct on Politico-Military aspects of security

On 6 December, on the margins of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council, the Maltese OSCE Chairpersonship, in collaboration with the incoming Finnish Chairpersonship of the OSCE and the Danish Chair of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC), hosted a high- …

Malta’s OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg announces appointments of senior OSCE officials

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions. This achievement underscores a lasting commitment of the 57 …

Fostering Accountability and Access to Justice Through Legislative Reform

MOSTAR, 6 December 2024 - There is an urgent need for reforms to strengthen criminal justice systems, address systemic challenges, and ensure the protection of fundamental rights, emphasized participants of the two-day International Scientific Conference …

OSCE trains Turkmenistan’s law enforcement officials in implementing security procedures at aviation checkpoints

Passenger screening and X-ray image interpretation at aviation checkpoints were the focus of an OSCE-organized training course that took place in Ashgabat from 25 to 29 November 2024. The five-day course brought together twenty participants, including …