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The U.S. government will permit California and 11 states to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035. This decision comes as President-elect Donald Trump may attempt to challenge the initiative. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/climate/california-ban-gas-cars-electric-biden-trump.html #worldnews #geopolit

https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5226146/trumps-budget-office-picks-indicate-plans-to-aggressively-expand-his-powers #democracy #international #government

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/us/politics/kash-patel-benghazi-investigation-doj.html #currentaffairs #news #geopolitics

https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5227874/trump-bezos-zuckerberg-amazon-facebook-open-ai-meta-inauguration-fund #geopolitics #currentaffairs #international

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to support the Equal Rights Amendment, aiming to enshrine sex equality in the Constitution. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/us/politics/gillibrand-biden-equal-rights-amendment.html #worldnews #government #news

A local council is seeking up to £52 million in exceptional financial support from the government over the next two years to address budgetary challenges. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj684d562go #politics #worldnews #currentaffairs

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch endorses personal preferences in food, stating she is content with her unique lunch choices despite her dislike for sandwiches, highlighting the diversity of individual tastes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewxd1y99ryo #government #politics #policy

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/us/politics/democrats-harris-trump-2024-election.html #breakingnews #politics #geopolitics

President-elect Trump supports the longshoremen's union, aiming to secure concessions and prevent a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/us/politics/trump-ila-dockworkers-automation.html #geopolitics #democracy #worldnews

A 2022 legal settlement mandating health protections for migrant children in custody is set to expire shortly after Donald Trump takes office. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/health/migrant-children-health-monitor.html #politics #news #worldnews

Labour's Ed Miliband unveiled a 'Clean Power 2030' plan, aiming to eliminate blackouts by accelerating renewable energy projects. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/13/miliband-pledges-no-blackouts-under-labours-unstoppable-renewable-energy-shake-up #politics #worldnews #democracy

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband expressed no regrets about his 2013 vote against military action in Syria, citing a lack of a "clear plan" at the time. His comments reflect ongoing debates about the effectiveness of intervention strategies. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62zgyr8ne7o #currentaff

Ed Miliband has announced plans for significant reforms to the UK's energy system, aiming to enhance renewable energy supply. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/13/ed-miliband-pledges-most-ambitious-reforms-to-uk-energy-system-in-generations #policy #international #government

The U.S. Justice Department has charged a former Syrian prison official with torture, marking the second indictment of senior Syrian officials for human rights abuses within a week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/us/politics/torture-charges-syria-prison-official.html #democracy #politics #worldn

FBI Director Christopher Wray will resign before President-elect Trump's inauguration. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/1218737995/wray-is-out-patel-may-be-in-whats-it-mean-for-the-fbi #policy #international #geopolitics

The U.S., Israel, and Turkey are working to influence Syria's future as a rebel alliance grapples with maintaining control in the fractured nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/world/middleeast/syria-us-israel-turkey.html #government #international #geopolitics

Clarke Reed, a key figure in strengthening the Republican Party in the South, particularly in Mississippi, has died at 96. He was instrumental in transforming the GOP into a significant political force in the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/us/politics/clarke-reed-dead.html #democracy #po

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his upcoming inauguration, marking a departure from tradition by extending the invitation to a foreign leader. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5226985/trump-china-xi-inauguration #policy #government #politics

A DOJ Inspector General report reveals the FBI overlooked fundamental intelligence steps before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/g-s1-37916/fbi-miss-capitol-january-6-attack #democracy #policy #geopolitics

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective next month, during a town hall meeting. He aims to prevent further political entanglement for the Bureau. President-elect Donald Trump has already selected a successor. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/11/g-s1-33710/trump-fbi-wray-resigns

Senator Susan Collins expressed concerns over misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/us/politics/susan-collins-hegseth-trump-defense-secretary.html #policy #politics #worldnews

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/11/the-guardian-view-on-politicians-using-business-logic-public-services-arent-startups #government #international #worldnews

The FDA is urging the White House to implement a plan to significantly lower nicotine levels in cigarettes as part of a final push during the Biden administration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/health/fda-low-nicotine-cigarettes-biden.html #politics #government #currentaffairs

President Biden claims his policies have weakened Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, facilitating Bashar al-Assad’s potential ouster. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/us/politics/al-assad-ouster-us-israel.html #international #currentaffairs #policy

Republicans in North Carolina are pushing a bill labeled for hurricane relief that critics argue undermines Democratic influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/us/politics/storm-aid-vs-partisan-power-a-showdown-looms-in-north-carolina.html #policy #democracy #news

The update explores the historical Smoot-Hawley Tariffs and their role in the Great Depression, linking them to recent tariff policies under Presidents Trump and Biden. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/11/1218506684/worst-tariffs-ever-update #international #politics #democracy

Campaigners propose building 12 new walkable and green towns in England, emphasizing sustainability and avoiding flood plains. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/dec/11/englands-new-towns-must-be-walkable-and-green-say-campaigners #news #international #geopolitics

Shelter reports a 14% rise in homelessness in England, attributing it to high private rents, evictions, and insufficient social housing. Over 354,000 people are homeless, including 161,500 children. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/11/shelter-condemns-shocking-rise-homelessness-england #

The UK's Carer's Allowance overpayment debt has surged to £250 million, with numerous carers required to repay substantial sums, causing financial distress for many individuals reliant on this support. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rnzvq97xjo #policy #democracy #breakingnews

Donald Trump's upcoming presidency will commence with diminished checks on his authority, raising concerns about the implications for U.S. governance and accountability. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/us/politics/a-test-for-the-system.html #currentaffairs #politics #democracy