Tuberville military holds end as Senate confirms remaining promotions

Tuberville military holds end as Senate confirms remaining promotions

(NewsNation) — The Senate ended its year by confirming the promotions of 11 four-star generals that had been held up for months by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., to protest the Pentagon’s abortion policies.  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., sought and received unanimous consent to confirm the promotions during Tuesday evening’s session. This move officially ended all … Read more

Steven Miles could face challenge for leadership as Queensland’s 40th premier following resignation of Annastacia Palaszczuk

Steven Miles could face challenge for leadership as Queensland’s 40th premier following resignation of Annastacia Palaszczuk

A contested leadership ballot may decide who replaces Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier. Deputy Premier Steven Miles is considered the frontrunner to take over from Palaszczuk, who finishes up this week after announcing her resignation on Sunday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Annastacia Palaszczuk resigns as QLD premier. Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more

Scott Perry Needs To Hand In Thousands Of Phone Records To Special Counsel, Judge Rules

Scott Perry Needs To Hand In Thousands Of Phone Records To Special Counsel, Judge Rules

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Trump makes long-shot bid to toss gag order in D.C. election case

Trump makes long-shot bid to toss gag order in D.C. election case

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends a rally in Reno, Nevada, U.S. December 17, 2023.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling that upheld a gag order that limits what he can publicly say about a criminal election interference … Read more

GOP candidates call on SCOTUS to overturn Colorado Trump decision

GOP candidates call on SCOTUS to overturn Colorado Trump decision

(NewsNation) — There has been an overwhelming show of support for former President Donald Trump following Colorado’s Supreme Court decision to take him off the presidential primary ballot — even among those hoping to beat him. The remaining candidates in the GOP race have rallied behind Trump, calling the historic decision in Colorado unfair and … Read more

Surgery wait times bigger health priority for Canadians than pharmacare: poll – National

Surgery wait times bigger health priority for Canadians than pharmacare: poll – National

As Liberals and New Democrats negotiate what a future national drug plan should look like, a new survey suggests pharmacare is not at the top of the priority list for most Canadians. The survey shows that when asked to name their top two health-care priorities, only 18 per cent of those surveyed said the government … Read more

Steven Miles set to become next Queensland premier as Health Minister Shannon Fentiman pulls out of race

Steven Miles set to become next Queensland premier as Health Minister Shannon Fentiman pulls out of race

Steven Miles is set to become the next Queensland premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman conceded on Tuesday morning and will withdraw her bid for the top job. Current Treasurer Cameron Dick is reportedly set to become the new Deputy Premier. Miles was facing competition from Fentiman who announced her intention to contest for premier … Read more

Trump’s ‘Mein Kampf’ Defense Doesn’t Work Out So Well On Social Media

Trump’s ‘Mein Kampf’ Defense Doesn’t Work Out So Well On Social Media

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EU court upholds Abramovich sanctions after legal challenge

EU court upholds Abramovich sanctions after legal challenge

Abramovich, who is known to be a close contact of President Putin, was sanctioned by EU and U.K. authorities in March, causing his assets to be frozen and travel restricted. Cem Ozdel | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images A European Union court on Wednesday upheld sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich following a legal … Read more

Supreme Court 'likely' to take up Trump ballot case: Law professor

Supreme Court 'likely' to take up Trump ballot case: Law professor

(NewsNation) — Colorado’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled former President Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state’s 2024 primary ballot under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” Michael Gerhardt, a distinguished professor at UNC School of Law and one of the leading constitutional scholars in the country, believes it’s “likely” that the United States … Read more