Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

20 Dec

House passes Government funding bill, averting Government shutdown

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The House of Representatives has passed a stopgap spending bill designed to prevent a government shutdown, with overwhelming bipartisan support. Despite vocal Democratic objections, the bill passed with a decisive 366-34 vote and will now proceed to the Senate ahead of the shutdown deadline. Democrats raised similar objections to those…

20 Dec

Dem Sen. Chris Murphy accuses Elon Musk of supporting ‘Neo-Nazi party’ in Germany

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Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has criticized Elon Musk for allegedly supporting neo-Nazism in Germany following a controversial post on Musk’s X platform. The post suggested that the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the only group capable of saving the country from its current challenges. In an interview…

20 Dec

Vehicle rams into crowd at the Christmas market in Germany leaving 10 people dead and 60 injured

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A festive Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned tragic on Friday when a car was driven into a crowd, leaving over 60 people injured, according to German news agency Bild. The suspected attack occurred at the popular holiday market, which was bustling with visitors enjoying seasonal…

20 Dec

PA woman employed by Dem organization, charged for registering DEAD people for votes

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Authorities in Pennsylvania announced on Friday the arrest of Jennifer Hill, a 38-year-old resident of Collingdale, for allegedly attempting to fraudulently register individuals, including deceased persons, to vote in the state. Hill now faces multiple charges, including forgery, tampering with public records, and knowingly submitting voter registration applications for ineligible…

20 Dec

FBI arrests Virginia man for alleged plotting bomb attack against Israeli consulate

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A Virginia resident, Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly transmitting bomb-making instructions and plotting an attack against the Israeli consulate in New York City. The arrest stems from information gathered during a months-long investigation involving an undercover FBI informant, according to Court Watch.…

20 Dec

Mexican President Sheinbaum ready to start receiving illegal immigrants deported by Trump

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Following President Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was among the first world leaders to extend congratulations. The Associated Press reported on a pivotal phone call between the two leaders, during which Trump emphasized the pressing issues at the U.S.-Mexico border. During…

20 Dec

Biden announces another $4.2 billion in student loan handouts, before leaving office

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The Biden administration approved an additional $4.28 billion in student loan handouts for nearly 55,000 public service workers, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced on Friday. While the administration touts this as a victory for public servants, critics argue it comes at a steep cost to taxpayers and the…

20 Dec

Eric Adams blasts Dems over constant comparisons of Trump to fascists — ‘We stopped speaking to people’

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams attributed Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the presidential race to the Democratic Party’s focus on fear-mongering about Donald Trump rather than addressing the pressing concerns of everyday Americans. Speaking with Fox News host Martha MacCallum on Wednesday, Adams weighed in on the Democratic…

20 Dec

MSNBC moves to bring conservative pundits to network shows — as ratings crater

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Mark Lazarus, the new head of SpinCo, is reportedly exploring ways to bring more Republican voices to MSNBC’s programming. SpinCo, created by Comcast’s decision to spin off multiple channels into a separate entity, places Lazarus at the helm of managing MSNBC’s future direction. According to sources familiar with the matter,…

20 Dec

House Fails to Pass Trump-backed Government Funding Bill as Shutdown Draws Closer

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The House of Representatives has rejected the American Relief Act of 2024, a Trump-backed bill designed to keep the government running, provide funding for farmers, and offer relief to communities devastated by recent hurricanes. The final vote tally was 174 in favor and 235 against, leaving the government’s fate uncertain…