Malaysia halves prison term for ex-Prime Minister linked to corruption
Malaysia’s Amnesty Commission has reduced former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year prison term to six years and fine to $11.3 million in connection with a corruption case. Despite his conviction, Mr. Najib remains influential in his party, UMNO, which is part of the current unity government. The decision was controversial and raised questions about its […]
Will Congress ever have term limits? Four Republicans sided with Democrats to kill latest proposal
Term limits have been debated for decades among voters and elected officials, and many question whether such a change in the U.S. political landscape is even possible. It’s going up. A September 2023 poll found that a majority of adults (87%) support term limits for each member of Congress. of Pew Research Center survey We […]
Second Trump Term ‘Could Cause Government Functions Almost to Break Down’
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton told CNN’s “The Source” on Tuesday that if former President Donald Trump were elected president again, “the government could become nearly dysfunctional.” “There is,” he said. Anchor Caitlan Collins said, “As I was reading through this, you were saying he would cross a line that I believe would create […]
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term, party says
A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets, the former prime minister’s media team said, marking his second conviction in recent months just 10 days before the country’s general elections. He announced that he had received it. The case concerns allegations that Mr. […]
Canada preparing for ‘uncertainty’ of possible Trump term, Trudeau says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that his government is preparing for the “uncertainty” that former President Trump's hypothetical second term would bring to Canada's alliance with the United States. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet met at a retreat in Montreal to discuss and prepare a strategy for Trump's return to office in the […]
Burgum won’t seek 3rd term
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced He says he has no intention of seeking a third term. he has ever waiter He has been the governor of North Dakota since the end of 2016, and his current term ends at the end of 2024. Burgum ran for president in 2023, but dropped out later that […]
Bipartisan tax deal can pave the way for longer term improvements in 2025
A bipartisan agreement in Washington is shaping up to be a win for small businesses and the entire U.S. economy. Earlier this month, Congressional committee leaders announced a tax reduction agreement It reinstates lapsed elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Key features include expanding small business deductions and reinstating full spending on […]
Expect the expected from a second Biden or Trump term
Predictions, speculation, and speculation about what a second term for President Biden and former President Trump will bring has yet to become a cottage industry. But after Trump wins the Republican nomination in the coming weeks, we can expect a flood of commentary about what the incoming administration will or won't do, assuming he wins. […]
Burgum won’t seek another term as North Dakota governor after failed presidential bid
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (Republican) announced Monday that he will not seek re-election and will resign at the end of his second term on Dec. 14. “Serving as Governor and First Lady of the great state of North Dakota has been one of the most wonderful and rewarding experiences of our lives. Kathryn and […]
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former presidential candidate, won’t seek third term
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced Monday morning that he has already withdrawn from the Republican presidential primary and will not seek a third term as governor. “Serving as Governor and First Lady of the great state of North Dakota has been one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences of our lives,” Burgum said […]