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Musk has long history of squabbles, investigations with federal agencies

Washington Post Musk has long complained about federal agencies — particularly those that have investigated and fined his companies. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/15/elon-musk-trump-government-efficiency-agencies-investigations/

The disappointing history of government efficiency commissions like DOGE

Washington Post Since at least the administration of Theodore Roosevelt, presidents have been appointing commissions to reform the government. Most have come up short. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/15/elon-musk-department-government-efficiency-history/

The educational divide driving American politics to the right

Washington Post It’s not the economy, stupid; it’s the left-behind, noncollege voter. This week, we look at how Trump has solidified the educational divide that defines his era. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/15/educational-divide-american-politics-trump/

Beijing condemns US legislators over support for detained Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong Free Press Beijing has condemned US legislators who expressed support for Jimmy Lai, a jailed pro-democracy media tycoon whose national security trial resumes in Hong Kong next week and who faces life imprisonment if convicted. The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong said some US lawmakers in a letter to…

Hi-tech pioneer Eyal Waldman: October 7 changed my vision of peace

Jerusalem Post After October 7, Israeli tech leader Eyal Waldman rethinks peace with Palestinians, calls for resilient Israel and worthy leadership for a better future. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829186

Ukraine not holding talks on gas transit from Russia after December 31 — Energy Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The agreement between Gazprom and Naftogaz on the transit of Russian gas to Europe expires on December 31 https://tass.com/economy/1872831

Israeli army attacks Hezbollah special forces command centers in Nabatieh — press service

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In total, the Israeli Air Force attacked more than 120 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in the past 24 hours, the press service pointed out https://tass.com/world/1872825

Part of YouTube issues linked solely to Google’s position — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov emphasized that this situation stems from Google’s refusal to follow Russian laws, despite being legally obligated to do so https://tass.com/society/1872823

Ukraine considers phased opening of Ukrainian skies to flights – Reuters

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration is exploring the possibility of gradually and partially reopening airspace to civil aviation, with Lviv in the country’s west potentially becoming the first city to resume airport operations. Source: Reuters Details: In a written comment to Reuters, Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration noted that it was considering a gradual and…

North Korea Shows Its Drone Capabilities With Explosive Exhibition

Wall Street Journal Improving the regime’s limited drone capabilities has been high on Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist. https://www.wsj.com/articles/north-korea-shows-its-drone-capabilities-with-explosive-exhibition-b799a8b2