Choice for Energy Secretary Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels

Chris Wright, Trump’s Energy Secretary Nominee, Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Fossil Fuel Advocacy Chris Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, a Colorado-based fracking services company, is poised to take the national stage this week as he faces Senate confirmation hearings to lead the Department of Energy. His nomination by former President Donald J. … Read more

What We Know About the Proposed Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement

Mediators worked on Wednesday to finalize a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas that would release hostages held in Gaza and halt fighting in the devastating war. Neither Israeli nor Hamas officials have publicly confirmed their position on the cease-fire proposal. Israeli and U.S. officials have said they were waiting for a final response from … Read more

Southern California wildfires continue to burn as high wind warning takes effect

A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire around a burned structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 8, 2025. [AP Photo/Etienne Laurent] The WSWS asks all our readers in the Los Angeles area to write to us here or comment below about their experiences with the fires. The ongoing Palisades and Eaton fires in the … Read more

Today’s Top 3 News: List of Visa-Free Countries for Indonesian Passport 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Here are the highlights: List of Visa-Free Countries for Indonesian Passport 2025, List of Visa-Free Countries for Australian Passport Holders in 2025, and Indonesia Eyes Lower Trade Tariffs from U.S. Trump’s Administration. The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today: … Read more

Larry Donnelly: It appears Trump is starting as he means to go on – TheJournal.ie

Larry Donnelly: It appears Trump is starting as he means to go on  TheJournal.ie Paul Gillespie: How will the contradictions in Trump’s policies play out?  The Irish Times Morning Glory: Trump’s rhetorical agenda  Fox News This is the agenda American voters picked | Your Say  Beaumont Enterprise Source link

Making like MAGA in South Korea

Earlier this week, about 8,500 South Koreans took to the streets near the presidential residence in Seoul. Many of the protesters called for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest on insurrection charges after he briefly imposed martial law on Dec. 3. Yoon already faces an impeachment trial and suspension of his duties. Other demonstrators came to … Read more