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Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) Shares Gap Down – Should You Sell?El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sube al escenario para pronunciar un discurso en los FOX Nation Patriot Awards, el 5 de diciembre de 2024, en Greenvale, Nueva York. (AP Foto/Heather Khalifa) FILE – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Sept. 27, 2024 in Walker, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) FILE – Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at First Horizon Coliseum, Nov. 2, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) FILE – Mehmet Oz visits the AW Driving School & License Testing Center in Allentown, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) FILE – Former Rep. Doug Collins speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sube al escenario para pronunciar un discurso en los FOX Nation Patriot Awards, el 5 de diciembre de 2024, en Greenvale, Nueva York. (AP Foto/Heather Khalifa) By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term . Trump’s cabinet picks offer a preview of how his administration could handle abortion after he repeatedly flip-flopped on the issue on the campaign trail. He attempted to distance himself from anti-abortion allies by deferring to states on abortion policy, even while boasting about nominating three Supreme Court justices who helped strike down the constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for half a century. In an NBC News interview that aired Sunday, Trump said he doesn’t plan to restrict medication abortion but also seemed to leave the door open, saying “things change.” “Things do change, but I don’t think it’s going to change at all,” he said. The early lineup of his new administration , including nominations to lead health agencies, the Justice Department and event the Department of Veterans Affairs, has garnered mixed — but generally positive — reactions from anti-abortion groups. Abortion law experts said Trump’s decision to include fewer candidates with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement could indicate that abortion will not be a priority for Trump’s administration. “It almost seems to suggest that President Trump might be focusing his administration in other directions,” said Greer Donley, an associate law professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Karen Stone, vice president of public policy at Planned Parenthood Action Fund , said while many of the nominees have “extensive records against reproductive health care,” some do not. She cautioned against making assumptions based on Trump’s initial cabinet selections. Still, many abortion rights groups are wary, in part because many of the nominees hold strong anti-abortion views even if they do not have direct ties to anti-abortion activists. They’re concerned that an administration filled with top-level officials who are personally opposed to abortion could take steps to restrict access to the procedure and funding. After Trump’s ambiguity about abortion during his campaign, “there’s still a lot we don’t know about what policy is going to look like,” said Mary Ruth Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis School of Law. That approach may be revealed as the staffs within key departments are announced. Trump announced he would nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, which anti-abortion forces have long targeted as central to curtailing abortion rights nationwide. Yet Kennedy shifted on the issue during his own presidential campaign. In campaign videos, Kennedy said he supports abortion access until viability , which doctors say is sometime after 21 weeks, although there is no defined timeframe. But he also said “every abortion is a tragedy” and argued for a national ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a stance he quickly walked back. The head of Health and Human Services oversees Title X funding for a host of family planning services and has sweeping authority over agencies that directly affect abortion access, including the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The role is especially vital amid legal battles over a federal law known as EMTALA, which President Joe Biden’s administration has argued requires emergency abortion access nationwide, and FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Mini Timmaraju, president of the national abortion rights organization Reproductive Freedom for All, called Kennedy an “unfit, unqualified extremist who cannot be trusted to protect the health, safety and reproductive freedom of American families.” His potential nomination also has caused waves in the anti-abortion movement. Former Vice President Mike Pence , a staunch abortion opponent, urged the Senate to reject Kennedy’s nomination. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the national anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, said the group had its own concerns about Kennedy. “There’s no question that we need a pro-life HHS secretary,” she said. Fox News correspondent Marty Makary is Trump’s pick to lead the FDA, which plays a critical role in access to medication abortion and contraception. Abortion rights groups have accused him of sharing misinformation about abortion on air. Russell Vought , a staunch anti-abortion conservative, has been nominated for director of the Office of Management and Budget. Vought was a key architect of Project 2025 , a right-wing blueprint for running the federal government. Among other actions to limit reproductive rights, it calls for eliminating access to medication abortion nationwide, cutting Medicaid funding for abortion and restricting access to contraceptive care, especially long-acting reversible contraceptives such as IUD’s. Despite distancing himself from the conservative manifesto on the campaign trail, Trump is stocking his administration with people who played central roles in developing Project 2025. Trump acknowledged that drafters of the report would be part of his incoming administration during the Sunday interview with NBC News, saying “Many of those things I happen to agree with.” “These cabinet appointments all confirm that Project 2025 was in fact the blueprint all along, and the alarm we saw about it was warranted,” said Amy Williams Navarro, director of government relations for Reproductive Freedom for All. Dr. Mehmet Oz , Trump’s choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is a former television talk show host who has been accused of hawking dubious medical treatments and products. He voiced contradictory abortion views during his failed Senate run in 2022. Oz has described himself as “strongly pro-life, praised the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade , claimed “life starts at conception” and referred to abortion as “murder.” But he also has echoed Trump’s states-rights approach, arguing the federal government should not be involved in abortion decisions. “I want women, doctors, local political leaders, letting the democracy that’s always allowed our nation to thrive to put the best ideas forward so states can decide for themselves,” he said during a Senate debate two years ago. An array of reproductive rights groups opposed his Senate run. As CMS administrator, Oz would be in a key position to determine Medicaid coverage for family planning services and investigate potential EMTALA violations. Related Articles National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president National Politics | With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight National Politics | Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection As Florida’s attorney general, Pam Bondi defended abortion restrictions, including a 24-hour waiting period. Now she’s Trump’s choice for attorney general . Her nomination is being celebrated by abortion opponents but denounced by abortion rights groups concerned she may revive the Comstock Act , an anti-vice law passed by Congress in 1873 that, among other things, bans mailing of medication or instruments used in abortion. An anti-abortion and anti-vaccine former Florida congressman, David Weldon, has been chosen to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which collects and monitors abortion data across the country. Former Republican congressman Doug Collins is Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs amid a political battle over abortion access and funding for troops and veterans. Collins voted consistently to restrict funding and access to abortion and celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade. “This is a team that the pro-life movement can work with,” said Kristin Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion organization Students for Life.Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey was nailed with a significant fine for taunting Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III during his pick-six return. On the play, Humphrey can be seen turning around and tauning Austin, who is running after him, before scoring the touchdown. After the game, Humphrey denied that he was taunting Austin, but rather, that he was looking to lateral the football. The NFL fined #Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey $11,255 for unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting) — holding the ball towards #Steelers WR Calvin Austin III on his pick-six last week. pic.twitter.com/nhxhjfSKkk It seems the NFL was unconvinced by that argument, as Humphrey will pay $11,255 for the taunting infraction against the Steelers . This season, the NFL has placed an emphasis on getting taunting and other unsportsmanlike conduct acts out of the game. Thus, it is no surprise to see Humphrey hit with a fine. In addition to Humphrey’s fine, Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was fined for a facemask penalty on Zay Flowers for nearly the same amount that Humphrey was fined for taunting. BETTING: Check out our guide to the best PA sportsbooks , where our team of sports betting experts has reviewed the experience, payout speed, parlay options and quality of odds for multiple sportsbooks. 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Secretaries of State are being told that any outgoings which are not contributing towards one of Labour’s “priorities” must be cut as Rachel Reeves vows to wield “an iron fist against waste.” In letters sent by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, departments will be told to brace for “difficult” spending decisions in order to restore trust in the Government’s handling of the public finances. Every pound of departmental spending will be face a “line-by-line review” involving external finance experts from banks and think tanks in order to ensure it represents value for money, the Treasury said. The Chancellor will on Tuesday launch the next round of Government spending, and is expected to warn departments that they “cannot operate in a business-as-usual way when reviewing their budgets for the coming years”. She will insist that areas focused on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s “plan for change”, which includes targets to improve living standards across the country and build 1.5 million homes, must be prioritised. Ms Reeves said: “By totally rewiring how the Government spends money we will be able to deliver our plan for change and focus on what matters for working people. “The previous government allowed millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to go to waste on poor value for money projects. We will not tolerate it; I said I would have an iron grip on the public finances and that means taking an iron fist against waste. “By reforming our public services, we will ensure they are up to scratch for modern day demands, saving money and delivering better services for people across the country. That’s why we will inspect every pound of Government spend, so that it goes to the right places and we put an end to all waste.” Under the Treasury’s plans, departments will ensure budgets are scrutinised by “challenge panels” of external experts including former senior management of Lloyd’s Banking Group, Barclays Bank and the Co-operative Group. These panels, which will also involve think tanks, academics and the private sector, will advise on which spending “is or isn’t necessary”, the ministry said. The Treasury said work has already begun, with an evaluation of the £6.5 million spent on a scheme that placed social workers in schools finding “no evidence of positive impact on social care outcomes”. “Departments will be advised that where spending is not contributing to a priority, it should be stopped,” it said. “Although some of these decisions will be difficult, the Chancellor is clear that the public must have trust in the Government that it is rooting out waste and that their taxes are being spent on their priorities.” Ms Reeves had already announced efficiency and productivity savings of 2% across departments in her autumn budget as she seeks to put the public finances on a firmer footing. In a speech in east London, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden hinted at a further squeeze. “At the Budget the Chancellor demanded efficiency and productivity savings of 2% across departments – and there will be more to come,” he said. “As we launch the next phase of the spending review at its heart must be reform of the state in order to do a better job for the public.”A couple connected to the kidnapping and murder of a 13-year-old girl from Kalyan was in police custody for further investigation until two days ago. The incident has now sparked political tussles in Kalyan, with leaders trading accusations against one another. Mahesh Gaikwad, a former leader of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Kalyan, has alleged that BJP’s ex-MLA Ganpat Gaikwad helped the accused secure bail. Mahesh claimed that the release of the accused emboldened them, leading to this heinous crime. He further stated in the media that he and the citizens of Kalyan would not remain silent until the accused received the death penalty or justice was served. He warned of a massive agitation if Chief Minister Eknath Shinde fails to act. Additionally, Mahesh demanded an increase in police presence in Kalyan East, which has a dense population, and accused the BJP of supporting the accused, claiming that their actions encouraged lawlessness. In response, Nana Suryavanshi, a BJP leader, denied any connection between the accused, Vishal Gawli, and the BJP. He clarified that Gawli is not a BJP worker and that joining the party requires a formal process, which Gawli had not completed. Nana also alleged that Mahesh Gaikwad’s name appeared on Gawli’s social media page, suggesting a potential link to the Shiv Sena leader. Nana stated, "We do not want to politicize this serious case." Furthermore, BJP leader Amarjeet Mishra announced ₹1 lakh in financial aid for the victim’s family. Police sources revealed that the medical examination of the main accused, Vishal Gawli, and his wife, Sakshi Gawli, was conducted at Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar on Friday. Statements from the accused were recorded during the examination. Authorities are also investigating a medical certificate that reportedly declared Vishal mentally ill. The police arrested Sakshi Gawli in Kalyan on Tuesday night, while Vishal was apprehended in Shegaon, Buldhana, on Wednesday. Sakshi, Vishal’s third wife, worked at a private bank. According to Senior Police Inspector Ashok Kadam, Vishal Gawli is a history-sheeter with four prior cases, including charges of sexual assault, outraging the modesty of women, and bodily offenses. The police initially registered an FIR under Section 137 (kidnapping) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After the girl’s body was found, additional charges under BNS Section 103(1) (murder), 140(1), 65(2), 66, 238, and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act were added to the case.

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Vajpayee's 'Nation-First' Principle Must Guide Us: LGFinance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold pre-Budget consultations with industry captains on December 30. The meeting, scheduled a month before Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive Budget in the Parliament, comes at a time when the Indian economy is grappling with signs of a slowdown. After robust growth over the last three years, the economy seems to have slowed down in the first half of the current financial year, with both fiscal and monetary policy remaining restrictive. At their upcoming meeting with the Finance Minister, India Inc is now expected to pitch for measures to boost consumption, which is the largest component of GDP, to support high growth. While there has been some revival in private investments, global uncertainties—arising from sluggish economic recovery, geopolitical conflicts, and excess capacity in China, among other factors—continue to impede a broad-based recovery in private-sector investment. Industry representatives are likely to pitch for measures that would steer the economy through challenging times with a bold and forward-looking fiscal blueprint, sources said. In their pre-Budget discussions with Sitharaman and top Finance Ministry officials, industry leaders and heads of apex chambers of commerce are widely expected to urge the Centre to continue with the capex-led growth strategy followed in the recent years. This approach, which has been central to recent Budgets, is aimed at bolstering infrastructure, generating employment, and crowding in private investments. Corporates believe that sustained public investment in infrastructure and logistics will not only create a multiplier effect on economic activity but also catalyse private investment. In its proposals for Union Budget 2025-26, the CII has made a case for increasing the public capital expenditure by 25 per cent over 2024-25 (BE) to ₹13.9 lakh crore. Infrastructure related to rural areas, agriculture and the social sector (healthcare, education etc) should be given greater priority, CII has said. The new FICCI President Harsha Vardhan Agarwal recently told businessline that the apex chamber is advocating a 15 per cent hike in Central government capex for 2025-26. Sitharaman has consistently emphasised the importance of balancing growth with fiscal prudence. The CII has now said that the Union Budget 2025-26 should make interventions to support all engines of growth while continuing on the glide path announced for fiscal deficit and bring it to 4.5 per cent of GDP in 2025-26. A case has also been made by the CII to further improve the ease of doing business by bringing all regulatory approvals of Centre, States and local governments on the National Single Window System (NSWS). With GDP growth expected to moderate this fiscal— from the 8.2 per cent recorded in 2023-24 —due to global headwinds and domestic constraints, the upcoming Budget is being keenly watched for measures that can reinvigorate growth. Industry chambers such as the CII have emphasised that India’s real GDP must grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5–8 percent over the next 25 years for the country to achieve developed-nation status. Industry representatives are expected to push for policies that enhance ease of doing business, incentivise investments and reduce the cost of capital, at the December 30 meeting. A demand for more targeted incentives to boost private sector participation in sectors like manufacturing, technology, and green energy, which are critical to sustaining long-term grow, is also likely to be put forward. Comments

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AP News in Brief at 6:09 p.m. ESTSecretaries of State are being told that any outgoings which are not contributing towards one of Labour’s “priorities” must be cut as Rachel Reeves vows to wield “an iron fist against waste.” In letters sent by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, departments will be told to brace for “difficult” spending decisions in order to restore trust in the Government’s handling of the public finances. Every pound of departmental spending will be face a “line-by-line review” involving external finance experts from banks and think tanks in order to ensure it represents value for money, the Treasury said. The Chancellor will on Tuesday launch the next round of Government spending, and is expected to warn departments that they “cannot operate in a business-as-usual way when reviewing their budgets for the coming years”. She will insist that areas focused on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s “plan for change”, which includes targets to improve living standards across the country and build 1.5 million homes, must be prioritised. Ms Reeves said: “By totally rewiring how the Government spends money we will be able to deliver our plan for change and focus on what matters for working people. “The previous government allowed millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to go to waste on poor value for money projects. We will not tolerate it; I said I would have an iron grip on the public finances and that means taking an iron fist against waste. “By reforming our public services, we will ensure they are up to scratch for modern day demands, saving money and delivering better services for people across the country. That’s why we will inspect every pound of Government spend, so that it goes to the right places and we put an end to all waste.” Under the Treasury’s plans, departments will ensure budgets are scrutinised by “challenge panels” of external experts including former senior management of Lloyd’s Banking Group, Barclays Bank and the Co-operative Group. These panels, which will also involve think tanks, academics and the private sector, will advise on which spending “is or isn’t necessary”, the ministry said. The Treasury said work has already begun, with an evaluation of the £6.5 million spent on a scheme that placed social workers in schools finding “no evidence of positive impact on social care outcomes”. “Departments will be advised that where spending is not contributing to a priority, it should be stopped,” it said. “Although some of these decisions will be difficult, the Chancellor is clear that the public must have trust in the Government that it is rooting out waste and that their taxes are being spent on their priorities.” Ms Reeves had already announced efficiency and productivity savings of 2% across departments in her autumn budget as she seeks to put the public finances on a firmer footing. In a speech in east London, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden hinted at a further squeeze. “At the Budget the Chancellor demanded efficiency and productivity savings of 2% across departments – and there will be more to come,” he said. “As we launch the next phase of the spending review at its heart must be reform of the state in order to do a better job for the public.”

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