Key Takeaways:
- A grieving mother, Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus, suffered a stillbirth while in ICE detention.
- Department of Homeland Security officials falsely labeled her as a “wanted killer.”
- Court documents...
Key Takeaways:
- Trump has attempted to stir the media and public with outrageous statements but the response is changing.
- Democrats are shifting their strategy from reacting to Trump's comments to legislative action.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren suggests this approach can slow down Trump's policy actions.
- Democrats could potentially turn Trump's...
Key Takeaways:
- Four infants have died due to hypothermia in Gaza tents during the recent weeks.
- Newborns born prematurely are the most vulnerable to hypothermia.
- Israeli offensive has caused extensive destruction, displacing 90% of Gaza's population.
- Health centers in Gaza are overwhelmed, causing limited healthcare access for residents.
- Aid...
Key Takeaways:
- Trump's inauguration is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET
- Due to extreme cold weather, the event will take place indoors at the U.S. Capitol
- Snoop Dogg is rumored to perform, along with a star-studded list of others such as Nelly, Carrie Underwood, and...
Key Takeaways:
- Republicans are considering different strategies to extend the 2017 tax cuts authorized by Trump.
- The tax reforms are set to expire at the end of the year.
- More than 60 percent of taxpayers may encounter tax hikes if the cuts aren't extended.
- Republicans are brainstorming creative measures...
Key Takeaways:
- President-elect Trump proposes continuation of giant 2017 tax cut, sparking debate over budget trimming.
- Higher treasury yields indicate need to offset tax reductions by reducing federal expenses.
- Republican representatives Chip Roy and Andy Barr express anxiety over increasing national debt.
- Potential tax cuts attached with significant spending...
Key Takeaways:
- A ban has been imposed on the Chinese owned app, TikTok, to be effective from Sunday unless an American buyer steps up.
- President-elect Donald Trump's options to handle this challenge are limited.
- Legal expert Harry Litman notes there's no buyer for TikTok on the horizon.
- The case...
Key Takeaways:
- The federal law banning TikTok in the US has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
- Some legislators who voted for the ban are currently using the app.
- The House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act in March 2024.
- Despite the ban's...
Key Takeaways:
- Trump's family likely to take a less formal role in his second term.
- Melania Trump plans to reside primarily at the White House, unlike in the first term.
- Don Jr will continue as a Trump Organization executive vice president.
- Ivanka Trump steps out of politics for the...
Key Takeaways:
- Stephen Miller, a top aide to Trump, is set to have more influence in Trump's next administration.
- Previously, he crafted the administration's stringent immigration policies.
- He will be the deputy chief of staff overseeing policy and will also be the homeland security adviser.
- He is expected to...
Key Takeaways:
- TikTok's impending ban will not be facilitated by the Biden administration.
- The Trump administration is set to handle the situation after the president-elect takes office.
- TikTok needs to split from its parent company, ByteDance, or shut down in the U.S.
- The ban will affect app stores and...
Key Takeaways:
- Coca-Cola's CEO presents a unique Diet Coke bottle to Donald Trump during his inauguration.
- The move signifies changing political times.
- The gesture from Coca-Cola continues a longstanding tradition of connecting with leaders and people's hearts worldwide.
Inaugurations: A Time for Celebration and Commemoration
As Donald Trump took over the...
Key Takeaways:
- In the face of intensifying European Union laws, Google Atlas says 'no' to integrating fact-checking data into Search and YouTube.
- The step comes in the aftermath of Google signing a string of voluntary commitments instituted by the EU in 2022.
- These pivotal commitments, designed to curb online...
Key Takeaways:
- Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Defense Secretary may be delayed until after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration
- The Pentagon will be without a confirmed leader during this period.
- Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker confirmed that Hegseth has enough votes to be confirmed.
- Democrats are likely to drag...
Key Takeaways:
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a hostage deal in the Gaza Strip.
- Earlier claims suggested difficulties in finalizing a ceasefire.
- The truce looks to halt 15 months of ongoing conflict.
Hostage Deal Finalized Amid Complex Circumstances
We begin with some important news from the Middle East. It's about Benjamin...
Key Takeaways:
- The Biden administration has announced the final phase of its student loan forgiveness plan.
- Over 8,600 borrowers benefit, with a total debt cancellation of over $600 million.
- The program targeted individuals on income-based repayment plans and those defrauded by DeVry University.
Biden's Last Round of Student Loan Forgiveness
President...
Key Takeaways:
- For the first time, a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official will attend a US presidential inauguration.
- This decision illustrates China's strategy to maintain relations with the upcoming American president.
- China has also signaled that it will respond decisively if these relations deteriorate.
Beijing Extends Olive Branch
In an unexpected...
Key Takeaways:
- President Joe Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals involved in nonviolent drug offenses.
- This round of clemency marks a new presidential high for issuing pardons and commutations.
President Biden Breaks New Ground in Clemency
In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Joe Biden recently commuted the sentences of...
Key Points:
President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20.
Extreme cold weather and icy winds prompted the decision to move the event indoors.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is finalizing plans.
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath...
Key Takeaways:
Bitcoin reaches an all-time high of $104,000, fueled by optimism over Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies.
Trump plans to establish the U.S. as the "crypto capital" of the world, promising a regulatory framework favorable to the industry.
Key initiatives include a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a dedicated advisory...
Key Takeaways:
- Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota, could be the potential next United States Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Noem has been a significant figure in the Republican Party for years.
- Noem is married to the First Gentleman of South Dakota, Bryon Noem, and they share three children.
-...
