GOP Criticizes Democrats Over DHS Funding StandoffStandoff Centers on Immigration and National Security ConcernsThe ongoing standoff in Congress over the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
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- House Speaker Mike Johnson planned to raise the flags at the U.S. Capitol building to full staff for Donald Trump's inauguration.
- The cords on the flagpoles are frozen, making the flag-raising difficult.
- The flags had been lowered to mourn former President Jimmy Carter's death.
- The decision to...
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- Top tech CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos, attend a church service with President-elect Donald Trump
- This event precedes President Trump's second inauguration, stirring curiosity about the relationship between the incoming president and tech giants
- These CEOs' recent cordial relationship with President Trump has...
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- Republicans are feeling the pressure to pass President-elect Donald Trump's agenda quickly.
- Many are concerned, given the divided state of the party and the narrow majority in the House.
- Some issues being tackled include the energy sector, immigration, and extended tax cuts.
- Senate Republicans are considering a...
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* Donald Trump's forthcoming second term instills nervousness and anticipation among global leaders and diplomats due to his unpredictability.
* There's hope that Marco Rubio, the proposed Secretary of State, could introduce a stabilizing element.
* Trump's latest comments in the Wall Street Journal demonstrate his bluster, but also raise...
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- Business mogul Elon Musk is set to face a lawsuit related to his 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE).
- An accusation claims Musk's DOGE violates transparency and hiring requirements outlined in a 1972 law.
- Musk's DOGE was established with the aim of slashing $2 trillion from the federal...
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- Donald Trump inaugurated as the 47th US President on January 20, 2025, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance.
- The inauguration event was attended by the duo's families and other notable personalities including singer Carrie Underwood.
- Photos captured the attendees in various moments throughout the event.
When dawn broke on...
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- The new trade memorandum implemented by Trump involves no immediate imposition of tariffs.
- The risk of a trade war spurred by tariff imposition seems reduced for now.
- The ultimate fate of tariffs depends on regular reassessment and analysis of trade agreements.
Treading Lightly on Tariffs
In a significant move...
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- 31,000 tons of illegally imported honey seized in France during 2021
- The honey purportedly offers sexual enhancements, often contains erectile dysfunction drugs
- Health authorities have reported instances of severe health risks due to unlisted ingredients
- Majority of the shipments origin traced to countries like Malaysia, Turkey, Tunisia,...
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- Sandrine Pissarra is on trial in France for allegedly starving her 13-year-old daughter to death.
- Pissarra's daughter Amandine had extreme weight loss and suffered a heart attack, weighing only 62 pounds at the time of her death.
- The mother claims that Amandine had eating disorders, a claim...
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- Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration, as confirmed by the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama.
- She failed to attend the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral due to "scheduling conflicts.”
- The former First Lady has not publicly revealed her reasons for avoiding these high-profile...
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- Globally, most people place a relatively high level of trust in scientists, according to a survey conducted across 68 countries.
- Interest in scientists taking a more active role society and policymaking is strong, as shown in the survey’s results.
- Trust in scientists is slightly higher in certain...
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- Mass grave with dismembered bodies of 24 people was uncovered in a Guadalajara suburb.
- Six of the victims have been identified and their families have been notified.
- Authorities are still conducting identification procedures for the remaining 18 bodies.
- The grave was discovered using thermal camera drones, ground-penetrating...
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- President-elect Trump said in a rally that TikTok is returning to the U.S. market after a brief ban.
- The new arrangement aims to involve the U.S. owning 50% of the app's operations.
- The announcement comes as the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a bipartisan law banning the app...
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- Donald Trump and JD Vance will be sworn in as the US president and vice president on January 20, 2022.
- Tickets for the inauguration ceremony are free and can be acquired through local congresspersons.
- The ceremony will be broadcasted by major news networks and live-streamed by the...
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- Failed peace talks with the National Liberation Army have resulted in over 80 deaths in North Santander, Colombia.
- Tweny others sustain injuries and thousands of residents are fleeing the region.
- Community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven individuals seeking peace are among the victims.
- The conflict continues after...
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- Vivek Ramaswamy expected to step down from DOGE
- His departure is linked to a pending campaign for Ohio Governor
- Internal frustration and conflict with the DOGE staff have reportedly nudged him towards exit
- DOGE is a department offering advice on government efficiency, it is not a full-fledged federal...
Bullets:
- President-elect Donald Trump pledges to prevent TikTok from going dark in the U.S.
- Legal experts question the legality of his actions, citing laws set out by Congress.
- Congress set a deadline for TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the platform- no sale has yet been reported.
- Trump’s assurances...
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- The Office of Government Ethics is reviewing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s amended financial disclosures.
- The delay in scheduling a confirmation hearing may intensify scrutiny on Kennedy's background.
- Senators like Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaxxer stance.
- Advancing American Freedom backed by Mike Pence urges tough questioning...
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- Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses optimism towards President Trump's capacity to quell Putin's aggression.
- World leaders seek favor with President Trump following his reelection.
- Zelensky's careful charm-offensive is aimed at swaying the American president.
Zelensky's New Year Address and Confidence in Trump
To start the year off, President Volodymyr Zelensky...
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- Sweet v. Cardona settlement controversially forgives $6 billion in student loan debt.
- Some claim this violates the Constitution and infringes on Congress' power of the purse.
- Settlement criticized for failing to meet basic class certification requirements.
- The Ninth Circuit recently upheld the settlement despite strong opposition.
- Incoming...
