The efforts of President-elect Donald Trump to have his criminal conviction in a state court overturned were denied by a New York judge on Monday. Trump had sought to have his case dismissed based on a significant ruling by the Supreme Court. Judge Juan Merchan established that the July ruling […]
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Leaders of Tech Giants, Meta and Amazon, Contribute $1 Million Each to Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony
In the run-up to Donald Trump’s inauguration as President for the next four years, leading figures and corporations in the technology sector are making substantial monetary contributions. Amazon, under the stewardship of billionaire Jeff Bezos, plans to contribute $1 million to the inauguration fund and will broadcast the event on […]
Key Takeaways from Trump’s Interview as Time’s Person of the Year
President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for the second time following his election victory. The award was given to Trump for his significant role in redefining the US presidency and for his influence in altering America’s global standing, according to Time editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs. […]
Prior to Trump’s Swearing-In, Wray Steps Down as Director of FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his plan to step down from his role by the end of the current administration, in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month. This decision was communicated during a crowded town hall meeting with FBI employees at the bureau’s headquarters on Wednesday. Wray […]
San Francisco Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon Selected by Trump as Assistant Attorney General at the Justice Department
The President-elect Donald Trump has revealed his plans to nominate a legal expert from the Bay Area for a significant role in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This role is specifically the assistant attorney general for civil rights. The nominated attorney, Harmeet Dhillon, expresses her immense gratitude towards being […]
Trump Visits Paris for Notre-Dame Cathedral’s Rededication, Holds Meetings with Macron and Zelenskyy
On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron offered a grand reception filled with presidential grandeur to President-elect Donald Trump. The visit also included an unplanned meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s President, making it a day of ceremonial splendor intermingled with addressing pressing global issues. This is Trump’s maiden international voyage since […]
Elon Musk invests $277 million supporting Trump and GOP nominees
Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has reportedly invested over $250 million in support of Donald Trump and other Republican contenders, as disclosed by recent campaign finance records. Musk’s generous contribution has made him the most significant donor to any political party in the 2024 election cycle, according […]
Biden took part in his last presidential Christmas tree illumination at the White House
President Biden participated in the yearly tradition of lighting the Christmas tree at the Ellipse last Thursday, his final engagement in this festive ritual before he leaves the Oval Office next year. Biden returned to the nation’s capital in the early hours of Thursday, after spending the early part of […]
Hegseth adopts a resolute stance as Trump considers various alternatives for his replacement
Washington – Amid several allegations of misconduct, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, is demonstrating defiance. With his confirmation seeming doubtful, several other candidates are being considered to replace him as Trump’s nominee, according to sources close to the transition. Among the potential replacements include Florida Governor […]
South Korea Ends Martial Law Following Parliamentary Vote Against President’s Decision
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol revoked the brief martial law he had imposed earlier this week, following a night of political tension. The move comes after a parliamentary vote rejected the military rule and troops were seen surrounding the parliament building. President Yoon’s government withdrew military forces in a […]