Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own
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Trump inauguration will move indoors over frigid weather: Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceremony will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda.
axios.com/2025/01/17/trump-inauguration-indoors-dc-cold-weather
Quick Glance: Trump's Inauguration Relocated Indoors Due to Cold
- Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20 will take place indoors at the US Capitol's rotunda due to dangerously cold weather conditions.
- The parade and official balls will also move to Capital One Arena, located about one mile away.
- Trump expressed concerns for the safety of attendees and advised dressing warmly, with temperatures expected to drop to -11°C.
- The indoor setting will significantly limit the number of attendees compared to previous inaugurations.
Trump team brags new presidential portraits "go hard": President-elect Trump sported a familiar stone-faced stare in his official portrait.
axios.com/2025/01/16/trump-vance-official-portraits-mugshot
Quick Glance: Trump Mimics Mugshot in Official Portrait
- The official portraits of Donald Trump and JD Vance sparked mockery on social media after their release.
- Trump's portrait features a scowling expression reminiscent of his mugshot from August 2023.
- Critics noted that Trump appears to have modeled his pose after his mugshot, while he markets merchandise featuring it.
- Vance's portrait also drew attention, with users criticizing his attire and overall appearance.
Is Mark Zuckerberg becoming a mini-Elon Musk?: Meta's decision to rely on X-style Community Notes could spell disaster for objective fact on social media.
fastcompany.com/91256192/is-mark-zuckerberg-becoming-a-mini-elon-musk
Quick Glance: Zuckerberg’s New Meta Strategy: Risks and Opportunities
- Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will abandon its traditional fact-checking approach in favor of Community Notes, allowing users to comment on posts.
- This move aims to improve content moderation and promote free expression, as current rules are viewed as outdated.
- The decision occurs amidst Zuckerberg's efforts to align with Donald Trump, which may protect Meta during Trump's potential second term.
- Experts caution that this new strategy could negatively affect user experience by increasing spam and inappropriate content.
President Biden warns of 'oligarchy' as he bids farewell to five decades in politics
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/15/president-biden-bids-farewell-to-five-decade-political-career/77722498007/
Quick Glance: Biden's Departure: A Legacy of Division
- President Joe Biden leaves behind a complex legacy marked by significant achievements and deep rifts within his party.
- His presidency concluded in a politically divided nation, with many Democrats blaming him for Donald Trump's resurgence.
- Biden faced fractured relationships with former allies and a family drama that influenced his departure.
- Despite legislative successes, he exits with low approval ratings and a reputation of overstaying his welcome.
Supreme Court denies Trump's effort to stop hush money sentencing: The Supreme Court's decision is the final blow to Trump's efforts to sideline his sentencing ...
axios.com/2025/01/10/trump-supreme-court-hush-money-sentencing
Quick Glance: Trump and the Changing Standards of the Presidency
- Donald J. Trump will be the first president with a criminal record after being sentenced on 34 felony counts.
- Many voters do not perceive his legal troubles as disqualifying for the presidency.
- The public's reaction to Trump's conviction reflects political polarization and a degree of numbness among voters.
- The inauguration will witness a president swearing to uphold the Constitution while being a convicted felon.
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration: Underwood is set to perform a rendition of "America the Beautiful."
axios.com/2025/01/13/carrie-underwood-trump-inauguration
Quick Glance: Carrie Underwood to Perform at Trump's Inauguration
- Carrie Underwood has agreed to perform 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's inauguration.
- Despite never endorsing Trump, she expressed honor in participating in such a historic event.
- She will be joined by Christopher Macchio and Lee Greenwood on the entertainment program.
- Many fans expressed disappointment over her decision to perform at the inauguration.
CBS News Jan 14
Michelle Obama will not attend Trump's inauguration, her office says: Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration ...
cbsnews.com/news/michelle-obama-will-not-attend-trumps-inauguration/
The GOP Is No Longer the Party of National Security: America’s allies and enemies watched as Trump’s pick for defense secretary failed to quell concerns about ...
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/01/the-hegseth-hearing-was-a-national-embarrassment/681315/
Quick Glance: Hegseth Hearing: A Sign of National Insecurity
- Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing raised serious concerns about his qualifications and character for the role of Secretary of Defense.
- Most Republican senators focused on topics like 'wokeness' instead of addressing substantive national security issues.
- Democrats challenged Hegseth's lack of experience and responded to his evasive answers regarding personal allegations with skepticism.
- Reactions from Moscow and Beijing indicated that Hegseth appears more concerned with internal conflicts than foreign threats.
Trump Names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight And Sylvester Stallone As ‘Ambassadors’ To Hollywood
forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2025/01/16/trump-names-mel-gibson-john-voight-and-sylvester-stallone-as-ambassadors-to-hollywood/
Scott Bessent's glide path: Republican lawmakers are mostly in lockstep on extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions.
axios.com/2025/01/17/trump-treasury-scott-bessent-tax
Quick Glance: Key Statements from Bessent in Senate Hearing
- Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury secretary nominee, asserted that Trump's policies would not lead to increased inflation.
- He announced that heavier sanctions against Russia are forthcoming and criticized the U.S. for its out-of-control fiscal spending.
- Bessent affirmed the importance of Federal Reserve independence and dismissed the need for a central bank digital currency.
- He highlighted the urgency of extending the tax cuts from Trump's first term to prevent an economic calamity.
Flags to fly at full-staff for inauguration after Trump's complaints: The governors of Alabama and Texas also ordered flags at full-staff on Monday.
axios.com/2025/01/14/trump-inauguration-flags-capitol-half-staff
Quick Glance: Flags to be Raised for Trump's Inauguration
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that flags at the Capitol will be raised for President Donald Trump's inauguration.
- Johnson stated the flags will fly at full-staff on January 20 to celebrate the new president before returning to half-staff the following day in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Trump expressed discontent over the possibility of flags remaining at half-staff during his inauguration.
- Several Republican governors, including those from Texas and Alabama, have already confirmed that flags in their states will be raised on Inauguration Day.
TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect: TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tiktok-ban-upheld-supreme-court-days-law-takes/story
Jack Smith releases final report on Trump's Jan. 6 case: If it weren't for Trump's election win "he admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a ...
axios.com/2025/01/14/trump-jan-6-report-jack-smith
MSNBC.com Jan 16
Here are 11 things Trump has promised to carry out on Day 1 of his presidency: President-elect Donald Trump has promised significant changes when he takes office ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/11-things-trump-day-1-presidency-rcna184423
Biden and Trump are both claiming credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal: President Biden and President-elect Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-and-trump-are-both-claiming-credit-for-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal
Quick Glance: Israeli Cabinet Approves Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement
- The Israeli cabinet approved the hostage and ceasefire deal on Friday after seven hours of deliberation.
- This approval was the final step before implementation, allowing for a 24-hour period for legal challenges.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he received assurances from both the Biden and Trump administrations to resume military action in Gaza if negotiations fail.
- The Israeli Defense Minister signed an order to release detained settlers, raising concerns about potential destabilization of security.
Calling Hollywood 'troubled,' Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys there
pbs.org/newshour/politics/calling-hollywood-troubled-trump-names-mel-gibson-jon-voight-and-sylvester-stallone-as-special-envoys-there
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Hollywood Stars as Special Envoys
- Donald Trump has appointed Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys to revitalize Hollywood's film industry.
- U.S. film and television production has significantly declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood guild strikes, and wildfires in Los Angeles.
- It remains unclear what specific roles the three actors will play, as their representatives have not responded to inquiries.
- Trump's decision highlights his connection to the 1980s and 1990s while ignoring the controversial opinions of his supporters.
‘I don’t have to say anything’: Pam Bondi dodges 2020 election question at Senate hearing
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/15/i-dont-have-to-say-anything-pam-bondi-dodges-2020-election-question-at-senate-hearing/
Quick Glance: Bondi Affirms Political Motivation Behind Prosecutions
- Pam Bondi, nominated for Attorney General, claimed during her hearing that the charges against Trump were politically motivated.
- She promised to lead the Department of Justice in its core mission and not to act politically.
- Bondi refused to comment on whether she would initiate investigations against political opponents, emphasizing the agency's independence.
- The hearing will continue as Democrats question her loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
T-Online Jan 10
Weidel's conversation with Elon Musk: This is how X users react: Elon Musk's one-hour dialog with AfD leader Alice Weidel has been met with criticism ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100570186/weidels-gespraech-mit-elon-musk-so-reagieren-x-nutzer.html
Garland plans to release Jack Smith's Jan. 6 report over Trump's objections: Garland won't release the investigation into Trump's handling of classified ...
axios.com/2025/01/08/doj-jack-smith-trump-2020-election-classified-docs
Bannon vows to have Musk "run out" of the White House: His comments mark an escalation in a MAGA-world civil war over immigration as Trump prepares to begin his ...
axios.com/2025/01/13/steve-bannon-elon-musk-trump-maga
Quick Glance: Bannon Plans to Exclude Musk from White House
- Steve Bannon stated in an interview that he would do anything to keep Elon Musk out of the incoming administration.
- Bannon described Musk as 'truly evil' and plans to have him 'run out' by Inauguration Day on January 20.
- The MAGA world is divided over the H-1B visa system, with Musk facing both supporters and critics within the faction.
- Bannon expressed skepticism about Musk's intentions and criticized his involvement in immigration policy.
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns ahead of Trump inauguration: Smith spearheaded two federal prosecutions of Trump, but their future was imperiled by Trump's ...
axios.com/2025/01/11/special-counsel-jack-smith-resign-trump
Joe Rogan's Most-Watched Instagram Videos Captivate Millions: Love him or hate him, people are tuning in to Joe Rogan — from his podcast to his social media.
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/joe-rogan-most-watched-instagram-videos-reels-2016407
Snowflake Trump: It’s Too Cold for Me to Be Sworn In Outside: The inauguration on Monday will now be held in the Capitol Rotunda.
thedailybeast.com/trump-78-will-inaugurated-indoors-because-of-dangerous-cold/
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Ukraine and Russia must both make concessions to end war, Rubio says: Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses one of the incoming Trump administration's greatest ...
axios.com/2025/01/15/marco-rubio-ukraine-russia-concessions
Quick Glance: Rubio Calls for Concessions to End Ukraine-Russia War
- Senator Marco Rubio asserts that both Ukraine and Russia must make concessions to end the conflict.
- He criticizes the Biden administration for its lack of clarity regarding the conflict's objectives and advocates for a realistic approach.
- Rubio states that while Russia cannot conquer all of Ukraine, it is also unrealistic for Ukraine to expect a complete withdrawal of Russian forces.
- The Ukraine conflict is likely to highlight significant differences between the incoming Trump administration and the outgoing Biden administration.
Pelosi not attending Trump inauguration: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday ...
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Canadians less likely to travel to U.S. with Trump in office: poll: With a lot of uncertainty surrounding Inauguration Day and what president-elect Donald ...
cp24.com/news/canada/2025/01/18/canadians-less-likely-to-travel-to-us-with-trump-in-office-poll/
Trump says he'll create 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs, foreign revenue
cnbc.com/2025/01/14/trump-external-revenue-service-tariffs-.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Proposal for New Tariff Collection Agency
- President Trump announced plans to create a new federal agency to collect tariffs and foreign revenues.
- This agency, named the External Revenue Service, is set to launch on January 20, 2025, to ensure other countries pay their "fair share."
- Trump intends to impose significant tariffs on imports, which experts warn could lead to increased costs for American consumers.
- It remains unclear how this new agency will enhance existing tariff collection processes managed by current federal agencies.
Breaking All Records, Trump’s Inauguration Set to Bring in $250M from Billionaires & Corporations
democracynow.org/2025/1/17/trump_inauguration_committee_billionaire_donations
Why Trump’s second coming is different this time for him and America: Eight years on from the president-elect’s first inauguration, the mood in Washington feels ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/why-trump-s-second-coming-is-different-this-time-for-him-and-america-20250117-p5l558.html
Village People to play at Trump inaugural rally: Trump is personally picking his celebration's musical acts to represent his eclectic tastes.
axios.com/2025/01/13/trump-village-people-inaugural-kid-rock
Quick Glance: Village People to Perform at Trump's Inauguration
- The Village People will perform during Donald Trump's inauguration weekend alongside Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus.
- Trump is personally selecting musical acts to reflect his diverse tastes.
- The Village People have gained significance in the MAGA community through their hit 'YMCA' and will perform at the 'Victory Rally' in D.C.
- Additionally, Jason Aldean is set to perform at the inaugural ball, while Carrie Underwood will sing 'America the Beautiful' at the ceremony.
MAGAers Mad at Trump for Moving Inauguration Indoors: The news came after freezing cold temperatures and strong winds are expected to hit D.C. on Monday.
thedailybeast.com/magaers-mad-at-trump-for-moving-inauguration-indoors/
Paid articlePaywall MSNBC.com Jan 16
Former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunch: Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend ...
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/obama-clinton-bush-skip-trump-inauguration-lunch-rcna187899
Quick Glance: Michelle Obama Skips Trump's Inauguration Ceremony
- Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President Donald Trump's inauguration, while other former presidents and their spouses will be present.
- Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush have confirmed their attendance, along with Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush.
- No reason was given for Michelle Obama's absence, and she also missed the recent funeral for Jimmy Carter.
- Her absence is notable as she was the only spouse not attending this significant event.
Smith's final report on Trump cases can be released, appeals court says: The ruling could still be appealed.
axios.com/2025/01/10/trump-appeals-court-jack-smith-report
Searches for ‘What Is an Oligarchy’ Spike After Biden’s Warning : The outgoing president warned of the nefarious gaggle of powerful elites “taking shape in ...
thedailybeast.com/searches-for-what-is-an-oligarchy-spike-after-bidens-warning/
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Michelle Obama Skips Trump's Inauguration Ceremony
- Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration, while Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush will be present.
- Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush have also confirmed their attendance at the ceremony.
- No reason was provided for Michelle Obama's absence, and she also did not attend the funeral for Jimmy Carter.
- The presence of all other former presidents and their spouses highlights the political divide between Trump and the Obamas.
Special counsel defends decision to bring criminal charges against Trump: Special counsel Jack Smith says in a report his team “stood up for the rule of law” as ...
apnews.com/article/trump-special-counsel-aileen-cannon-d7be86dad89227f12a6f5aac3433b202
Trump would have been convicted of election interference, DoJ report says: A prosecutor says there was enough evidence in the 2020 US election case - but he was ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cpqld79pxeqo
Quick Glance: Trump: Report on Election Interference and Conviction Risk
- Special Counsel Jack Smith indicated that Donald Trump would have been convicted for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results if he had not been re-elected in 2024.
- Smith's report emphasizes evidence that would support a conviction and denies any political motivations behind the investigation.
- Trump’s legal troubles have mostly dissipated following his election, leading to the dismissal of the interference case.
- The report discusses Trump's alleged criminal efforts to retain power and the significant challenges investigators faced.
The New Republic Jan 13
Mike Johnson Vows to Hold Aid to California Hostage After Deadly Fires: Republicans, in the peak of cruelty, are turning the L.A. fires into a political ...
newrepublic.com/post/190179/mike-johnson-aid-california-fires-condition
Quick Glance: Political Games with California Fire Aid
- House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for conditions on federal aid following devastating wildfires in California, criticizing local leadership.
- Nearly 200,000 Los Angeles residents are under evacuation orders, with over 12,000 buildings destroyed and at least 24 fatalities reported.
- Senator Ron Johnson refuses to support aid to California unless significant changes in disaster management are implemented.
- The political exploitation of the disaster by Republican leaders is viewed as cruel and inappropriate.
Trudeau says not 'a snowball's chance' Canada would become part of U.S.: "Canada and the United States, that would really be something," said U.S ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/trump-open-to-using-economic-force-to-acquire-canada-as-a-state-1.7167098
‘Did We Just Become Best Friends’?: Elon Musk Teases Reconciliation With Rival Billionaire Bezos
forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2025/01/16/did-we-just-become-best-friends-elon-musk-teases-reconciliation-with-rival-billionaire-bezos/
Report: TikTok denies claims of possible sale to Elon Musk: January 19 is rapidly approaching for TikTok, and the company has denied reports from Bloomberg that ...
neowin.net/news/report-tiktok-denies-claims-of-possible-sale-to-elon-musk/
Trump pushes "president-elect immunity" to fight hush money case sentencing: The judge has already said Trump faces no jail time despite being convicted.
axios.com/2025/01/07/trump-dismiss-hush-money-conviction-sentencing
All Three Former Presidents Will Skip Trump's Inaugural Lunch: Report: During Trump's 2017 luncheon, he called for a standing ovation for Hillary Clinton and ...
huffpost.com/entry/obama-clinton-bush-skip-trump-inaugural-lunch_n_67890917e4b0ebaad44f0444
Just 2 in 10 confident Trump can lower costs in first year: Survey: Only approximately 2 in 10 Americans say they are confident that President-elect Trump can ...
thehill.com/business/5089516-trump-confidence-costs-survey/
Quick Glance: Americans Skeptical of Trump's Cost-Reducing Abilities
- A survey indicates that many U.S. adults doubt Trump's ability to lower costs for food, housing, and health care.
- Only about 20% of respondents are extremely or very confident he can make progress this year.
- While confidence in his job creation abilities is higher, trust in his overall economic management remains low.
- Opinions on Trump's upcoming presidency are mixed, with Republicans showing more optimism than Democrats.
Kid Rock Rips Into ‘Angry’ Michelle Obama for Skipping Trump’s Inauguration : The MAGA music star will be performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
thedailybeast.com/trump-pal-kid-rock-rips-into-angry-michelle-obama-over-inauguration-snub/
Paid articlePaywall Trump says he will meet with Putin to discuss end of Russia-Ukraine war: "We have to get that war over with. That's a bloody mess," he said.
axios.com/2025/01/10/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-war-negotiations
Quick Glance: Elite Discontent with Putin's War Strategy in Ukraine
- Russia's political elite expresses disappointment in Putin's management of the Ukraine war, expecting it to conclude by 2024.
- Economic conditions have become a significant source of tension, with many officials feeling weary of the ongoing conflict.
- Frustration exists among high-ranking security officials regarding Putin's lack of steps towards a full war mobilization.
- The demographic consequences of the war could substantially diminish Russia's population by the century's end.
The New Republic Jan 15
Trump’s Attorney General Pick Admits There Is an Enemy List After All: Pam Bondi had a very revealing exchange in her confirmation hearing about Trump’s plans to ...
newrepublic.com/post/190268/bondi-trump-ag-hearing-enemy-list
Big companies backtrack on DEI — with a notable NW exception: The Northwest's own Costco told shareholders last month that no, it would not abandon its ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/big-companies-backtrack-on-dei-with-a-notable-nw-exception/
Trump Trolled Over ‘True’ Reason for Moving Inauguration Inside: Top political players roasted the president-elect across social media for letting “bad weather” ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-trolled-over-true-reason-for-moving-inauguration-inside/
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Republican congressman calls for halting of disaster relief to California: Warren Davidson of Ohio says aid should be withheld until the state ravaged by ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/11/warren-davidson-republican-disaster-relief-california-wildfires
Quick Glance: Newsom Critiques Trump's Wildfire Misinformation
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump for his misleading statements regarding the state's wildfires.
- Trump falsely claimed that Newsom blocked water measures and blamed him for the disaster, using derogatory language.
- Newsom invited Trump to visit the affected areas and meet the victims but has not received a response.
- The governor expressed concern that Trump may withhold disaster aid after taking office, drawing from Trump's past actions in similar situations.
Drop Trump ally charges and release full classified documents report: Democrats: Smith's classified document report must be released in "interest of justice ...
axios.com/2025/01/16/trump-classified-documents-report-codefendants-democrats
Donald Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to 'dangerous' cold: The last president to be sworn-in indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, when cold weather also ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ceq9917rl18o
Top 5 takeaways from Jack Smith's final report on Trump's Jan. 6 case: The Justice Department's findings were made public less than a week before Trump's ...
axios.com/2025/01/14/jack-smith-trump-jan-6-final-report
Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro's request to travel to Trump's inauguration: Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied a request by former President Jair Bolsonaro to ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-passport-donald-trump-inauguration-9a237f43bce71640bcda279e76b32fd5
BNN Bloomberg 14h
Trump tariffs will be met with ‘retaliations across the globe,’ strategist says : As Ottawa prepares its trade response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2025/01/16/trump-tariffs-will-be-met-with-retaliations-across-the-globe-strategist-says/
TikTok CEO Will Reportedly Attend Trump’s Inauguration As Ban Looms: Report of the TikTok CEO’s attendance at the inauguration comes as the Supreme Court appears ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/01/16/tiktok-ceo-will-reportedly-attend-trumps-inauguration-as-ban-threat-looms/
Trump n'exclut pas une intervention militaire à cause du canal de Panama et du Groenland
stern.de/politik/ausland/trump-schliesst-militaereinsatz-wegen-panamakanal-und-groenland-nicht-aus-35361846.html
Trump's indoor inauguration scrambles lawmakers' plans: "The weather gods have spoken!" said one House Democrat who had been grappling with whether to attend.
axios.com/2025/01/17/trump-indoor-inauguration-congress-attendance
China says it's sending top official to Trump's inauguration: "We stand ready" to "jointly pursue a stable, healthy and sustainable China-U.S. relationship ...
axios.com/2025/01/17/china-trump-inauguration-xi-vice-president
Quick Glance: Trump and Xi Reinforce Cooperation After Phone Call
- Donald Trump described his phone call with Xi Jinping as 'very good' and expressed optimism about solving many problems together.
- The leaders discussed topics including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok, with both sides expressing a desire for a positive development in their relations.
- Xi Jinping noted that it is natural for large countries with different national conditions to have disagreements, especially regarding Taiwan.
- Trump, previously seen as a friend to Taiwan, has intensified his rhetoric, asserting that Taiwan should pay more for US protection.
Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift: Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5079454-meta-diversity-equity-inclusion-rollback/
Quick Glance: Companies Scale Back Diversity Initiatives
- The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is cutting back on its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that abolished affirmative action in college admissions.
- Conservative activists have targeted firms in an effort to challenge similar diversity programs in the workplace.
- McDonald's, Walmart, Ford, and other organizations have indicated plans to discontinue or revise their diversity goals and initiatives.
- These companies stress their commitment to hiring the most skilled individuals without considering protected characteristics such as race or gender.
Biden warns against extreme wealth and rise of "tech industrial complex": He warned of "dangerous consequences" if a "concentration of power in the hands of a ...
axios.com/2025/01/16/biden-tech-industrial-complex-wealth-farewell-address-us
Mark Zuckerberg lies about content moderation to Joe Rogan’s face: In a nearly three-hour interview with Rogan, Zuckerberg attempts to rewrite history ...
theverge.com/2025/1/10/24341117/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-joe-rogan-lies
CP24 Jan 16
Trudeau calls on Poilievre to say if he stands with Canada, or Danielle Smith and Donald Trump
cp24.com/politics/2025/01/16/trudeau-calls-poilievre-to-say-if-he-stands-with-canada-or-danielle-smith-and-donald-trump/
Starmer’s Ukraine deal signals to Trump that the UK can take the lead in Europe: Britain holds a strong hand when it comes to both European security and Ukraine
inews.co.uk/news/world/starmers-ukraine-deal-signals-trump-uk-take-lead-europe-3484012
Quick Glance: UK Signs Historic 100-Year Pact with Ukraine
- The United Kingdom has committed to a 100-year partnership with Ukraine to support the country in its war efforts.
- Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK's dedication to military and economic aid, including the provision of a new mobile air defense system.
- Zelensky expressed hopes for security guarantees from allies, especially amid potential shifts in US foreign policy.
- The visit was marked by air raids, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine.
Donald Trump Issues Demand to FBI After DEI Office Closure: "We demand that the FBI preserve and retain all records, documents, and information on the now ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-demand-fbi-dei-office-closure-2016514
Mexican president says U.S. should be called "América Mexicana" in Trump clapback
axios.com/2025/01/08/mexican-president-responds-trump-america-mexicana
Trump’s Official Inaugural Portrait Hailed as ‘Supervillain Pic of the Year’: The president-elect’s official snap harks back to darker days, but his fans are ...
thedailybeast.com/trumps-official-inaugural-portrait-hailed-as-supervillain-pic-of-the-year/
Paid articlePaywall Greene promises bill renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘ASAP’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has promised she will introduce a bill “ASAP” to back President-elect ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5071882-majorie-taylor-greene-donald-trump-gulf-of-america-bill/
Abnormally cold weather forecast for Trump's inauguration: Wind chill factors by about noon on Monday will be between 12ºF and 14ºF.
axios.com/2025/01/15/inauguration-day-dc-cold-weather-trump
Trump voters ‘going to get brutally scammed’ by ‘terrible’ economic ideas: Paul Krugman
trib.al/g9w6qQ9
T-Online Jan 10
Hush money trial: Trump gets off lightly: Donald Trump will be the first felon in the White House. But his sentence in the hush money trial is lenient.
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100571000/prozess-um-schweigegeld-trump-kommt-mit-blauem-auge-davon.html
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug charges, setting record
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-commutes-sentences-of-nearly-2500-people-convicted-of-nonviolent-drug-charges-setting-record
Quick Glance: Biden Breaks Record with Pardons and Commutations
- President Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses.
- This action grants him the record for the most individual pardons and commutations in presidential history.
- Biden aims to rectify disproportionately long sentences and address historic injustices.
- In addition to these commutations, Biden plans to review further pardons before President Trump's inauguration.
In photos: Trump pays respects to Jimmy Carter: He's one of several leaders who visited the late president today.
axios.com/2025/01/09/trump-jimmy-carter-lying-in-state-capitol-photos
Quick Glance: Carter and El Salvador: A Complicated Legacy
- President Carter's support for the Salvadoran government is viewed as complex by Salvadoran Americans.
- Carter ignored Archbishop Oscar Romero's plea to halt military aid, resulting in extrajudicial killings.
- U.S. backing during the Salvadoran Civil War led to over 75,000 deaths and significant human rights abuses.
- The aftermath of U.S. policies in El Salvador raises questions about presidential accountability and electoral choices.
Trump inauguration signals a warmer tone than 2017: It's unclear whether Trump's inaugural message will resist his typical doomsday rhetoric ...
axios.com/2025/01/17/trump-inaguration-theme-unity
Hulk Hogan got booed out of the building on WWE's Netflix debut: Hulk Hogan, who helped pro wrestling reach new heights of popularity, was booed out of the ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2025-01-07/hulk-hogan-booed-wwe-netflix
The final days of "Dark Brandon": The president is resorting to raw instincts as his term winds down.
axios.com/2025/01/07/biden-final-days-lame-duck-republicans
Trump says he will create ‘external revenue service’ to collect tariff income: President-elect vows creation of agency as soon as he takes office in further push ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/14/trump-external-revenue-service-tariff
The New Republic Jan 08
Trump Sends Idiot Son on Futile Mission: Donald Trump Jr. is currently in Greenland, as part of a ridiculous, half-baked scheme.
newrepublic.com/post/189950/trump-son-greenland
Trump: My presidential win led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire: President-elect Trump lauded the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal struck on Wednesday ...
trib.al/pgUeGHY
Trump's talk of retaking Panama Canal becomes a GOP bill: The legislation is supported by House Republicans ranging from centrists to right-wing hardliners.
axios.com/2025/01/09/trump-panama-canal-house-republican-bill
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