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Biden Pardons His Son – And Undermines the Values I Voted for: I proudly voted for Democrats because I thought they respected the rule of law ...
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Biden Pardons His Son – And Undermines the Values I Voted for
Quick Glance: Biden's Hunter Biden Pardon Undermines Justice Credibility
  • President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter provides Trump with ammunition to bolster his criticisms of the justice system.

  • This pardon shields Hunter Biden from penalties in two cases, which threatens the Democrats' moral authority regarding future clemencies.

  • Biden's assertions of political persecution risk eroding public trust in the impartiality of the judiciary.

  • The decision to grant a pardon contradicts Biden's previous commitments and may damage his legacy and public confidence in the government.
Bill O’Reilly: We need Kash Patel in FBI to ‘blow that place up’: Kash Patel, who President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to lead the FBI, is needed more than ...
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Bill O’Reilly: We need Kash Patel in FBI to ‘blow that place up’
Quick Glance: Biden Pardons Son, Complicates Moral High Ground
  • Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter, raising concerns about the fairness of the justice system.

  • Biden claims Hunter was politically targeted, with charges stemming from his position as the president's son.

  • This decision may empower Donald Trump and his supporters to seek retribution against the Biden administration.

  • Biden might consider further pardons in his remaining weeks, potentially including one for Trump.
Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do
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Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel ...
Quick Glance: Republican Senators Rally Behind Kash Patel for FBI Director
  • Several Republican senators expressed support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director.

  • Concerns were raised regarding potential politicization of the FBI under Patel's leadership.

  • Senators Bill Hagerty and Ted Cruz praised Patel as a necessary reformer for the FBI.

  • Democratic senators cautioned against the possible weaponization of the FBI with Patel in charge.
Hunter pardon reignites House Republicans' talk of rogue Biden impeachment push
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Hunter pardon reignites House Republicans' talk of rogue Biden ...
Trump says he’ll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekend
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Trump says he’ll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in ...
Quick Glance: Trump to Attend Notre Dame Cathedral Reopening
  • President Donald Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, marking his first foreign trip since the election.

  • The cathedral, undergoing restoration for over five years after the 2019 fire, will reopen on Saturday.

  • The ceremonies will host around 50 heads of state and include a service and concert featuring various international performers.

  • Trump and Macron share a complicated history but are seeking to strengthen their ties amid geopolitical discussions, particularly regarding support for Ukraine.
Donald Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or face consequences; 'HELL TO PAY'
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Donald Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or face consequences; ...
Quick Glance: Trump threatens action against Hamas hostages
  • President Trump demanded the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, threatening severe consequences if not done before his inauguration on January 20.

  • He emphasized that those responsible will face unprecedented repercussions and criticized the lack of action regarding the hostage situation.

  • Biden has pledged to intensify diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire and hostage release, identifying Hamas as the primary obstacle.

  • The parents of one hostage, Omer Neutra, urged leaders for decisive action, emphasizing the need for immediate responses.
Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
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Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over ...
Quick Glance: Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Allegations of Misconduct
  • Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for Secretary of Defense, is facing allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct according to a new report.

  • The article details incidents of Hegseth being intoxicated and pursuing female staff during his presidency at Concerned Veterans for America.

  • He resigned in 2016 amid concerns about his management and alcohol use.

  • Additionally, his leadership at Vets for Freedom resulted in significant financial difficulties for the organization.
Gen Z Swung to the Right Because of Money Woes, Survey Finds: A survey of 2,200 Americans found that young people said they’d need to make $587 ...
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Gen Z Swung to the Right Because of Money Woes, Survey Finds
Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren’t any concerns’: President-elect Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said that the team isn’t concerned with the pick ...
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Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren’t any concerns’
Nicolás Maduro offers Trump his ‘experience’ in security to combat crime: The Venezuelan president’s message comes at a time of uncertainty about what kind of ...
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Nicolás Maduro offers Trump his ‘experience’ in security to combat crime
As Joe Biden pardons his son, politicized justice is a rising concern: A blanket pardon for the president’s son, Hunter Biden, comes amid wider signs that ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2024/1203/hunter-biden-pardon-trump-justice
As Joe Biden pardons his son, politicized justice is a rising concern
Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda: A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight ...
thehill.com/latino/5019440-immigration-advocacy-group-launches-political-arm/
Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda
California Kicks Off Special Session To 'Trump-Proof' State Laws: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is positioning California to again be the center of a resistance ...
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California Kicks Off Special Session To 'Trump-Proof' State Laws
Quick Glance: California Allocates Funds for Legal Defense Against Trump
  • California lawmakers propose allocating $25 million to defend progressive laws against the incoming Trump administration.

  • The funds will support the Department of Justice and other agencies in challenging potential legal actions on issues like abortion and climate policy.

  • Governor Newsom emphasized California's readiness to combat overreach that threatens rights and freedoms.

  • The legislation is expected to be signed before Trump's inauguration on January 20, as voters prepare to elect a new governor in 2026.
OPINION | President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here’s how: President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ...
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OPINION | President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here’s how
Trump's private pep talk for Senate Republicans: Trump and his GOP Congressional leaders are raring to go.
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Trump's private pep talk for Senate Republicans
The election is over. Can MAGA voters take down their Trump signs already? | Opinion
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The election is over. Can MAGA voters take down their Trump signs already? ...
Trump names billionaire investment banker as ambassador to Britain: Warren Stephens is head of Stephens Inc, a privately owned diversified financial services ...
euronews.com/business/2024/12/03/trump-names-billionaire-investment-banker-as-ambassador-to-britain
Trump names billionaire investment banker as ambassador to Britain
Donald Trump didn’t win by a historic landslide. It’s time to nip that lie in the bud
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Donald Trump didn’t win by a historic landslide. It’s time to nip that lie ...
Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections: This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still ...
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Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past ...
Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
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Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and ...
Trump vows to "block" Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel: The deal is due to close before Inauguration Day.
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Trump vows to "block" Japanese firm's takeover of U.S ...
Quick Glance: Trump Opposes Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel Acquisition
  • President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to block Nippon Steel's proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel.

  • He stated his opposition to the sale to a foreign company and plans to strengthen U.S. Steel through tax incentives and tariffs.

  • The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. is expected to complete its investigation of the deal by December 23.

  • Nippon Steel assured that it would not import steel from other mills and plans to invest at least $2.7 billion in U.S. facilities.
What prosecutors should learn from the Trump election : Prosecutors need to sit up, take notice, and ponder what the election results mean about what they do ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/5012992-trump-conviction-prosecutors-discretion/
What prosecutors should learn from the Trump election 
Trump FCC chair pick talks how to ‘smash the censorship cartel’: Carr’s pick is teeing the FCC up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has ...
newsnationnow.com/politics/transition/trump-ffc-chair-pick-brendan-carr/
Trump FCC chair pick talks how to ‘smash the censorship cartel’
Nato chief: Putin has no interest in peace in Ukraine: The Nato foreign ministers meet in Brussels. The main topic of the meeting is Ukraine ...
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Nato chief: Putin has no interest in peace in Ukraine
Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame in Paris: Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris ...
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Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame in Paris
Donald Trump's Final Spectacular Bankruptcy Will Be... All of Us: It’s a rather straightforward fact that this country is now visibly going down in a potentially ...
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Donald Trump's Final Spectacular Bankruptcy Will Be... All of Us
Putin Ally Says Russia Will Likely Reject Trump’s Ukraine Deal: Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely reject U.S.
themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/03/putin-ally-says-russia-will-likely-reject-trumps-ukraine-deal-a87207
Putin Ally Says Russia Will Likely Reject Trump’s Ukraine Deal
Trump Hosted Far-Right Alleged Porn Star on Election Day: Trump posed with a homophobic far-right influencer on the day he was swept back into power.
thedailybeast.com/trump-hosted-phillipp-anders-rau-alleged-far-right-porn-star-at-mar-a-lago-on-election-day/
Trump Hosted Far-Right Alleged Porn Star on Election Day
Once again, polls missed a decisive slice of Trump voters in 2024: As America’s pollsters and polling aggregators conduct their postmortems on the 2024 ...
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Once again, polls missed a decisive slice of Trump voters in 2024
Kyiv issues ultimatum on NATO membership: Ukraine is losing hope that the alliance will invite it to join anytime soon.
politico.eu/article/kyiv-issues-ultimatum-on-nato-membership/
Kyiv issues ultimatum on NATO membership
Elon Musk Must Return $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Judge Rules: "Absolute corruption," the Tesla CEO complained on social media.
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Elon Musk Must Return $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Judge Rules
Quick Glance: Judge Upholds Decision to Revoke Musk's Pay Package
  • A Delaware judge ruled that Tesla must rescind Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package.

  • Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick denied the defense's request to overturn her earlier ruling.

  • Musk's original compensation was determined to be negotiated in bad faith with non-independent directors.

  • The judge awarded the plaintiff's attorneys $345 million, significantly less than the $5.6 billion they sought.
No, Amish voters in Pa. did not put Trump over the top: While there appears to be a marginal increase in the number of Amish people who voted this year ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/12/no-amish-voters-in-pa-did-not-put-trump-over-the-top.html
No, Amish voters in Pa. did not put Trump over the top
‘Hell to Pay’ if Hamas Does Not Release the Hostages, Trump Warns: Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on 2 December ...
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‘Hell to Pay’ if Hamas Does Not Release the Hostages, Trump Warns
Quick Glance: Trump Threatens Consequences If Hostages Not Released
  • President Trump warned of severe repercussions if remaining hostages are not freed by his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

  • He criticized the lack of action despite ongoing discussions regarding the hostages in the Middle East.

  • Around 100 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 are still believed to be held in Gaza, with only about two-thirds thought to be alive.

  • Israeli President Herzog expressed gratitude towards Trump, while there has been no public response from Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Who’s in Trump’s political circles? His cabinet picks and advisers so far: From immigration hawks to bombastic billionaires to loyalist lawyers ...
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Who’s in Trump’s political circles? His cabinet picks and advisers so far
Separation from Junge Alternative: Too radical? AfD plans new youth organization: The AfD wants to separate from its youth organization Junge Alternative and ...
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Separation from Junge Alternative: Too radical? AfD plans new youth ...
Corona origin: virus probably comes from laboratory in Wuhan - US report: A Republican report finds that the pandemic probably originated in a Chinese laboratory ...
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Corona origin: virus probably comes from laboratory in Wuhan - US report
Quick Glance: Laboratory Origin of Coronavirus: New Findings
  • A report from the U.S. House of Representatives suggests that the coronavirus originated from laboratory experiments in Wuhan.

  • The investigations by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, spanning 520 pages, conclude that gain-of-function research likely led to the pandemic.

  • The Republican committee hopes the report will serve as a guide for future pandemic preparedness.

  • Renowned nanoscientist Roland Wiesendanger previously indicated a lab origin for the virus, facing significant criticism for his claims.
Trump pushes for global dollar dominance, but also embraces bitcoin: The two could be at odds, but then again maybe not.
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Trump pushes for global dollar dominance, but also embraces bitcoin
US Muslims must prepare for new Trump term: Imam Omar Suleiman: Leading U.S. Muslim scholar and activist, Imam Omar Suleiman has warned that the American Muslim ...
dailysabah.com/world/americas/us-muslims-must-prepare-for-new-trump-term-imam-omar-suleiman
US Muslims must prepare for new Trump term: Imam Omar Suleiman
Trump to visit Paris this Saturday for reopening of Notre-Dame: This will be Donald Trump's first foreign trip since his victory in the US presidential election ...
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Trump to visit Paris this Saturday for reopening of Notre-Dame
Massad Boulos: trump-makes-the-near-east-a-family-issue-again: Businessman Massad Boulos becomes advisor for Middle East affairs in the White House ...
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Massad Boulos: trump-makes-the-near-east-a-family-issue-again
Quick Glance: Family Ties: Trump's Key Appointments Raise Eyebrows
  • Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, highlighting his preference for family connections in key roles.

  • Boulos, who is Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, played a significant role in Trump's campaign within Muslim American communities.

  • The appointments of Boulos and Charles Kushner, designated as US ambassador to France, raise concerns about influence and nepotism.

  • Trump's reliance on family members for political positions prompts scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest and financial gains.
Angela Merkel in conversation with Barack Obama: They take their freedom: Former US President Barack Obama presented the former Chancellor's memoirs in ...
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Angela Merkel in conversation with Barack Obama: They take their freedom
Quick Glance: Merkel and Obama: Memories Over Current Issues
  • Angela Merkel and Barack Obama met in Washington to present Merkel's memoirs, failing to meet expectations.

  • The conversation lacked relevance, focusing on personal anecdotes while omitting pressing issues like the Ukraine conflict.

  • Merkel shared her childhood experiences in East Germany, which, although interesting, did not align with the anticipated political discourse.

  • Communication was challenging as Obama spoke English while Merkel responded in German, leading to improvised questions and lengthy answers.
Biden steps up Ukraine military aid surge with new $725 million package: President-elect Trump has publicly criticized military aid to Ukraine.
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Biden steps up Ukraine military aid surge with new $725 million package
Democrats press Biden to limit Trump’s ability to use military domestically: Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/5017455-biden-warren-blumenthal-trump-military-use/
Democrats press Biden to limit Trump’s ability to use military ...
Trump is America’s Caligula. His mission is to destroy what made America great: Donald Trump’s bizarre appointments are alarming, but perhaps more worrying is ...
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Trump is America’s Caligula. His mission is to destroy what made America ...
Senate Republicans giving Kash Patel a chance: "I do know Kash, and that's why I think he's going to be great."
axios.com/2024/12/03/senate-republicans-kash-patel-fbi-confirmation
Senate Republicans giving Kash Patel a chance
Trump says he’s going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to travel to Paris this ...
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Trump says he’s going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect
Judge confirms decision to sink Elon Musk’s $56B pay package despite Tesla shareholder vote
techcrunch.com/2024/12/02/judge-confirms-decision-to-sink-elon-musks-56b-pay-package-despite-tesla-shareholder-vote/
Judge confirms decision to sink Elon Musk’s $56B pay package despite Tesla ...
Quick Glance: Delaware Judge Denies Musk's $56 Billion Compensation Again
  • A Delaware judge ruled that Elon Musk is not entitled to a $56 billion compensation package from Tesla, despite a shareholder vote in June to reinstate it.

  • Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick noted that the Tesla board was not authorized to restore the package and cited multiple significant misstatements regarding the vote.

  • The judge also ordered Tesla to pay $345 million in attorney fees, marking one of the largest fee awards in securities litigation.

  • Musk announced plans to appeal the decision, while Tesla shares dropped 1.4% following the ruling.
What Really Made Joe Biden Pardon Hunter—Whatever MAGA’s Rage: Joe Biden’s strong tie to his family is at the core of his being, his role as a father the most ...
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What Really Made Joe Biden Pardon Hunter—Whatever MAGA’s Rage
Trump fundraising off Hunter Biden pardon: President-elect Trump’s team has launched a new fundraising petition online in response to President Biden pardoning ...
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Trump fundraising off Hunter Biden pardon
North Bay workers rights advocates urge action against deportation threat: In addition to lawmakers, labor activists and the business community have also shared ...
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North Bay workers rights advocates urge action against deportation threat
Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says
twincities.com/2024/12/02/trudeau-trump-tariffs/
Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed ...
Young men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appeals
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Young men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by ...
The Republicans declare war on ‘woke’ Wall Street billionaires: Things are heating up, even before Donald Trump returns to the White House and the Republicans ...
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The Republicans declare war on ‘woke’ Wall Street billionaires
White House says Trump wouldn’t ‘let go’ of Hunter Biden in defending pardon: The White House on Monday defended President Biden’s decision to pardon his son ...
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White House says Trump wouldn’t ‘let go’ of Hunter Biden in defending ...
Crockett to Republicans criticizing Hunter Biden pardon: ‘Take a look in the mirror’  
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Crockett to Republicans criticizing Hunter Biden pardon: ‘Take a look in ...
Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released: Threat of escalation comes amid reports Trump seeking Israel-Hamas ceasefire before he takes office in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/2/trump-says-hell-to-pay-if-captives-in-gaza-not-released
Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released
The Kremlin Celebrates Trump’s Cabinet Picks: Russian state TV propagandists are ecstatic about Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, especially Kash Patel who the ...
thedailybeast.com/the-kremlin-celebrates-trumps-cabinet-picks-like-kash-patel/
The Kremlin Celebrates Trump’s Cabinet Picks
The mass marketing of Trump’s phony populism | Editorial: How a billionaire with a Cabinet full of billionaires convinced working people he was looking out for ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/12/02/the-mass-marketing-of-trumps-phony-populism-editorial/
The mass marketing of Trump’s phony populism | Editorial
Biden's blanket pardon of son Hunter proves what we knew all along: He's a liar | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/02/hunter-biden-pardon-president-legacy/76698699007/
Biden's blanket pardon of son Hunter proves what we knew all along: He's a ...
Olaf Scholz with Selenskyj: what they have in common, what they argue about: 17 personal meetings, more than 30 phone calls. Olaf Scholz and Volodymyr Selenskyj ...
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Olaf Scholz with Selenskyj: what they have in common, what they argue ...
Quick Glance: Scholz Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv, committing to ongoing arms supplies for Ukraine.

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Germany for nearly 30 billion euros in support and emphasized the need for continued assistance.

  • Scholz refused to supply Taurus cruise missiles but reaffirmed Germany's commitment to stand by Ukraine regardless of global political changes.

  • Concerns arose in Ukraine about potential U.S. support withdrawal under a new government, while Germany confirmed its ongoing aid.