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Trump defends his decision to grant a pardon
President-elect Donald Trump has pardoned all those convicted in connection with the US Capitol riot on January 6. US President Joe Biden issued pardons to former Gen Mark Milley and Dr Anthony Fauci, along with members of the January 6 committee. Trump also commuted the sentences of 14 people, including four leaders of the far-right…
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Chicago’s immigrant communities are bracing for immigration changes
As US President Donald Trump’s administration announced that Chicago will be a Sanctuary City for illegal immigrants, an immigrant rights organisation said it is trying to educate local residents about their legal rights. “We’ve worked with community-based organisations…so that the people of Chicago know their rights,” Arise Chicago’s executive director Jorge Mujica said. “What we…
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The WHO is a health disaster because of Trump’s plan
The US would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, similar to when Trump first took office, in one order. It also declared a national energy emergency at home, an action that could allow its government to greenlight fossil- fuel-based energy projects. Trump said the emergency order would allow US agencies to identify energy projects where…
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The move to take away birthright citizenship is historic according to Trump
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, saying, “We’re the only country that does this [grants automatic citizenship] as you know.” The order will not apply to people born on US soil to parents who are living there illegally. It will affect children born to parents without legal status…
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Key actions ofTrump’s first day in office
US President Donald Trump is planning to impose a national emergency at the southern border of the country, an incoming administration official said. He is also planning to end birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants who lack legal status, the official added. Trump also aims to declare a national energy emergency on Monday, the…
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The US will reverse its climate policy because of Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to withdraw the country from the 2015 Paris Agreement to fight climate change. The Paris Agreement commits countries to reduce greenhouse emissions and submit five-yearly updates on their climate plans to achieve agreed goals on reducing emissions. It has been over two years since the…
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Trump is using his ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
The US has said that it will begin detaining asylum seekers who cross the Mexican border illegally to await their hearings at the US immigration court. US President Donald Trump had ordered the end of the “Remain in Mexico” policy that required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their hearings. The policy was part…
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There were some 1,500 rioters who were promised pardons by Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has granted pardons to nearly 200 people convicted in connection with the riots at the US Capitol in Washington, DC in August. Biden said there were pre-emptive pardons needed because of threats of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions by the incoming administration. “The issuance of pardons should not be mistaken as…
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The Donald Trump 2.0 Grift is already on
US President Donald Trump on Sunday took to his Instagram story to share a meme coin, “My new official Trump meme is here!” Melania Trump also launched a meme coin, “MELANIA”, at nearly $7. The meme coin features a picture of Trump with the caption “My new official Trump Meme is HERE!”
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The asylum system shutting down left the migrants in despair
US President Donald Trump’s administration has shut down the CBP One app that was used by undocumented asylum seekers to submit information and schedule appointments at eight border ports. The CBP One app was developed in order for asylum seekers to make protection claims. “These policies do not offer any solutions to improve border processing…
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There’s a coin named ‘Money-Grab’ Economics
The sale of US President Donald Trump’s “Inauguration Day Edition Bible”, which is currently being sold for $70 on the website of Greenwood Bible Company, has been halted. The “Inauguration Day Edition Bible” is available in hot pink and camo versions for $70. Trump had launched a memecoin called $TRUMP just days before his inauguration…
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Trump has a plan to deal with border security on the first day
President-elect Donald Trump will end birthright citizenship for the babies born to illegal immigrants and declare a national emergency at the southern border, officials told reporters. Trump will also sign an executive order on Monday that states the US recognises two biologically distinct genders: male and female. Trump will also sign a presidential memorandum on…
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The CEO flatters Trump ahead of the deadline
US President Donald Trump has said that his decision on China’s TikTok app will be made soon, but he needs time to review the situation. “My decision will be made in the not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation,” he added. Last week, the US Supreme Court blocked the…
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Scott Bessent is the person that Trump picked for Treasury Secretary
US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the secretary of transportation Sean Duffy has pledged to work to reduce the red tape that slows critical infrastructure projects, ensuring funds are spent efficiently. He said his first trip as the transportation secretary would be to the Appalachian mountain regions of Tennessee and North Carolina, where flooding from…
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Trump has a transportation pick who says he will allow the investigations to proceed
US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Transportation Department Sean Duffy said that there needs to be national legislation to better regulate the safe deployments of self-drive vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating crashes involving Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance systems. “We’ll work to reduce red tape that slows critical infrastructure projects, ensuring…
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What would Trump 2.0 mean for science?
US President Donald Trump has said he will “immediately” cut NASA’s budget after he is sworn-in on January 20. He has also promised to reduce funding for science and technology programmes and “shut down” the nation’s largest federal agency. However, experts say that the cuts will not affect the country’s leadership in fighting climate change,…
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The confirmation hearing for the secretary ofstate pick is taking place
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated as US Defence Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, said he’s a good Democrat, but what is a little different about the Secretary of State. “I’m all a good Democrat…but what is a little different about the secretary of state,” he added. Hegseth had also served…
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Would Pam Bondi stand up to Trump as Attorney General?
US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, appeared before the US Senate on Wednesday for her confirmation hearing to serve as the nation’s top prosecutor. The attorney general leads the Justice Department and oversees the more than 100,000 people who work for it and its component agencies, including the FBI.
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President Yoon was impeached by South Korean law enforcement officers
South Korean anti-corruption investigators on Wednesday arrested impeached President Yoon Suk-jong at his presidential residence after a court issued a warrant for his detention over his alleged involvement in corruption. Yoon, who had claimed that the investigation was illegal, has been hiding in the compound for weeks. More than 1,000 anti-corruption investigators could be deployed…
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Can the visionary leader of the future save the TikTok?
US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering a deal over TikTok being a possible area of collaboration with the US, reports said. Trump could reportedly direct the Attorney General to not enforce the law, which would let Google, Apple and others continue to provide services to TikTok. Trump could also decide that the app…
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The Israel and Hamas are making progress in their talks
Israel and Gaza’s Hamas are close to agreeing on a ceasefire in exchange for the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups, media reports said. Some Israeli officials have reportedly opposed the deal as a “catastrophe” and argued against the release of “arch-terrorists”. US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that if…
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The report says that Trump would have been convicted in the election case
The US Department of Justice has released a “partial” version of the final report by Special Counsel Jack Smith on the 2024 presidential election interference case. Trump’s lawyers had earlier called it an attempt to “disrupt” the presidential transition. The report said that evidence would have led to a conviction but for Trump’s victory and…
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Israel and Hamas make progress in their talks about releasing hostages
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that the country would continue to wage a war against Hamas until the Islamist group is defeated. His comments came amid negotiations with Hamas for a ceasefire to end the war. The conflict began in October last year and has killed over 2,800 Palestinians and over 60 people…
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Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his New York conviction
Ex-US President Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday to three years’ probation after he was convicted in a hush-money case. Trump has argued that he is free from prosecution and sentencing after the US Supreme Court last year said that presidents enjoy broad immunity from prosecution. This comes a day after Jimmy Carter’s funeral and…
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The Supreme Court will be the venue for the challenge of the U.S. ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to delay a ruling on the constitutionality of TikTok’s ban until he enters office. Trump filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court calling on the court to delay any ruling until he enters office and can help negotiate a solution. TikTok had challenged the…