At a dinner with 22 Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump discussed key issues, including his ambition to acquire Greenland and growing concerns over drone activity. With only 11 days left before his inauguration, Trump sought to establish a cooperative relationship with state leaders.
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Donald Trump's tariff decision shocks global markets. Stephen Miran, CEA chair, is key to this shift. He advocates for tariffs to rebalance trade. Miran believes the US has been carrying too much burden. He argues tariffs can be imposed with minimal disruption and says the US will no longer allow free-riding. This policy is now being tested globally.
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation as a political maneuver by the Liberal Party, highlighting unresolved systemic issues under Trudeau's leadership. Poilievre points to economic turmoil, rising crime rates, and housing crises as key failures, asserting that the Liberal Party prioritizes self-preservation over accountability while Canada faces significant challenges.
The White House is set to begin interviewing candidates for the next Federal Reserve Chair this autumn, as Jerome Powell's term concludes in May 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the timeline amidst President Trump's repeated calls for interest rate cuts. While Bessent affirmed the Fed's independence and dismissed immediate concerns, he suggested a review of its regulatory role.
On being asked whether Barron would be allowed to invite his friends to the White House, Melania said, "Yeah whatever he would like to do, yes. I feel that as children we have them till 18-19 years. We teach them, we guide them. Then we give them wings to fly, I always respect Barron's 'yes', 'no' -- what he likes to do, what he would like to be," Melania said.
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