President-elect Donald Trump criticized the US Supreme Court's decision to allow the sentencing hearing in his New York hush money case, terming it politically motivated. He remains confident in his eventual justice, despite his immediate request for a delay being rejected by the court.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Liz Cheney exchanged social media remarks regarding Cheney's past with USAID and Musk's US citizenship. The conversation highlights USAID's role in historical US foreign policy actions and its current organizational changes under the Trump administration.
US President Donald Trump fired chef Jose Andres from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition after he was seen with Trump's alleged assassin. Trump also dismissed Mark Milley, Brian Hook, and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump aims to remove over 1,000 appointees from the previous administration to align with his Make America Great Again vision.
The IDF is tightening social media restrictions after Hamas used soldiers' posts to gather intelligence before the deadly October 7 attack on the Nahal Oz base. The new measures include banning photography inside military facilities and prohibiting social media use in sensitive positions.
As the world welcomed 2025, major global events marked 2024. Record heat tied to climate disasters, political upheavals, a Trump re-election, and Middle East turmoil were notable. Celebrations spanned cities from Paris to Sydney despite challenges. Looking ahead, major events like BTS's return and a revamped Club World Cup await amid rising global temperatures.
French healthcare workers are taking legal action. They allege deadly conditions in public hospitals. The complaint targets two ministers- health minister Catherine Vautrin and higher education Minister Elisabeth Borne . It cites workplace harassment and suicides. Nineteen plaintiffs accuse the ministers of negligence. They claim the ministers allowed illegal working conditions. The complaint highlights dire situations in several hospitals. It describes excessive overtime and threats.
King Charles III resumed his royal duties following a brief hospital stay due to temporary side effects from cancer treatment. The King attended an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is set to maintain a busy schedule, including hosting credential ceremonies and preparing for a state visit to Italy.
South Korea’s acting leader accepted the resignation of the presidential security chief amid allegations of obstructing justice and blocking efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Authorities plan a more forceful attempt to detain Yoon, while an independent investigation is called for.
MSNBC anchor Lawrence O'Donnell said Elon Musk spoke more than Donald Trump at the press conference, breaking the first unwritten rule of appearing at a press conference with President Donald Trump. Musk did not follow the dress code and was underdressed showing that he could do whatever he wanted to and then his son X interrupted when Donald Trump was speaking, O'Donnell noted.
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