Paul Pelosi executed significant stock transactions worth $38 million before Donald Trump's inauguration, including investing in an AI firm with a near 50% value increase. His wife's legal disclosures and substantial returns from these investments have sparked discussions on potential conflicts of interest and regulatory reforms.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump celebrated their second term with an Inaugural Ball at the Walter E Washington Convention Center. They danced to a contemporary version of 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' and 'YMCA.' The evening included a cake-cutting ceremony and was attended by Vice President J D Vance and his wife.
Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and transferred to a Louisiana detention center, over 1,000 miles from his home, citing bedbug issues and overcrowded facilities. His lawyers disputed this, arguing that the move was politically motivated due to his campus protests against Israel.
Hamas aired a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, captured during the October 7 attack. The men, barefoot and unshaven, are seen in a dim room urging another hostage to recount his experiences to speed their release. Families urged Israeli and US leaders for urgent action.
Singapore has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0-2% due to the anticipated impact of US tariffs on global trade. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased monetary policy in response to economic concerns stemming from the US-China trade war. The trade war is expected to negatively affect global trade, economic growth, and business sentiment.
The meeting between UK PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump at the White House highlighted their starkly contrasting body language and personalities. Experts noted Trump's dominance and ease, while Starmer appeared stiff and uneasy. Trump's assertive gestures and Starmer's cautious demeanor underscored the power dynamics at play.
After skipping Jimmy Carter's funeral, Michelle Obama will also miss Donald Trump's inauguration. This prolonged absence of Michelle Obama triggered speculation over her rocky relationship with Barack Obama. However, the decision to skip both these events could have been taken just to avoid a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump. A body language expert said they displayed no signs of togetherness at their December outing.
Laura Loomer alleges that influencer Ashley St. Clair has been plotting to 'trap' Elon Musk from the moment she gave birth. St. Clair's recent paternity lawsuit against Musk, and Loomer's claims of St. Clair taking screenshots of Musk’s messages, suggest a deeper agenda.
Declassified CIA documents reveal that the Ark of the Covenant that contains the Ten Commandments was found in 1988 through a psychic experiment. The psychic described the chest accurately without prior knowledge, placing it in the Middle East. The US government has known the Ark's location for years, according to the report.