Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, narrowly secured Senate confirmation with the help of Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote. Hegseth faced opposition from three Republicans and the entire Democratic caucus, amid concerns over his experience and past behavior.
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"Stand right here. Although that is not your nature to just stand where you're told to stand, but give it a try," Kamala Harris said before administering the oath. And then the two politicians shook hands and greeted each other. The swearing-in event was anticipated to have thrown up some awkward moments after the acrimonious election campaign but it was business as usual and Kamala Harris was smiling throughout as she administered oaths.
Tufts University President Sunil Kumar and Judge Indira Talwani face criticism amid the detention and potential deportation of Turkish scholar Rumeysa Ozturk. Students and lawmakers decry the actions of federal authorities and demand stronger institutional support and condemnation of the Trump administration's policies.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
Ex-Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle's background, dressing sense used to be derided by the Trump family, insiders said explaining why Don Jr, who always wanted to impress his father, moved on from her to Bettina Anderson, a socialite and a model, like Melania Trump. ​“Don Jr has been telling people for months that Kim is so uptight and always dresses so professionally in these kinds of dresses and high heels, and never looks relaxed or casual,†a report said.
Wall Street experienced significant losses on Thursday, with the Dow Jones dropping 427 points and the Nasdaq plunging 483 points. Despite President Trump's decision to delay tariffs, market instability persists. Retailers like Macy's and Victoria's Secret reported disappointing forecasts, while major tech firms, including Nvidia, also declined.
Qatar, Egypt, and the US announced a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas to begin on January 19. The deal involves three stages: release of hostages, halting military operations, and significant humanitarian aid, with the long-term goal of rebuilding Gaza and lifting the blockade.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is using donations from supporters for his legal defense. Mangione, whose case has garnered significant public support, has raised over $290,000. His lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, stated that Mangione, backed by the D4 Legal Committee, plans to fight the charges against him with these funds.
Pope Francis's death on Easter has reverberated globally, with US Vice-President JD Vance among the last dignitaries to meet him. Vance's visit to the Vatican included a meeting with the Pope, where he expressed concern for his health and exchanged gifts. Following the Pope's passing, both Vance and President Trump issued statements honoring his legacy and contributions.
Biographer Seth Abramson claimed Elon Musk's IQ is between 100 and 110, not exceptionally high, and accuses Musk of having no significant intellectual achievements. While crediting Musk for SpaceX, Abramson criticized his performance with Tesla and other ventures in a long post on X at the end of which there was a plug for his new book on Elon Musk. Social media users asked him evidence of his own IQ in brutal comments.