Doug Emhoff, husband of former vice president Kamala Harris, joined the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher as a partner starting Monday, a week after Donald Trump's inauguration and their official exit from the White House. Kamala Harris has not dropped any hint about what is going to be her next assignment after two decades of public service. She can prepare for the 2026 California governor election or the 2028 presidential election.
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A New York judge has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to delay his sentencing in a hush-money case, scheduled just days before his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan upheld his earlier decision despite Trump's legal team's appeals. Trump, convicted of falsifying business records in 2023, faces sentencing on January 10, 2025, though jail time is unlikely.
Alice Weidel, a gay woman with a Sri Lankan partner, leads Germany's far-right AfD, which opposes same-sex marriage and champions traditional values. Her leadership has bolstered the AfD's support. Despite criticism for her anti-immigration stance and controversial views, she remains influential in German politics, urging stricter immigration laws and a referendum on EU membership.
The White House appoints veteran FBI agent Brian Driscoll as acting director after deputy director Paul Abbate steps down, with Trump's nominee Kash Patel set for Senate confirmation hearings. Driscoll aims to maintain stability during the transition after Christopher Wray's retirement.
"I don't want to point fingers at anything. I really don't know. But obviously people can speculate what they want," Jasmine Mooney, the Canadian actress detained by ICE, said on being asked whether she felt that Trump's border policies led to her detention. Vancouver-based Jasmine Mooney went to the US-Mexico border to renew her visa and she was detained by the ICE, she said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced concern over US President Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st state, driven by the country's critical mineral resources. Canada has taken measures to counter potential tariffs, investing in border security and emphasising economic diversification to reduce reliance on the US.
Former President Donald Trump announced a $5 million "gold card" initiative for wealthy individuals to obtain US residency and eventual citizenship, replacing the EB-5 visa program. The program aims to generate trillions of dollars and requires congressional approval for full citizenship.
British treasurer Rachel Reeves said Saturday that London was a "natural home" for Chinese finance during a visit to Beijing in the shadow of bond market turmoil back home. Speaking at the reopening of long-suspended finance talks between the two countries, Reeves said London was a "natural home for China's financial services firms and your clients raising capital, and a launchpad for Chinese firms seeking to build a global footprint".
A Georgian court has sentenced former President Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional 4½ years for illegal border crossing, extending his total imprisonment to 12½ years. Saakashvili, who accuses the authorities of politically motivated prosecution, vows to continue fighting against what he calls unjust charges.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has advocated for the development of a European army, emphasizing the continent's need for self-reliance amid concerns about U.S. support due to Trump's unpredictable stance. Zelenskyy insists that Ukraine must be involved in any peace talks with Russia and cautions against deals made behind Kyiv's back.
CNN staff members are increasingly worried about the network's shift towards aligning with President Trump's views, following recent management decisions. The decision to reassign critical journalist Jim Acosta to a late-night slot has particularly intensified concerns and led to low morale among employees.