President Trump expressed optimism about his working relationship with Jeff Bezos, claiming Bezos criticised The Washington Post's staff and financial losses. Bezos announced changes to the paper's opinion pages, focusing on personal liberties and free markets. Trump noted positive shifts and collaboration with Bezos, reflecting evolving political support evidenced by Bezos' attendance at his inauguration.
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The US treasury imposed sanctions on over a dozen individuals and firms accused of helping ship Iranian oil to China. Targets included entities in China, India, and the UAE. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent criticized Iran for using oil revenues to fund nuclear and missile programs. President Trump reiterated the US's stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating the country cannot have a nuclear bomb, and warned of severe consequences if Iran harms him.
Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by Trump for Director of National Intelligence, accuses Democrats of religious intolerance against Hindus. Gabbard defends her loyalty to the US Constitution and rebukes claims of being influenced by global leaders like Modi and Putin. Senators question her past positions and meetings with controversial figures.
“After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down,†Wray told FBI employees today, the agency said in a statement. ​After Trump's re-election as the President-elect announced several appointments, he named Kash Patel as the next FBI Director before Wray's term ended, giving Wray two options: leave on his own or be fired.
Despite past disagreements, Zuckerberg and Musk seem to share common ground when it comes to fact-checking. The Meta CEO justified his company’s shift towards a similar crowdsourced model, explaining that X’s approach—where users add context to posts—has proven to be more reliable than traditional fact-checking methods. Zuckerberg openly acknowledged that when a competitor creates a superior system, it is Meta’s responsibility to adopt and improve upon it. He believes that integrating... Expand
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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to serve as ambassador to Panama. Trump praised Cabrera's commitment to America First principles, his role in driving economic growth, and his understanding of Latin American politics. Cabrera previously served as Trump's Florida State Director and an RNC Platform Committee member.
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, revealed that she has left the US and is now in Japan, studying languages in Tokyo. The 20-year-old said she is financially independent and does not take money from Elon Musk. An aspiring translator, Viviana said she had not spoken to Musk in the last five years.
Switzerland is among 15 nations selected by the U.S. for privileged tariff negotiations following widespread trade disruptions. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed satisfaction with recent talks in Washington, highlighting the U.S.'s desire for a swift resolution. The U.S. has been Switzerland's top export market since 2021, with bilateral trade reaching $185.9 billion in 2023.
Hamas has agreed to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others only if Israel adheres to the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza. They demand immediate talks on the ceasefire's second phase, an end to humanitarian aid blockades, withdrawal from Gaza’s border with Egypt, and the release of more Palestinian prisoners.