Donald Trump's return to the White House has triggered significant policy shifts within his initial 100 days. He swiftly dismantled established norms through executive orders, impacting trade, environmental regulations, and immigration policies. These actions included imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to retaliatory measures and economic uncertainty. Trump also targeted cultural institutions and implemented workforce reductions, alongside regulatory rollbacks, sparking both economic changes and legal challenges.
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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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"We can’t ignore the educational achievement crisis anymore. Students in China are 4 years ahead of ours here. Students in Singapore are a full 5 years ahead. 75% of U.S. 8th graders aren’t in proficient in math. Shutting down the failed U.S. Dept of Education is a good first step, but it’s going to fall on the states to fix the problem," Ramaswamy said.
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino denied claims from the US state department that a deal had been reached allowing US warships to transit the Panama Canal for free. Mulino clarified that he had informed US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth that neither he nor Panama could waive transit fees. The Panama Canal authority also stated there were no adjustments to fees. The disagreement follows recent talks with US officials, including concerns over China's influence in the canal region.
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Ivanka Trump celebrated Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago in Florida with husband Jared Kushner and their children. Ivanka wore an elegant white dress, while First Lady Melania donned a chic black pantsuit. Tickets for the event were $350 each, and President Trump, who DJ'd, ended his set with 'Y.M.C.A.', delighting the crowd.