President-elect Trump condemned President Biden for awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, accusing them of corruption. Cheney and Thompson were recognized for their roles in the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol attack. Trump criticized their investigation and blamed Pelosi for security failures on that day.
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President-elect Donald Trump meets with Republican senators on Capitol Hill as the GOP strategises for his upcoming term. The party faces internal debates over whether to pass Trump’s priorities in one or two bills. The stakes are high with issues like tax cuts, border security, and energy production at the forefront of the legislative battle.
The week showcased extreme weather contrasts across America.Initially, numerous regions in the United States experienced severe blizzards and prolonged freezing temperatures, attributed to increasingly frequent jet stream deviations. Subsequently, California faced devastating wildfires, with strong winds propelling flames through drought-affected areas, resulting in Los Angeles' most severe wildfire incident on record.The situation intensified when leading meteorological organisations verified... Expand
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his nation against rising nationalism and protectionism during his State of the Nation address. Amid strained relations with the US, Ramaphosa rejected accusations regarding South Africa's new land reform law, emphasizing its alignment with eminent domain laws. US officials criticized the expropriation policy, prompting diplomatic tension.
Vice President JD Vance criticized the US Conference of Catholic Bishops for denouncing Trump's immigration policy, alleging financial motives. He highlighted the potential humanitarian costs and supporting concerns about border security and sex trafficking. Vance, a practicing Catholic, desires better alignment with American-supported immigration measures.
Bangladesh has strongly refuted a New York Times report claiming a rise in Islamist extremism. Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus's press secretary criticized the report for oversimplifying the country's political and social dynamics, emphasizing the significant progress made over the past year while recognizing the presence of hardliners.
President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion of potentially reclaiming the Panama Canal has caused unease in Panama. Foreign Minister Javier MartÃnez-Acha asserted Panama's sovereignty over the canal. Experts believe Trump's comments aim to secure advantages for US ships or address migration. Past US military actions in Panama heighten concerns over Trump's rhetoric.
Due to forecasted intense cold weather, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda. The lowest inauguration day temperatures since 1985 are expected, and alternate plans for attendees are in place. Other scheduled inaugural events will proceed as planned.
A fatal collision occurred at Scottsdale Airport between two midsize business jets, killing one person and injuring others. A jet veered off the runway and struck a parked plane. Emergency crews are attempting to rescue a trapped individual. This incident is one of several recent aviation accidents in the US.
​"He (Luigi Mangione) was on display for everyone to see in the biggest staged perp walk I've ever seen in my career. It was absolutely unnecessary. He's been cooperative with law enforcement, he's been in custody for over a week; he waived extradition..."lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo said as Mangione appeared in the court today and pleaded not guilty to the state charge.
A gunman entered Coquette Brasserie in Raleigh and fatally shot a man before turning the gun on himself. The shooter is in critical condition and another bystander was injured but not severely. Police believe the incident resulted from a dispute and confirmed it wasn’t random. Traffic near North Hills shopping mall and several schools were temporarily affected.