President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested that the United States pursue ownership of Greenland, reigniting a diplomatic controversy over the self-governing territory. In a statement on Sunday announcing his pick for U.S. ambassador to Denmark, Trump described U.S. control of Greenland as an “absolute necessity” for national security and …
Read More »Trump Urges Congress to Abolish Debt Ceiling Amid Funding Standoff
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday called for Congress to abolish the debt ceiling, labeling it a “psychological” barrier and an unnecessary risk to the economy. Trump’s remarks came during a phone interview with NBC News, a day after he criticized a bipartisan short-term government funding deal. “Getting rid of the …
Read More »Trump Sues Pollster Ann Selzer, Des Moines Register Over Alleged Election Interference
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against pollster Ann Selzer, her polling firm, The Des Moines Register,and its parent company, Gannett, accusing them of consumer fraud and “brazen election interference.” The lawsuit, filed Monday night in Polk County, Iowa, focuses on a November 2 poll that showed Vice President …
Read More »Trump Addresses Border Wall, Vaccine Policies in Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
In his first press conference since winning re-election, President-elect Donald Trump spoke Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club, addressing a wide range of topics, from the southern border wall and vaccines to the legal troubles of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Trump also weighed in on mysterious drone sightings over …
Read More »Judge Rejects Trump’s Motion to Overturn Hush Money Conviction
The New York judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case has denied his request to vacate a guilty verdict, ruling that presidential immunity does not apply to the charges against him. Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial earlier this year, wrote in his ruling, “Defendant’s motion to …
Read More »ABC News Settles Defamation Suit with Trump for $15 Million Library Donation
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library as part of a settlement in a defamation lawsuit stemming from inaccurate statements by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The settlement also includes a $1 million payment for legal fees to Trump’s attorney, Alejandro Brito. The controversy began after …
Read More »Trump Faces Challenges in Lowering Grocery Prices Despite Campaign Promises
President-elect Donald Trump has tempered expectations about his ability to bring down grocery prices, a central promise of his 2024 presidential campaign. In an interview with Time magazine, which named him Person of the Year, Trump admitted that reversing the upward trend in food costs may prove difficult. “Look, they …
Read More »Trump Lays Out Plans for His Second Term: Pardons, Immigration Crackdown, and Economic Reforms
In an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker for NBC’s Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump outlined sweeping policy goals for his upcoming administration, including controversial measures on immigration, economic reforms, and a promise to unite the nation. The interview, conducted at Trump Tower, marked his first major network appearance since …
Read More »Trump Defends Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth Amid Controversies
Former President Donald Trump expressed unwavering support for his nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the former Fox News host faces scrutiny over allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Speaking with Kristen Welker for Meet the Press in an interview set to air Sunday, Trump …
Read More »Elon Musk Spent Over $250M Electing Trump, Including $20M to Mystery PAC
Billionaire Elon Musk played a pivotal role in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, pouring over $250 million into pro-Trump initiatives, according to new Federal Election Commission filings. Musk’s contributions included $20.5 million to a mysterious super PAC, RBG PAC, which launched a controversial ad campaign linking Trump to the late …
Read More »Trump Transition Team Signs Agreement for DOJ Background Checks
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team signed an agreement on Tuesday to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees, breaking a weeks-long impasse. The move is crucial for ensuring that Trump’s incoming administration is prepared to access classified information and take over the …
Read More »Trump’s Legal Team Moves to Dismiss Hush Money Conviction
President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has filed a motion to dismiss his conviction for falsifying business records, stemming from a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Trump’s lawyers argue the case presents an unconstitutional disruption to the presidency, citing the need for …
Read More »Trudeau Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago Amid Tariff Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate Friday night amid heightened tensions over Trump’s proposal to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. The dinner meeting, arranged by Canadian officials, aimed to ease trade concerns ahead of Trump’s looming executive order. According to …
Read More »Biden Criticizes Trump’s 25% Tariff Plan as “counterproductive”
President Joe Biden on Thursday rebuked President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, calling the move damaging to diplomatic and economic relations. Speaking during a Thanksgiving visit to a fire station in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Biden urged Trump to reconsider. “I hope he rethinks it, …
Read More »Trump, Mexican President Sheinbaum Clash Over Migration, Tariffs
Jimmy Williams In a starkly contrasting exchange, President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered conflicting versions of their recent conversation on migration and border policy. Trump announced on Truth Social late Wednesday that Sheinbaum had agreed to halt migration through Mexico, effectively “closing the Southern Border.” “Just had …
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