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Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
"His lawyer filed a legal brief on Friday with the court that says Trump "opposes banning TikTok" and "seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office"."
"His lawyer filed a legal brief on Friday with the court that says Trump "opposes banning TikTok" and "seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office"."
Donald Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
Trump says that he could negotiate a 'political resolution' for TikTok if the high court intervenes.
www.bbc.com
December 28, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
"His lawyer filed a legal brief on Friday with the court that says Trump "opposes banning TikTok" and "seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office"."
"His lawyer filed a legal brief on Friday with the court that says Trump "opposes banning TikTok" and "seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office"."
Cracks appear in Maga world over foreign worker visas
"Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump clashed online over a visa programme intended to bring skilled workers to the US - showing possible cracks in the upcoming administration."
"Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump clashed online over a visa programme intended to bring skilled workers to the US - showing possible cracks in the upcoming administration."
Cracks appear in Maga world over foreign worker visas
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas, but not all Trump supporters are pleased with their immigration views
www.bbc.com
December 28, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Cracks appear in Maga world over foreign worker visas
"Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump clashed online over a visa programme intended to bring skilled workers to the US - showing possible cracks in the upcoming administration."
"Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump clashed online over a visa programme intended to bring skilled workers to the US - showing possible cracks in the upcoming administration."
Trump’s threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot
“NO MORE FUNDING FOR NPR, A TOTAL SCAM!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social in April. “THEY ARE A LIBERAL DISINFORMATION MACHINE. NOT ONE DOLLAR!!!”
“NO MORE FUNDING FOR NPR, A TOTAL SCAM!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social in April. “THEY ARE A LIBERAL DISINFORMATION MACHINE. NOT ONE DOLLAR!!!”
Trump’s threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot
President-elect’s agenda and Project 2025 playbook align in stripping Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s license
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Trump’s threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot
“NO MORE FUNDING FOR NPR, A TOTAL SCAM!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social in April. “THEY ARE A LIBERAL DISINFORMATION MACHINE. NOT ONE DOLLAR!!!”
“NO MORE FUNDING FOR NPR, A TOTAL SCAM!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social in April. “THEY ARE A LIBERAL DISINFORMATION MACHINE. NOT ONE DOLLAR!!!”
Trump tells 37 people on death row with commuted sentences to ‘go to hell
"The president-elect – long a vocal advocate of capital punishment – lashed out at Biden’s decision on his Truth Social platform, after wishing a merry Christmas to political opponents he addressed as “Radical Left Lunatics""
"The president-elect – long a vocal advocate of capital punishment – lashed out at Biden’s decision on his Truth Social platform, after wishing a merry Christmas to political opponents he addressed as “Radical Left Lunatics""
Trump tells 37 people on death row with commuted sentences to ‘go to hell’
On Truth Social, president-elect also lashes out at Chinese troops in Panama Canal and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Trump tells 37 people on death row with commuted sentences to ‘go to hell
"The president-elect – long a vocal advocate of capital punishment – lashed out at Biden’s decision on his Truth Social platform, after wishing a merry Christmas to political opponents he addressed as “Radical Left Lunatics""
"The president-elect – long a vocal advocate of capital punishment – lashed out at Biden’s decision on his Truth Social platform, after wishing a merry Christmas to political opponents he addressed as “Radical Left Lunatics""
Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory
“If you’re going to change the definition of a party, the change has to be big enough that people recognise it, and that’s why you can’t do it incrementally,” - Al From (article)
“If you’re going to change the definition of a party, the change has to be big enough that people recognise it, and that’s why you can’t do it incrementally,” - Al From (article)
Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory
Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan says party should focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward drift
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory
“If you’re going to change the definition of a party, the change has to be big enough that people recognise it, and that’s why you can’t do it incrementally,” - Al From (article)
“If you’re going to change the definition of a party, the change has to be big enough that people recognise it, and that’s why you can’t do it incrementally,” - Al From (article)
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
"Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration"
"Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration"
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2024 at 9:56 PM
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
"Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration"
"Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration"
MAGA Gets Roasted for Claiming Trump Saved Christmas
MAGA Gets Roasted for Claiming Trump Saved Christmas
Trump ally Sen. Tommy Tuberville thanked the president-elect for bringing Christmas “back in America.”
www.thedailybeast.com
December 25, 2024 at 9:53 PM
MAGA Gets Roasted for Claiming Trump Saved Christmas
On the eve of the Dec 20 deadline for passing a bill to keep the federal government funded, the US House and Senate leadership arrived at a compromise that would buy them another three months. Neither party was particularly happy with the deal, but all could live with it.
A preview of US politics for the next few years
THE threat of a Christmastime government shutdown sparked by America’s chief Scrooges, Elon Musk, Donald Trump and JD Vance, has been narrowly averted. Nonetheless, it is worth reviewing what happened...
www.businesstimes.com.sg
December 25, 2024 at 12:04 AM
On the eve of the Dec 20 deadline for passing a bill to keep the federal government funded, the US House and Senate leadership arrived at a compromise that would buy them another three months. Neither party was particularly happy with the deal, but all could live with it.
As Biden commutes death row sentences, how Trump plans to expand executions
Can Donald Trump undo Joe Biden's death penalty commutations?
Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 death row inmates, derailing Trump's plan to ramp up executions.
www.bbc.com
December 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM
As Biden commutes death row sentences, how Trump plans to expand executions
Nigel Farage offers to work with Peter Mandelson to secure US-UK trade deal
Nigel Farage offers to work with Peter Mandelson to secure US-UK trade deal
Labour party divided on whether incoming US ambassador should lean on Reform leader’s ties with Donald Trump
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Nigel Farage offers to work with Peter Mandelson to secure US-UK trade deal
Will he face death? Inside the state and federal charges against Luigi Mangione
Will he face death? Inside the state and federal charges against Luigi Mangione
His initial appearance in New York State Supreme Court was preempted by federal prosecutors bringing their own charges over the shooting.
www.nbcnewyork.com
December 24, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Will he face death? Inside the state and federal charges against Luigi Mangione
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s recent lavish travel expenses broke the law, watchdog group alleges
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s recent lavish travel expenses broke the law, watchdog group alleges
She didn't seek re-election, but Sinema, I-Ariz., billed her campaign upwards of $200,000 for travel expenses this year.
www.azcentral.com
December 24, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s recent lavish travel expenses broke the law, watchdog group alleges
Trump downplays talk of Elon Musk’s increasing influence in Republican politics
"Donald Trump has moved to quash speculation about Elon Musk’s outsized influence in Republican politics, insisting at a conservative gathering that the billionaire would not usurp his authority as incoming president."
"Donald Trump has moved to quash speculation about Elon Musk’s outsized influence in Republican politics, insisting at a conservative gathering that the billionaire would not usurp his authority as incoming president."
Trump downplays talk of Elon Musk’s increasing influence in Republican politics
Musk’s intervention helped derail a crucial government funding bill, but some political observers question how long the alliance can last
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Trump downplays talk of Elon Musk’s increasing influence in Republican politics
"Donald Trump has moved to quash speculation about Elon Musk’s outsized influence in Republican politics, insisting at a conservative gathering that the billionaire would not usurp his authority as incoming president."
"Donald Trump has moved to quash speculation about Elon Musk’s outsized influence in Republican politics, insisting at a conservative gathering that the billionaire would not usurp his authority as incoming president."
"Donald Trump threatens to end trans rights on “day one” in terrifying speech
Donald Trump made sweeping promises at a far-right event this weekend to end trans rights in several areas, including education, health care, and military service."
Donald Trump made sweeping promises at a far-right event this weekend to end trans rights in several areas, including education, health care, and military service."
Donald Trump threatens to end trans rights on "day one" in terrifying speech - LGBTQ Nation
He promised to wipe out trans rights with sweeping orders when he takes office.
www.lgbtqnation.com
December 24, 2024 at 12:58 PM
"Donald Trump threatens to end trans rights on “day one” in terrifying speech
Donald Trump made sweeping promises at a far-right event this weekend to end trans rights in several areas, including education, health care, and military service."
Donald Trump made sweeping promises at a far-right event this weekend to end trans rights in several areas, including education, health care, and military service."
Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates
Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates
The clemency action applies to all federal death row inmates except three convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates
Report obtained by CBS
"Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws"
"Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws"
Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Report obtained by CBS
"Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws"
"Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws"
Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
"Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies"
"Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies"
Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies
www.ft.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
"Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies"
"Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies"
Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'
Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'
After Musk helped tank a bipartisan bill to fund the government, Trump told conservative activists that he hadn't "ceded the presidency" to the tech billionaire.
www.nbcnews.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'
Republicans embrace "our prime minister" Elon Musk
"Republican members of Congress took to the Sunday shows to praise Trump lieutenant Elon Musk's involvement in last week's government funding saga, with one likening him to "our prime minister."
"Republican members of Congress took to the Sunday shows to praise Trump lieutenant Elon Musk's involvement in last week's government funding saga, with one likening him to "our prime minister."
"Our prime minister": Republicans embrace Elon Musk's role in Trumpworld
One House Republican said "many of us" spoke with the tech billionaire "a couple times this week."
www.axios.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Republicans embrace "our prime minister" Elon Musk
"Republican members of Congress took to the Sunday shows to praise Trump lieutenant Elon Musk's involvement in last week's government funding saga, with one likening him to "our prime minister."
"Republican members of Congress took to the Sunday shows to praise Trump lieutenant Elon Musk's involvement in last week's government funding saga, with one likening him to "our prime minister."
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Trump is up this morning, "congratulating" the House committee that recommended prosecution of Liz Cheney. I wrote about the dangers of ignoring this last night in my newsletter, Civil Discourse. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-cheneys
December 22, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Trump is up this morning, "congratulating" the House committee that recommended prosecution of Liz Cheney. I wrote about the dangers of ignoring this last night in my newsletter, Civil Discourse. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-cheneys
Bernie Sanders: "Welcome to the world of Oligarchy"
Welcome to the world of oligarchy.
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Bernie Sanders: "Welcome to the world of Oligarchy"
"Biden signs funding measure to keep US government running"
Biden signs funding measure to keep US government running
Measure averting government shutdown did not include demand by Trump to raise debt ceiling
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:05 PM
"Biden signs funding measure to keep US government running"
"Ivanka Trump is done with politics and says she isn’t coming back"
Ivanka Trump is done with politics and says she isn’t coming back | CNN Politics
For Ivanka Trump’s entire adult life, she worked for her father.
edition.cnn.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:03 PM
"Ivanka Trump is done with politics and says she isn’t coming back"
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December 22, 2024 at 12:59 AM