Trump picks his personal lawyer Alina Habba to serve as presidential counselor: It's the latest example of Trump giving top administration roles to his ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Presidential Counselor
  • Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba as counselor to the president.

  • Trump praised Habba as a tireless advocate for justice and an invaluable advisor to his campaign team.

  • Habba, recognized as a role model for women in law and politics, will work closely with Trump.

  • She has defended Trump in several high-profile cases since 2021 and remains a steadfast member of his inner circle.
Trump won't rule out revenge prosecutions, deportation of U.S. citizens when he takes office
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Quick Glance: Trump Discusses Tariffs, Justice, and Immigration Plans
  • Donald Trump expressed concerns that his proposed tariffs could raise prices for American consumers while reaffirming his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.

  • He suggested that he could use the justice system against political opponents and confirmed plans to pardon supporters convicted during the Capitol riot.

  • Trump indicated intentions for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants and proposed ending birthright citizenship, while also seeking a solution for those brought to the U.S. as children.

  • Regarding NATO, he reaffirmed membership if allies meet their financial commitments and hinted at possibly reducing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Stephen Miller outlines how Trump administration would prioritize mass deportations
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Stephen Miller outlines how Trump administration would prioritize mass ...
Quick Glance: Miller Details Trump's Immigration Priorities
  • Stephen Miller, the new deputy chief of staff for policy, stated that deportations will be the top priority for the Trump administration.

  • He highlighted that senators aim to deliver a comprehensive funding package for border security in January, which would significantly increase ICE and border patrol personnel.

  • Miller noted that Trump intends to begin mass deportations and border sealing through executive orders on his first day in office.

  • In addition to tax reforms, other fiscal reforms are planned, emphasizing the urgency due to upcoming deadlines for government funding and the debt ceiling.
Pres. Biden addressed the nation on Sunday afternoon after meeting with his national security team, calling the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's ... Show more

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Trump uses photo with Jill Biden to sell his new perfumes and colognes range: "A FRAGRANCE YOUR ENEMIES CAN'T RESIST!" a caption over a photo of ...
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Trump uses photo with Jill Biden to sell his new perfumes and colognes ...
Quick Glance: Trump Markets Perfumes Featuring Jill Biden's Image
  • President Trump promoted his new perfumes and colognes using an image of Jill Biden.

  • The fragrances, named 'Fight, Fight, Fight,' symbolize victory and are marketed as great Christmas gifts.

  • Trump and Jill Biden were recently in Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, where the photo was taken.

  • The perfumes are priced at $199 each and are part of Trump's ongoing sales strategy, which includes various products.
Trump ‘can’t guarantee’ tariffs won’t raise prices for consumers: President-elect Trump in a new interview that aired Sunday said he couldn’t guarantee Americans ...
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Trump ‘can’t guarantee’ tariffs won’t raise prices for consumers
Quick Glance: Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs, Inflation Uncertain
  • President Trump reaffirmed his plans to impose tariffs and boost oil production, despite potential impacts on consumers.

  • His announcement to raise tariffs on major trading partners could lead to increased inflation, which was a critical factor in the elections.

  • Trump dismissed economists' concerns about tariffs causing price hikes and admitted he could not guarantee prices will not rise.

  • He also stated that he currently does not plan to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, aiming to signal stability.
Trump announces: He wants to cut US aid to Ukraine: The designated US President Donald Trump has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine ...
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Trump announces: He wants to cut US aid to Ukraine
Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president: Habba has been spending time with the president-elect since the election at his ...
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Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
Trump says he will look at pardoning Jan. 6 defendants on first day in office: He told NBC's Kristen Welker he will work "very quickly" and will ...
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Trump says he will look at pardoning Jan. 6 defendants on first day in ...
Stephen Miller says mass deportations will be Trump’s first priority: Stephen Miller, who was chosen by President-elect Trump to be his deputy chief of staff for ...
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Stephen Miller says mass deportations will be Trump’s first priority
South Korea's summit diplomacy paralyzed as Yoon de facto loses head of state status
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South Korea's summit diplomacy paralyzed as Yoon de facto loses head ...
Quick Glance: South Korea: Political Crisis Following Martial Law Fiasco
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under criminal investigation due to a failed martial law attempt.

  • The former defense minister has been arrested while Yoon faces mounting pressure to resign.

  • The opposition demands Yoon's immediate impeachment and revocation of his military authority.

  • This incident threatens military leadership trust and may impact security dynamics regarding North Korea.
Trump names several picks for State Department roles: President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday ...
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Trump names several picks for State Department roles
Trump suggests deporting families with mixed immigration status: Millions of U.S. households have at least one undocumented resident and at least one citizen or ...
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Trump suggests deporting families with mixed immigration status
Trump says he will act ‘very quickly’ to pardon Jan. 6 rioters upon taking office
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Trump says he will act ‘very quickly’ to pardon Jan. 6 rioters upon taking ...
WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on the ouster of Syrian President Assad by opposition forces
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WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on the ouster of Syrian President Assad by ...
Quick Glance: Biden Comments on Assad's Regime Fall
  • President Joe Biden described the fall of Bashar Assad's Syrian government as a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression.

  • He emphasized that the U.S. and its allies contributed to weakening Assad's supporters, highlighting a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East, which brings new risks and uncertainties.

  • Biden announced that U.S. troops would remain in Syria to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, conducting precision airstrikes on their operations.

  • He noted that the U.S. administration is in contact with various Syrian groups and prioritizing the security of chemical weapons previously controlled by Assad.
Warren doesn't want Trump critics to be silent: US Senator Elizabeth Warren said Sunday that Massachusetts elected officials critical of President-elect Donald ...
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Warren doesn't want Trump critics to be silent
Trump Plans To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters As Soon As He Returns To Office: "I’m going to be acting very quickly," the president-elect told "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
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Trump Plans To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters As Soon As He Returns To Office
Liz Cheney Claps Back at Trump’s Jail Threat: On Sunday, the President-elect said Cheney and other members of the Jan. 6 congressional committee “should go to ...
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Liz Cheney Claps Back at Trump’s Jail Threat
Biden Is Ceding Presidential Influence to Trump, and Some Democrats Are Furious: The president-elect doesn’t take office until Jan. 20, but he’s negotiating with ...
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Biden Is Ceding Presidential Influence to Trump, and Some Democrats Are ...
Donald Trump says he won't try to remove Fed chief Jerome Powell: President-elect Donald Trump said he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...
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Donald Trump says he won't try to remove Fed chief Jerome Powell
Quick Glance: Trump Addresses Fed Independence and Economic Plans
  • President-elect Donald Trump stated he will not remove Jay Powell before his term ends in May 2026 and plans to implement sweeping tariffs and tax cuts.

  • In an interview, Trump highlighted his priorities, including cutting aid to Ukraine and reducing government waste.

  • Powell reaffirmed he would not step down early and that there are no legal grounds for such a removal, despite concerns over Fed independence.

  • Economists anticipate that Trump's tariffs and immigration policies could increase price pressures, impacting the Fed's monetary policy.
Trump Vows to Deport U.S. Citizens in New Immigration Policy: He echoed the words of his incoming “border czar,” who first suggested the idea in October.
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Trump Vows to Deport U.S. Citizens in New Immigration Policy
Trump Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Ukraine After Meeting Zelensky in Paris: Trump claimed that Moscow and Kyiv have both lost hundreds of thousands of ...
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Trump Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Ukraine After Meeting Zelensky in ...
California family blames Elon Musk for son’s death while driving Tesla in ‘autopilot’ mode
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California family blames Elon Musk for son’s death while driving Tesla in ...
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Politics Impact Tesla's Image in Seattle
  • Tesla drivers in Seattle experience backlash due to Elon Musk's controversial political stances.

  • Sales of Teslas in Washington have declined, possibly linked to Musk's unpopularity among progressive consumers.

  • Despite negative reactions and falling sales, many owners still value Tesla's technological advantages.

  • Disputes over Tesla's image highlight broader societal tensions and uncertainties in the electric vehicle market.
Sunday Snapshot: Trump doesn't need a pardon: Here's what you may have missed when newsmakers hit the airwaves this Sunday, December 8.
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Sunday Snapshot: Trump doesn't need a pardon
Trump details sweeping changes he’ll carry out on day one and beyond in an exclusive interview
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Trump details sweeping changes he’ll carry out on day one and beyond in an ...
Lara Trump: My Last Name Is Not the Reason Why I’d Get Senate Job: The Republican National Committee Co-Chair says her name only heightens her profile “a little ...
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Lara Trump: My Last Name Is Not the Reason Why I’d Get Senate Job
Trump promises pardon for Jan 6 rioters on his first day: Trump also told "Meet the Press" the Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed.
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Trump promises pardon for Jan 6 rioters on his first day
Donald Trump has promised to exact revenge on elected officials and political opponents, along with members of the so-called deep state ... Show more

Are Blanket Pardons for Officials on Donald Trump’s Target List a Good Idea? | The New Yorker
President-elect Donald Trump discusses the conservative policy blueprint Project 2025 during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.
Takeaways from Trump's "Meet the Press" interview: In Trump's first network interview since the election, he made it clear he plans ...
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Takeaways from Trump's "Meet the Press" interview
Trump Shocks NBC Journalist By Calling for J6 Committee to Be Thrown in Jail: “Honestly, they should go to jail,” he told NBC’s Kristen Welker.
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Trump Shocks NBC Journalist By Calling for J6 Committee to Be Thrown in ...
Trump previews immigration actions and January 6 pardons in first TV interview since election
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Trump previews immigration actions and January 6 pardons in first TV ...
Trump says RFK Jr. will investigate the discredited link between vaccines and autism: ‘Somebody has to find out’
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Trump says RFK Jr. will investigate the discredited link between vaccines ...
Trump meets with Prince William in Paris after Notre Dame ceremony, calls him a 'great man'
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Trump meets with Prince William in Paris after Notre Dame ceremony ...
Quick Glance: Notre-Dame Reopens: A National Symbol Revived
  • France celebrated the reopening of Notre-Dame with a special service honoring firefighters who saved the cathedral during the 2019 fire.

  • President Emmanuel Macron praised the rapid restoration, stating that France achieved the impossible in rebuilding the iconic structure.

  • The reconstruction cost approximately 700 million euros and was completed within five years despite significant challenges.

  • The reopening occurred amid political turmoil, with hopes that the event would foster a sense of national pride and unity.
French first lady helps keep Trump, Bidens apart at Notre Dame: French officials solved an awkward seating dilemma at the Notre Dame cathedral reopening on ...
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French first lady helps keep Trump, Bidens apart at Notre Dame
Trump Suggests RFK Jr. Will Examine Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism: The president-elect has promoted the theory for more than a decade and said on ...
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Trump Suggests RFK Jr. Will Examine Debunked Link Between Vaccines and ...
Trump's slim victory doesn't entitle him to any Cabinet members he wants: Stop calling Trump's sub-50% vote share a 'decisive' victory -- it's certainly not ...
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Trump's slim victory doesn't entitle him to any Cabinet members he wants
Trump EV Skepticism Threatens $54 Billion in Korean Investments: South Korean companies are reconsidering their $54 billion investment blitz to build ...
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Trump EV Skepticism Threatens $54 Billion in Korean Investments
OPINION | Not ‘beautiful’: Why Trump’s tariff strategy could undermine North American trade
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OPINION | Not ‘beautiful’: Why Trump’s tariff strategy could undermine ...
Zelensky Says Kyiv Wants 'Enduring' Peace To Protect it From Russia : Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday he told US President-elect Donald Trump ...
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Zelensky Says Kyiv Wants 'Enduring' Peace To Protect it From Russia
Trump says members of Jan. 6 committee should be jailed: Donald Trump said he would not instruct his pick for attorney general to investigate Jack Smith ...
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Trump says members of Jan. 6 committee should be jailed
Mass Deportations Top Trump’s To-Do List for Day One, Aide Says: Trump adviser Stephen Miller said there will be more funding for the immigration crackdown.
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Mass Deportations Top Trump’s To-Do List for Day One, Aide Says
How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals: Elon Musk has long been known for his competitive spirit - and for his list of rivals.
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How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Influence on Rivals Raises Concerns
  • Elon Musk is known for his rivalries, notably with Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman.

  • His influence in the Trump administration raises concerns about potential political favoritism towards his companies.

  • Experts worry Musk could sway regulatory decisions or secure government contracts for his firms.

  • Despite these fears, some believe Musk is likely to promote innovation in the sector, benefiting all competitors.
Trump Wants Jan. 6 Committee Members Imprisoned: Trump said, “Everybody on that committee … for what they did, yeah, honestly, they should go to jail."
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Trump Wants Jan. 6 Committee Members Imprisoned
Volodymyr Selenskyj: 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since the start of the war: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges a "just and lasting peace" that ...
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Volodymyr Selenskyj: 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since the start of ...
Trump says Russia abandoned Assad as Syrian president flees to unknown location: Trump says Russia abandoned Assad as Syrian president flees to unknown location
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Trump says Russia abandoned Assad as Syrian president flees to unknown ...
‘Trump-proofing’: Elected leaders must step up to protect vulnerable communities | Editorial
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‘Trump-proofing’: Elected leaders must step up to protect vulnerable ...
Notre Dame’s ceremonial reopening also marks Trump’s return to the world stage: Against the Paris skyline, the Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes with ...
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Notre Dame’s ceremonial reopening also marks Trump’s return to the world ...
Quick Glance: Notre Dame Celebrates Grand Reopening After Renovation
  • Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened its doors after the devastating fire of 2019.

  • Over 2,500 guests, including world leaders like Donald Trump and Jill Biden, attended the celebration to honor the restoration of the iconic landmark.

  • President Emmanuel Macron praised the firefighters and the more than 2,000 workers involved in the five-year reconstruction effort, promising to make Notre Dame even more beautiful.

  • The festivities included a symbolic ceremony to awaken the great organ, which had been silent for five years, marking a triumphant return to life.
Rep. Donalds says using military assets in deportation efforts is ‘extreme last resort’
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Rep. Donalds says using military assets in deportation efforts is ‘extreme ...
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Accidentally Set Off Gun That Killed Her Father: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat was 13 years old when the 1990 incident happened at her ...
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Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Accidentally Set Off Gun That Killed Her ...
Trump Still Only Has Concepts of a Plan for Health Care: Not even a successful election could get him to go further than that.
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Trump Still Only Has Concepts of a Plan for Health Care
Trump: ‘I don’t think’ access to abortion pills is going to change: President-elect Trump in a new interview signaled he would not move to restrict access to ...
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Trump: ‘I don’t think’ access to abortion pills is going to change
In the weeks since Donald Trump won the election, Republican Washington has been fixated on a topic that is at once familiar (for conservatives) and unexpected ... Show more

What Will Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Accomplish with DOGE? | The New Yorker
Quick Glance: Congress Backs Musk and Ramaswamy Despite Concerns
  • Republican lawmakers express confidence in Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are set to lead a new commission focused on cost-cutting.

  • Concerns about potential conflicts of interest are largely dismissed by Republicans, while some Democrats remain skeptical.

  • Musk and Ramaswamy are praised for their ability to streamline the federal government, despite their significant business ties to regulated industries.

  • Democratic representatives emphasize that the ultimate authority for budget cuts lies with Congress, and the DOGE commission lacks legal power.
No guarantee tariffs won’t raise U.S. prices, Trump says, as he promises swift immigration action
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No guarantee tariffs won’t raise U.S. prices, Trump says, as he promises ...
Quick Glance: Trump Addresses Tariffs and Immigration in Interview
  • Donald Trump stated in an interview that he cannot guarantee that promised tariffs on foreign goods will not raise prices for American consumers.

  • He announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office unless those countries curb illegal immigration.

  • Trump also indicated he would pardon supporters involved in the January 6 riots and suggested using the justice system against his political opponents.

  • He emphasized the need for a mass deportation program for illegal immigrants and expressed a desire to end birthright citizenship.
Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Has Lost 43,000 Soldiers During War: Kyiv says fatalities among its soldiers since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 have reached 43 ...
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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Has Lost 43,000 Soldiers During War
Cruz: Trump admin will go after rising antisemitism on college campuses: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) suggested that the incoming Trump administration will meet ...
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Cruz: Trump admin will go after rising antisemitism on college campuses
Quick Glance: Trump Administration Plans Action Against Campus Antisemitism
  • Senator Ted Cruz announced that the Trump administration will address antisemitism on U.S. college campuses through federal investigations and prosecutions.

  • Cruz referenced a House Education Committee report on antisemitism that has led to the resignation of at least two university presidents.

  • The investigation revealed that universities often prioritized the demands of protesters over supporting Jewish students and failed to discipline antisemitic behavior.

  • Cruz emphasized that under the new Justice Department leadership, there will be enhanced protection for Jewish students on campuses.
Trump Says He’ll Aim to Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants on ‘First Day’: President-elect Donald Trump said he would use his powers on his “first day” in the White House ...
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Trump Says He’ll Aim to Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants on ‘First Day’
Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’
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Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take ...
Dozens of heads of state and government, as well as several other celebrity guests, are in attendance at the ceremony marking the rebuilding and reopening of ... Show more
'Zelensky, wear a suit': Ukrainian president meets Trump in sweatshirt and boots, faces backlash
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'Zelensky, wear a suit': Ukrainian president meets Trump in ...