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US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.

Trump, Xi Jinping hold phone call on TikTok and trade

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Justin Trudeau vows Canada will respond to Trump’s tariffs

US President-elect Donald Trump said Friday that his inauguration would be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda because of a frigid weather forecast. Watch this report for more details!

US President-elect Donald Trump moves inauguration indoors

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We will explore Trump's key policies and approaches regarding various issues - including the wars in Ukraine and West Asia, immigration, and tariffs. 

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US Homeland Security secretary nominee Kristi Noem said Friday that weaknesses at the southern border are the country's "number one threat" as she set out her vision for the department that will oversee Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown. &nbsp;
The South Dakota governor would be in overall charge of Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) -- agencies on the front line of US efforts to get to grips with a surge in undocumented migrants in recent years.
The department also leads on cybersecurity, terrorism and federal emergency management -- another hot-button issue in the wake of last year's two devastating hurricanes and the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.&nbsp;
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Noem, 53, is best known internationally for sinking her chances of being Trump's vice-presidential pick with her cheerful admission that she had shot her dog, Cricket, because it was "untrainable."
Despite her state's distance from Mexico, Noem sent National Guards troops to the frontier, earning plaudits from the Republican right.
In her opening statement, she said the southern border would be a top priority, asserting America's "responsibility to secure our borders against those who would do us harm," while stressing that the system must be fair and lawful.
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Underlining her focus on the issue, she was asked about domestic terrorism but pivoted back to the border.
"This is a grave concern for our country, as we all agree that the number one threat to our homeland security is the southern border," she said.
Illegal immigration was a key topic in November's election, and Trump's promises to seal the border and carry out the largest deportation program in American history appeared to resonate at the ballot box.
<h2>'No political bias'&nbsp;</h2>
After the election, Trump named as his new "border czar" Tom Homan, a former acting director of ICE who oversaw a policy that separated parents and children at the border.
Noem, who would be his boss, appeared to have robust support from Republicans who are in the Senate majority and will ultimately decide her future.
But the job is considered a pressure cooker, and Trump went through six permanent or acting Homeland Security secretaries during his first term.
The Democratic appointee that Noem would replace, Alejandro Mayorkas, was a target of Republican fury as illegal entries across the southern border soared in 2023 and he was impeached last year.
Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul described the 260,000-employee DHS as an agency that "epitomizes unchecked power" and "demands rigorous scrutiny."
He said Noem would have the task of restoring "transparency and accountability" to a bureaucracy that had "lost its way."
Democrats did not give Noem the hard time that other nominees have experienced, and the opening exchanges were cordial.
"Governor, thank you again for your willingness to serve in this incredibly important position," said Gary Peters, the panel's top Democrat.
While much of the questioning focused on immigration, Noem was asked to address the distribution of disaster aid, with Trump and other Republicans suggesting relief for fire-ravaged California should be conditioned on the actions of the state's Democratic leaders.
"Under my leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, there will be no political bias to how disaster relief is delivered to the American people," she pledged.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal that Noem made $139,750 in advance payment for the memoir in which she recounted how she shot and killed her disobedient family pet.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: Noem is best known internationally for sinking her chances of being Trump's vice-presidential pick with her cheerful admission that she had shot her dog. 

US Homeland Security secretary nominee Kristi Noem said Friday that weaknesses at the southern border are the country's "number one threat" as she set out her vision for the department that will oversee Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown. The South Dakota governor would be in overall charge of Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) -- agencies on the front line of US efforts to get to grips with a surge in undocumented migrants in recent years. The department also leads on cybersecurity, terrorism and federal emergency management -- another hot-button issue in the wake of last year's two devastating hurricanes and the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Also read: Trump State Dept Marco Rubio calls for 'bold diplomacy' to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine Noem, 53, is best known internationally for sinking her chances of being Trump's vice-presidential pick with her cheerful admission that she had shot her dog, Cricket, because it was "untrainable." Despite her state's distance from Mexico, Noem sent National Guards troops to the frontier, earning plaudits from the Republican right. In her opening statement, she said the southern border would be a top priority, asserting America's "responsibility to secure our borders against those who would do us harm," while stressing that the system must be fair and lawful. Also read: Trump inauguration protest: What to know about People's March in DC? Underlining her focus on the issue, she was asked about domestic terrorism but pivoted back to the border. "This is a grave concern for our country, as we all agree that the number one threat to our homeland security is the southern border," she said. Illegal immigration was a key topic in November's election, and Trump's promises to seal the border and carry out the largest deportation program in American history appeared to resonate at the ballot box. 'No political bias' After the election, Trump named as his new "border czar" Tom Homan, a former acting director of ICE who oversaw a policy that separated parents and children at the border. Noem, who would be his boss, appeared to have robust support from Republicans who are in the Senate majority and will ultimately decide her future. But the job is considered a pressure cooker, and Trump went through six permanent or acting Homeland Security secretaries during his first term. The Democratic appointee that Noem would replace, Alejandro Mayorkas, was a target of Republican fury as illegal entries across the southern border soared in 2023 and he was impeached last year. Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul described the 260,000-employee DHS as an agency that "epitomizes unchecked power" and "demands rigorous scrutiny." He said Noem would have the task of restoring "transparency and accountability" to a bureaucracy that had "lost its way." Democrats did not give Noem the hard time that other nominees have experienced, and the opening exchanges were cordial. "Governor, thank you again for your willingness to serve in this incredibly important position," said Gary Peters, the panel's top Democrat. While much of the questioning focused on immigration, Noem was asked to address the distribution of disaster aid, with Trump and other Republicans suggesting relief for fire-ravaged California should be conditioned on the actions of the state's Democratic leaders. "Under my leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, there will be no political bias to how disaster relief is delivered to the American people," she pledged. Newly released financial disclosures reveal that Noem made $139,750 in advance payment for the memoir in which she recounted how she shot and killed her disobedient family pet. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security chief

A claim has emerged against Donald Trump Jr stating that the group of people who were seen wearing Make America Great Again caps at the lunch hosted by him in Greenland were not Trump supporters. In reality, they were homeless people who were lured by free food, it is alleged.
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Trump Jr, who visited the Greenland capital Nuuk last week after his father said the US must take control of the Danish territory, went to the Hotel Hans Egede with a group of people for lunch. The people were seen wearing MAGA hats, and Trump Jr. told them he was going to "treat" them well.&nbsp;
The hotel's management said many people in the group did not even know Trump Jr and his team found them on the streets.&nbsp;
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The chief executive of the hotel, J&oslash;rgen Bay-Kastrup, while speaking to The Guardian called the people homeless and said, Trump Jr &ldquo;had just met them in the street and invited them for lunch, or his staff did. But I don&rsquo;t think they knew who they were inviting&rdquo;.
Further speaking he said it was a "little bit strange" as he had never seen those guests before and would never see affording the hotel as "out of their economic means".&nbsp;
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Bay-Kastrup told the British news agency that the group of 15 people ate a traditional Greenlandic lunch including fish and caribou.&nbsp;
&ldquo;They were just, &lsquo;Hey, somebody invited us for lunch, let&rsquo;s go and join him&rsquo;. I think they found out later who it was," he added in his statement.
However, a spokesperson of Trump Jr denied the claims calling them &ldquo;beyond the pale ridiculous&rdquo;.
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world | Trending | The hotel's management said many people in the group did not even know Trump Jr and his team found them on the streets. The people were seen wearing MAGA hats.

A claim has emerged against Donald Trump Jr stating that the group of people who were seen wearing Make America Great Again caps at the lunch hosted by him in Greenland were not Trump supporters. In reality, they were homeless people who were lured by free food, it is alleged. Also read | Zuckerberg blamed 'close friend' Sheryl Sandberg for ‘cultural’ issues at Meta in Trump meeting Trump Jr, who visited the Greenland capital Nuuk last week after his father said the US must take control of the Danish territory, went to the Hotel Hans Egede with a group of people for lunch. The people were seen wearing MAGA hats, and Trump Jr. told them he was going to "treat" them well. The hotel's management said many people in the group did not even know Trump Jr and his team found them on the streets. Also read | Gaza truce: First hostages to be released on Sunday, says Israeli PM's office The chief executive of the hotel, Jørgen Bay-Kastrup, while speaking to The Guardian called the people homeless and said, Trump Jr “had just met them in the street and invited them for lunch, or his staff did. But I don’t think they knew who they were inviting”. Further speaking he said it was a "little bit strange" as he had never seen those guests before and would never see affording the hotel as "out of their economic means". Also read | FBI closes its diversity office ahead of Trump's return to White House, US president-elect alleges 'corruption' Bay-Kastrup told the British news agency that the group of 15 people ate a traditional Greenlandic lunch including fish and caribou. “They were just, ‘Hey, somebody invited us for lunch, let’s go and join him’. I think they found out later who it was," he added in his statement. However, a spokesperson of Trump Jr denied the claims calling them “beyond the pale ridiculous”. Also read | ‘Neo-Nazi madness': Zuckerberg slammed by Meta lawyer, techie over ‘masculine energy’ comment (With inputs from agencies)

Did Donald Trump Jr lure homeless people with food to appear as MAGA supporters?

Disbarred US lawyer and former New York City (NYC) mayor Rudy Giuliani reached a deal on Thursday (January 16) that lets him keep his houses and belongings in exchange for unspecified compensation and a promise never to defame two election workers in Georgia who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
A report by the news agency Associated Press early Friday said that the deal resolved all pending litigation against Giuliani, 80, and the former election workers.
The former election workers were identified as Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Moss.&nbsp;
<h2>'A major milestone...'</h2>
Freeman and Moss won the judgement in 2020 after saying that Giuliani&rsquo;s lies about them following President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s 2020 election loss led to death threats.
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&ldquo;The past four years have been a living nightmare. We have fought to clear our names, restore our reputations, and prove that we did nothing wrong. Today is a major milestone in our journey,&rdquo; they said in a statement.
Freeman and Moss added that they allowed Giuliani to retain his property in exchange for compensation and his promise to never defame them.
It is not yet known how much money the former NYC mayor would pay the women.
<h2>'Deal satisfies the judgment but...'</h2>
In a statement, Giuliani said that the agreement satisfied the judgment against him but "does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing."
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&ldquo;I am satisfied with and have no grievances relating to the result we have reached,&rdquo; Giuliani said, adding that it allowed him to retain his Manhattan apartment and Florida condominium, as well as all of his personal belongings.
The former NYC mayor also pointed out that no one deserved to be subjected to death threats, harassment or intimidation.
The Associated Press report said that Thursday's deal also led to the cancellation of a trial to decide the ownership of the 80-year-old's Florida condominium and three World Series rings that Giuliani, a prominent New York Yankees fan, had received from the team.
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In a statement, Giuliani said that the agreement satisfied the judgment against him but "does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing."

Disbarred US lawyer and former New York City (NYC) mayor Rudy Giuliani reached a deal on Thursday (January 16) that lets him keep his houses and belongings in exchange for unspecified compensation and a promise never to defame two election workers in Georgia who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him. A report by the news agency Associated Press early Friday said that the deal resolved all pending litigation against Giuliani, 80, and the former election workers. The former election workers were identified as Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Moss. 'A major milestone...' Freeman and Moss won the judgement in 2020 after saying that Giuliani’s lies about them following President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss led to death threats. Also read | Rudy Giuliani ordered to give New York apartment, Benz to two Georgia election workers for this reason “The past four years have been a living nightmare. We have fought to clear our names, restore our reputations, and prove that we did nothing wrong. Today is a major milestone in our journey,” they said in a statement. Freeman and Moss added that they allowed Giuliani to retain his property in exchange for compensation and his promise to never defame them. It is not yet known how much money the former NYC mayor would pay the women. 'Deal satisfies the judgment but...' In a statement, Giuliani said that the agreement satisfied the judgment against him but "does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing." Also watch | Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy in New York “I am satisfied with and have no grievances relating to the result we have reached,” Giuliani said, adding that it allowed him to retain his Manhattan apartment and Florida condominium, as well as all of his personal belongings. The former NYC mayor also pointed out that no one deserved to be subjected to death threats, harassment or intimidation. The Associated Press report said that Thursday's deal also led to the cancellation of a trial to decide the ownership of the 80-year-old's Florida condominium and three World Series rings that Giuliani, a prominent New York Yankees fan, had received from the team. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia election case: Rudy Giuliani agrees not to defame former state poll workers

Several protesters disrupted Wednesday's (January 15) Senate confirmation hearings for United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump's choices to join his cabinet.&nbsp;
According to American media reports, Wednesday was chock full of Senate hearings, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state, John Ratcliffe for CIA chief, Sean Duffy for transportation secretary, Chris Wright for energy secretary, and Russel Vought for the office of management and budget.
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Protesters from the group Code Pink disrupted the hearings of Rubio and Wright a handful of times.
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A report by The Hill&nbsp;said that Code Pink members piled into Rubio's hearing against the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.&nbsp;
The protesters sat in three rows with their hands painted in red to symbolise the bloodshed.
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In a post on X, Code Pink said, "Peace activists say NO to Rubio for Secretary of State. He&rsquo;s not a diplomat &ndash; he&rsquo;s a warhawk."
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The report by The Hill said that as Rubio discussed foreign policy during the hearing, a protester yelled in Spanish, sharing her opposition to sanctions on Latin American countries.
&ldquo;I get bilingual protest,&rdquo; Rubio joked after the outburst.
(With inputs from agencies)

Wednesday was chock full of Senate hearings, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state, John Ratcliffe for CIA chief among others

Several protesters disrupted Wednesday's (January 15) Senate confirmation hearings for United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump's choices to join his cabinet. According to American media reports, Wednesday was chock full of Senate hearings, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state, John Ratcliffe for CIA chief, Sean Duffy for transportation secretary, Chris Wright for energy secretary, and Russel Vought for the office of management and budget. Also read | Human Rights Watch chief warns Trump's return will threaten world's fraying rights system Protesters from the group Code Pink disrupted the hearings of Rubio and Wright a handful of times. 'Rubio is a warhawk...' A report by The Hill said that Code Pink members piled into Rubio's hearing against the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The protesters sat in three rows with their hands painted in red to symbolise the bloodshed. Today, Adnaan was arrested for disrupting Marco Rubio's confirmation hearing to become Secretary of State. Here's what he had to say. pic.twitter.com/WXJaWtFZsm — CODEPINK (@codepink) January 15, 2025 In a post on X, Code Pink said, "Peace activists say NO to Rubio for Secretary of State. He’s not a diplomat – he’s a warhawk." Also read | Trump State Dept Marco Rubio calls for 'bold diplomacy' to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine The report by The Hill said that as Rubio discussed foreign policy during the hearing, a protester yelled in Spanish, sharing her opposition to sanctions on Latin American countries. “I get bilingual protest,” Rubio joked after the outburst. (With inputs from agencies)

Several protesters in US disrupt Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet choices

Amid the potential TikTok ban in America, the social media platform Chief of Executive Shou Zi Chew is planning to attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration scheduled for next week.&nbsp;
The TikTok CEO is expected to sit on the dais alongside other key guests, a Trump transition source confirmed to Axios on Thursday.
This comes as the fate of TikTok hangs by a thread, with the potential ban in the US set to take effect on Saturday.&nbsp;
Reportedly, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee extended the invitation to Chew, Trump's transition source said.&nbsp;
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<h2>Trump reportedly trying to preserve TikTok</h2>
Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said on Wednesday in an interview that the US President-elect was reviewing prospects to &ldquo;preserve&rdquo; TikTok.
Waltz's comment came in response to a Fox News anchor's question about a Washington Post report, which claimed that Trump was mulling an executive order to suspend the enforcement of a federal law that could potentially lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok by Sunday (Jan 19), affecting around 170 million users in America.
Earlier in December, Trump held a meeting with Chew, and ahead of his meeting, he said that he had a "warm spot in my heart for TikTok."&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, in his farewell address on Wednesday night, warned about the incoming "tech industrial complex," which he said gives him "great concern."&nbsp;
"Americans are being buried under an avalanche of misinformation and disinformation enabling the abuse of power," Mr. Biden said. "The free press is crumbling. Errors are disappearing. Social media is giving up on fact-checking. The truth is smothered by lies told for power and for profit."
He added, "Artificial intelligence is the most consequential technology of our time, perhaps of all time."
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Last week, the Supreme Court gave a January 19 deadline to ByteDance that the company should either sell TikTok or face a ban in the country on the grounds of national security.
Trump had earlier urged the Supreme Court to delay its decision around the short video platform. In a legal brief, Trump's team argued for "more breathing space".
The Americans are now migrating to an alternative Chinese social media app, RedNote, which has now become the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.&nbsp;
The app, which means "Little Red Book", came to the top position on Apple's US App Store on Tuesday.
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TikTok has been repeatedly saying that it will not sell its US business. Its lawyers warned that a ban will violate free speech protections for the platform's 170 million users in the US.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to sit on the dais alongside other key guests, a Trump transition source confirmed to Axios on Thursday.

Amid the potential TikTok ban in America, the social media platform Chief of Executive Shou Zi Chew is planning to attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration scheduled for next week. The TikTok CEO is expected to sit on the dais alongside other key guests, a Trump transition source confirmed to Axios on Thursday. This comes as the fate of TikTok hangs by a thread, with the potential ban in the US set to take effect on Saturday. Reportedly, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee extended the invitation to Chew, Trump's transition source said. Also read: Donald Trump reportedly weighing possibilities to ‘preserve’ TikTok Trump reportedly trying to preserve TikTok Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said on Wednesday in an interview that the US President-elect was reviewing prospects to “preserve” TikTok. Waltz's comment came in response to a Fox News anchor's question about a Washington Post report, which claimed that Trump was mulling an executive order to suspend the enforcement of a federal law that could potentially lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok by Sunday (Jan 19), affecting around 170 million users in America. Earlier in December, Trump held a meeting with Chew, and ahead of his meeting, he said that he had a "warm spot in my heart for TikTok." Also read: What is RedNote? Chinese social media app to which US TikTokers are migrating ahead of ban Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, in his farewell address on Wednesday night, warned about the incoming "tech industrial complex," which he said gives him "great concern." "Americans are being buried under an avalanche of misinformation and disinformation enabling the abuse of power," Mr. Biden said. "The free press is crumbling. Errors are disappearing. Social media is giving up on fact-checking. The truth is smothered by lies told for power and for profit." He added, "Artificial intelligence is the most consequential technology of our time, perhaps of all time." Also read: China considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk amid ban threat: Report Last week, the Supreme Court gave a January 19 deadline to ByteDance that the company should either sell TikTok or face a ban in the country on the grounds of national security. Trump had earlier urged the Supreme Court to delay its decision around the short video platform. In a legal brief, Trump's team argued for "more breathing space". The Americans are now migrating to an alternative Chinese social media app, RedNote, which has now become the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store. The app, which means "Little Red Book", came to the top position on Apple's US App Store on Tuesday. Also read: US Supreme Court likely to uphold TikTok ban amid security concerns TikTok has been repeatedly saying that it will not sell its US business. Its lawyers warned that a ban will violate free speech protections for the platform's 170 million users in the US. (With inputs from agencies)

TikTok CEO plans to attend Trump's inauguration amid potential ban in US

Days before Donald Trump returns to the White House with a vow of mass deportations, migrants in Mexico are increasingly nervous about whether their asylum appointments will be honored.

US: Migrants worried ahead of Donald Trump inauguration

In the vibrant markets of Sahiwal, a district in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, a food vendor has captivated the locals with his uncanny resemblance to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Watch this report for more details!

Trump look-alike sells spotted in Pakistan | Gravitas

Pamela Hemphill, a woman from Idaho known as the "MAGA Granny," has said she would reject a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump for her involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot. Hemphill spent 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges related to the riot.
A retired drug abuse counsellor, Hemphill had supported Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections. She attended the &ldquo;Stop the Steal&rdquo; rally on January 6 and entered the Capitol during the riot. The FBI later identified her from photos taken inside the building. She was sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to a felony charge of parading, protesting, or picketing within the Capitol.
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In a post on social media platform X, Hemphill said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not going to be bullied by MAGA anymore, as those who went as far as calling my Probation Officer trying to get me in trouble backfired on them, thinking I would stop speaking out, just give me more confidence to continue! I will refuse a pardon from felon Trump!&rdquo;
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I&rsquo;m not going to be bullied by MAGA anymore, as those who went as far as calling my Probation Officer trying to get me in trouble backfired on them, thinking I would stop speaking out, just give me more confidence to continue! I will refuse a pardon from felon Trump!&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/WwCAcxduZh">https://t.co/WwCAcxduZh</a>
&mdash; Pam Hemphill (@PamHemphill79) <a href="https://twitter.com/PamHemphill79/status/1878543204989157735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
Her comments came in response to a post by former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who also said that he would reject a presidential pardon from Biden to shield him from retaliatory measures by Trump administration. Kinzinger had served on the bipartisan committee that investigated the Capitol riot.
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Trump, set to begin his second term on January 20, has vowed to pardon January 6 rioters on his first day in office. These rioters, many of whom were Trump supporters, stormed the Capitol while lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden&rsquo;s victory in the 2020 presidential election.
In 2023, Trump also mentioned Hemphill&rsquo;s case on his social media platform, Truth Social, claiming her punishment was harsher than that of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden&rsquo;s son. Hemphill criticised Trump for politicising her sentencing, saying he was &ldquo;using&rdquo; her for his own agenda.
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At the time she said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not a victim of Jan 6, I pleaded guilty because I was guilty!&rdquo; She also tagged Trump in the post.
In an interview with USA Today in August, Hemphill said she now accepts responsibility for her actions and described January 6 as the &ldquo;worst day in our history.&rdquo; She added that she had been &ldquo;brainwashed&rdquo; by Trump supporters.
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Hemphill&rsquo;s comments have drawn praise on social media. One user wrote, &ldquo;Thank you, Pam, for waking up. You are what scares them the most.&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Thank you for standing up and saying this,&rdquo; while a third added, &ldquo;Big respect, Pam. I&rsquo;m proud of you.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending, World: US President-elect Donald Trump, set to begin his second term on January 20, has vowed to pardon January 6 rioters on his first day in office.

Pamela Hemphill, a woman from Idaho known as the "MAGA Granny," has said she would reject a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump for her involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot. Hemphill spent 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges related to the riot. A retired drug abuse counsellor, Hemphill had supported Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections. She attended the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6 and entered the Capitol during the riot. The FBI later identified her from photos taken inside the building. She was sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to a felony charge of parading, protesting, or picketing within the Capitol. Also read: Flags to fly full-staff on Trump Inauguration Day, US Speaker Mike Johnson announces In a post on social media platform X, Hemphill said, “I’m not going to be bullied by MAGA anymore, as those who went as far as calling my Probation Officer trying to get me in trouble backfired on them, thinking I would stop speaking out, just give me more confidence to continue! I will refuse a pardon from felon Trump!” I’m not going to be bullied by MAGA anymore, as those who went as far as calling my Probation Officer trying to get me in trouble backfired on them, thinking I would stop speaking out, just give me more confidence to continue! I will refuse a pardon from felon Trump!… https://t.co/WwCAcxduZh — Pam Hemphill (@PamHemphill79) January 12, 2025 Her comments came in response to a post by former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who also said that he would reject a presidential pardon from Biden to shield him from retaliatory measures by Trump administration. Kinzinger had served on the bipartisan committee that investigated the Capitol riot. Also read: Watch: SpaceX rocket with US and Japanese lunar landers launched from Florida Trump, set to begin his second term on January 20, has vowed to pardon January 6 rioters on his first day in office. These rioters, many of whom were Trump supporters, stormed the Capitol while lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. In 2023, Trump also mentioned Hemphill’s case on his social media platform, Truth Social, claiming her punishment was harsher than that of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son. Hemphill criticised Trump for politicising her sentencing, saying he was “using” her for his own agenda. Also read: Indian govt panel recommends action against individual with 'earlier criminal links' At the time she said, “I’m not a victim of Jan 6, I pleaded guilty because I was guilty!” She also tagged Trump in the post. In an interview with USA Today in August, Hemphill said she now accepts responsibility for her actions and described January 6 as the “worst day in our history.” She added that she had been “brainwashed” by Trump supporters. Also read: Ex-US vice prez Mike Pence said THIS about his meeting with former boss Donald Trump Hemphill’s comments have drawn praise on social media. One user wrote, “Thank you, Pam, for waking up. You are what scares them the most.” Another commented, “Thank you for standing up and saying this,” while a third added, “Big respect, Pam. I’m proud of you.” (With inputs from agencies)

'I was guilty': US Capitol rioter says ‘will refuse a pardon from felon Trump'

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Donald Trump's second term welcomed by rivals than allies, finds survey

Ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack.&nbsp;
Biden in his farewell letter published by The White House, stressed that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case.&nbsp;
"America is an idea stronger than any army and larger than any ocean. It&rsquo;s the most powerful idea in the history of the world," he said.&nbsp;
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Biden highlighted that when he took office, the country was in the midst of the worst pandemic in more than a century and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.&nbsp;
Biden's letter comes just hours before his farewell speech as US President-elect Donald Trump is set to take over the administration on January 20.
Four years back, on his first day in office, Biden released a National Strategy for the COVID-19 response to vaccinate the nation and stood up for the largest free vaccination program in the country&rsquo;s history, the White House stated.&nbsp;
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Moreover, with his American Rescue Plan, Biden changed the US's economic trajectory through "targeted relief to meet the urgent needs of American communities, leading to the strongest jobs recovery on record and a world-leading economic performance."
<h2>'Strongest economy'</h2>
Biden in his letter, further stressed that the US has the strongest economy in the world.&nbsp;
"Today, we have the strongest economy in the world and have created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are up. Inflation continues to come down," he said.&nbsp;
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Emphasising on the country's economic growth, Biden said, "We&rsquo;re rebuilding our entire nation -- urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities."
"Manufacturing is coming back to America. We&rsquo;re leading the world again in science and innovation, including the semiconductor industry. And we finally beat Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors," he added.
"More people have health insurance today in America than ever before."&nbsp;
In terms of aiding warring countries, Biden worked around the clock to build a coalition of more than 50 countries to support the people of Ukraine by providing funding.&nbsp;
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Biden said, "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation. And I have been blessed a million times in return with the love and support of the American people."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Biden in his letter published, said that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case. 

Ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack. Biden in his farewell letter published by The White House, stressed that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case. "America is an idea stronger than any army and larger than any ocean. It’s the most powerful idea in the history of the world," he said. Also read: Biden’s farewell speech: How, when and where to watch; live streaming details Biden highlighted that when he took office, the country was in the midst of the worst pandemic in more than a century and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Biden's letter comes just hours before his farewell speech as US President-elect Donald Trump is set to take over the administration on January 20. Four years back, on his first day in office, Biden released a National Strategy for the COVID-19 response to vaccinate the nation and stood up for the largest free vaccination program in the country’s history, the White House stated. Also read: Tense meet between Trump aide, Netanyahu did more for Gaza deal than Biden ever did: Report Moreover, with his American Rescue Plan, Biden changed the US's economic trajectory through "targeted relief to meet the urgent needs of American communities, leading to the strongest jobs recovery on record and a world-leading economic performance." 'Strongest economy' Biden in his letter, further stressed that the US has the strongest economy in the world. "Today, we have the strongest economy in the world and have created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are up. Inflation continues to come down," he said. Also read: Joe Biden in farewell foreign policy speech slams Trump, defends Afghanistan withdrawal Emphasising on the country's economic growth, Biden said, "We’re rebuilding our entire nation -- urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities." "Manufacturing is coming back to America. We’re leading the world again in science and innovation, including the semiconductor industry. And we finally beat Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors," he added. "More people have health insurance today in America than ever before." In terms of aiding warring countries, Biden worked around the clock to build a coalition of more than 50 countries to support the people of Ukraine by providing funding. Also read: Biden silences media during California wildfires briefing by whistling loudly Biden said, "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation. And I have been blessed a million times in return with the love and support of the American people." (With inputs from agencies)

'Privilege of my life': Biden pens letter for Americans ahead of farewell speech

Biden's farewell speech: Outgoing US President Joe Biden is set to deliver his farewell address from the White House on Wednesday (Jan 15). Earlier, he delivered his final foreign policy speech on Monday at the State Department. The speech comes five days ahead of the much-anticipated inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.
Over the past weeks, Biden has repeatedly asserted he would have defeated Trump had he not dropped out of the presidential race. The Democratic leader had to step aside following his abysmal debate performance against Trump, paving way for Kamala Harris to run in his place.
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&ldquo;I think I would have beaten Trump, and I think that Kamala could have &mdash; would have beaten Trump,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I thought it was important to unify the party. Even though I thought I could win again, I thought it was better to unify the party.&rdquo;
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However, a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that only 25 per cent Americans found him fit for the presidential role.
Here&rsquo;s what to know about Biden&rsquo;s farewell speech on Wednesday
<h2>What time is Biden&rsquo;s farewell speech?</h2>
The president will deliver his farewell speech from the White House at 8 pm EST on Wednesday (6:30 am IST on Thursday).
<h2>Where to watch Biden&rsquo;s farewell speech?</h2>
The speech will be extensively covered by WION news, both on TV and digital platforms. Viewers can also tune into US broadcasters, including CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, Fox News, for live coverage.
<h2>When is Trump inauguration day 2025?</h2>
Biden&rsquo;s speech comes five days before the Trump inauguration, scheduled for January 20th. The ceremony will begin at 12 pm ET or 10:30 pm IST on Monday.

World | Biden’s farewell speech speech comes five days ahead of the much-anticipated inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

Biden's farewell speech: Outgoing US President Joe Biden is set to deliver his farewell address from the White House on Wednesday (Jan 15). Earlier, he delivered his final foreign policy speech on Monday at the State Department. The speech comes five days ahead of the much-anticipated inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. Over the past weeks, Biden has repeatedly asserted he would have defeated Trump had he not dropped out of the presidential race. The Democratic leader had to step aside following his abysmal debate performance against Trump, paving way for Kamala Harris to run in his place. Also read: Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Antony Blinken's farewell speech, call him 'Secretary of genocide' “I think I would have beaten Trump, and I think that Kamala could have — would have beaten Trump,” he said. “I thought it was important to unify the party. Even though I thought I could win again, I thought it was better to unify the party.” Also read: Lavrov calls for adding India to 'Afghan Quad' that currently has Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran However, a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that only 25 per cent Americans found him fit for the presidential role. Here’s what to know about Biden’s farewell speech on Wednesday What time is Biden’s farewell speech? The president will deliver his farewell speech from the White House at 8 pm EST on Wednesday (6:30 am IST on Thursday). Where to watch Biden’s farewell speech? The speech will be extensively covered by WION news, both on TV and digital platforms. Viewers can also tune into US broadcasters, including CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, Fox News, for live coverage. When is Trump inauguration day 2025? Biden’s speech comes five days before the Trump inauguration, scheduled for January 20th. The ceremony will begin at 12 pm ET or 10:30 pm IST on Monday.

Biden’s farewell speech: How, when and where to watch; live streaming details

A major row has erupted amid claims that a Muslim cleric who earlier refused to condemn Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has now been invited to the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump. Husham Al-Husainy, the imam of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center in Dearborn, Michigan, has reportedly been invited to deliver a benediction at the Jan 20 mega event.
US conservatives are criticising this move by the Trump transition team as they believe the invitation to the Imam goes against the values that the incoming president stands for.
<h2>Why Husham Al-Husainy is controversial?</h2>
A report by Middle East Forum described Al-Husainy as &ldquo;a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam&rdquo; with &ldquo;a significant history of extremism.&rdquo;
In 2015, during a rally at the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center, Al-Husainy reportedly wished death upon Saudi Arabia and dubbed the Saudis as &ldquo;agents of the Jews.&rdquo;
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As per reports, Al-Husainy had attended a pro-Hezbollah rally in Dearborn in 2006 and also waved a photo of then-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah from the stage. It is to be noted that Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes last year.
In 2007, the cleric delivered an address at the Democratic National Committee&rsquo;s winter meeting and allegedly suggested that US forces were &ldquo;oppressors and occupiers.&rdquo; Later, he clarified that he was not referring to US forces when he asked almighty God to &ldquo;help us to stop the war and violence, and oppression and occupation&rdquo;.
Later, during a TV show, Al-Husainy refused to admit that Hezbollah is a terrorist organisation, as designated by the US in 1997. &ldquo;Hezbollah is a Lebanese organisation. And I&rsquo;ve got nothing to do with that,&rdquo; the cleric said in response.
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Listen to Imam Husham Al-Husainy scream at Sean Hannity for 5 minutes straight to avoid answering whether he supports Hezbollah <a href="https://t.co/cNHV8v5RRW">pic.twitter.com/cNHV8v5RRW</a>
&mdash; Daniel Greenfield - "Hang Together or Separately" (@Sultanknish) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sultanknish/status/1878949749946232910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;The cleric threw his support behind the Trump campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.
&ldquo;I am supporting Donald Trump because he opposes gay marriage and he is the most Christian person in the election,&rdquo; the Imam said. &ldquo;He will return us to conservative values, and I am a Muslim, and I will stand with whoever opposes gay marriage,&rdquo; he argued, despite Trump not having made such a promise during his election campaign.
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US conservatives are now calling on the Trump team to withdraw the invitation to the Imam as soon as possible.
&ldquo;What the hell is going on at the Trump Campaign? Is this how they will thank voters? By putting a typical pro-Hezbollah Imam on stage?&rdquo; said one user.
&ldquo;Imam Husaham al-Hussainy had previously blasted America while at the DNC. There are bad people once again getting inside Trump's inner circle,&rdquo; said a second.
&ldquo;Imam Husham Al-Husainy is Dangerous. Get him away from Trump,&rdquo; a third user wrote on X.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | US conservatives are now calling on the Trump team to withdraw the invitation to the Imam as soon as possible, citing his alleged links to Iran.

A major row has erupted amid claims that a Muslim cleric who earlier refused to condemn Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has now been invited to the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump. Husham Al-Husainy, the imam of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center in Dearborn, Michigan, has reportedly been invited to deliver a benediction at the Jan 20 mega event. US conservatives are criticising this move by the Trump transition team as they believe the invitation to the Imam goes against the values that the incoming president stands for. Why Husham Al-Husainy is controversial? A report by Middle East Forum described Al-Husainy as “a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam” with “a significant history of extremism.” In 2015, during a rally at the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center, Al-Husainy reportedly wished death upon Saudi Arabia and dubbed the Saudis as “agents of the Jews.” Also read: Carrie Underwood to perform 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony As per reports, Al-Husainy had attended a pro-Hezbollah rally in Dearborn in 2006 and also waved a photo of then-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah from the stage. It is to be noted that Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes last year. In 2007, the cleric delivered an address at the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting and allegedly suggested that US forces were “oppressors and occupiers.” Later, he clarified that he was not referring to US forces when he asked almighty God to “help us to stop the war and violence, and oppression and occupation”. Later, during a TV show, Al-Husainy refused to admit that Hezbollah is a terrorist organisation, as designated by the US in 1997. “Hezbollah is a Lebanese organisation. And I’ve got nothing to do with that,” the cleric said in response. Listen to Imam Husham Al-Husainy scream at Sean Hannity for 5 minutes straight to avoid answering whether he supports Hezbollah pic.twitter.com/cNHV8v5RRW — Daniel Greenfield - "Hang Together or Separately" (@Sultanknish) January 13, 2025 The cleric threw his support behind the Trump campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. “I am supporting Donald Trump because he opposes gay marriage and he is the most Christian person in the election,” the Imam said. “He will return us to conservative values, and I am a Muslim, and I will stand with whoever opposes gay marriage,” he argued, despite Trump not having made such a promise during his election campaign. Also read: Trump’s GOP allies unveil 'Make Greenland Great Again' bill to support his push to buy Greenland US conservatives are now calling on the Trump team to withdraw the invitation to the Imam as soon as possible. “What the hell is going on at the Trump Campaign? Is this how they will thank voters? By putting a typical pro-Hezbollah Imam on stage?” said one user. “Imam Husaham al-Hussainy had previously blasted America while at the DNC. There are bad people once again getting inside Trump's inner circle,” said a second. “Imam Husham Al-Husainy is Dangerous. Get him away from Trump,” a third user wrote on X. (With inputs from agencies)

US right-wing livid after ‘pro-Hezbollah’ Muslim cleric invited to Trump inauguration

The US Department of Justice on Tuesday (Jan 14) released the first volume of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on US president-elect Donald Trump's 'unprecedented efforts' to overturn the 2020 election result.
Calling it an "unprecedented criminal effort," Smith in his final report said he believed there was enough evidence to convict Trump in a trial if his 2024 election win had not made it impossible for the prosecution to continue.
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Smith resigned as special counsel late last week.
<h2>Trump's efforts to 'cling' to power</h2>
Smith, in his damning report, alleges that Trump engaged in an "unprecedented criminal effort to overturn the legitimate results" of the 2020 elections so as "to retain power," but noted that his 2024 election win makes it impossible to prosecute him.
"The department's view that the Constitution prohibits the continued indictment and prosecution of a president is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the government&rsquo;s proof or the merits of the prosecution, which the office stands fully behind."
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"Indeed, but for Mr. Trump&rsquo;s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial," he added.
The 137-page volume is one of two in Smith&rsquo;s final report, but is the only one that was expected to be released. The second volume covers the investigation into Trump allegedly withholding classified White House documents. Garland has said he does not want the volume on the documents' case to be released publicly while Trump&rsquo;s co-defendants in the case are still being prosecuted.
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While Smith has concluded his cases against Trump, charges against his co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case remain unresolved.
Trump's legal team has fiercely opposed the report's release, arguing it could violate presidential immunity and unfairly influence public opinion. In a recent filing, they labelled Smith an &ldquo;out-of-control private citizen unconstitutionally posing as a prosecutor&rdquo; and claimed the report unfairly targets Trump as the leader of the alleged &ldquo;head of the criminal conspiracies,&rdquo; allegations they vehemently deny.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | Discover the US Department of Justice's release of Jack Smith's final report, detailing Trump's unprecedented criminal efforts to overturn the election results.

The US Department of Justice on Tuesday (Jan 14) released the first volume of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on US president-elect Donald Trump's 'unprecedented efforts' to overturn the 2020 election result. Calling it an "unprecedented criminal effort," Smith in his final report said he believed there was enough evidence to convict Trump in a trial if his 2024 election win had not made it impossible for the prosecution to continue. Also read | Trump’s GOP allies rally behind his push to buy Greenland, unveil 'Make Greenland Great Again' bill Smith resigned as special counsel late last week. Trump's efforts to 'cling' to power Smith, in his damning report, alleges that Trump engaged in an "unprecedented criminal effort to overturn the legitimate results" of the 2020 elections so as "to retain power," but noted that his 2024 election win makes it impossible to prosecute him. "The department's view that the Constitution prohibits the continued indictment and prosecution of a president is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the government’s proof or the merits of the prosecution, which the office stands fully behind." Also read | Joe Biden in farewell foreign policy speech slams Trump, defends Afghanistan withdrawal "Indeed, but for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial," he added. The 137-page volume is one of two in Smith’s final report, but is the only one that was expected to be released. The second volume covers the investigation into Trump allegedly withholding classified White House documents. Garland has said he does not want the volume on the documents' case to be released publicly while Trump’s co-defendants in the case are still being prosecuted. Also read | Donald Trump says will meet Russia's Vladimir Putin 'very quickly' after swearing-in ceremony While Smith has concluded his cases against Trump, charges against his co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case remain unresolved. Trump's legal team has fiercely opposed the report's release, arguing it could violate presidential immunity and unfairly influence public opinion. In a recent filing, they labelled Smith an “out-of-control private citizen unconstitutionally posing as a prosecutor” and claimed the report unfairly targets Trump as the leader of the alleged “head of the criminal conspiracies,” allegations they vehemently deny. (With inputs from agencies)

US DoJ releases Jack Smith's Jan 6 report detailing Trump's 'criminal' efforts to overturn 2020 election results

US President Joe Biden asserted on Monday (Jan 13) that America stands stronger on the global stage than it did &ldquo;four years ago&rdquo;. Delivering his farewell foreign policy speech just one week before Donald Trump&rsquo;s return to the White House, Biden did not outrightly name the US president-elect but did not refrain from taking potshots at him. He also defended his controversial decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan in 2021.
This was not his last farewell speech. As he prepares to leave office, Biden will deliver a formal farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office in a primetime broadcast on Wednesday (Jan 15).
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<h2>US is winning: Biden</h2>
Addressing diplomats at the State Department, Biden touted his administration's efforts to rebuild alliances and counter global threats, indirectly contrasting his leadership with Trump's tumultuous first term.&nbsp;
The outgoing president received a standing ovation as he declared: &ldquo;The United States is winning the worldwide competition compared to four years ago.&rdquo;
&ldquo;America is stronger. Our alliances are stronger, our adversaries and competitors are weaker.&rdquo;
Biden credited his administration with strengthening US ties with allies and said NATO partners were now &ldquo;paying their fair share&rdquo;&mdash;a direct rebuttal to Trump&rsquo;s frequent criticisms of NATO members for underfunding their defence commitments. Trump, at one point, even suggested he would let Russia do &ldquo;whatever the hell it wants&rdquo; to countries that failed to meet NATO spending targets.
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<h2>Biden's warning to Russia</h2>
Mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin over his faltering invasion of Ukraine, Biden said: &ldquo;When Putin invaded, he thought he'd conquer Kyiv in a matter of days. The truth is, since that war began I'm the only one that stood in the centre of Kyiv, not him.&rdquo;&nbsp;
He reaffirmed unwavering US support for Ukraine, stressing that Washington and its allies &ldquo;can't walk away&rdquo;.
<h2>China 'will never surpass' the US</h2>
Turning to China, Biden dismissed concerns over Beijing&rsquo;s growing influence. &ldquo;According to the latest predictions, on China's current course they will never surpass us &mdash; period,&rdquo; he asserted.&nbsp;
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He touted his administration's careful management of US-China relations, noting that despite tensions, the two powers &ldquo;never tipped over into conflict&rdquo; during his tenure.
<h2>Muted tone on Gaza war</h2>
The outgoing US president, however, took a more cautious tone on Israel's war in Gaza, but claimed that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release agreement was &ldquo;on the brink&rdquo; of becoming reality.
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<h2>On Afghanistan withdrawal</h2>
Biden also defended his controversial decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, leading to the Taliban's swift takeover. Despite the chaotic and deadly evacuation, Biden stood by his choice and said, &ldquo;Ending the war was the right thing to do. And I believe history will reflect that.&rdquo;
In a final call to action, Biden urged the incoming Trump administration to continue with his administration's green energy policies that climate change deniers were &ldquo;dead wrong,&rdquo; and &ldquo;come from a different century&rdquo;.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World News | In his farewell foreign policy speech, President Biden touted America's strengthened global position compared to four years ago, indirectly slamming Donald Trump.

US President Joe Biden asserted on Monday (Jan 13) that America stands stronger on the global stage than it did “four years ago”. Delivering his farewell foreign policy speech just one week before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Biden did not outrightly name the US president-elect but did not refrain from taking potshots at him. He also defended his controversial decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan in 2021. This was not his last farewell speech. As he prepares to leave office, Biden will deliver a formal farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office in a primetime broadcast on Wednesday (Jan 15). Also read | Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of being finalised US is winning: Biden Addressing diplomats at the State Department, Biden touted his administration's efforts to rebuild alliances and counter global threats, indirectly contrasting his leadership with Trump's tumultuous first term. The outgoing president received a standing ovation as he declared: “The United States is winning the worldwide competition compared to four years ago.” “America is stronger. Our alliances are stronger, our adversaries and competitors are weaker.” Biden credited his administration with strengthening US ties with allies and said NATO partners were now “paying their fair share”—a direct rebuttal to Trump’s frequent criticisms of NATO members for underfunding their defence commitments. Trump, at one point, even suggested he would let Russia do “whatever the hell it wants” to countries that failed to meet NATO spending targets. Also read | 'Breakthrough,' Qatar presents Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft to Israel, Hamas Biden's warning to Russia Mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin over his faltering invasion of Ukraine, Biden said: “When Putin invaded, he thought he'd conquer Kyiv in a matter of days. The truth is, since that war began I'm the only one that stood in the centre of Kyiv, not him.” He reaffirmed unwavering US support for Ukraine, stressing that Washington and its allies “can't walk away”. China 'will never surpass' the US Turning to China, Biden dismissed concerns over Beijing’s growing influence. “According to the latest predictions, on China's current course they will never surpass us — period,” he asserted. Also read | West Asia crisis: After striking Houthi targets, Israel warns it will hunt its leaders He touted his administration's careful management of US-China relations, noting that despite tensions, the two powers “never tipped over into conflict” during his tenure. Muted tone on Gaza war The outgoing US president, however, took a more cautious tone on Israel's war in Gaza, but claimed that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release agreement was “on the brink” of becoming reality. Also read | New US AI chip export rules tighten grip on China, Beijing calls it 'flagrant violation' On Afghanistan withdrawal Biden also defended his controversial decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, leading to the Taliban's swift takeover. Despite the chaotic and deadly evacuation, Biden stood by his choice and said, “Ending the war was the right thing to do. And I believe history will reflect that.” In a final call to action, Biden urged the incoming Trump administration to continue with his administration's green energy policies that climate change deniers were “dead wrong,” and “come from a different century”. (With inputs from agencies)

Joe Biden in farewell foreign policy speech slams Trump, defends Afghanistan withdrawal

Days after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump expressed readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Monday (Jan 13) that though there were no preparations underway (for the meeting), there was understanding and political will for one.
Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "Many countries offer their services as venues where hypothetical contacts (between Putin and Trump) can be held, but it is premature to talk about this yet..."
<h2>'Putin ready to speak with all nations on Ukraine war'</h2>
"...there are no substantive preparations, but there is a declared understanding and political will that such contacts would be very, very necessary and expedient," Peskov said.&nbsp;
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"We will look further into it after the change of administration in Washington," he added.&nbsp;
The Kremlin spokesperson also pointed out that Putin repeatedly flagged his readiness for contact with all countries, including the US, on securing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
<h2>Trump's proposal for the meeting</h2>
On January 9, Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin wanted to meet and that a meeting was being set up. Trump indicated that the efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war were behind the overtures for talks.
A day after Trump's remarks, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said that Moscow welcomed Trump's readiness to meet Putin. However, Peskov said that Russia attached no conditions to the possibility of a face-to-face meeting.&nbsp;
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The outgoing Joe Biden administration in the US has provided Ukraine with as much support as it can, including approving a new $500 million package of weapons, to put Kyiv in the strongest position possible for any future negotiations to end the war.
Peskov said on January 10 that Moscow was aware that the Biden administration would try to leave as a difficult legacy in bilateral relations as possible for Trump and his team. 
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World: On January 13, the Kremlin said that though there were no preparations underway (for the Trump-Putin meeting), there was understanding and political will for one.

Days after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump expressed readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Monday (Jan 13) that though there were no preparations underway (for the meeting), there was understanding and political will for one. Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "Many countries offer their services as venues where hypothetical contacts (between Putin and Trump) can be held, but it is premature to talk about this yet..." 'Putin ready to speak with all nations on Ukraine war' "...there are no substantive preparations, but there is a declared understanding and political will that such contacts would be very, very necessary and expedient," Peskov said. Also read | Switzerland willing to host potential Trump-Putin peace talks: Reports "We will look further into it after the change of administration in Washington," he added. The Kremlin spokesperson also pointed out that Putin repeatedly flagged his readiness for contact with all countries, including the US, on securing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump's proposal for the meeting On January 9, Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin wanted to meet and that a meeting was being set up. Trump indicated that the efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war were behind the overtures for talks. A day after Trump's remarks, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said that Moscow welcomed Trump's readiness to meet Putin. However, Peskov said that Russia attached no conditions to the possibility of a face-to-face meeting. Also read | Biden says Putin in ‘tough shape’ as US and UK impose sanctions on Russia The outgoing Joe Biden administration in the US has provided Ukraine with as much support as it can, including approving a new $500 million package of weapons, to put Kyiv in the strongest position possible for any future negotiations to end the war. Peskov said on January 10 that Moscow was aware that the Biden administration would try to leave as a difficult legacy in bilateral relations as possible for Trump and his team. (With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese artist makes Gautam Buddha-like Donald Trump statues and sells them anywhere between $140 to $2,700. Watch this report for more details!

Chinese artist makes Buddha-like Trump statues

US President Donald Trump has hired a former Special Air Service soldier, Christian Craighead, as one of his elite personal bodyguards. Craighead will be part of the security team for Trump's inauguration in Washington on January 20th. Watch in for more details!
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All is not well in the Trump camp. The US president-elect's former chief strategist, Steven K. Bannon, has intensified his public attack against Elon Musk over his influence on the incoming administration.

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Nearly a week is left for the swearing-in ceremony of United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump, who won handsomely in the November 5 presidential election.&nbsp;
As the world awaits Trump to become President Trump, a craftsman's workshop in China is making statues of the 78-year-old Republican which show him sitting in divine contemplation, a report by the news agency AFP on Monday (Jan 13) said.
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Cross-legged with his eyes half-closed in a pose evoking the Buddha, this porcelain version of Trump is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi.
Hong originally designed the statues as a joke.&nbsp;
<h2>Statues first went viral in 2021&nbsp;</h2>
The statues first went viral in 2021 on the e-commerce platform Taobao. Depending on their size, the statues are priced between $140 and $2,700.&nbsp;
And ahead of Trump's January 20 swearing-in ceremony, the statues have become the talk of the town again.&nbsp;
Speaking to AFP, Hong, 47, said, "In the days after he won the election, there was a lot of interest."&nbsp;
"Politicians are normally so boring, while (Trump) is this massive online figure who often says fantastical things," Hong added.
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Despite the renewed interest, Hong no longer sells his Trump statues on Chinese sites after they removed his listings&mdash;perhaps, he said, because they were deemed insulting to Buddhists.
Still, orders keep rolling in from tourists who visit Hong's workshop, as well as from friends and acquaintances.
<h2>A statue based on Elon Musk</h2>
Hong also recently began designing a similarly tongue-in-cheek effigy of another American luminary: Trump backer Elon Musk, who seems set to play a major role in his administration.
The statue casts the billionaire in the style of the Marvel superhero Iron Man, clad in a rippling suit of metal armour.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: The statues of Donald Trump first went viral in 2021 on the e-commerce platform Taobao. Depending on their size, the statues are priced between $140 and $2,700. 

Nearly a week is left for the swearing-in ceremony of United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump, who won handsomely in the November 5 presidential election. As the world awaits Trump to become President Trump, a craftsman's workshop in China is making statues of the 78-year-old Republican which show him sitting in divine contemplation, a report by the news agency AFP on Monday (Jan 13) said. Also read | Lara Trump calls Elon Musk 'First Buddy’ of Donald Trump for his frequent Mar-a-Lago visits Cross-legged with his eyes half-closed in a pose evoking the Buddha, this porcelain version of Trump is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. Hong originally designed the statues as a joke. Statues first went viral in 2021 The statues first went viral in 2021 on the e-commerce platform Taobao. Depending on their size, the statues are priced between $140 and $2,700. And ahead of Trump's January 20 swearing-in ceremony, the statues have become the talk of the town again. Speaking to AFP, Hong, 47, said, "In the days after he won the election, there was a lot of interest." "Politicians are normally so boring, while (Trump) is this massive online figure who often says fantastical things," Hong added. Also read | Trump hush money case: A timeline of events as US-President elect is sentenced to unconditional discharge Despite the renewed interest, Hong no longer sells his Trump statues on Chinese sites after they removed his listings—perhaps, he said, because they were deemed insulting to Buddhists. Still, orders keep rolling in from tourists who visit Hong's workshop, as well as from friends and acquaintances. A statue based on Elon Musk Hong also recently began designing a similarly tongue-in-cheek effigy of another American luminary: Trump backer Elon Musk, who seems set to play a major role in his administration. The statue casts the billionaire in the style of the Marvel superhero Iron Man, clad in a rippling suit of metal armour. (With inputs from agencies)

In a craftsman's workshop in China, a statue of US President-elect Trump sits in divine contemplation

Canada&rsquo;s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that President-elect Donald Trump's comments about Canada becoming the "51st US state" were a distraction from the crucial issue, which was the harm that steep tariffs would cause to American consumers.&nbsp;
Trump had earlier threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports.
&ldquo;The 51st state, that&rsquo;s not going to happen,&rdquo; Trudeau said in an interview with MSNBC. &ldquo;But people are talking about that, as opposed to talking about what impact 25 per cent&nbsp; tariffs (has) on steel and aluminium coming into the United States.&rdquo;
He further said, &ldquo;No American wants to pay 25 per cent more for electricity or oil and gas coming in from Canada. That&rsquo;s something I think people need to pay a little more attention to.&rdquo;
Trump previously said that if Canada merges with the United States, the taxes would go down and there would be no tariffs.
&ldquo;I know that as a successful negotiator, he likes to keep people off balance,&rdquo; Trudeau said when asked about Trump's threat to use economic force for the merger of the two countries.
&ldquo;He got elected to try and make life easier for all Americans, to support American workers,&rdquo; Trudeau said of Trump. &ldquo;These (tariffs) are things that are going to hurt them.&rdquo;
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<h2>Trump shares map of US which shows Canada as part of America</h2>
Trump on January 8 had shared a distorted map of the United States that showed Canada as part of America.
Sharing the post on his official social media platform, Truth Social, he captioned it as "Oh Canada!&rdquo;
His post came hours after he threatened to use "economic force" to merge Canada with the US.&nbsp;
While delivering remarks at Mar-a-Lago on January 7, Trump said, &ldquo;Economic force, because Canada and the United States, that would really be something. You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like. And it would also be much better for national security. You don't forget, we basically protect Canada."
"We don't need anything they have. We don't need their dairy products, we have more than they have. We don't need anything, so why are we losing $200 billion a year and more to protect Canada? And I said that to, as I called him, Governor Trudeau. I said, listen, what would happen if we didn't subsidize you if we didn't? Because we give them a lot of money, we help them," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: US President-elect Donald Trump Trump previously said that if Canada merges with the United States, the taxes would go down and there would be no tariffs.

Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that President-elect Donald Trump's comments about Canada becoming the "51st US state" were a distraction from the crucial issue, which was the harm that steep tariffs would cause to American consumers. Trump had earlier threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports. “The 51st state, that’s not going to happen,” Trudeau said in an interview with MSNBC. “But people are talking about that, as opposed to talking about what impact 25 per cent tariffs (has) on steel and aluminium coming into the United States.” He further said, “No American wants to pay 25 per cent more for electricity or oil and gas coming in from Canada. That’s something I think people need to pay a little more attention to.” Trump previously said that if Canada merges with the United States, the taxes would go down and there would be no tariffs. “I know that as a successful negotiator, he likes to keep people off balance,” Trudeau said when asked about Trump's threat to use economic force for the merger of the two countries. “He got elected to try and make life easier for all Americans, to support American workers,” Trudeau said of Trump. “These (tariffs) are things that are going to hurt them.” Also read: ‘Give your head a shake!’; Canada’s former PM Chretien offers blunt advice to Trump Trump shares map of US which shows Canada as part of America Trump on January 8 had shared a distorted map of the United States that showed Canada as part of America. Sharing the post on his official social media platform, Truth Social, he captioned it as "Oh Canada!” His post came hours after he threatened to use "economic force" to merge Canada with the US. While delivering remarks at Mar-a-Lago on January 7, Trump said, “Economic force, because Canada and the United States, that would really be something. You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like. And it would also be much better for national security. You don't forget, we basically protect Canada." "We don't need anything they have. We don't need their dairy products, we have more than they have. We don't need anything, so why are we losing $200 billion a year and more to protect Canada? And I said that to, as I called him, Governor Trudeau. I said, listen, what would happen if we didn't subsidize you if we didn't? Because we give them a lot of money, we help them," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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The drama between the MAGA movement and Elon Musk is far from over. Now, former White House strategist Steve Bannon has declared war on Musk, making it a personal mission to take down the X chief from the Make America Great Again or MAGA movement.
Calling the Tesla CEO a "truly evil guy", Bannon declared that he would have Musk "run out of here by Inauguration Day".&nbsp;
&ldquo;He is a truly evil guy, a very bad guy. I made it my personal thing to take this guy down,&rdquo; Bannon said.
&ldquo;Before, because he put money in, I was prepared to tolerate it; I&rsquo;m not prepared to tolerate it anymore,&rdquo; he added.
He further denounced Musk for backing the H-1B visa stating that it was the "tech overlords" who use the immigration system to their advantage.
&ldquo;This thing of the H-1B visas, it&rsquo;s about the entire immigration system is gamed by the tech overlords, they use it to their advantage, the people are furious,&rdquo; Bannon said in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
&ldquo;He will do anything to make sure that any one of his companies is protected or has a better deal or he makes more money,&rdquo; Bannon said. &ldquo;His aggregation of wealth, and then &mdash; through wealth &mdash; power: that&rsquo;s what he&rsquo;s focused on.&rdquo;
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<h2>Musk vows to &lsquo;go to war&rsquo; to defend H-1B visa programme</h2>
In December, Musk backed the H-1B visa programme and said it was because of the scheme hat companies that made America stronger were built.
"The reason I&rsquo;m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B," Musk wrote on X.
He then referred to one of the dialogues from &nbsp;Tom Cruise's character in the movie Tropic Thunder to slam the critics to bash him.
"Take a big step back and F--- YOURSELF in the face," Musk said.
The appointment of Sriram Krishnan as an AI advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump sparked the debate over the visa regime in the US.
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<h2>'I've Always Liked H1-B', says Trump</h2>
Trump, in an interview with the New York Post in December, sided with Musk and praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, &ldquo;I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That&rsquo;s why we have them.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I&rsquo;ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It&rsquo;s a great programme,&rdquo; Trump said, echoing the views of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sriram Krishnan, and David Sacks.
The issue of H-1B visas has caused division among Trump&rsquo;s supporters, especially after his appointment of Krishnan.
Critics argue the programme impacts American jobs, while others, including Elon Musk, have supported skilled immigration.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World news: The appointment of Sriram Krishnan as an AI advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump sparked the debate over the visa regime in the US.

The drama between the MAGA movement and Elon Musk is far from over. Now, former White House strategist Steve Bannon has declared war on Musk, making it a personal mission to take down the X chief from the Make America Great Again or MAGA movement. Calling the Tesla CEO a "truly evil guy", Bannon declared that he would have Musk "run out of here by Inauguration Day". “He is a truly evil guy, a very bad guy. I made it my personal thing to take this guy down,” Bannon said. “Before, because he put money in, I was prepared to tolerate it; I’m not prepared to tolerate it anymore,” he added. He further denounced Musk for backing the H-1B visa stating that it was the "tech overlords" who use the immigration system to their advantage. “This thing of the H-1B visas, it’s about the entire immigration system is gamed by the tech overlords, they use it to their advantage, the people are furious,” Bannon said in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. “He will do anything to make sure that any one of his companies is protected or has a better deal or he makes more money,” Bannon said. “His aggregation of wealth, and then — through wealth — power: that’s what he’s focused on.” Also read: TED chief Chris Anderson raises concerns over Musk's recent social media posts, says 'miss the old Elon' Musk vows to ‘go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme In December, Musk backed the H-1B visa programme and said it was because of the scheme hat companies that made America stronger were built. "The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B," Musk wrote on X. He then referred to one of the dialogues from Tom Cruise's character in the movie Tropic Thunder to slam the critics to bash him. "Take a big step back and F--- YOURSELF in the face," Musk said. The appointment of Sriram Krishnan as an AI advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump sparked the debate over the visa regime in the US. Also read: VIDEO: US man asks Indians to sign petition to 'stop spread of H1B virus' 'I've Always Liked H1-B', says Trump Trump, in an interview with the New York Post in December, sided with Musk and praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, “I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great programme,” Trump said, echoing the views of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sriram Krishnan, and David Sacks. The issue of H-1B visas has caused division among Trump’s supporters, especially after his appointment of Krishnan. Critics argue the programme impacts American jobs, while others, including Elon Musk, have supported skilled immigration. (With inputs from agencies)

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Elon Musk&rsquo;s friendship with Donald Trump has been in the limelight for some time. The recent statement by Lara Trump, the president-elect&rsquo;s daughter-in-law, has suggested the strong influence of the tech mogul within Trump&rsquo;s inner circle.
<h2>&lsquo;First buddy&rsquo;</h2>
In an interview with the New York Post, Lara revealed that Musk is often seen at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by Trump, where he often meets with his close aides.
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&ldquo;Every time I go to Mar-a-Lago, he&rsquo;s there. And it&rsquo;s a bit of a joke, but he&rsquo;s in on the joke. He&rsquo;s great. Who wouldn&rsquo;t want one of the brightest minds of our time in the circle of people doing the right thing for this country? It really seems to be that he wants his legacy to be that he was able to achieve the unachievable,&rdquo; said Lara.
She added, &ldquo;And the great news is we get to reap the benefits of that. So I love him being First Buddy.&rdquo;
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Being the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, and owner of X, Musk has positioned himself as the world&rsquo;s richest man. The billionaire has also been actively involved in supporting Trump&rsquo;s political campaign, investing over $200 million.
Musk has also helped boost Trump through his America PAC and social media platform, with him often seen as a key figure in the president-elect&rsquo;s inner circle and having deep ties.
<h2>Analyst predicts Trump and Musk clash</h2>
Despite the bromance between Trump and Musk, a CNN analyst has predicted a clash of egos between the two once their post-campaign honeymoon period is over because of their dominant personalities. In their tussle for power, Trump will emerge victorious, tech journalist Kara Swisher said on The Chris Wallace Show.
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&ldquo;I&rsquo;m gonna repeat my assertion about Elon Musk and Donald Trump. One of my favourite movies is &lsquo;Highlander,&rsquo; and &lsquo;there can be only one.&rsquo; And that&lsquo;s gonna be Donald Trump. And I think we&rsquo;ll see what happens in the wake of that,&rdquo; said Swisher.
She added that many tech CEOs congratulated Trump for his win in the elections &ldquo;largely because they&rsquo;re scared of Elon&rsquo;s influence and they want to have influence of their own,&rdquo; reported The New York Post.
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However, according to Swisher, Trump &ldquo;does not like to share the spotlight,&rdquo; saying that their fallout would not come because of differences in political views but rather their need for attention.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Lara revealed that Musk is often seen at Mar-a-Lago, where he often meets with his close aides, suggesting the strong influence of the tech mogul within Trump’s inner circle.

Elon Musk’s friendship with Donald Trump has been in the limelight for some time. The recent statement by Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law, has suggested the strong influence of the tech mogul within Trump’s inner circle. ‘First buddy’ In an interview with the New York Post, Lara revealed that Musk is often seen at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by Trump, where he often meets with his close aides. Also read | 'Girl, you’re no longer governor...': Musk slams Trudeau for rejecting Trump's Canada-US 'merger' pitch “Every time I go to Mar-a-Lago, he’s there. And it’s a bit of a joke, but he’s in on the joke. He’s great. Who wouldn’t want one of the brightest minds of our time in the circle of people doing the right thing for this country? It really seems to be that he wants his legacy to be that he was able to achieve the unachievable,” said Lara. She added, “And the great news is we get to reap the benefits of that. So I love him being First Buddy.” Also read | Blinken defends Musk, says Trump aide 'has right to express his views' Being the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, and owner of X, Musk has positioned himself as the world’s richest man. The billionaire has also been actively involved in supporting Trump’s political campaign, investing over $200 million. Musk has also helped boost Trump through his America PAC and social media platform, with him often seen as a key figure in the president-elect’s inner circle and having deep ties. Analyst predicts Trump and Musk clash Despite the bromance between Trump and Musk, a CNN analyst has predicted a clash of egos between the two once their post-campaign honeymoon period is over because of their dominant personalities. In their tussle for power, Trump will emerge victorious, tech journalist Kara Swisher said on The Chris Wallace Show. Also read | 'Fires are still raging': Trump calls California politicians 'incompetent' over LA wildfires response “I’m gonna repeat my assertion about Elon Musk and Donald Trump. One of my favourite movies is ‘Highlander,’ and ‘there can be only one.’ And that‘s gonna be Donald Trump. And I think we’ll see what happens in the wake of that,” said Swisher. She added that many tech CEOs congratulated Trump for his win in the elections “largely because they’re scared of Elon’s influence and they want to have influence of their own,” reported The New York Post. Also read | Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral: Lip reader shares what they may have discussed However, according to Swisher, Trump “does not like to share the spotlight,” saying that their fallout would not come because of differences in political views but rather their need for attention. (With inputs from agencies)

Lara Trump calls Elon Musk 'First Buddy’ of Donald Trump for his frequent Mar-a-Lago visits

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Social media tries to decode Trump-Obama chat during carter funeral

President-elect Donald Trump's remarks that Canada should become the US' 51st state sparked outrage worldwide, prompting a vigorous response from a former Canadian Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan 11).
Throwing his weight behind other officials who believed that Trump's comments were no longer "funny" and "humiliating", former Prime Minister Jean Chretien said, "Give your head a shake!"
Echoing this sentiment, Chretien wrote in an article published in The Globe and Mail newspaper that Canada would never consent to becoming part of the United States.&nbsp;
He further lauded his country's love of independence and said that Trump's remarks were "totally unacceptable insults and unprecedented threats" to Canadian sovereignty.
"To Donald Trump, from one old guy to another, give your head a shake!" Chretien said.
"What could make you think that Canadians would ever give up the best country in the world &mdash; and make no mistake that is what we are &mdash; to join the United States?," he questioned further.
"If you think that threatening and insulting us is going to win us over, you really don't know a thing about us," Chretien wrote in the article. "We may look easy-going, mild-mannered. But make no mistake, we have spine and toughness."&nbsp;
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<h2>Trump shares map of US which shows Canada as part of America</h2>
Trump on Wednesday (Jan 8) shared a distorted map of the United States that showed Canada as part of America.
Sharing the post on his official social media platform, Truth Social, he captioned it as "Oh Canada!&rdquo;
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His post came hours after he threatened to use "economic force" to merge Canada with the US.&nbsp;
While delivering his remarks at Mar-a-Lago, on Tuesday (Jan 7), Trump said, &ldquo;Economic force, because Canada and the United States, that would really be something. You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like. And it would also be much better for national security. You don't forget, we basically protect Canada."
"We don't need anything they have. We don't need their dairy products, we have more than they have. We don't need anything, so why are we losing $200 billion a year and more to protect Canada? And I said that to, as I called him, Governor Trudeau. I said, listen, what would happen if we didn't subsidize you if we didn't? Because we give them a lot of money, we help them," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Echoing this sentiment, Jean Chretien wrote in an article published in The Globe and Mail newspaper that Canada would never consent to becoming part of the United States.  

President-elect Donald Trump's remarks that Canada should become the US' 51st state sparked outrage worldwide, prompting a vigorous response from a former Canadian Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan 11). Throwing his weight behind other officials who believed that Trump's comments were no longer "funny" and "humiliating", former Prime Minister Jean Chretien said, "Give your head a shake!" Echoing this sentiment, Chretien wrote in an article published in The Globe and Mail newspaper that Canada would never consent to becoming part of the United States. He further lauded his country's love of independence and said that Trump's remarks were "totally unacceptable insults and unprecedented threats" to Canadian sovereignty. "To Donald Trump, from one old guy to another, give your head a shake!" Chretien said. "What could make you think that Canadians would ever give up the best country in the world — and make no mistake that is what we are — to join the United States?," he questioned further. "If you think that threatening and insulting us is going to win us over, you really don't know a thing about us," Chretien wrote in the article. "We may look easy-going, mild-mannered. But make no mistake, we have spine and toughness." Also read: Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral: Lip reader shares what they may have discussed Trump shares map of US which shows Canada as part of America Trump on Wednesday (Jan 8) shared a distorted map of the United States that showed Canada as part of America. Sharing the post on his official social media platform, Truth Social, he captioned it as "Oh Canada!” His post came hours after he threatened to use "economic force" to merge Canada with the US. While delivering his remarks at Mar-a-Lago, on Tuesday (Jan 7), Trump said, “Economic force, because Canada and the United States, that would really be something. You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like. And it would also be much better for national security. You don't forget, we basically protect Canada." "We don't need anything they have. We don't need their dairy products, we have more than they have. We don't need anything, so why are we losing $200 billion a year and more to protect Canada? And I said that to, as I called him, Governor Trudeau. I said, listen, what would happen if we didn't subsidize you if we didn't? Because we give them a lot of money, we help them," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Give your head a shake!’; Canada’s former PM Chretien offers blunt advice to Trump

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Jan 12) called politicians in California "incompetent'' over their response to controlling the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles (LA).&nbsp;
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The fires are still raging in LA. The incompetent pols (politicians) have no idea how to put them out. Thousands of magnificent houses are gone, and many more will soon be lost."
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"There is death all over the place. This is one of the worst catastrophes in the history of our Country. They just can&rsquo;t put out the fires. What&rsquo;s wrong with them?" he added.&nbsp;
<h2>Death toll in wildfires climbs to 16</h2>
Trump's remarks came as the death toll due to the wildfires climbed to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds returned that could push the flames towards some of the city&rsquo;s most famous landmarks.
Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner&rsquo;s office said in a statement Saturday evening.
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There were fears that winds could move the fires towards the J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge, a report by the news agency Associated Press said.&nbsp;
<h2>California Guv Newsom deflects blame over response</h2>
California Governor Gavin Newsom deflected the blame when he was asked about the public anger over his administration's response to controlling the wildfires, citing he was not getting straight answers.
During a recent podcast, Governor Newsom said that local leaders and his team failed to provide him with a clear picture of the situation.
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&ldquo;So, I&rsquo;m the governor of California and wanna know the answer. I&rsquo;ve got that question, I can&rsquo;t tell you, by how many people, &lsquo;What happened?&rsquo; &ndash; on my own team, &lsquo;What happened?&rsquo;&hellip; I&rsquo;ll be candid with you, I wasn&rsquo;t getting straight answers,&rdquo; Newsom added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Earlier, California Governor Gavin Newsom deflected the blame when he was asked about the public anger over his administration's response to controlling the wildfires. 

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Jan 12) called politicians in California "incompetent'' over their response to controlling the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles (LA). In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The fires are still raging in LA. The incompetent pols (politicians) have no idea how to put them out. Thousands of magnificent houses are gone, and many more will soon be lost." "There is death all over the place. This is one of the worst catastrophes in the history of our Country. They just can’t put out the fires. What’s wrong with them?" he added. Death toll in wildfires climbs to 16 Trump's remarks came as the death toll due to the wildfires climbed to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds returned that could push the flames towards some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said in a statement Saturday evening. Also read | LA wildfires: Lottery winner loses entire mansion worth $3.8 million in blaze There were fears that winds could move the fires towards the J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. California Guv Newsom deflects blame over response California Governor Gavin Newsom deflected the blame when he was asked about the public anger over his administration's response to controlling the wildfires, citing he was not getting straight answers. During a recent podcast, Governor Newsom said that local leaders and his team failed to provide him with a clear picture of the situation. Also read | California Governor Newsom deflects blame as wildfires claim 16 lives “So, I’m the governor of California and wanna know the answer. I’ve got that question, I can’t tell you, by how many people, ‘What happened?’ – on my own team, ‘What happened?’… I’ll be candid with you, I wasn’t getting straight answers,” Newsom added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Fires are still raging': Trump calls California politicians 'incompetent' over LA wildfires response

Former US president Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump's cordial conversation on January 9 before former president Jimmy Carter's funeral kept the internet guessing as to what both were talking about. Obama and Trump were known to be rivals, but the conversation appeared very friendly, something Trump acknowledged later.
Now, a professional lip reader has come up with an answer to the much-asked question: What did they discuss?
According to the expert, the two were engaged in a serious conversation that was sealed in laughter and smiles, said a report in the New York Post.
<h2>What was the discussion about?</h2>
Seated shoulder to shoulder, Trump leaned in, possibly concerned about the cameras and discreetly told Obama that they needed to find a private spot later that day to discuss a pressing matter, claimed the forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman.
The specifics of the conversation are not yet known, but as per Freeman's analysis, they were likely talking about international agreements.
"I've pulled out of that. It's the conditions. Can you imagine that?" Trump said at one point, leaning toward Obama.&nbsp;
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To this, Obama laughed and Trump added, &ldquo;And after, I will.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;Call me at the foy after, yep,&rdquo; Trump said, to which Obama replied, &ldquo;Can you just &hellip; it should be good.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t talk, we have to find a quiet place sometime. This is a matter of importance, and we need to do this outside so that we can deal with it, certainly, today,&rdquo; Trump allegedly said as Obama nodded.
<h2>Trump addresses 'friendly' exchange with Obama</h2>
Trump later addressed his friendly chat with Obama, stating that he didn't realise that the conversation appeared so friendly.
&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t realise how friendly we appeared,&rdquo; Trump told a reporter from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after the funeral.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I said, &lsquo;Boy, they look like two people that like each other.&rsquo; And we probably do. We have a little different philosophies, right? But we probably do. I don&rsquo;t know. We just got along. But I got along with just about everybody.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: The specifics of the conversation are not yet known, however, as per Freeman's translation both were likely talking about international agreements.

Former US president Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump's cordial conversation on January 9 before former president Jimmy Carter's funeral kept the internet guessing as to what both were talking about. Obama and Trump were known to be rivals, but the conversation appeared very friendly, something Trump acknowledged later. Now, a professional lip reader has come up with an answer to the much-asked question: What did they discuss? According to the expert, the two were engaged in a serious conversation that was sealed in laughter and smiles, said a report in the New York Post. What was the discussion about? Seated shoulder to shoulder, Trump leaned in, possibly concerned about the cameras and discreetly told Obama that they needed to find a private spot later that day to discuss a pressing matter, claimed the forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman. The specifics of the conversation are not yet known, but as per Freeman's analysis, they were likely talking about international agreements. "I've pulled out of that. It's the conditions. Can you imagine that?" Trump said at one point, leaning toward Obama. Also read: Biden silences media during California wildfires briefing by whistling loudly To this, Obama laughed and Trump added, “And after, I will.” “Call me at the foy after, yep,” Trump said, to which Obama replied, “Can you just … it should be good.” “I can’t talk, we have to find a quiet place sometime. This is a matter of importance, and we need to do this outside so that we can deal with it, certainly, today,” Trump allegedly said as Obama nodded. Trump addresses 'friendly' exchange with Obama Trump later addressed his friendly chat with Obama, stating that he didn't realise that the conversation appeared so friendly. “I didn’t realise how friendly we appeared,” Trump told a reporter from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after the funeral. “I said, ‘Boy, they look like two people that like each other.’ And we probably do. We have a little different philosophies, right? But we probably do. I don’t know. We just got along. But I got along with just about everybody.” (With inputs from agencies)

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