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A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official has been suspended after ordering disaster relief workers to avoid helping the houses having a Trump sign, Fox News reported.

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official has been suspended after ordering disaster relief workers to avoid helping the houses having a Trump sign, Fox News reported. After the devastating hurricane in Florida, relief workers were deployed in the affected areas but the official directed them to not help the homes "advertising" for the US President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement to Fox News, a FEMA spokesperson said the organisation is "deeply disturbed" after the incident confirming that the official directing the workers was given no instruction from the agency to avoid those houses. "While we believe this is an isolated incident, we have taken measures to remove the employee from their role and are investigating the matter to prevent this from happening ever again," the spokesperson told Fox News. "The employee who issued this guidance had no authority and was given no direction to tell teams to avoid these homes, and we are reaching out to the people who may have not been reached as a result of this incident," he added. Also read | Pentagon officials brace for illegal orders from Donald Trump: Reports FEMA said it is taking the incident: extremely serious" and investing in it, Fox News reported. FEMA vs Trump Donald Trump slammed the federal response to a devastating hurricane just a week before the US elections, as his rival Kamala Harris pushed for moderate Republican votes in the closing stretch of a deadlocked White House race. Trump, who notched his narrowest victory in North Carolina when he lost to Joe Biden in 2020, toured storm-damaged parts of hard-hit Asheville. Officials in the state were forced to issue hurricane response fact-checks after Trump and his backers pushed what Biden called "an onslaught of lies" about confiscated property, neglected Republican areas and funds diverted to migrants. Also read | 'Money's not an issue': Man charged in Trump's assassination attempt revealed Iran army's plan The 78-year-old doubled down on the conspiracy theories in Asheville, accusing FEMA of redirecting disaster funds to bring in undocumented immigrants and bolster Democratic votes. "So I think it's a disgrace what happened with FEMA, what's happened with their rescue effort. Their rescue effort was almost non-existent," Trump said, according to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

FEMA official directed aid workers to avoid houses with Trump signs, suspended: Report

As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on, the United States (US) told Qatar that the presence of Hamas in the country&nbsp;is no longer acceptable&nbsp;since the Palestinian militant group rejected the latest proposal to achieve a ceasefire and a hostage deal.

A total of three coaches including one parcel van of the&nbsp;22850 Secundrabad Shalimar SF Express derailed on Saturday (Nov 9) near Nalpur Station of the South Eastern Railway division. No casualties were reported.

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As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on, the United States (US) told Qatar that the presence of Hamas in the country is no longer acceptable since the Palestinian militant group rejected the latest proposal to achieve a ceasefire and a hostage deal.

As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on, the United States (US) told Qatar that the presence of Hamas in the country is no longer acceptable since the Palestinian militant group rejected the latest proposal to achieve a ceasefire and a hostage deal. A total of three coaches including one parcel van of the 22850 Secundrabad Shalimar SF Express derailed on Saturday (Nov 9) near Nalpur Station of the South Eastern Railway division. No casualties were reported. In another news from around the world, the US has charged an Iranian man in an alleged assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. Click on the headlines to read more: Gaza war truce talks: 'Presence of Hamas in Doha is no longer accepted since...,' US tells Qatar The United States (US) has told Qatar that the presence of Hamas in Doha is no longer acceptable in the weeks since the Palestinian militant group rejected the latest proposal to achieve a ceasefire and a hostage deal, reported news agency Reuters early Saturday (Nov 9) citing an official who chose to remain anonymous. Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail in India's Howrah A total of three coaches including one parcel van of the 22850 Secundrabad Shalimar SF Express derailed on Saturday (Nov 9) near Nalpur Station of the South Eastern Railway division, the news agency ANI reported citing the CPRO South-Eastern Railway. 'Money's not an issue': Man charged in Trump's assassination attempt revealed Iran army's plan The United States (US) has charged an Iranian man in an alleged assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. US prosecutors announced on Friday (Nov 8) that the foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Pentagon officials brace for illegal orders from Donald Trump: Reports Pentagon officials are having discussions on how to respond to any 'illegal' order from the to-be next US president Donald Trump, such as deploying the military domestically, according to a CNN report. Watch | WION Pulse: Germany marks 35 years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall ×

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Pentagon officials are having discussions on how to respond to any illegal order from the to-be next US president Donald Trump, such as deploying the military domestically, according to a CNN report.&nbsp;

The officials are also reportedly preparing for the possibility that Trump may change a few rules that will effectively fire several civil servants from their posts.&nbsp;

During his election campaigns, Trump repeated that if he were elected he would send military after his enemies.&nbsp;US laws prohibit active-duty troops from being deployed for law enforcement purposes.&nbsp;

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Officials are also living with the fear that Trump may replace the present civil service staff with people loyal to him.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump may test military norms in the second term</h2>

Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;is set to resume his sometimes fraught relationship with the military as commander-in-chief, promising to keep US troops out of wars abroad while possibly using them on the streets at home.

As with many subjects,&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;has made contradictory comments about American forces, at times lauding their power while also claiming they were depleted and in need of rebuilding.

He at times clashed with his generals during his 2016-2020 term in office and caused shock by reportedly referring to fallen troops as "losers" and "suckers", something he denied.

More recently, his staff sparked controversy by shoving an employee at Arlington, the country's most hallowed military cemetery.

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Kathleen McInnis, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, told AFP that he could deploy the military to handle domestic opponents or migrants could pose serious dilemmas for troops if put into practice during his second term.

"Soldiers are required to not follow&nbsp;illegal&nbsp;orders, but the line between legal and&nbsp;illegal&nbsp;in some of these instances can be murky," said McInnis to&nbsp;AFP.

Trump&nbsp;told Time magazine earlier this year that his plan for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants would involve the National Guard, "but if I thought things were getting out of control, I would have no problem using the military."

(With inputs from agencies)

Pentagon officials are having discussions on how to respond to any illegal order from the to-be next US president Donald Trump, such as deploying the military domestically, according to a CNN report.

Pentagon officials are having discussions on how to respond to any illegal order from the to-be next US president Donald Trump, such as deploying the military domestically, according to a CNN report. The officials are also reportedly preparing for the possibility that Trump may change a few rules that will effectively fire several civil servants from their posts. During his election campaigns, Trump repeated that if he were elected he would send military after his enemies. US laws prohibit active-duty troops from being deployed for law enforcement purposes. Also read | 'Money's not an issue': Man charged in Trump's assassination attempt revealed Iran army's plan Officials are also living with the fear that Trump may replace the present civil service staff with people loyal to him. Trump may test military norms in the second term Donald Trump is set to resume his sometimes fraught relationship with the military as commander-in-chief, promising to keep US troops out of wars abroad while possibly using them on the streets at home. As with many subjects, Trump has made contradictory comments about American forces, at times lauding their power while also claiming they were depleted and in need of rebuilding. He at times clashed with his generals during his 2016-2020 term in office and caused shock by reportedly referring to fallen troops as "losers" and "suckers", something he denied. More recently, his staff sparked controversy by shoving an employee at Arlington, the country's most hallowed military cemetery. Also read | Trump wants trade war veteran Robert Lighthizer to run US trade policy: Report Kathleen McInnis, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, told AFP that he could deploy the military to handle domestic opponents or migrants could pose serious dilemmas for troops if put into practice during his second term. "Soldiers are required to not follow illegal orders, but the line between legal and illegal in some of these instances can be murky," said McInnis to AFP. Trump told Time magazine earlier this year that his plan for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants would involve the National Guard, "but if I thought things were getting out of control, I would have no problem using the military." (With inputs from agencies)

Pentagon officials brace for 'illegal' orders from Donald Trump: Report

The United States (US) has charged an Iranian man in an alleged assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. US prosecutors announced on Friday (Nov 8) that the foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

The United States (US) has charged an Iranian man in an alleged assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. US prosecutors announced on Friday (Nov 8) that the foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani was killed in 2020 in a US strike ordered by then-president Trump, the Justice Department said according to Reuters. The 51-year-old Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national who is believed to be in Iran, was "tasked" by the IRGC with providing a plan to kill Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential election, the department said in a statement. Also read | Trump wants trade war veteran Robert Lighthizer to run US trade policy: Report Shakeri and two other men, Carlisle Rivera, 49, and Jonathon Loadholt, 36, both from New York, were charged separately with plotting to kill an Iranian-American dissident in New York. Rivera and Loadholt are in US custody and made a court appearance in New York on Thursday. "The charges announced today expose Iran's continued brazen attempts to target US citizens, including President-elect Donald Trump, other government leaders and dissidents who criticize the regime in Tehran," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. Trump faced two other separate assassination attempts this year, including a shooting at a campaign rally when a bullet grazed his ear. On Friday, the Justice Department described Shakeri as an "IRGC asset residing in Tehran." It said he immigrated to the United States as a child and was deported around 2008 after serving 14 years in prison for robbery. "In recent months, Shakeri has used a network of criminal associates he met in prison in the United States to supply the IRGC with operatives to conduct surveillance and assassinations of IRGC targets," the Justice Department said. Also read | Houthis say they fired hypersonic ballistic rocket at Israeli air base It said Loadholt and Rivera, at Shakeri's direction, spent months conducting surveillance on a US citizen of Iranian origin who is an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime and has been the target of multiple prior kidnapping and murder plots. She was not identified in court documents but appears to be dissident journalist Masih Alinejad. A general in the Revolutionary Guards was charged by US prosecutors in late October in connection with a separate plot to assassinate Alinejad, who lives in New York. 'Money's not an issue' According to the criminal complaint against Shakeri, he allegedly disclosed the plot to assassinate Trump in telephone conversations with FBI agents in recent months. Shakeri held the conversations with FBI agents because he was hoping to obtain a sentence reduction for a person who is imprisoned in the United States, it said. Shakeri told the FBI he was approached by an IRGC official in September about organising the assassination of Trump. He allegedly told the IRGC official it would cost a "huge" amount of money, to which the official responded: "Money's not an issue." (With inputs from agencies)

'Money's not an issue': Man charged in Trump's assassination attempt reveals Iran army's plan

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris'&nbsp;massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections. While talking to the New York Times, veteran Democrat and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Biden for delaying his withdrawal from the race. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi was quoted as saying by the paper.

“The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, there would be an open primary,” she added.’

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Pelosi added Harris&nbsp;may have done well in the primary and had been stronger going forward. “And as I say, Kamala may have, I think she would have done well in [a primary] and been stronger going forward. But we don’t know that. That didn’t happen. We live with what happened,”&nbsp;former House speaker&nbsp;told the outlet.

“And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time. If it had been much earlier, it would have been different.”

Pelosi was one of the top Democrats to have reportedly advised Biden to pull out of the race to the White House after his disastrous debate performance against the GOP nominee in June this year.

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Earlier, Longtime Democratic donor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had also criticised Biden for withdrawing “too late.”

“Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should not have concealed his (health) and dropped out a lot sooner," news agency Reuters quoted him as saying. “The party lied to the American people about the cognitive health and fitness of the president, and then didn’t hold a primary to replace him,” he added.

Some Democrats are believed to have also raised questions on Biden’s advisors for never saying “no” to the US president.

A former campaign aide meanwhile said Harris' close association with Biden’s policies may also have discouraged potential voters from supporting the Democratic candidate. Harris’ remarks on ABC News that “she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden” further raised concerns that her administration may not be that different from the era of a very unpopular incumbent president.

(With inputs from agencies)

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris' massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections.

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris' massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections. While talking to the New York Times, veteran Democrat and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Biden for delaying his withdrawal from the race. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi was quoted as saying by the paper. “The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, there would be an open primary,” she added.’ Also read: US election: Joe Biden breaks silence on Kamala Harris` defeat Pelosi added Harris may have done well in the primary and had been stronger going forward. “And as I say, Kamala may have, I think she would have done well in [a primary] and been stronger going forward. But we don’t know that. That didn’t happen. We live with what happened,” former House speaker told the outlet. “And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time. If it had been much earlier, it would have been different.” Pelosi was one of the top Democrats to have reportedly advised Biden to pull out of the race to the White House after his disastrous debate performance against the GOP nominee in June this year. Also read: ‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech Earlier, Longtime Democratic donor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had also criticised Biden for withdrawing “too late.” “Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should not have concealed his (health) and dropped out a lot sooner," news agency Reuters quoted him as saying. “The party lied to the American people about the cognitive health and fitness of the president, and then didn’t hold a primary to replace him,” he added. Some Democrats are believed to have also raised questions on Biden’s advisors for never saying “no” to the US president. A former campaign aide meanwhile said Harris' close association with Biden’s policies may also have discouraged potential voters from supporting the Democratic candidate. Harris’ remarks on ABC News that “she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden” further raised concerns that her administration may not be that different from the era of a very unpopular incumbent president. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Had he gotten out sooner...,’ Democrats blast Biden for Harris' loss against Trump in US election

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended his congratulations to Donald Trump after he won the 2024 United States presidential election via X, a social media platform banned in Pakistan.

In his message on X, Sharif said, “I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership.”

Not long after his post appeared, a Community Note highlighted the irony, reminding users that the Pakistani government, led by Sharif, had officially banned X, previously known as Twitter, within the country.&nbsp;

The note stated, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned X (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan. He is using a VPN to access X, which is unlawful according to Pakistani law.”

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Whether Sharif accessed X from within Pakistan using a VPN or posted from outside the country remains unclear.

Earlier in the year, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, announced the platform’s ban, citing national security concerns. Tarar explained that members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had been using X to promote anti-national activities.

Despite the ban still being in place, Sharif’s post triggered a wave of criticism across social media.

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One user commented, “If hypocrisy had a human face, it would be Shehbaz Sharif.”

Another user posted, “Check this out, people—Shameless &amp; mandates thief @CMShehbaz is congratulating @realDonaldTrump via X after banning X for his own Pakistani nation—this is called true hypocrisy!”

One more response added, “The government has imposed a ban on Twitter in Pakistan, with reports suggesting that even ministers are accessing the platform using VPNs. It’s ironic for a government to restrict public access and yet bypass those same restrictions for themselves.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended his congratulations to Donald Trump after he won the 2024 United States presidential election via X, a social media platform banned in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended his congratulations to Donald Trump after he won the 2024 United States presidential election via X, a social media platform banned in Pakistan. In his message on X, Sharif said, “I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership.” Not long after his post appeared, a Community Note highlighted the irony, reminding users that the Pakistani government, led by Sharif, had officially banned X, previously known as Twitter, within the country. The note stated, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned X (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan. He is using a VPN to access X, which is unlawful according to Pakistani law.” Also read: Blast at Quetta Railway Station: Death toll at 26 in attack claimed by BLA Whether Sharif accessed X from within Pakistan using a VPN or posted from outside the country remains unclear. Earlier in the year, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, announced the platform’s ban, citing national security concerns. Tarar explained that members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had been using X to promote anti-national activities. Despite the ban still being in place, Sharif’s post triggered a wave of criticism across social media. Also read: Hope Trump keeps his promises to end wars in West Asia: Iraqi PM One user commented, “If hypocrisy had a human face, it would be Shehbaz Sharif.” Another user posted, “Check this out, people—Shameless & mandates thief @CMShehbaz is congratulating @realDonaldTrump via X after banning X for his own Pakistani nation—this is called true hypocrisy!” One more response added, “The government has imposed a ban on Twitter in Pakistan, with reports suggesting that even ministers are accessing the platform using VPNs. It’s ironic for a government to restrict public access and yet bypass those same restrictions for themselves.” (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif bypasses own X ban to congratulate Trump, users call out hypocrisy

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held a telephone conversation with Donald Trump where he urged the US president-elect to end the ongoing wars in West Asia.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held a telephone conversation with Donald Trump where he urged the US president-elect to end the ongoing wars in West Asia. Amid Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, Prime Minister Sudani, who was appointed to the top post in 2022, has been in a delicate balancing act to ensure his country is not drawn into the fighting. The phone call between Sudani and Trump According to a statement published by Sudani's office on Friday (Nov 8), the Iraqi PM in his phone call with Trump pointed to the Republican leader's "campaign statements and promises to work towards ending wars in the region (West Asia)." Also read | Iran says Trump assassination claim by FBI 'totally unfounded' "The two sides agreed to coordinate efforts in achieving this goal," Sudani's office said. About 2,500 American troops are deployed in Iraq as part of a US-led coalition that was formed to help battle the Islamic State (ISIS). How were Iraq-US relations under Trump's first presidency? Under Trump's first term as US president from 2017-2021, relations deteriorated between Baghdad and Washington after a US drone strike in January 2020 killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. Also killed in the strike was Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of Iraq's former paramilitary Hashed al-Shaabi that have been integrated into the armed forces. As part of their investigations into Muhandis's assassination, the Iraqi judiciary issued a warrant for Trump's arrest in January 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

Iraqi PM urges US President-elect Donald Trump to work towards ending wars in West Asia

US President-elect Donald Trump won the swing state Nevada in the 2024 presidential election and became the first GOP candidate to win the state after 20 years.&nbsp;

The Associate Press called the presidential race on Saturday (Nov 9) handing Harris a loss in Nevada where she held several campaigns.&nbsp;

Since 1992, Nevada has voted for the Democratic presidential nominee in every US election, except the two elections when George W Bush ran for president as a Republican.&nbsp;

In 2020, President Joe Biden won the state by 2.4 per cent more votes giving the Democrats a hope of winning Nevada in 2024 as well. But it could not happen.&nbsp;

With the results, Republicans surprised many by beating Democrats in Nevada this election.&nbsp;

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During the election campaign, both Harris and Biden made several visits to Nevada.&nbsp;

"Nevada, I am here asking for your vote. And here is my pledge to you, and I have your back, as president, I pledge to you to seek common ground and common sense solutions to the challenges you face. I am not looking to score political points," Harris said in one of her campaign speeches.&nbsp;

"I am looking to make progress. And I pledge to listen to experts, to listen to those who will be impacted by the decisions I make and to listen to people who disagree with me. Because that's what real leaders do," she added.&nbsp;

<h2>Final votes tally&nbsp;</h2>

Donald Trump's Republicans held on to a narrow edge on Friday as election officials tallied the final votes that will determine control of the US House of Representatives, though Democrats succeeded in flipping a pair of New York state seats.

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Republicans have secured at least 211 seats, seven short of the majority in the 435-member chamber, with 24 races left to be called, according to projections by Edison Research. Republicans are set to hold a majority of at least 53 seats in the Senate.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump won the swing state Nevada in the 2024 presidential election and became the first GOP candidate to win the state after 20 years. The Associate Press called the presidential race on Saturday (Nov 9) handing Harris a loss in Nevada where she held several campaigns.

US President-elect Donald Trump won the swing state Nevada in the 2024 presidential election and became the first GOP candidate to win the state after 20 years. The Associate Press called the presidential race on Saturday (Nov 9) handing Harris a loss in Nevada where she held several campaigns. Since 1992, Nevada has voted for the Democratic presidential nominee in every US election, except the two elections when George W Bush ran for president as a Republican. In 2020, President Joe Biden won the state by 2.4 per cent more votes giving the Democrats a hope of winning Nevada in 2024 as well. But it could not happen. With the results, Republicans surprised many by beating Democrats in Nevada this election. Also read | Iran says Trump assassination claim by FBI 'totally unfounded' During the election campaign, both Harris and Biden made several visits to Nevada. "Nevada, I am here asking for your vote. And here is my pledge to you, and I have your back, as president, I pledge to you to seek common ground and common sense solutions to the challenges you face. I am not looking to score political points," Harris said in one of her campaign speeches. "I am looking to make progress. And I pledge to listen to experts, to listen to those who will be impacted by the decisions I make and to listen to people who disagree with me. Because that's what real leaders do," she added. Final votes tally Donald Trump's Republicans held on to a narrow edge on Friday as election officials tallied the final votes that will determine control of the US House of Representatives, though Democrats succeeded in flipping a pair of New York state seats. Also read | FEMA official directed aid workers to avoid houses with Trump signs, suspended: Report Republicans have secured at least 211 seats, seven short of the majority in the 435-member chamber, with 24 races left to be called, according to projections by Edison Research. Republicans are set to hold a majority of at least 53 seats in the Senate. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump becomes first Republican presidential candidate to win Nevada after 20 years

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Nov 7) announced Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, entrusted a top position to a political operative who helped the Republican candidate win the 2024 elections.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Nov 7) announced Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, entrusted a top position to a political operative who helped the Republican candidate win the 2024 elections. The appointment was the first of what is expected to be a flurry of staffing announcements as Trump prepares to return to the White House on January 20. Also read | Trump 2.0 cabinet to have Elon Musk as 'secretary of cost-cutting'? Tesla CEO says… As gatekeeper to the president, the chief of staff typically wields great influence. The person manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, and maintains contact with other government departments and lawmakers. Wiles will be the first woman in US history to hold the position of chief of staff. "Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected," Trump said. “Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well-deserved honour to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history,” the Republican further added. Who is Susie Wiles? Wiles is widely known in Trump's circle and beyond for managing Trump's most disciplined and effective campaign till date. She maintained a low profile throughout the election campaign, declining even to speak on the stage during Trump's victory celebration. She even avoided taking the official title of Trump's campaign manager. Wiles lacks federal government experience but she is known to have a close connection with the Republicans. She served as a senior adviser on Trump's 2016 and 2020 bids. Also read | 'Very cordial,’ Mexican President holds telephonic conversation with US presidential election winner Trump The daughter of legendary NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall, Wiles entered politics in 1980 while working for the election campaign of Ronald Reagan. Chris Whipple, the author of The Gatekeepers (A book which explores how the White House chief of staff influences a presidency), said Wiles is the one who knows how to "manage Trump." "She’s shown that she can manage Trump, that she works with him and can sometimes tell him hard truths, and that’s important,” he said. According to Trump aides quoted by the Associated Press, Wiles is seen as someone who can guide Trump’s moods and impulses without attempting to hold him back. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump announces Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

In an embarrassing setback, United States Democratic&nbsp;vice presidential candidate and&nbsp;Minnesota Governor&nbsp;Tim Walz ended up losing even his home county to Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections.

Trump secured 49.6 per cent of the vote in Minnesota’s Blue Earth County, against Walz’s 48.3 per cent.

Ironically, Walz was defeated by Trump in a territory that he and his family had been calling home for the last 20 years before he became governor.

This was a major upset when compared to the election results in 2020. Incumbent US President&nbsp;Joe Biden won from the county with an impressive 51 per cent of the vote while Trump languished at just above 46 per cent.

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According to US media, Walz moved to Blue Earth County as an adult and spent his time there teaching social studies and coaching football.&nbsp;

His stint in the Congress has been impressive, winning the state's 1st Congressional District for the Democrats in 2006, and then representing it for 12 years.&nbsp;

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Walz took on the role of Minnesota governor in 2018, after defeating his Republican opponent by double digits. It was because of this impressive report card and track record that he was selected as Kamala Harris's running mate by Democratic elites. However, the voters of his county rejected him.

It must be noted that Trump failed to win the Minnesota state overall, with the state's 10 electoral votes ultimately going to Harris on Wednesday (Nov 6). The blue state last voted for a Republican candidate in 1972 when Richard Nixon was the GOP nominee. 
 
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In an embarrassing setback, United States Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ended up losing even his home county to Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections.

In an embarrassing setback, United States Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ended up losing even his home county to Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections. Trump secured 49.6 per cent of the vote in Minnesota’s Blue Earth County, against Walz’s 48.3 per cent. Ironically, Walz was defeated by Trump in a territory that he and his family had been calling home for the last 20 years before he became governor. This was a major upset when compared to the election results in 2020. Incumbent US President Joe Biden won from the county with an impressive 51 per cent of the vote while Trump languished at just above 46 per cent. Also read: US Presidential Election 2024: How it will impact foreign policy? According to US media, Walz moved to Blue Earth County as an adult and spent his time there teaching social studies and coaching football. His stint in the Congress has been impressive, winning the state's 1st Congressional District for the Democrats in 2006, and then representing it for 12 years. Also read: `God spared my life for a reason`: Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes Walz took on the role of Minnesota governor in 2018, after defeating his Republican opponent by double digits. It was because of this impressive report card and track record that he was selected as Kamala Harris's running mate by Democratic elites. However, the voters of his county rejected him. It must be noted that Trump failed to win the Minnesota state overall, with the state's 10 electoral votes ultimately going to Harris on Wednesday (Nov 6). The blue state last voted for a Republican candidate in 1972 when Richard Nixon was the GOP nominee. (With inputs from agencies)

Embarrassing! Democratic VP pick Tim Walz lost even his own county to Trump

After all the frenzy around the US presidential election, the Americans finally made a choice on November 5 by choosing Republican Donald Trump as their next President. At the victory speech, the former President was joined by his running mate JD Vance, his entire family and a very special guest- Elon Musk.

While addressing his supporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida after the election win, Trump introduced Musk as “a star is born,” amid an enthusiastic crowd.&nbsp;

The great introduction came after the Tesla CEO’s great support of Trump in his campaign—from attending rallies to donating more than $100 million to Republican causes, Musk did it all. Now, reports are surfacing that the billionaire mid-lands a role in Trump’s new cabinet, which is set to be inaugurated on January 6.

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Trump first revealed such plans during an interview in October, where he said he is looking to appoint a “secretary of cost-cutting.” He also insisted that he would defer to Musk when it came to shutting down various agencies and essentially “trimming” the government.

“I’m going to have Elon Musk — he is dying to do this. You know, he’s a great business guy, actually. You think of him for science and rockets. And every time I think he’s telling me about a new screw that was developed, he’s developed a new screw — screws are difficult — and it’s made out of titanium, and it’s so exciting. But you know what? He’s a great business guy, and he’s a great cost-cutter. You’ve seen that. And he said&nbsp;I could cut costs without affecting anybody,” Trump told Fox News during an interaction.

Watch |&nbsp;US Election 2024: Will Elon Musk Be Joining Forces With Donald Trump Soon?

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This is not something new that Trump has pitched for. Earlier, the former POTUS displayed a strong interest in drafting high-net-worth individuals from the private sector into official roles.&nbsp;

Trump nominated five people who were predominantly businessmen as Cabinet secretaries during his first term in office — including Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos, and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon.

<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>

Musk also hinted at the possibility of a new administrative role in the coming months — posting a series of memes as Trump stormed his way to an election victory.&nbsp;

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He also claimed during a recent Trump election rally that the federal budget could be slashed by “at least” $2 trillion.

&nbsp;“America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” he assured in one social media post following the results.

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After all the frenzy around the US presidential election, the Americans finally made a choice on November 5 by choosing Republican Donald Trump as their next President.

After all the frenzy around the US presidential election, the Americans finally made a choice on November 5 by choosing Republican Donald Trump as their next President. At the victory speech, the former President was joined by his running mate JD Vance, his entire family and a very special guest- Elon Musk. While addressing his supporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida after the election win, Trump introduced Musk as “a star is born,” amid an enthusiastic crowd. The great introduction came after the Tesla CEO’s great support of Trump in his campaign—from attending rallies to donating more than $100 million to Republican causes, Musk did it all. Now, reports are surfacing that the billionaire mid-lands a role in Trump’s new cabinet, which is set to be inaugurated on January 6. Also Read | Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25% amid economic shifts and inflation concerns Trump first revealed such plans during an interview in October, where he said he is looking to appoint a “secretary of cost-cutting.” He also insisted that he would defer to Musk when it came to shutting down various agencies and essentially “trimming” the government. “I’m going to have Elon Musk — he is dying to do this. You know, he’s a great business guy, actually. You think of him for science and rockets. And every time I think he’s telling me about a new screw that was developed, he’s developed a new screw — screws are difficult — and it’s made out of titanium, and it’s so exciting. But you know what? He’s a great business guy, and he’s a great cost-cutter. You’ve seen that. And he said I could cut costs without affecting anybody,” Trump told Fox News during an interaction. Watch | US Election 2024: Will Elon Musk Be Joining Forces With Donald Trump Soon? × This is not something new that Trump has pitched for. Earlier, the former POTUS displayed a strong interest in drafting high-net-worth individuals from the private sector into official roles. Trump nominated five people who were predominantly businessmen as Cabinet secretaries during his first term in office — including Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos, and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon. What did Musk say? Musk also hinted at the possibility of a new administrative role in the coming months — posting a series of memes as Trump stormed his way to an election victory. Also Read | Embarrassing! Democratic VP pick Tim Walz lost even his own county to Trump He also claimed during a recent Trump election rally that the federal budget could be slashed by “at least” $2 trillion. “America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” he assured in one social media post following the results. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump 2.0 cabinet to have Elon Musk as 'secretary of cost-cutting'? Tesla CEO says…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday morning, and described the first telephone call between the leaders since Tuesday's US&nbsp;elections as "very cordial."

Sheinbaum posted on social media platform X a photo of herself smiling at her desk, adding that she and Trump spoke about the "good relations that we'll have between Mexico and the United States."

The post did not go into further detail about the call.

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Issues touching on Mexico's relationship with its northern neighbour, including trade, migration and security, played a large role in the election that will send the former president back to the White House in January.

Earlier on Thursday, Sheinbaum said she expected to discuss with Trump "all of the issues on the bilateral agenda."

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Sheinbaum sent Trump a congratulatory letter on Wednesday and has repeatedly pledged she will pursue good ties with the United States, Mexico's top trade partner.

Sheinbaum, who lived for several years in California as a university student, is a fluent English speaker.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday morning, and described the first telephone call between the leaders since Tuesday's US elections as "very cordial.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday morning, and described the first telephone call between the leaders since Tuesday's US elections as "very cordial." Sheinbaum posted on social media platform X a photo of herself smiling at her desk, adding that she and Trump spoke about the "good relations that we'll have between Mexico and the United States." The post did not go into further detail about the call. Also read: Donald Trump's win in US election a chance for Washington to reassess 'wrong policies': Iran Issues touching on Mexico's relationship with its northern neighbour, including trade, migration and security, played a large role in the election that will send the former president back to the White House in January. Earlier on Thursday, Sheinbaum said she expected to discuss with Trump "all of the issues on the bilateral agenda." Watch | Department Of Justice To Drop Federal Cases Against Trump × Sheinbaum sent Trump a congratulatory letter on Wednesday and has repeatedly pledged she will pursue good ties with the United States, Mexico's top trade partner. Sheinbaum, who lived for several years in California as a university student, is a fluent English speaker. 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.

‘Very cordial,’ Mexican President holds telephonic conversation with US presidential election winner Trump

Officials across the United States are examining reports of racist text messages targeting Black people,&nbsp;minors, students, and professionals from unknown numbers following the 2024 presidential election which Donald Trump won. These messages, some instructing recipients to "pick cotton at the nearest plantation," have surfaced in multiple US states, including California, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

The messages differ slightly but generally carry a similar theme, instructing recipients they’ve been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” Reports from local news and social media show that people in more than a dozen states have received these texts.

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The senders of these messages are unknown, and a complete list of recipients isn’t available. TextNow, a messaging app, believes that these texts were part of a "widespread, coordinated attack" and has stated that it is cooperating with partners to investigate and block similar accounts.&nbsp;

TextNow told CNN, "We do not tolerate or condone the use of our service to send harassing or spam messages and will work with the authorities to prevent these individuals from doing so in the future."

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Derrick Johnson, CEO of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), commented on the wider implications, saying, “The unfortunate reality of electing a president who, historically, has embraced and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our eyes.”&nbsp;

Johnson described the messages as a troubling sign of rising racist rhetoric across the country.

“These messages represent an alarming increase in vile and abhorrent rhetoric from racist groups across the country, who now feel emboldened to spread hate and stoke the flames of fear that many of us are feeling after Tuesday’s election results,” he added.

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Leaders from both political parties have condemned the messages, vowing to identify and stop those responsible. A Trump campaign representative, Karoline Leavitt, clarified that the campaign “has absolutely nothing to do with these text messages.”

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said, "Hate has no place in our country. These racist text messages targeting Black New Yorkers, including children and teens, are despicable. Any New Yorker who gets these texts should contact us: https://ag.ny.gov/file-complaint/civil-rights.”

“The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter,” the FBI said in a statement Thursday (Nov 7).

Louisiana&nbsp;Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, took to X and said, “I have been made aware of racist and vile spam text messages individuals have received throughout Louisiana. I have directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the origins of these disgusting texts that only intend to divide us. I urge anyone who received a text to contact my office at (800) 351-4889.”

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Officials across the United States are examining reports of racist text messages targeting Black people, minors, students, and professionals from unknown numbers following the 2024 presidential election which Donald Trump won.

Officials across the United States are examining reports of racist text messages targeting Black people, minors, students, and professionals from unknown numbers following the 2024 presidential election which Donald Trump won. These messages, some instructing recipients to "pick cotton at the nearest plantation," have surfaced in multiple US states, including California, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. The messages differ slightly but generally carry a similar theme, instructing recipients they’ve been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” Reports from local news and social media show that people in more than a dozen states have received these texts. My grandson received this text message this morning. This is the kind of shit black people have been subjected to all my life. This text is going around to young black people. It ain’t funny & laughter won’t be the consequence for whoever the cowardly MF is if I find (it). pic.twitter.com/0OjKhUdcA1 — Virvus Jones (@VirvusJ) November 7, 2024 × The senders of these messages are unknown, and a complete list of recipients isn’t available. TextNow, a messaging app, believes that these texts were part of a "widespread, coordinated attack" and has stated that it is cooperating with partners to investigate and block similar accounts. TextNow told CNN, "We do not tolerate or condone the use of our service to send harassing or spam messages and will work with the authorities to prevent these individuals from doing so in the future." Also read: Clueless US voters Googled ‘where to vote for Biden’ in Trump vs Harris fight Derrick Johnson, CEO of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), commented on the wider implications, saying, “The unfortunate reality of electing a president who, historically, has embraced and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our eyes.” Johnson described the messages as a troubling sign of rising racist rhetoric across the country. “These messages represent an alarming increase in vile and abhorrent rhetoric from racist groups across the country, who now feel emboldened to spread hate and stoke the flames of fear that many of us are feeling after Tuesday’s election results,” he added. I have been made aware of racist and vile spam text messages individuals have received throughout Louisiana. I have directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the origins of these disgusting texts that only intend to divide us. I urge anyone who received… pic.twitter.com/akz37kYbXq — Attorney General Liz Murrill (@AGLizMurrill) November 7, 2024 × Leaders from both political parties have condemned the messages, vowing to identify and stop those responsible. A Trump campaign representative, Karoline Leavitt, clarified that the campaign “has absolutely nothing to do with these text messages.” Also read: ‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said, "Hate has no place in our country. These racist text messages targeting Black New Yorkers, including children and teens, are despicable. Any New Yorker who gets these texts should contact us: https://ag.ny.gov/file-complaint/civil-rights.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter,” the FBI said in a statement Thursday (Nov 7). Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, took to X and said, “I have been made aware of racist and vile spam text messages individuals have received throughout Louisiana. I have directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the origins of these disgusting texts that only intend to divide us. I urge anyone who received a text to contact my office at (800) 351-4889.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Pick cotton at nearest plantation’: Racist texts sent to Black people across US, FBI opens probe

A robotic dog patrols Donald Trump's Mar-a-lago home as security is beefed up after his election victory. Watch the visuals.

Robotic Dog Patrols Trump's Mar-A-Lago Home

The Federal Reserve delivered a quarter-point interest-rate cut on thursday — the second-straight reduction as widely expected. While the fed suggested a steady rat-cut path in the current easing cycle, economists and investors have reduced their bets for how low rates will fall, partially because of Trump's win.

Fed Delivers Back-to-back Rate Cuts, Signals Steady Easing Path

US President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News on Thursday that “there is no price tag” when it comes to his mass deportation plan. Watch this report for more details!

US: Donald Trump Says 'No Price Tag on Deportation Plan'

Kamala Harris had the backing of a motley group of hollywood and industry A-listers. Clearly, despite enjoying the support of tens of millions of people, they failed to win Harris the votes that she needed. So, is it safe to say then, that celebrity influence is not the golden ticket everyone was hoping for it to be?

Celebrity Power Not Enough to Win Harris Votes | GRAVITAS

While some Americans are still accepting the idea of a second non-consecutive Trump presidency, the view from outside is - What does Trump 2.0 mean for the rest of the world? What's his master plan, especially when the world is facing multiple conflicts and the possibility of future conflict? The decisions that he takes as the 47th president of the U.S., have the potential to reshape the world as we know it. So what will he do? What is his foreign policy? While Trump has offered few foreign policy specifics, he has made some statements here and there, has issued warnings, and promised to end wars. Will he make good on his promises?

6 Trump Decisions That Will Change the World; From Ukraine, Gaza War to China | GRAVITAS

As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump clinched a historic victory in the US presidential elections, the global financial markets were rattled and left many investors in a tizzy.

Before weighing the implications of this economic shake-up, let's first understand the impact of Trump's victory on market indexes, currencies and commodities.&nbsp;

<h2>How global markets reacted to Trump's victory?</h2>

As soon as the results were out, the US shares jumped to a record high on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average&nbsp;rallied nearly 4 per cent, the S&amp;P opened 2 per cent higher and amid this market euphoria, the dollar recorded its biggest jump in eight years.&nbsp;

Some of the stocks saw a surge in price, especially Elon Musk's owned Tesla and Trump Media. Musk remained a staunch supporter of Trump throughout the election campaign and has a high chance of holding a position in the government.&nbsp;

Even though Tesla shares rallied on the market, stocks of other electric automakers went into a slump because of Trump's decision to consider putting an end to a $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases&nbsp;on coming&nbsp;to power.&nbsp;

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The small-cap stocks also performed well, as the Russell 2000 index jumped to around 5 per cent, which was its largest rise in one day in two years. Bank stocks also joined the celebrations as they soared in the market.&nbsp;

In the world of cryptocurrency, bitcoin recorded a historic all-time high because of Trump's position to prioritise the volatile cryptocurrency.

Predicting the global market's future in Trump 2.0, Samir Bahl, CEO - Investment Banking, Anand Rathi Advisors, said to WION, "Investors can be optimistic that a pro-business administration can lead to favourable market conditions and potentially promising returns in the medium term. This administration is also likely to seek decisive settlements to ongoing global conflicts currently impacting global supply chains and market sentiments."

The global markets also remained impacted by the import duties, which included a 60 per cent tariff on imports from China and a 10 per cent universal tariff on imports from all foreign countries.

The victory of Trump initially triggered a sell-off because of which oil fell by more than $2, however, it turned positive later in the day. According to predictions of Citi, Trump's second term is likely to exert pressure on oil in 2025 and Brent crude is likely to remain at an average of $60 per barrel, because of increased oil supply and potential trade tariffs.&nbsp;

However, speaking to WION, Siddharth Maurya, Founder &amp; Managing Director of Vibhavangal Anukulakara Private Limited, said that election results' "immediate effect would be felt in the case of fossil fuels, infrastructure and domestic manufacturing. Even though there are very high expectations from the presidential policies, it has been established that core drivers of returns would be the Fed policies and the global economy."

<h2>The see-saw between US elections and the Indian stock market</h2>

The euphoria of Trump's victory was also reflected in the Indian stock market, which rallied through the day and closed in green. Nifty rose to 24,484.05 and the benchmark BSE Sensex closed at 80,378.13, which marked a 901.50 point, or 1.13 per cent jump from the previous day.&nbsp;

However, the excitement fizzled out in the stock market the next day&nbsp;as investors tried to weigh both the positive and negative implications of the Republicans being at the helm of US politics on the Indian market.

Speaking about the implications of Trump's victory on the Indian market, Maurya said, "The positives could be the strengthening of bilateral relations, Indian IT companies benefitting if US corporates increase spending or US companies increasing the pace at which they move their supply chains from China towards India. There could be some uneasy situations as well because of limitations on immigration policies that impact the provision of IT services, trade restrictions, and world market instability on account of US-China relations."

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The Indian rupee also witnessed an all-time low of 84.3775&nbsp;amid outflows from local equities and expectations that the change in regime would boost the dollar.

So what lies ahead for the Indian market? "The Indian equities market can expect to continue its strong performance after the long overdue correction. While there could be some pressure on India-US trade negotiations, under the Trump administration, U.S.-China tensions could further accelerate the China + 1 policy driving both investors and companies to shift their focus toward India as an attractive alternative market," Bahl explained.

"Nonetheless, investors must remain cognizant of policy impacts on international trade, especially with China, and expected market fluctuations arising from geopolitical choices," Maurya warned.

However, the policies of Trump are likely to catalyse a robust cycle of investment and development in the country's tech and real estate landscapes.&nbsp;

Emphasising how Trump 2.0 will impact real estate, Samir Bhandari, Co-founder &amp; CFO, hBits - a fractional ownership platform of commercial real estate, said to WION, "As U.S. firms ramp up spending in response to a favourable economic environment, Indian IT companies are likely to benefit from increased demand for services, driving expansion in Global Capability Centres. This growth will not only enhance job creation but also stimulate the commercial real estate sector in tech hubs like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai."&nbsp;

As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump clinched a historic victory in the US presidential elections, the global financial markets were rattled and left many investors in a tizzy.

As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump clinched a historic victory in the US presidential elections, the global financial markets were rattled and left many investors in a tizzy. Before weighing the implications of this economic shake-up, let's first understand the impact of Trump's victory on market indexes, currencies and commodities. How global markets reacted to Trump's victory? As soon as the results were out, the US shares jumped to a record high on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average rallied nearly 4 per cent, the S&P opened 2 per cent higher and amid this market euphoria, the dollar recorded its biggest jump in eight years. Some of the stocks saw a surge in price, especially Elon Musk's owned Tesla and Trump Media. Musk remained a staunch supporter of Trump throughout the election campaign and has a high chance of holding a position in the government. Even though Tesla shares rallied on the market, stocks of other electric automakers went into a slump because of Trump's decision to consider putting an end to a $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases on coming to power. Also Read: Money-Wise: Have the global stock markets crashed? Here's what you must do The small-cap stocks also performed well, as the Russell 2000 index jumped to around 5 per cent, which was its largest rise in one day in two years. Bank stocks also joined the celebrations as they soared in the market. In the world of cryptocurrency, bitcoin recorded a historic all-time high because of Trump's position to prioritise the volatile cryptocurrency. Predicting the global market's future in Trump 2.0, Samir Bahl, CEO - Investment Banking, Anand Rathi Advisors, said to WION, "Investors can be optimistic that a pro-business administration can lead to favourable market conditions and potentially promising returns in the medium term. This administration is also likely to seek decisive settlements to ongoing global conflicts currently impacting global supply chains and market sentiments." The global markets also remained impacted by the import duties, which included a 60 per cent tariff on imports from China and a 10 per cent universal tariff on imports from all foreign countries. The victory of Trump initially triggered a sell-off because of which oil fell by more than $2, however, it turned positive later in the day. According to predictions of Citi, Trump's second term is likely to exert pressure on oil in 2025 and Brent crude is likely to remain at an average of $60 per barrel, because of increased oil supply and potential trade tariffs. However, speaking to WION, Siddharth Maurya, Founder & Managing Director of Vibhavangal Anukulakara Private Limited, said that election results' "immediate effect would be felt in the case of fossil fuels, infrastructure and domestic manufacturing. Even though there are very high expectations from the presidential policies, it has been established that core drivers of returns would be the Fed policies and the global economy." The see-saw between US elections and the Indian stock market The euphoria of Trump's victory was also reflected in the Indian stock market, which rallied through the day and closed in green. Nifty rose to 24,484.05 and the benchmark BSE Sensex closed at 80,378.13, which marked a 901.50 point, or 1.13 per cent jump from the previous day. However, the excitement fizzled out in the stock market the next day as investors tried to weigh both the positive and negative implications of the Republicans being at the helm of US politics on the Indian market. Speaking about the implications of Trump's victory on the Indian market, Maurya said, "The positives could be the strengthening of bilateral relations, Indian IT companies benefitting if US corporates increase spending or US companies increasing the pace at which they move their supply chains from China towards India. There could be some uneasy situations as well because of limitations on immigration policies that impact the provision of IT services, trade restrictions, and world market instability on account of US-China relations." Watch: US Stocks Rally as Amazon Soars The Indian rupee also witnessed an all-time low of 84.3775 amid outflows from local equities and expectations that the change in regime would boost the dollar. So what lies ahead for the Indian market? "The Indian equities market can expect to continue its strong performance after the long overdue correction. While there could be some pressure on India-US trade negotiations, under the Trump administration, U.S.-China tensions could further accelerate the China + 1 policy driving both investors and companies to shift their focus toward India as an attractive alternative market," Bahl explained. "Nonetheless, investors must remain cognizant of policy impacts on international trade, especially with China, and expected market fluctuations arising from geopolitical choices," Maurya warned. However, the policies of Trump are likely to catalyse a robust cycle of investment and development in the country's tech and real estate landscapes. Emphasising how Trump 2.0 will impact real estate, Samir Bhandari, Co-founder & CFO, hBits - a fractional ownership platform of commercial real estate, said to WION, "As U.S. firms ramp up spending in response to a favourable economic environment, Indian IT companies are likely to benefit from increased demand for services, driving expansion in Global Capability Centres. This growth will not only enhance job creation but also stimulate the commercial real estate sector in tech hubs like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai."

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The Federal Reserve on Thursday approved its second consecutive interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) to a target range of 4.50 per cent to 4.75 per cent, according to a detailed report by CNBC.

This move follows September’s larger half-point reduction and marks the Fed’s ongoing effort to fine-tune monetary policy in response to the evolving economic conditions. The decision, made by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), was unanimous, a shift from the September meeting when there was a dissenting vote from Governor Michelle Bowman, the CNBC report explained further.

What is the impact of this rate cut?<o:p></o:p>

The rate cut primarily affects the overnight borrowing rate between banks but also has a ripple effect on consumer borrowing costs, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans. The move was widely anticipated, as Fed officials had signaled the possibility of further easing in recent statements. Markets responded positively, with the Nasdaq leading gains, rising 1.5 per cent, and both the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 closing at record highs.

Fed’s outlook on the economy<o:p></o:p>

In its post-meeting statement, the Fed showed subtle changes in its outlook on the economy. While the committee acknowledged that inflation is easing, it also tempered its optimism about the labour market.

The statement noted that "conditions have generally eased," with the unemployment rate rising slightly but remaining low. Despite this, the Fed reiterated that the economy continues to grow at a solid pace, and it emphasized that its primary objective remains balancing inflation control with supporting job growth.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the rate cut as part of a “recalibration” of policy. He explained that the Fed aims to steer the economy toward a more neutral stance, one where monetary policy neither stimulates nor restrains economic activity too much. Powell stressed that the rate cuts are intended to support continued progress on inflation while maintaining a strong labour market.

There is growing uncertainty over the extent of future rate cuts, as the US economy shows resilience. The third-quarter GDP growth rate came in at 2.8 per cent, slightly below expectations but still robust compared to the historical trend. Job growth has also slowed, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by just 12,000 in October, partly due to weather-related disruptions and ongoing labour strikes.

The Fed’s cautious approach comes amid a changing political climate, with President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the recent election raising questions about the impact of his policies on inflation and economic growth. While Powell insisted that the election outcome would not influence the Fed’s immediate policy decisions, there is speculation that the Fed may adjust its approach depending on how Trump’s economic agenda affects inflation and overall economic conditions.

Looking ahead, market participants expect that the Fed will likely approve another quarter-point cut in December before pausing to assess the full effects of its actions. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool suggests that the Fed may continue its gradual easing process into 2025, with a target terminal rate around 2.9 per cent. However, despite the Fed’s rate cuts, market interest rates, including mortgage and Treasury yields, have remained relatively high.

Objective of the Federal Reserve

The Fed is aiming for a “soft landing” bringing inflation down to its 2 per cent target without triggering a recession. Recent inflation data shows the Fed’s preferred measure at 2.1 per cent, while the core inflation rate, excluding volatile food and energy prices, stands at 2.7 per cent. The central bank's path forward will depend on balancing these inflation trends with broader economic conditions.

The Federal Reserve on Thursday approved its second consecutive interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) to a target range of 4.

The Federal Reserve on Thursday approved its second consecutive interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) to a target range of 4.50 per cent to 4.75 per cent, according to a detailed report by CNBC. This move follows September’s larger half-point reduction and marks the Fed’s ongoing effort to fine-tune monetary policy in response to the evolving economic conditions. The decision, made by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), was unanimous, a shift from the September meeting when there was a dissenting vote from Governor Michelle Bowman, the CNBC report explained further. What is the impact of this rate cut? The rate cut primarily affects the overnight borrowing rate between banks but also has a ripple effect on consumer borrowing costs, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans. The move was widely anticipated, as Fed officials had signaled the possibility of further easing in recent statements. Markets responded positively, with the Nasdaq leading gains, rising 1.5 per cent, and both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closing at record highs. Fed’s outlook on the economy In its post-meeting statement, the Fed showed subtle changes in its outlook on the economy. While the committee acknowledged that inflation is easing, it also tempered its optimism about the labour market. The statement noted that "conditions have generally eased," with the unemployment rate rising slightly but remaining low. Despite this, the Fed reiterated that the economy continues to grow at a solid pace, and it emphasized that its primary objective remains balancing inflation control with supporting job growth. Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the rate cut as part of a “recalibration” of policy. He explained that the Fed aims to steer the economy toward a more neutral stance, one where monetary policy neither stimulates nor restrains economic activity too much. Powell stressed that the rate cuts are intended to support continued progress on inflation while maintaining a strong labour market. There is growing uncertainty over the extent of future rate cuts, as the US economy shows resilience. The third-quarter GDP growth rate came in at 2.8 per cent, slightly below expectations but still robust compared to the historical trend. Job growth has also slowed, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by just 12,000 in October, partly due to weather-related disruptions and ongoing labour strikes. The Fed’s cautious approach comes amid a changing political climate, with President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the recent election raising questions about the impact of his policies on inflation and economic growth. While Powell insisted that the election outcome would not influence the Fed’s immediate policy decisions, there is speculation that the Fed may adjust its approach depending on how Trump’s economic agenda affects inflation and overall economic conditions. Looking ahead, market participants expect that the Fed will likely approve another quarter-point cut in December before pausing to assess the full effects of its actions. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool suggests that the Fed may continue its gradual easing process into 2025, with a target terminal rate around 2.9 per cent. However, despite the Fed’s rate cuts, market interest rates, including mortgage and Treasury yields, have remained relatively high. Objective of the Federal Reserve The Fed is aiming for a “soft landing” bringing inflation down to its 2 per cent target without triggering a recession. Recent inflation data shows the Fed’s preferred measure at 2.1 per cent, while the core inflation rate, excluding volatile food and energy prices, stands at 2.7 per cent. The central bank's path forward will depend on balancing these inflation trends with broader economic conditions.

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25% amid economic shifts and inflation concerns

Apparently, many American&nbsp;voters didn’t know that United States President Joe Biden had pulled out of the race for the White House even on Election Day,&nbsp;November 5. In a shocking episode revealing how politically unaware some people in the US are, a trend spike was observed on Google with people searching: “Did Biden drop out” and “who is contesting”.

The trend spiked on November 5 and then witnessed even greater interest on November 6, indicating that many people in the US were unaware of the fact that Biden had stepped away five months ago and Vice President Kamala Harris was now contesting on the Democratic ticket against Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Another Google search indicating voters’ lack of awareness was ‘Where to vote for Biden.’

Television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel also mocked unaware voters during his show Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he aired interviews with Americans who responded positively when asked ‘if they would go to vote in presidential elections’ on November 6, a day after the polls.

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But it’s not the first time that American voters exhibited staggering levels of unawareness during the presidential polls. In 2017, it was revealed that some voters had voted for Harambe, the gorilla who had gone viral.

It’s concerning to see the massive information gap prevalent in American society. According to nonprofit organiser Tami Forman, "The information bubbles are not liberal vs. conservative. They are paying attention vs. not paying attention."

"Those of us paying attention," she continued, "would do well to remember that."

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While the press and even government departments always emphasise the dangers of vulnerabilities to misinformation, the information gap is another area that US authorities need to work on.

(With inputs from agencies)

Apparently, many American voters didn’t know that United States President Joe Biden had pulled out of the race for the White House even on Election Day, November 5.

Apparently, many American voters didn’t know that United States President Joe Biden had pulled out of the race for the White House even on Election Day, November 5. In a shocking episode revealing how politically unaware some people in the US are, a trend spike was observed on Google with people searching: “Did Biden drop out” and “who is contesting”. The trend spiked on November 5 and then witnessed even greater interest on November 6, indicating that many people in the US were unaware of the fact that Biden had stepped away five months ago and Vice President Kamala Harris was now contesting on the Democratic ticket against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Another Google search indicating voters’ lack of awareness was ‘Where to vote for Biden.’ Television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel also mocked unaware voters during his show Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he aired interviews with Americans who responded positively when asked ‘if they would go to vote in presidential elections’ on November 6, a day after the polls. Also read: `God spared my life for a reason`: Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes But it’s not the first time that American voters exhibited staggering levels of unawareness during the presidential polls. In 2017, it was revealed that some voters had voted for Harambe, the gorilla who had gone viral. It’s concerning to see the massive information gap prevalent in American society. According to nonprofit organiser Tami Forman, "The information bubbles are not liberal vs. conservative. They are paying attention vs. not paying attention." "Those of us paying attention," she continued, "would do well to remember that." Also read: Trump Media reports $19.2 million loss in Q3, revenue declines on election day filing While the press and even government departments always emphasise the dangers of vulnerabilities to misinformation, the information gap is another area that US authorities need to work on. (With inputs from agencies)

Clueless US voters Googled ‘where to vote for Biden’ in Trump vs Harris contest

Republican President-elect Donald Trump is poised to build on his legacy of reshaping the federal judiciary with nominees who his allies and opponents predict could be even more conservative than the near-record 234 judges he put on the bench in his first stint in office.

With Republicans set to take back control of the Senate, which must confirm judicial nominees, Trump should enjoy an easy path to filling possible vacancies on the US&nbsp;Supreme Court and the expected 100-plus seats that will likely open up on lower courts across the nation.

"Trump remade the federal judiciary in his first term, and now he has the opportunity to cement that vision for an entire generation," John Collins, a professor at George Washington University Law School, said in an email.

A new round of Trump-appointed, life-tenured judges would result in a more conservative federal judiciary that would be more likely to cast a sceptical eye on environmental, financial and other regulations and to uphold Trump's agenda in the face of legal challenges.

Representatives for Trump did not respond to a request for comment.

During his first four years in office, Trump's 234 judicial appointments included three US&nbsp;Supreme Court justices, giving the high court its 6-3 conservative majority, and 54 judges named to 13 intermediate appeals courts. It marked the second-most judicial appointments of any president in a single term.

Those appointments shifted the judiciary to the right, with Republican appointees today making up half of all active appellate judges and having majorities on six circuit courts. Many had connections to the influential conservative legal group the Federalist Society and remained active with the organization.

Those judges often embrace "originalism," a legal philosophy that seeks to interpret the US&nbsp;Constitution based on the text as understood at the time of its drafting in the 18th century.

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That legal doctrine has formed the backbone of a series of rulings favouring conservative litigants in cases that have curtailed abortion access, expanded gun rights and limited government regulation.

While Trump in his first term from 2017 to 2020 turned to the Federalist Society's Leonard Leo as an adviser on judicial nominees, the Republican this time has surrounded himself with different conservative allies focused on judicial nominees.

Those include Mike Davis, a Trump ally and founder of the conservative judicial advocacy group Article III Project, who during Trump's first term was chief counsel for nominations to the then-chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, who is set to resume that role.

<h2>'BOLD AND FEARLESS JUDGES'</h2>

"I think that Trump's biggest and most consequential accomplishment of his first term was the transformation of the federal judiciary, and I hope he builds upon that in his second term with even more bold and fearless judges," Davis told Reuters in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

Davis, who had worked to help confirm Trump-appointed Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, posted on social media platform X on Thursday that anyone wanting his help landing a job during Trump's presidency needed to provide "concrete evidence of your loyalty to Trump."

Some of Trump's appointees to the trial courts in his first term could be potential candidates to fill vacancies on key appeals courts, which often have the last word on cases given how few appeals the Supreme Court hears.

Davis has previously cited Florida-based US&nbsp;District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who dismissed the classified documents criminal case against the now-incoming president, as the type of "fearless" judge Trump should seek to appoint.

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Other prominent conservative trial court judges who could be eligible for promotion include US&nbsp;District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, who suspended approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The US&nbsp;Supreme Court in June preserved access to the pill, overturning an appellate court ruling that partly upheld Kacsmaryk's decision.

Another rising star among conservative judges is US&nbsp;District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a Trump appointee in Tampa, Florida, best known for declaring the Biden administration's COVID-19 mask mandate for airlines and other public transportation was unlawful.

The scope of Trump's ability to further reshape the judiciary will be limited by the number of vacancies he can fill.

He inherited 108 federal judicial vacancies when he took office in 2017, the most for an incoming president since Democratic then-President Bill Clinton in 1992.

Today, the federal judiciary has 47 seats currently vacant and 20 more that are expected to open up in the future, assuming their current occupants keep to their announced plans to move into semi-retirement. But outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden has nominees pending to fill 28 of those 67 seats.

Another 247 judges will be eligible to move into semi-retirement over the next four years, opening new vacancies, according to an analysis by the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal group.

But only 116 were appointed by Republicans, and research has shown that the vast majority of judges today time their decisions to take "senior status" to when the White House is occupied by a president of the same party as the one who appointed them.

Even with fewer vacancies, though, law school professor Collins said Trump "will likely be able to both lock in conservative majorities for the foreseeable future on some courts and narrow or flip liberal majorities on others."

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.

Republican President-elect Donald Trump is poised to build on his legacy of reshaping the federal judiciary with nominees who his allies and opponents predict could be even more conservative than the near-record 234 judges he put on the bench in his first stint in office.

Republican President-elect Donald Trump is poised to build on his legacy of reshaping the federal judiciary with nominees who his allies and opponents predict could be even more conservative than the near-record 234 judges he put on the bench in his first stint in office. With Republicans set to take back control of the Senate, which must confirm judicial nominees, Trump should enjoy an easy path to filling possible vacancies on the US Supreme Court and the expected 100-plus seats that will likely open up on lower courts across the nation. "Trump remade the federal judiciary in his first term, and now he has the opportunity to cement that vision for an entire generation," John Collins, a professor at George Washington University Law School, said in an email. A new round of Trump-appointed, life-tenured judges would result in a more conservative federal judiciary that would be more likely to cast a sceptical eye on environmental, financial and other regulations and to uphold Trump's agenda in the face of legal challenges. Representatives for Trump did not respond to a request for comment. During his first four years in office, Trump's 234 judicial appointments included three US Supreme Court justices, giving the high court its 6-3 conservative majority, and 54 judges named to 13 intermediate appeals courts. It marked the second-most judicial appointments of any president in a single term. Those appointments shifted the judiciary to the right, with Republican appointees today making up half of all active appellate judges and having majorities on six circuit courts. Many had connections to the influential conservative legal group the Federalist Society and remained active with the organization. Those judges often embrace "originalism," a legal philosophy that seeks to interpret the US Constitution based on the text as understood at the time of its drafting in the 18th century. Also Read | ‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech That legal doctrine has formed the backbone of a series of rulings favouring conservative litigants in cases that have curtailed abortion access, expanded gun rights and limited government regulation. While Trump in his first term from 2017 to 2020 turned to the Federalist Society's Leonard Leo as an adviser on judicial nominees, the Republican this time has surrounded himself with different conservative allies focused on judicial nominees. Those include Mike Davis, a Trump ally and founder of the conservative judicial advocacy group Article III Project, who during Trump's first term was chief counsel for nominations to the then-chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, who is set to resume that role. 'BOLD AND FEARLESS JUDGES' "I think that Trump's biggest and most consequential accomplishment of his first term was the transformation of the federal judiciary, and I hope he builds upon that in his second term with even more bold and fearless judges," Davis told Reuters in the run-up to Tuesday's election. Davis, who had worked to help confirm Trump-appointed Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, posted on social media platform X on Thursday that anyone wanting his help landing a job during Trump's presidency needed to provide "concrete evidence of your loyalty to Trump." Some of Trump's appointees to the trial courts in his first term could be potential candidates to fill vacancies on key appeals courts, which often have the last word on cases given how few appeals the Supreme Court hears. Davis has previously cited Florida-based US District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who dismissed the classified documents criminal case against the now-incoming president, as the type of "fearless" judge Trump should seek to appoint. Also Read | Hope Trump will tell Israel to stop its war efforts: Turkey's Erdogan Other prominent conservative trial court judges who could be eligible for promotion include US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, who suspended approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The US Supreme Court in June preserved access to the pill, overturning an appellate court ruling that partly upheld Kacsmaryk's decision. Another rising star among conservative judges is US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a Trump appointee in Tampa, Florida, best known for declaring the Biden administration's COVID-19 mask mandate for airlines and other public transportation was unlawful. The scope of Trump's ability to further reshape the judiciary will be limited by the number of vacancies he can fill. He inherited 108 federal judicial vacancies when he took office in 2017, the most for an incoming president since Democratic then-President Bill Clinton in 1992. Today, the federal judiciary has 47 seats currently vacant and 20 more that are expected to open up in the future, assuming their current occupants keep to their announced plans to move into semi-retirement. But outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden has nominees pending to fill 28 of those 67 seats. Another 247 judges will be eligible to move into semi-retirement over the next four years, opening new vacancies, according to an analysis by the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal group. But only 116 were appointed by Republicans, and research has shown that the vast majority of judges today time their decisions to take "senior status" to when the White House is occupied by a president of the same party as the one who appointed them. Even with fewer vacancies, though, law school professor Collins said Trump "will likely be able to both lock in conservative majorities for the foreseeable future on some courts and narrow or flip liberal majorities on others." 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.

Trump prepares to name ‘fearless’ conservative judges to US Supreme Court after winning presidential election

Billie Eilish is upset with the results of the United States presidential election as she paused her concert to slam Republican candidate and winner Donald Trump. The winner of the US presidential election has been receiving a lot of hate from American celebrities and Billie joins a long list who didn’t mince her words in public.

She called Trump a “predator”.

As she performed in Nashville, the singer said she “could not fathom” doing a show on a day like this. She said that she was utterly disappointed as Trump will soon return to the White House.

The video of the same has now gone viral. In the&nbsp;video, Billie Eilish said, “I want you to know that you’re safe with me, and you’re protected here and that you are safe in this room. And the song that we’re about to do is … about the abuse that exists in this world upon women and a lot of the experiences that I have gone through and people I know have gone through. To tell you the truth, I’ve never met one single woman who doesn’t have a story of abuse. Not one.”

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Billie Eilish called Trump a 'convicted predator' and added, “I’ve dealt with some stuff myself, and I’ve been taken advantage of. My boundaries were crossed, to say it politely, and now a person who is a … let’s say convicted predator, let’s say that — god, my heart is beating fast — someone who hates women so, so deeply is about to be the president of the United States of America. So, this song is for all the women out there. I love you, I support you.”

Donald Trump beat his Democratic rival&nbsp;Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election. He will now take charge in his second term as US president.

Billie Eilish is upset with the results of the United States presidential election as she paused her concert to slam Republican candidate and winner Donald Trump.

Billie Eilish is upset with the results of the United States presidential election as she paused her concert to slam Republican candidate and winner Donald Trump. The winner of the US presidential election has been receiving a lot of hate from American celebrities and Billie joins a long list who didn’t mince her words in public. She called Trump a “predator”. As she performed in Nashville, the singer said she “could not fathom” doing a show on a day like this. She said that she was utterly disappointed as Trump will soon return to the White House. The video of the same has now gone viral. In the video, Billie Eilish said, “I want you to know that you’re safe with me, and you’re protected here and that you are safe in this room. And the song that we’re about to do is … about the abuse that exists in this world upon women and a lot of the experiences that I have gone through and people I know have gone through. To tell you the truth, I’ve never met one single woman who doesn’t have a story of abuse. Not one.” Also Read: Is Friends star leaving acting for this career? New pics suggest he's moving into cars business Billie Eilish called Trump a 'convicted predator' and added, “I’ve dealt with some stuff myself, and I’ve been taken advantage of. My boundaries were crossed, to say it politely, and now a person who is a … let’s say convicted predator, let’s say that — god, my heart is beating fast — someone who hates women so, so deeply is about to be the president of the United States of America. So, this song is for all the women out there. I love you, I support you.” Donald Trump beat his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election. He will now take charge in his second term as US president.

Billie Eilish slams Trump mid-concert, calls him 'predator'

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that he hoped US&nbsp;President-elect Donald Trump will tell Israel to "stop" its war efforts, suggesting a good start would be halting US&nbsp;arms support to Israel.

"Trump has made promises to end conflicts... We want that promise to be fulfilled and for Israel to be told to 'stop'," Erdogan told reporters on a return flight from Budapest, according to an official readout.

"Mr&nbsp;Trump cutting off the arms support provided to Israel could be a good start in order to stop the Israeli aggression in Palestinian and Lebanese lands," he was cited as saying.

Turkey has fiercely criticised Israel's offensives in the Palestinian territory of Gaza and in&nbsp;Lebanon, and has halted trade with Israel as well as applied to join a genocide case against Israel at the World Court. Israel strongly denies the genocide accusations.

Trump's presidency will seriously affect political and military balances in the Middle East region, Erdogan said, adding that pursuing current US&nbsp;policies would deepen deadlock in the region and spread the conflict.

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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that he hoped US President-elect Donald Trump will tell Israel to "stop" its war efforts, suggesting a good start would be halting US arms support to Israel.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that he hoped US President-elect Donald Trump will tell Israel to "stop" its war efforts, suggesting a good start would be halting US arms support to Israel. "Trump has made promises to end conflicts... We want that promise to be fulfilled and for Israel to be told to 'stop'," Erdogan told reporters on a return flight from Budapest, according to an official readout. "Mr Trump cutting off the arms support provided to Israel could be a good start in order to stop the Israeli aggression in Palestinian and Lebanese lands," he was cited as saying. Turkey has fiercely criticised Israel's offensives in the Palestinian territory of Gaza and in Lebanon, and has halted trade with Israel as well as applied to join a genocide case against Israel at the World Court. Israel strongly denies the genocide accusations. Trump's presidency will seriously affect political and military balances in the Middle East region, Erdogan said, adding that pursuing current US policies would deepen deadlock in the region and spread the conflict. 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.

Hope Trump will tell Israel to stop its war efforts: Turkey's Erdogan

Was United States President Joe Biden secretly rooting for his Republican rival&nbsp;Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race and weighing down his own Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris' campaign? Donald Trump Jr remarked Thursday (Nov 7) that Biden was looking ‘happiest’ he has been in recent months. “The only person happier than me this morning has to be Joe Biden,” he posted on X. His comments came after Biden addressed the nation following Trump’s victory and promised a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.

Some meanwhile were left startled to see a Biden, who had been in news of late for his sloppy posture, delivering his speech with calmness and peace. An energetic Biden declared, “Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated." It was a six-minute speech, and the news is that it went without gaffes, bloopers and oops moments! People were quick to observe this change.

"Joe Biden is super sharp all of a sudden," one user remarked.

A second user wrote, "Biden wasn't sleepy and sloppy as usual, but quite energetic and articulate".

"He regained his youth, his vigour, his dementia cleared, his skin improved, halitosis retracted, he gained new vocabulary, his soul is singing," a third user quipped.

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Others noted how the US president&nbsp;didn’t stutter in his speech, looked normal, pronounced each word right and looked completely fine. Some said it looked like Democrats got the Biden that they wanted before the polls.

People were quick to draw comparisons with Biden’s embarrassing performance against Trump in the first 2024 presidential debate. The fiasco eventually led Biden to withdraw from the race and pave the way for VP&nbsp;Harris to step in.

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There were reports that Biden was not happy about him being transported to the back seat and kept insisting that he was fit to be president for another four years and that only he could defeat Trump.

(With inputs from agencies)

Was United States President Joe Biden secretly rooting for his Republican rival Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race and weighing down his own Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign?

Was United States President Joe Biden secretly rooting for his Republican rival Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race and weighing down his own Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign? Donald Trump Jr remarked Thursday (Nov 7) that Biden was looking ‘happiest’ he has been in recent months. “The only person happier than me this morning has to be Joe Biden,” he posted on X. His comments came after Biden addressed the nation following Trump’s victory and promised a peaceful and orderly transfer of power. Some meanwhile were left startled to see a Biden, who had been in news of late for his sloppy posture, delivering his speech with calmness and peace. An energetic Biden declared, “Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated." It was a six-minute speech, and the news is that it went without gaffes, bloopers and oops moments! People were quick to observe this change. "Joe Biden is super sharp all of a sudden," one user remarked. A second user wrote, "Biden wasn't sleepy and sloppy as usual, but quite energetic and articulate". "He regained his youth, his vigour, his dementia cleared, his skin improved, halitosis retracted, he gained new vocabulary, his soul is singing," a third user quipped. Also read: `God spared my life for a reason`: Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes Others noted how the US president didn’t stutter in his speech, looked normal, pronounced each word right and looked completely fine. Some said it looked like Democrats got the Biden that they wanted before the polls. People were quick to draw comparisons with Biden’s embarrassing performance against Trump in the first 2024 presidential debate. The fiasco eventually led Biden to withdraw from the race and pave the way for VP Harris to step in. Also read: Embarrassing! Democratic VP pick Tim Walz lost even his own county to Trump There were reports that Biden was not happy about him being transported to the back seat and kept insisting that he was fit to be president for another four years and that only he could defeat Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech

US President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump Taps Campaign Manager Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were rumored to have a close relationship during his first presidency. As Donald Trump is elected the 47th president of the US, their relationship is back in focus. Watch this report for more details!

Decoding Donald Trump's Relationship With North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un

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