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TikTok ban to test Trump as deal-maker after Biden, SC put ball in his court

Shortly after the court's ruling, Trump took to TruthSocial to state that he would review the situation. He asked people to respect the Supreme Court's decision and give him some time to deal with the matter

Biden has kept up the trend of controversial 'midnight regulations': What is it and will it trouble Trump?

The 'midnight regulations' could be Biden's way of cementing his legacy and getting past administrative hurdles. But for Trump, who might want to roll them back, these rules are likely to open up a time-taking, resource-intensive process

'Weather forecast for...:' Trump moves inauguration indoors due to severe cold temperatures

US President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration on Monday will be held inside the US Capitol rather than outdoors because of severe cold

Trump broke a 150-yr tradition in 2020, now Democrats are doing the same

The traditions imbibed in the very first US presidential inauguration, of George Washington in 1789 are still observed nearly to this date. However, Democrats are planning to change things a little bit

Amid focus on dollar’s status, Senate to grill Trump’s treasury pick Bessent over taxes, trade & deficits

Bessent did not mention China in his prepared remarks, but he has been a strong advocate for Trump's plans for sweeping tariffs that range between 10% on all imports and 60% on Chinese goods

Are former presidents shunning Trump? Bush, Clinton & Obama to skip inaugural lunch

Obama received an invitation to the luncheon but declined to attend the event. Meanwhile, sources also confirmed Clinton was invited as well but he does not plan to attend

China has 'hacked, cheated and stolen': Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state, during confirmation

Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that "dangerous" China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan.

Marco Rubio calls North Korea's Kim Jong Un a 'dictator' but backs need to ease tensions

Trump in his last term took the unusual step of meeting with Kim three times. He and his then Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refrained from critical language on Kim, with Trump saying the two "fell in love"

'Won't be bullied by you': Trump's AG pick Pam Bondi defends her credentials at Senate confirmation hearing

US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her credentials at the Senate confirmation hearing. She described herself as 'apolitical prosecutor' but continued to remain a Trump loyalist

Biden warns of 'unelected Oligarchs' taking over US in his farewell speech from the Oval Office

In his farewell address from the Oval Office, US President Joe Biden delivered a warning of an "unelected oligarchy taking power in America". He echoed Dwight Eisenhower’s warning about the military-industrial complex

Biden warns 'soul of America at stake' as US braces for Trump 2.0

The 82-year-old Democrat will make a primetime speech from the Oval Office of the White House in which he is expected to tout the legacy of his single four-year term

Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to step down, signaling potential overhaul

Aides to President-elect Donald Trump have asked three senior career diplomats who oversee the US State Department's workforce and internal coordination to step down from their roles, two US officials familiar with the matter said

‘Build on the progress we’ve made’: Biden pens letter for Americans ahead of farewell address

Ahead of his farewell address on Wednesday, President Joe Biden has penned a letter, highlighting his accomplishments over his four-year tenure and calling on fellow Americans to build on his progress, according to a report

Did Trump envoy push Netanyahu into accepting the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Billionaire Steve Witkoff, nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump as the Middle East envoy, has been central to the high-stakes ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. With blunt diplomacy and Trump's backing, Witkoff’s unconventional methods have reportedly applied intense pressure on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday

Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Red flag conditions were expected to last through Wednesday, forecasters said.

What is the pink powder being dropped from planes to fight California wildfires? Is it safe?

Phos-Chek, a pink fire retardant, is being used to combat California's wildfires, coating vegetation to slow flames. While crucial in wildfire management, it raises environmental concerns, particularly near waterways. Pilots face life-threatening risks deploying it, but for many communities, this solution is vital

Were New Year’s eve fireworks the cause of the Los Angeles wildfires?

Los Angeles authorities are investigating whether New Year’s Eve fireworks sparked a small fire that later reignited into the catastrophic Palisades wildfire. With strong winds and parched vegetation fuelling the flames, the fires have devastated over 23,000 acres, destroyed thousands of homes, and caused 24 fatalities

'Must not let our guard down': Dangerous winds set to complicate firefighting efforts in Los Angeles

Dry Santa Ana winds of up to 50 to 70 miles per hour (80 to 112 kph) were forecast to resume on Monday and persist through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning, the agency's most serious fire warning

Judge allows release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's election interference

US District Court Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday allowed the release of the volume of special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, the latest ruling in a court dispute over the highly anticipated document days before Trump is set to take office again

Los Angeles: 900 prisoners fighting wildfires for additional $1 an hour payment

For time immemorial, the state of California has relied on incarcerated people to help fight wildfires that cause havoc in the state every year. However, several prison reform activists raised concerns regarding how low they are being paid

Trump vs Vance over Capitol Hill riots? Incoming VP says violent rioters shouldn’t be pardoned

Vance's remarks marked a sharp contrast from what President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to do during his initial days in office

LA wildfires death toll rises to 24, fire chief says ready for whipping winds

LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley assured that special measures are being taken ahead of ‘critical fire weather’ and heavy winds forecast as Santa Ana winds are predicted to change their course

This man chose not to as the LA wildfire spread to his neighbourhood. He saved three houses

Perez insisted on trying to save his property and his neighbours’ homes along El Molino Avenue. He ripped the filters from two water pitchers and doused the ground, his wooden fence and every ember he could reach

Indian H-1B visa holders are avoiding travelling out of US amid fears of new restrictions: Report

The rise in fear is coming amid brewing debate among Trump supporters on whether the president should limit the number of H1-B visas awarded to foreign professionals every year

US VP Kamala Harris 'crops-out' Trump in photograph with presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Trump attended Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral with his wife, Melania Trump. This was the first time both Harris and Trump came face to face after the former lost a bitterly fought campaign in the 2024 US presidential elections

US Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from DoJ days before Trump takes over the White House

The special counsel tendered his resignation on Friday, hours after the DoJ asked a federal appeals court to swiftly reverse a judge’s order blocking the release of his investigative report focused on Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential elections

Health officials urge residents to stay inside to avoid toxic smoke from LA wildfires

Monster blazes tearing through America's second largest city are pumping toxic clouds into the air, blanketing a vast region with choking fumes

Trump's Ukraine envoys calls for 'maximum pressure' to use opportunity 'to change Iran for the better'

Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg told an Iranian opposition event in Paris that there was an opportunity 'to change Iran for the better' but that this opportunity would not last forever.

Why has deployment of firefighters to douse LA fires got people talking about slavery?

Online, on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, slave labour is being discussed in light of deployment of certain firefighters to douse the LA fires. The reason behind that is the 13th Amendment

How Donald Trump could technically 'buy' Greenland

Donald Trump has displayed interest in purchasing Greenland. With the island's untapped mineral wealth and strategic Arctic location, options range from direct purchase to military agreements. However, legal, diplomatic, and independence-related hurdles make this complicated