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Trump Slams “Nasty” Bishop For “Boring”, “Uninspiring” Service, Seeks Apology

January 22, 2025 admin

US President Donald Trump called a Washington bishop “nasty” for her remarks during the sermon at his presidential inaugural prayer service on Monday. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde appealed to President Trump to have mercy on gay, lesbian, and transgender children. Ms Budde also alleged Trump of sowing fear into the hearts of immigrants and their…

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Trump ‘Not Confident’ Ceasefire Deal Will Hold

January 21, 2025 admin

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration. Asked by a reporter as he returned to the White House whether the two sides would maintain the truce and move on in the…

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A Deal Brokered By Qatar

January 21, 2025 admin

Kabul, Afghanistan: The Taliban government announced on Tuesday the release by the United States of an Afghan prisoner in exchange for US detainees, saying the deal was brokered by Qatar. “An Afghan fighter Khan Mohammad imprisoned in America has been released in exchange for American citizens and returned to the country,” the Afghan foreign ministry…

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Trump Says US Will “Plant Stars And Stripes” On Mars

January 20, 2025 admin

Washington: US President Donald Trump vowed Monday that the world’s biggest economy would again see itself as “a growing nation” that expands its territory, adding that the country would plant its flag on Mars. “We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet…

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Trade Wars, Culture Wars, And Anti-Immigration: Donald Trump’s Big Promises

January 19, 2025 admin

A sweeping deportation program, ending “transgender lunacy,” “drill, baby, drill,” and peace for Ukraine: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move big and fast when he returns to the White House on Monday. Here is a look at his sensational but frequently vague promises for a second term — much of them likely to be…

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Washington Braces For Trump 2.0 Inauguration With Fortress-Like Fencing

January 14, 2025 admin

Washington DC: With 30 miles (48 km) of tall black temporary fencing, 25,000 law enforcement officers and security checkpoints set up to process hundreds of thousands of spectators, Washington is braced for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. The Monday swearing-in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and parade to the White House will…

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Kamala Harris Gracious In Defeat As Congress Certifies Donald Trump’s Election

January 7, 2025 admin

Washington, United States: It is not a job that she would have had on her bucket list, but a gracious Kamala Harris put on a brave face — and even a broad grin — on Monday as she presided over the certification of her defeat to Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. The US Constitution…

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What will a second Trump presidency bring?: Explained

December 28, 2024 admin

New dawn: A demonstrator protests at the San Ysidro crossing port on the U.S.-Mexico border, during International Migrants Day on December 18. | Photo Credit: AFP The story so far: When U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is administered the oath of office on January 20, 2025, and officially kicks off his second term at the White…

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Who Has Gotten What In Trump’s 2nd Term, And Who’s In The Running For One

November 11, 2024 admin

Donald Trump has begun the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials following his presidential election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defence, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking. Some are in contention for a range of posts. SUSIE WILES,…

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