President Biden Expresses Concern Over Fragility Of Democracy President Biden expresses deep concerns about the fragility of democracy in the US during his farewell address and interview. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
Israeli Cabinet To Meet On Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized If approved by Israel's cabinet, the ceasefire agreement would take effect Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a permanent end to the war would be finalized. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
Biden frets over fraying ‘guardrails,’ sad about failure to sell wins in final TV interview President said he fears he ‘almost spent too much time on the policy, not enough time on the politics’ The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Biden Will Not Enforce TikTok Ban For Final 36 Hours Of His Presidency Anyone remember the Take Care Clause? And way to undermine your SG! Reason · Jan 17, 2025
What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one? In his farewell address, outgoing US President Joe Biden warned “an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy”. The Conversation · Jan 17, 2025
Federal MPs urge President Biden to pardon Assange Australian politicians have urged outgoing US President Joe Biden to pardon Wikileaks founder Julian Assange before he steps down. AAP · Jan 17, 2025
Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American anger with Biden Incoming US president suggests that he pressured Israel to take the deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025
Israel-Hamas deal shows limits of US influence – and the unpredictable impact of Trump A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very confident this is moving forward.” The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025
Will Donald Trump save TikTok from Joe Biden? He’s going to try Analysis: Trump sees halting the bipartisan TikTok ban as an easy way to show he’s delivering results. He’s probably right, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Biden urges troops to ‘remember your oath’ at Defense Department farewell ceremony Biden urges service members to uphold pledge to ‘support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic’ The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners Cuba has released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from jail, as part of a Cuban government decision to gradually free more than 500 prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
AP Exclusive: Egypt's chief diplomat urges Israel and Hamas to enact ceasefire 'without any delay' Egypt’s chief diplomat is calling on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.” The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Dogs, cars and chocolate milkshakes: Biden gives unique tour of White House President Joe Biden has given an up close and personal look at his life at the White House in a touching video. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Biden's Farewell F-You to Elon Musk The president opposes the tech "oligarchy" because it has stopped listening to him. Reason · Jan 16, 2025
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Senate Grills Interior Secretary Nominee On Environmental Agenda Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum faces Senate questioning on energy policies and environmental regulations as Trump's interior secretary nominee.
Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025 US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan The Sudanese general has been accused of ‘lethal attacks’ on civilians during an ongoing war with the RSF paramilitary.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 First Lady Jill Biden Hosts Event For Military Families First Lady Jill Biden's event at the White House honored military families and advocates, emphasizing support for military families and caregivers.
Barchart · Jan 16, 2025 Energy Commodities Q4 and 2024- Where are they Heading in 2025? Traditional energy commodities and ethanol moved higher in Q4 and 2024. U.S. natural gas futures led the sector on the upside in the year ending December 31, 2024. As the energy sector heads into 2025, the dramatic shift in U.S. energy policy could cause increased volatility over the coming months.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Trump's Influence Acknowledged In Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Progressive leaders credit Trump for influencing the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal, contrasting Biden's approach.
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight join Trump administration - in made up roles to fix Hollywood ‘These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest,’ Trump says
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 White House Explores Options To Keep Tiktok Accessible The White House grapples with potential TikTok ban as Biden weighs extension options amidst concerns over freedom of expression and national security impli...
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 EPA Administrator Pick Lee Zeldin Hints At Oversight Changes Senate hearing discusses concerns with EPA nominee Lee Zeldin over potential policy changes and implications on environmental policies.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025 The Guardian view on Biden’s warning of oligarchy: Trump and the malefactors of wealth Editorial: The outgoing president was right, in his farewell address, to warn of the dangers posed by the billionaires around the table
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Who is Ashley Moody? DeSantis’s MAGA pick to fill Rubio’s Senate seat Conservative attorney general has advocated for many of Trump’s policies – especially on immigration
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Conservatives Criticize Biden For Warning Of Oligarchy In Farewell Speech President Biden's farewell speech warning of an oligarchy in America sparks controversy among conservatives due to his ties to wealthy individuals.