Russell Vought Faces Questions On Budget, Ukraine Aid Commitment Russell Vought's confirmation hearing scrutiny over Ukraine aid and budget proposals, highlighting fiscal responsibility. Top News · Jan 16, 2025
Biden Administration Erases Student Loans For Ashford University Students Biden administration forgives student loans for 260,000 Ashford University students due to misconduct. Efforts to address issues in the for-profit college ... Top News · Jan 16, 2025
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Nominated For Interior Secretary Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's nomination for chief steward of U.S. public lands and waters raises questions about energy policies and climate chan... Top News · Jan 16, 2025
‘Is that a joke?’: Biden asked if Trump should receive more credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire Outgoing president Joe Biden turned to a reporter with confusion after he was asked if Donald Trump should be receiving more credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Rep. Aguilar Rejects Preemptive Pardon Amid Trump Retaliation Concerns Key Democrats on Jan. 6 committee debate preemptive pardons amid concerns of Trump's retaliation. Biden considers options. Top News · Jan 16, 2025
This Gaza ceasefire deal is tainted by Trump, Netanyahu and their disregard for peace From these beginnings must come a just and lasting settlement for Palestinians and Israelis alike – and a reckoning, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator, Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza as world leaders hail Hamas ceasefire deal World leaders have welcomed the newly announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, emphasising an urgent need for humanitarian aid and a sustainable political solution for the region, as Israel steps-up air strikes on Gaza ahead of the truce's implementation on Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025
Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth Despite a few more recognisable names due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Thursday briefing: What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal In today’s newsletter: After more than a year of conflict, an at least temporary peace has been agreed in Gaza – here’s what happens next The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Joe Biden warns of dangers of ultra-rich 'oligarchy' running America in final Oval Office speech President Biden sounds alarm over accumulation of power and wealth among small few as he prepares to hand over to Donald Trump Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal? Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
Some immigrants are already leaving the US in 'self-deportations' as Trump's threats loom A Nicaraguan woman staying legally in the United States has chosen to leave because of concern over President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign for mass deportations The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Afternoon Update: Biden’s farewell warning to America; strikes on Gaza ahead of ceasefire; and curing a fear of flying In final public address of his presidency, Biden says growing power of ultra-wealthy threatens US democracy The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
EU pledges €120m in new aid for Gaza – as it happened Israeli media report that negotiating teams have signed deal and that the security cabinet would convene on Friday to approve it The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse? After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her as a key interlocutor between the U.S. and Europe
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025 Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, to come into effect on Sunday, has understandably been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of Israelis and Palestinians.
Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025 Biden’s role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal overshadowed by nemesis Trump As Biden seeks foreign policy win in his final days, his biggest political rival is seeking to steal the limelight.
Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025 Biden takes aim at oligarchs and extreme wealth in farewell address US President Joe Biden said ‘powerful forces’ threatened to undo his climate policies as Trump prepares to take office.
International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025 Israeli Cabinet To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Deal Israel's cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media reported, a day after mediators announced an agreement they hope will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Biden demands constitutional amendment on presidential immunity in final warning before Trump takes power Trump’s administration is expected to be full of lawyers who fought to expand the scope of presidential power
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Biden’s attack on tech power and wealth recalls fears of the military industrial complex Analysis: Biden’s dark speech evokes another president’s warning
The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2025 Biden bids farewell with dark warning for America: the oligarchs are coming The president did not air grievances or dwell on the past, but sounded an alarm call about the future under Trump
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025 US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war Social media giant TikTok is preparing to shut down its app in the United States this Sunday – the day that legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year banning the app takes effect.
Salon · Jan 16, 2025 Biden takes on Musk, Zuck in farewell Biden warned of the "dangerous concentration of power" among the wealthy in a speech that also took shots at Trump
International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025 Biden Warns Of Dangerous 'Oligarchy' In Dark Farewell Speech US President Joe Biden urged Americans Wednesday to "stand guard" against a "dangerous" oligarchy forming under Donald Trump as he delivered a dark farewell address before stepping down next week.