Is Trump Aiming To Continue Biden's Antitrust Insanity? By picking a former aide to J.D. Vance as the next head of the Department of Justice's antitrust division, Trump sends a worrying signal. Reason · Dec 6, 2024
Trump’s cabinet picks aren’t just ‘loyalists’. They’re groveling, subservient yes-men All of Trump’s nominees are unprincipled enablers who are unlikely to push back when he makes reckless decisions The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2024
Biden extended contracts to private immigration jails despite reports of ‘horrific’ conditions Congress, federal watchdogs and advocates call for closures of facilities as DHS inspector general reports medical shortages, sanitation violations and neglect of detainees The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2024
Europe readies for war as Russian rhetoric escalates This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Dec 6, 2024
Donald Trump names David Perdue as US ambassador to China Incoming president says former senator from Georgia labeled ‘anti-China’ will help build ‘productive working relationship with China’s leaders’ The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Mass Deportations Could Get an Unexpected Head Start Thanks to Biden's Permissive Stance on Private Prisons ICE is currently negotiating at least 14 contracts with private prison companies despite Biden's initial pledge to end such practices Latin Times · Dec 6, 2024
Dick Van Dyke jokes he's 'old enough' to be Joe Biden's father Dick Van Dyke has joked that he is "old enough" to be Joe Biden's father as he approaches his 99th birthday. BANG Premier · Dec 6, 2024
China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment used to produce computer chips The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line Outgoing US administration fears revenge attacks against critics like former Republican legislator Liz Cheney. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024
Donald Trump talks up work since election as he wins 'patriot of the year' award President-elect claims he has already achieved more since his election victory than Joe Biden has managed in his entire term Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
President Biden Lights National Christmas Tree In Festive Ceremony President Biden leads annual White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony, spreading joy and unity with festive decorations and musical performances. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons For Allies Amid Trump Threats President Biden considers preemptive pardons for officials and allies targeted by Trump, sparking mixed views among legal experts and critics. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Trump taps hawkish former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China US president-elect says ex-Georgia senator will help maintain a ‘productive working relationship with China’. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024
Lavrov Says Russia Ready To Defend Itself Through 'Any Means' Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said he hoped Ukraine's allies took "seriously" Moscow's recent use of a hypersonic missile in the conflict there, and warned that Russia was ready to use "any means" to defend itself. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love President Joe Biden has presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House
The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2024 US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency
Reason · Dec 5, 2024 Kash Patel's Threats Against Journalists Make Him an Alarming Choice To Run the FBI "We're gonna come after the people in the media," the Trump stalwart warns. "Whether it's criminally or civilly, we'll figure that out."
Top News · Dec 5, 2024 President Biden Briefed On 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Off California President Biden briefed on 7.0 earthquake off California coast; federal assistance ready if needed. Stay alert and follow local officials' guidance for safety.
Reason · Dec 5, 2024 Hunter Biden's Pardon Is Unprecedented Joe Biden has left the Democratic Party in a very awkward position.
The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2024 US House hearing with Secret Service descends into screaming match Republican representative accuses agency’s acting director at hearing over response to Trump assassination attempts
Barchart · Dec 5, 2024 Are Crude Oil Prices Going Lower? Crude oil prices are holding near $70 per barrel. Meanwhile, the incoming administration’s plans and the international oil cartel’s response could mean that prices will by significantly lower in 2025.
Top News · Dec 5, 2024 White House Considers Preemptive Pardons For Fauci, Schiff, Cheney White House mulls preemptive pardons for Fauci, Schiff, and Cheney amid political tensions and legal concerns.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Kash Patel’s bizarre conspiracy theories haunt quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director Nominee to lead federal law enforcement agency once called on Republicans in Congress to arrest Attorney General Merrick Garland
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Furious Dems threaten to withhold donations to Biden’s presidential library after Hunter’s pardon As he prepared to leave office, Biden will begin seeking donations to fund his presidential library