On January 8, President-elect Donald Trump visited the Capitol Rotunda to pay respects to the late President Jimmy Carter. This was his first visit to the US Capitol since the January 2021 Capitol Hill Riot, which happened after the contested 2020 election results. After honoring Carter at the Capitol, Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans, who currently have a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Trump is also expected to attend Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C. on January 9. This visit comes as Trump prepares for his return to the White House, with his official inauguration as president scheduled for January 20. His visit highlights the significant moments during his transition period to the presidency.
09 January,2025 12:50 PM IST
After Justin Trudeau announced he would step down as Canada's Prime Minister, US President-elect Donald Trump emphasized his interest in acquiring Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada. Trump suggested using "economic force" to convince Canada to join the US but ruled out military action. He repeatedly posted on social media offering Canada a chance to become the 51st state, using images of Canada with the American flag. In a post on January 6, Trump promised Canadians lower taxes, reduced tariffs, and enhanced security if they agreed to join the US. He also mocked Trudeau for his handling of illegal immigration and drug trafficking, offering Trudeau the symbolic title of "Governor of the Great State of Canada."
08 January,2025 03:32 PM IST
Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, is scheduled to face sentencing in connection with the high-profile hush money case just days before his inauguration. The case, which revolves around payments made to silence allegations of extramarital affairs, has attracted significant public attention due to its implications on Trump's personal and political reputation. In 2016, during the height of his presidential campaign, Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, facilitated payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. The payments were intended to prevent them from publicly discussing alleged affairs with Trump. Both Daniels and McDougal claim they were paid to keep quiet about their interactions with the businessman-turned-politician. Watch video for more.
05 January,2025 04:21 PM IST
Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris, and will be sworn in for his second term on January 20, 2025. During his campaign, Trump promised to end wars, impose tariffs, and address domestic issues. He pledged a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and warned BRICS nations, including India, with 100% tariffs if they create a new currency alternative to the U.S. dollar. Trump also vowed to declare a national emergency to deport migrants and claimed he could end Russia's war on Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. His return to power will shape U.S. policies in the coming months, with global attention on his promises.
24 December,2024 11:53 AM IST
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to take back control of the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging too much in fees. He warned that if Panama didn’t follow moral and legal standards, the US would demand the canal’s return “quickly and without question.” Trump made these statements at the AmericaFest event, following a similar post on Truth Social. Panamanian President Jose Mulino said Panama’s sovereignty over the canal is non-negotiable. The US built and ran the canal until 1999, when it was fully handed over to Panama under agreements made in 1977. Trump also expressed concerns about the canal falling into the hands of countries like China. It’s unclear how he would try to regain control.
23 December,2024 01:30 PM IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a major setback ahead of the elections when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on December 16. Freeland disagreed with Trudeau on key issues, especially how to handle potential US tariffs. In her resignation letter, she criticized Trudeau’s push for more spending, calling it a political stunt that could harm Canada's ability to deal with the 25% tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump. This resignation is a blow to an already unpopular government. After Freeland’s resignation, Trump mocked Trudeau again, making fun of him during a dinner on December 10 and suggesting Canada could become the 51st US state. Dominic LeBlanc was quickly appointed as the new Finance Minister.
17 December,2024 05:25 PM IST
Donald Trump's plan to use tariffs to strengthen the US economy has sparked debate. He proposed imposing tariffs on all imports, with higher rates for countries like China and India. As President-elect, Trump warned China, India, and other BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) of a potential 100% tariff if they undermine the US dollar or try to replace it with another currency in international trade. His comments came after a BRICS meeting in October, where members discussed reducing reliance on the US dollar. This could trigger a second wave of trade wars once Trump takes office in January.
17 December,2024 12:13 PM IST
The Syrian civil war has led to significant changes in the Middle East, including the fall of the al-Assad regime after 50 years. Meanwhile, Israel continues to focus on rescuing hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023 attacks. On December 15, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about the ongoing Syria crisis and efforts to secure the hostages’ release. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would set its Syria policy based on the evolving situation. This conversation follows previous discussions between Netanyahu and Trump since the latter's election win. The United States, under both President Biden and President-elect Trump, has been a strong supporter of Israel, particularly in its conflict with Iran and its allies.
16 December,2024 12:54 PM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed PM Trudeau’s “proud feminist” remark and called him an “insufferable tool”. Musk launched a scathing attack on Trudeau, further predicting that his tenure as Canadian PM won’t last long. Meanwhile the US, Canada relationship soured as President-Elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff. Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of the “Great State of Canada”. He reportedly told Canadian PM Justin Trudeau his country should become the 51st state if it can't fix trade and border issues. President Elect Trump mocked Trudeau about Canada becoming the 51st state if the country can't handle his promised tariff. The Musk-Trudeau conflict may act as a catalyst for the soured relations between the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency' along with Vivek Ramaswamy
13 December,2024 04:54 PM IST
President-elect Donald Trump is set to become the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025, after winning with 312 electoral votes, defeating Democratic VP Kamala Harris. Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in early November, although it’s unclear if Xi has accepted the invitation. While Xi congratulated Trump on his victory, the Chinese embassy has not yet commented on the response. Trump has said he gets along well with Xi and they have communicated. Trump has appointed several China critics to important roles, including Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. He also threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods, warning of a possible trade war if China doesn’t act on drug trafficking.
12 December,2024 12:46 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
