US Politics

Donald Trump has confirmed he intends to declare a national emergency and rally the military to carry out his promised mass deportation efforts.
Politics
Georgina Noack

‘TRUE’: Trump confirms plan to use military for deportations

Donald Trump has confirmed he intends to declare a national emergency and rally the military to carry out his promised mass deportation efforts.

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President Joe Biden has given Kyiv permission to use the US Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russia.
World
The Washington Post

Moscow warns US missile move puts NATO at war with Russia

President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use American longer-range missiles for strikes inside Russia presented another grave provocation by the West, according to a spokesman for Vladimir Putin.

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DAVID FRENCH: If Trump’s Cabinet picks help him usher in the chaos that is the water in which he swims, then the question won’t be whether voters rebuke MAGA, but how much damage it does before it fails again.
US Politics
The New York Times

How Donald Trump is already starting to fail

DAVID FRENCH: If Trump’s Cabinet picks help him usher in the chaos that is the water in which he swims, then the question won’t be whether voters rebuke MAGA, but how much damage it does before it fails again.

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Outgoing US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy used one of her final public engagements to laud Australia as Washington’s “most glorious friend”.
Australia
Nicola Smith

Australia ‘number one’ US ally in risky environment

Australia is ‘no longer deputy sheriff’ to the United States but a ‘teacher and partner’ in an increasingly dangerous strategic environment, outgoing US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy said on Monday.

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Donald Trump’s presidency could actually mean a fast-tracked AUKUS subs deal, according to one defence expert.
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Australia
Latika M Bourke

Trump could make AUKUS more expensive, but faster

A former Bush administration adviser and Pentagon staffer has made a bold prediction on President-elect Donald Trump and AUKUS, claiming things could get more expensive, but faster.

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Pete Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing after sexual assault allegations against him were made public.
World
Eric Tucker

Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault claims

A former Fox News host, picked by President-elect Donald Trump as the new Pentagon boss, has denied any wrongdoing after he paid off women after sexual assault claims.

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Why was Donald Trump’s re-election greeted by resounding drops in volatility all across the world’s most important markets?
US Politics
The Economist

The Economist: Why financial markets are so oddly calm

Why was Donald Trump’s re-election greeted by resounding drops in volatility all across the world’s most important markets?

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US President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to fire long range missiles into Russia.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike Russia

US President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use its long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia.

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Joe Biden met with his Chinese counterpart XI Jinping one last time after the APEC Summit, but they seemed to have a message for a man who wasn’t in the room.
World
The Washington Post

Biden and Xi meet, seem to aim cautionary comments at Trump

Joe Biden has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping one last time to cool rising tensions between their countries. But they seemed to aim their messages at a man who wasn’t in the room: Donald Trump.

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Iran's United Nations ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani spoke to Elon Musk, according to a report..
Politics
Staff Writers

Iran official met Musk to ease tensions with Trump, US says

An Iranian envoy reportedly met Elon Musk after the country's officials sought it in an apparent bid to ease tensions with US president-elect Donald Trump.

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White nationalist Nick Fuentes wrote a tweet that went viral and appeared to fuel sexist social media abuse of women.
US Politics
Angela Yang

Sexist attacks on women surge on social media after Trump’s win, report finds

White nationalist Nick Fuentes tweeted: ‘Your body, my choice. Forever.’ It has set off a sexist storm.

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Elon Musk has posted his preference for US secretary of the treasury ahead of Donald Trump's pick.
Politics
Staff Writers

Musk asks US to chime in as Trump prepares to pick Treasurer

Elon Musk has called for voters to help Donald Trump pick between two contenders to be the head of the US Treasury department.

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Karoline Leavitt is seen leaving Trump Tower on April 25, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
World
Michelle L. Price

Donald Trump appoints youngest White House press secretary in history

Karoline Leavitt is just 27, but has already been working as Trump’s campaign spokesperson.

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Elon Musk has reportedly held multiple calls with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin since Donald Trump’s election win.
US Politics
CNBC

Democrats call for probe into Musk’s Russia calls

Democrats have called the Pentagon to investigate reports that Elon Musk has held multiple calls with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, since Donald Trump’s election win.

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Joe Biden cut a diminished figure on one of his last outings on the world stage Friday, as he admitted that the times are changing with Donald Trump’s impending return to power.
US Politics
Danny Kemp

‘Lame-duck’ Biden tries to reassure allies as Trump looms

Joe Biden cut a diminished figure on one of his last outings on the world stage Friday, as he admitted that the times are changing with Donald Trump’s impending return to power.

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