Biden Slams Trump's Hurricane Milton Misinformation as Recovery Efforts Continue

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House Speaker Race Heats Up: Johnson vs. Roy

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House Speaker Race Heats Up: Johnson vs. Roy
House Speaker Mike Johnson is gearing up for a tough re-election battle against Republican holdouts, including Rep. Chip Roy of Texas. Johnson has the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, but Roy has yet to make a decision on who to support. The Freedom Caucus has been vocal in their demands for concessions from the speaker, causing tension within the party. The House will vote for a speaker on Friday, and Johnson can only afford to lose one Republican vote.

  • *Trump and advisers working to strike a deal with Roy
  • *Johnson confident in re-election, but faces opposition from hardliners
  • *House cannot conduct business until a speaker is elected

Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker Despite GOP Frustrations

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Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker**: Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson for re-election, just days before the House will vote for a new leader. Johnson's speakership is in jeopardy after some Republicans expressed frustration with his decision to reach a government funding agreement that had overwhelming Democratic support. But with Trump's endorsement and a slim GOP majority, Johnson's chances of re-election look good. However, the majority is set to become even smaller as several Republican members of Congress are set to be nominated for positions in the Trump administration.

Trump's Border Czar Unveils Plans for Migrant Family Detention and Childcare

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In an interview with the Washington Post, Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, revealed that the new administration plans to revive the practice of detaining migrant families. Undocumented parents will have to choose between leaving their U.S.-born children behind or having them deported. Homan also suggested placing the children of illegal immigrants in halfway homes during mass deportations. The administration's priorities include finding the hundreds of thousands of unaccounted-for migrant children and potentially going after birthright citizenship.

Daniel Penny Invited to Join Trump and Vance at Army-Navy Game

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Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran acquitted in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump's suite at the Army-Navy football game in Maryland on Saturday. Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide earlier this week, and Vance has expressed support for him. The game is a highly anticipated event, with both teams having strong records this year. Other notable attendees in Trump's suite include Elon Musk, Pete Hegseth, Ron DeSantis, and David McCormick.

Biden Grants Record-Breaking Clemency to 1,539 People and Pardons 39 Non-Violent Offenders

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President Biden has made history by granting clemency to the largest number of people in a single day. A total of 1,539 individuals had their sentences commuted, while 39 non-violent offenders were pardoned. These historic acts of clemency follow Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, earlier this month, which put pressure on him to issue additional pardons. Among those pardoned were drug offenders, military veterans, a nurse who helped lead vaccination efforts during the pandemic, and an addiction counselor. Biden has been granting clemency and commutations throughout his term, with a focus on non-violent drug offenses and those under home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump to Attend Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony in Paris

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Trump** to Attend Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony in Paris, Five Years After Fire! 🏛️🔥 President-elect Trump will be one of the 50 heads of state attending the invite-only ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris suffered a devastating fire in April 2019, causing the collapse of its roof and destroying its interior. Trump encouraged France to use "flying water tankers" to put out the fire. The cathedral has been fully restored, with nearly $1 billion raised for its reconstruction. Human remains were also identified at the site after more than 450 years.

President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden: Key Points

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Big News!** President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges and is due for sentencing in December.

Why The Pardon?** Joe Biden believes in the justice system, but he also thinks that raw politics has infected this process. He says it's a miscarriage of justice and wants to help his son.

What's Next?** Hunter Biden was scheduled to face sentencing for both cases in the coming weeks – on Dec. 13 on the gun-related charges in Delaware, and Dec. 16 on the tax charges in California. Now, he won't have to.

Trump And Mexican President Discuss Tariff Threats Amidst Biden's Criticism

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Trump And Mexican President Discuss Tariff Threats:** In a recent call, President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum discussed Trump's proposed 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada. However, they didn't seem to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation.<

Biden Criticizes Trump's Tariffs:** Meanwhile, President Biden criticized Trump's proposed tariffs, stating that they could harm relationships with Canada and Mexico, two of the US's closest allies.<

Key Political News:** This development is one of the top political news stories of the day, along with Biden's call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and other important political events.

Trump's New Appointments: Tariffs, Trade, and Taxes

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Trump's New Appointments: Tariffs, Trade, and Taxes
Donald Trump has made several key appointments, including Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett as director of the White House National Economic Council.*

Greer, an attorney who served under Trump's previous trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, will be tasked with reining in the trade deficit and opening up export markets.*

Hassett, a Stanford economist who served as chair of the council of economic advisers during Trump’s first administration, will focus on renewing and improving the 2017 tax cuts and ensuring fair trade with other countries.*

Trump has also named Vince Haley as director of the Domestic Policy Council and John Phelan as navy secretary.*

Trump's New Tariffs: A Summary

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Trump's New Tariffs**

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China. The tariffs are intended to remain in place until these countries reduce migration and the flow of drugs into the US.

* Mexico and Canada: Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all products coming in to the United States from Mexico and Canada.

* China: Trump has also threatened to impose a 10% tariff on all products coming in to the United States from China.

Trade experts and economists have warned that these tariffs could spark a bitter global trade war, with consumers and companies bracing for steep costs.

What does this mean for global trade?

Melania Trump Skips Meeting With Jill Biden: A Sign of Rivalry or Respect?

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Melania Trump** has decided to skip a White House tea with Jill Biden ahead of Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office. The decision comes after years of First Lady rivalry and a recent phone call from Jill to Melania after an assassination attempt on her husband. Some speculate the snub is due to lingering anger over the FBI raid on the Trumps' Mar-a-Lago estate. As the political climate heats up, will these two powerful women find a way to come together?

Trump's New Cabinet Picks: Noem for Homeland Security and Rubio for State

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Trump has reportedly selected two experienced politicians for his new cabinet: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for Homeland Security and Florida Senator Marco Rubio for State. Noem, a potential running mate, has served as governor since 2019 and would work closely with Tom Homan and Stephen Miller. Rubio, a former presidential candidate, has extensive foreign policy experience and is known for his pragmatic approach. Trump's picks signal a focus on border security and foreign policy. Stay tuned for official announcements from Trump or Noem.

Who are Trump's new cabinet picks?

Trump's Legal Battles: What Happens Next?

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What happens to Trump's legal cases now?
With Trump's projected election win, four criminal cases loom over his presidency. Here's a look at what could happen in each case:

  • New York hush money case: Trump is awaiting sentencing for this case.
  • Federal and state charges: Trump is facing charges for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

What does this mean for American law?
With Trump's win, American law enters uncharted territory as it grapples with these criminal cases. Stay tuned for updates.

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Far-Right Leaders Worldwide Celebrate Trump's Election Win

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Far-right leaders worldwide celebrate Trump's election win
Hungarian PM Orbán hails Trump's 'much-needed victory'
Argentina's President Milei praises Trump's 'formidable electoral victory'
Brazil's Bolsonaro sees 'triumph of the people’s will'
El Salvador's Bukele sends blessings to Trump
Spain's Abascal hails 'triumph of patriots' and 'freedom'
Portugal's Ventura celebrates Trump's trouncing of 'woke globalism'
Italy's Salvini rejoices at 'historic day' and 'triumph of common sense'

Trump's re-election seen as powerful symbol for far-right movements

Trump's Red Wave Brings Joy to Le'Veon Bell, While NFL Legends' Daughter Endorses Trump

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Trump's Red Wave Brings Joy to Le'Veon Bell:
Former NFL star Le'Veon Bell couldn't be happier with President Trump's re-election, taking to X to celebrate. Bell, who endorsed Trump before the election, even threatened to leave the country if Trump's opponent won.

NFL Legends' Daughter Endorses Trump, Opposes Biological Males in Women's Sports:
Kimberly Brown, daughter of NFL legend Jim Brown, endorsed Trump in the November election. She discussed her support for the former President and her stance against biological males in women's sports on 'Fox & Friends'.

Biden to Apologize to Native Americans Over Boarding Schools

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President Biden is set to apologize to Native Americans for the federal government forcing their children into boarding schools.
This historic trip to Arizona on Friday follows his promise to visit Indian Country.
Boarding schools, run by the federal government and religious institutions, were designed to assimilate Indigenous children by destroying Native culture, language, and identity.
At least 973 children died in these schools, according to a Federal Indian Boarding School Investigative Report by the Department of the Interior (DOI).
The first formal apology by a sitting president seeks to usher in a new era of federal-tribal relationships.

Pelosi Still Hasn't Spoken To Biden Since He Dropped Out Of The Race

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Nancy Pelosi Reveals She Hasn't Spoken To Biden Since Urging Him To Drop Out Of The Race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently revealed that she still hasn't spoken to President Biden since she urged him to drop out of the presidential race.

Pelosi, who was part of the Democratic pressure campaign for Biden to step down, said she was 'prayerful' about their relationship.

Biden has said that pressure from his colleagues led to his decision to drop out, but Pelosi argues that a Trump victory might have been worse.

Pelosi's revelation is a turning point in the movement to drop Biden, given her stature in the party.

Less than two weeks later, Biden was out of the race.

Vice President Kamala Harris Replaced Biden As The Democratic Party's 2024 Candidate

Hurricane Milton Hits Florida: DeSantis Responds, Harris Faces Criticism

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Hurricane Milton Hits Florida:**
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other state officials are working with federal partners to respond to Hurricane Milton.
- Vice President Kamala Harris accused DeSantis of 'playing political games' before the storm, but President Joe Biden praised his response.
- Football players' wives criticized Harris on social media.

Politics and Disasters:
- Politicians often face criticism for their handling of disasters.
- DeSantis and Harris have had different opinions on the response to Hurricane Milton.

Stay Informed:
- Follow updates from credible sources for the latest information on Hurricane Milton.

Question: How have politicians responded to Hurricane Milton?

Hurricane Milton Forces Biden to Postpone Germany Trip

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In a sudden turn of events, US President Joe Biden has postponed his scheduled trip to Germany due to the impending threat of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida soon. The powerful storm has already prompted a state of emergency in Florida, with residents bracing themselves for major evacuations and potentially dangerous storm surges in Tampa Bay. Biden has decided to stay in the country to oversee preparations for and the response to Hurricane Milton, as well as the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. The postponement of his trip to Germany may have implications for the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, which was expected to take place in person for the first time at leader level on 12 October.*