Trump’s historic moment arrives Donald Trump is hours away from being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States during a historic transfer of power that encapsulates American democracy even in politically divisive times. The 70-year-old Republican will take the oath of office on the West Front of […]
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Gaga performs on London rooftop to promote new album Global pop star Lady Gaga gave an intimate performance at a shopping mall in London on Thursday night, where she promoted her new album ‘Joanne’ and discussed the pitfalls of fame and celebrity. Around 60 fans gathered on the roof of […]
Support for Australian PM falls with another legislative compromise Support for Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has fallen to its lowest levels since he took office more than a year ago, an opinion poll showed on Monday, potentially loosening his already tenuous grip on power. Approval ratings for Turnbull had […]
With No Evidence, Trump Claims ‘Millions’ Voted Illegally President-elect Donald Trump took to his favorite social media platform Sunday to issue thus-far baseless claims of voter fraud and to send a stream of tweets indicating that the Hillary Clinton campaign’s involvement in an election recount was hypocritical. Trump, who himself […]
Donald Trump Has Attended Only Two Intelligence Briefings President-elect Donald Trump has had only two intelligence briefings since he won the election more than two weeks ago, intelligence sources told NBC News on Wednesday — a much lower number than his predecessors had and fewer even than Vice President-elect Mike […]
Donald Trump outlines policy plan for first 100 days Washington (CNN)President-elect Donald Trump unveiled plans Monday for his first 100 days in office, including proposals related to immigration, trade deals and defense policy, using a video published online to briefly outline his proposals. Trump promised to withdraw from negotiations on […]
Why the electoral college matters Donald Trump is not yet president-elect of the US. He still has to win 270 votes in the electoral college on 19 December, and, failing that, a vote in the House of Representatives. In most years, this constitutionally defined process is a non-event. The electors, […]
West Coast crews mobilize to battle Southeast fires The crews received their assignments Tuesday night and were tentatively scheduled to depart Knoxville in rental trucks early Wednesday morning, though “it’s a very fluid process,” Coele said. Coele, who works as a fire prevention specialist on most days, said in her […]
Trump encourages early voting Clinton supporters to switch their votes Trump encourages early voting Clinton supporters to switch their votes:- Donald Trump set his sights on an unlikely demographic as he pitched himself to voters Tuesday night in Wisconsin: those who have already cast their ballots for his rival Hillary […]