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Lionel Messi Skips Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony as Clinton and Soros Selections Spark Outrage
Lionel Messi, one of soccer's greatest players, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, but his absence from the White House ceremony left many speculating. The Argentine World Cup champion, who now plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for missing the event, according to his management team and the club. 
Lionel Messi, one of soccer's greatest players, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, but his absence from the White House ceremony left many speculating. The Argentine World Cup champion, who now plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for missing the event, according to his management team and the club. -
Trump’s Sentencing in Hush Money Case Scheduled for January 10, Judge Indicates No Jail Time
President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on January 10 in Manhattan Supreme Court, marking an unprecedented moment in American history. Less than two weeks before his inauguration for a second term, Trump will face sentencing in a criminal case related to falsifying business records in connection with a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. 
President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on January 10 in Manhattan Supreme Court, marking an unprecedented moment in American history. Less than two weeks before his inauguration for a second term, Trump will face sentencing in a criminal case related to falsifying business records in connection with a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. -
Mike Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Narrow GOP Drama Resolves
Mike Johnson, Republican representative from Louisiana, was re-elected as Speaker of the House on Friday, successfully navigating party tensions to secure the gavel on the opening day of the 119th Congress. In a striking contrast to his predecessor's prolonged 15-round battle in 2023, Johnson clinched the position on the first ballot, reflecting a concerted push for unity among Republicans. 
Mike Johnson, Republican representative from Louisiana, was re-elected as Speaker of the House on Friday, successfully navigating party tensions to secure the gavel on the opening day of the 119th Congress. In a striking contrast to his predecessor's prolonged 15-round battle in 2023, Johnson clinched the position on the first ballot, reflecting a concerted push for unity among Republicans. -
Trump Backs Johnson for House Speaker as Republicans Brace for Tight Vote
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republicans to unite behind House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday as the Louisiana representative faced a high-stakes vote to retain his leadership role. Johnson, who has served as Speaker since October 2023, must secure near-total Republican support to remain in the position as the 119th Congress convenes. 
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republicans to unite behind House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday as the Louisiana representative faced a high-stakes vote to retain his leadership role. Johnson, who has served as Speaker since October 2023, must secure near-total Republican support to remain in the position as the 119th Congress convenes. -
Mike Johnson Scrambles to Secure Speaker Role Amid GOP Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces a critical test as he fights to retain his leadership position during the first vote of the 119th Congress on Friday. Johnson, who has been navigating internal Republican discord, has been working to consolidate support from his narrow majority while fending off detractors from within his party. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces a critical test as he fights to retain his leadership position during the first vote of the 119th Congress on Friday. Johnson, who has been navigating internal Republican discord, has been working to consolidate support from his narrow majority while fending off detractors from within his party. -
Melania Trump Responds to New Year’s Day Violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas: 'Brutality Must Stop'
Melania Trump broke her silence in the aftermath of two harrowing New Year's Day incidents, condemning the violence and extending her condolences to the victims and their families. "The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop," the former first lady posted on X, formerly Twitter. "My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families who are experiencing such profound grief and loss." 
Melania Trump broke her silence in the aftermath of two harrowing New Year's Day incidents, condemning the violence and extending her condolences to the victims and their families. "The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop," the former first lady posted on X, formerly Twitter. "My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families who are experiencing such profound grief and loss." -
Steve Bannon Escalates Feud with Elon Musk, Calls H-1B Visas a ‘Scam’ and Demands Worker Reparations
The internal divisions within the MAGA movement deepened as Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, ramped up criticism of Elon Musk and the H-1B visa program. On his War Room podcast Monday, Bannon called for reparations to American tech workers allegedly displaced by foreign labor brought in under the program, while also demanding the mass deportation of H-1B visa holders. The controversial remarks come amid an ongoing feud between anti-immigration hardliners and tech billionaires within the MAGA coalition. 
The internal divisions within the MAGA movement deepened as Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, ramped up criticism of Elon Musk and the H-1B visa program. On his War Room podcast Monday, Bannon called for reparations to American tech workers allegedly displaced by foreign labor brought in under the program, while also demanding the mass deportation of H-1B visa holders. The controversial remarks come amid an ongoing feud between anti-immigration hardliners and tech billionaires within the MAGA coalition. -
Eric Schmitt Pushes Back on H-1B Visas, Sparking Debate Over ‘Foreign Replacements’
A lively debate over the H-1B visa program is intensifying in Washington, spurred by both high-profile tech entrepreneurs and contrasting voices within the Republican Party. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R., Mo.) has emerged as one of the more vocal critics, arguing that American workers have been "left behind" while companies allegedly exploit foreign labor to cut costs. 
A lively debate over the H-1B visa program is intensifying in Washington, spurred by both high-profile tech entrepreneurs and contrasting voices within the Republican Party. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R., Mo.) has emerged as one of the more vocal critics, arguing that American workers have been "left behind" while companies allegedly exploit foreign labor to cut costs. -
Trump's Silence on H-1B Visa Row Fuels MAGA Rift Over Skilled Immigration Debate
President-elect Donald Trump has maintained a conspicuous silence on the heated debate within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition over H-1B visas, even as the issue escalates into an online civil war. The dispute pits tech entrepreneurs and business leaders, who champion skilled foreign workers, against sections of Trump's base who argue the program undermines opportunities for American employees. 
President-elect Donald Trump has maintained a conspicuous silence on the heated debate within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition over H-1B visas, even as the issue escalates into an online civil war. The dispute pits tech entrepreneurs and business leaders, who champion skilled foreign workers, against sections of Trump's base who argue the program undermines opportunities for American employees. -
Yellen Warns of Debt Ceiling Crisis as Treasury Prepares Extraordinary Measure
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a stark warning to Congress on Friday, cautioning that the U.S. government will need to begin taking "extraordinary measures" as early as January 14 if lawmakers do not act to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Her statement underscores the growing urgency surrounding the nation's borrowing limit, with the risk of default looming large. 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a stark warning to Congress on Friday, cautioning that the U.S. government will need to begin taking "extraordinary measures" as early as January 14 if lawmakers do not act to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Her statement underscores the growing urgency surrounding the nation's borrowing limit, with the risk of default looming large.
