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The Real Reason Michelle Obama Missed Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington's National Cathedral on Thursday drew a gathering of political luminaries, with all five living U.S. presidents and their spouses in attendance-except for one notable absence. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, a fixture at such events in the past, did not attend the service, reportedly due to an extended vacation in Hawaii. 
The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington's National Cathedral on Thursday drew a gathering of political luminaries, with all five living U.S. presidents and their spouses in attendance-except for one notable absence. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, a fixture at such events in the past, did not attend the service, reportedly due to an extended vacation in Hawaii. -
Newsom Rebuts Trump’s Wildfire Criticism, Calls Claims ‘Pure Fiction’
A political clash erupted this week as President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, alleging mismanagement of water resources. The fires, which ignited Tuesday, have already claimed five lives, destroyed over 28,000 structures, and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee. 
A political clash erupted this week as President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, alleging mismanagement of water resources. The fires, which ignited Tuesday, have already claimed five lives, destroyed over 28,000 structures, and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee. -
DOJ to Release Election Subversion Report on Trump, Withhold Classified Documents Volume
The Department of Justice announced plans Wednesday to release part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report detailing former President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, it will withhold the section addressing Trump's retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, citing ongoing legal proceedings against his co-defendants. 
The Department of Justice announced plans Wednesday to release part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report detailing former President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, it will withhold the section addressing Trump's retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, citing ongoing legal proceedings against his co-defendants. -
Trump Leaves Door Open for Military Action to Seize Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday stirred international tensions by refusing to rule out the use of military force to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, asserting that both territories are critical to U.S. national security. Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump also suggested expanding the United States' territorial ambitions, including economic integration with Canada and renaming the Gulf of Mexico. 
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday stirred international tensions by refusing to rule out the use of military force to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, asserting that both territories are critical to U.S. national security. Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump also suggested expanding the United States' territorial ambitions, including economic integration with Canada and renaming the Gulf of Mexico. -
Judge Aileen Cannon Blocks Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Final Report on Trump Case
A federal judge in Florida has blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, marking a significant legal development just weeks before Trump's inauguration. Judge Aileen Cannon issued the ruling on Tuesday, granting an emergency motion filed by Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, who argued that the report's release could unfairly prejudice ongoing and potential legal proceedings. 
A federal judge in Florida has blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, marking a significant legal development just weeks before Trump's inauguration. Judge Aileen Cannon issued the ruling on Tuesday, granting an emergency motion filed by Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, who argued that the report's release could unfairly prejudice ongoing and potential legal proceedings. -
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling in 625 Million Acres, Setting Up Clash with Trump
President Joe Biden has implemented a sweeping ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 625 million acres of federal waters, setting up a high-stakes clash with President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to reverse the decision immediately after taking office. Biden's action, announced Monday, marks a last-minute effort to cement his environmental legacy before leaving office in two weeks. 
President Joe Biden has implemented a sweeping ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 625 million acres of federal waters, setting up a high-stakes clash with President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to reverse the decision immediately after taking office. Biden's action, announced Monday, marks a last-minute effort to cement his environmental legacy before leaving office in two weeks. -
Trump Seeks to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case as Inauguration Nears
President-elect Donald Trump has petitioned a New York court to delay his sentencing in the high-profile hush money case, a decision that could further test the boundaries of presidential immunity as he prepares to take office later this month. The request comes as Trump's legal team appeals Judge Juan Merchan's rulings that upheld his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made during his 2016 campaign. 
President-elect Donald Trump has petitioned a New York court to delay his sentencing in the high-profile hush money case, a decision that could further test the boundaries of presidential immunity as he prepares to take office later this month. The request comes as Trump's legal team appeals Judge Juan Merchan's rulings that upheld his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made during his 2016 campaign. -
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act, Boosting Benefits for Millions of Public Workers
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Sunday, a move expected to increase Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector workers, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. The bipartisan legislation repeals two long-standing provisions-the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)-that had reduced benefits for public employees who also receive pension income. 
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Sunday, a move expected to increase Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector workers, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. The bipartisan legislation repeals two long-standing provisions-the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)-that had reduced benefits for public employees who also receive pension income. -
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.
