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Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration as Former Presidents Gather for Ceremony
Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, marking the second notable absence in two weeks by the former first lady from events involving former presidents and their spouses. The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama confirmed her decision, providing no explanation for the absence. Former President Barack Obama, however, will attend the ceremony, along with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and their respective spouses. 
Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, marking the second notable absence in two weeks by the former first lady from events involving former presidents and their spouses. The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama confirmed her decision, providing no explanation for the absence. Former President Barack Obama, however, will attend the ceremony, along with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and their respective spouses. -
Trump Blasts ‘Lamebrain Prosecutor’ as DOJ Releases Smith’s Final Report on Election Case
President-elect Donald Trump unleashed a blistering attack on Special Counsel Jack Smith following the public release of Smith's final report on investigations into Trump's alleged election interference. The 174-page document, made public early Tuesday, details Smith's conclusions about Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, accusing the former president of employing "deceit" and "knowingly false claims" to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power. 
President-elect Donald Trump unleashed a blistering attack on Special Counsel Jack Smith following the public release of Smith's final report on investigations into Trump's alleged election interference. The 174-page document, made public early Tuesday, details Smith's conclusions about Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, accusing the former president of employing "deceit" and "knowingly false claims" to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power. -
House Republicans Push Bill to Let Trump Negotiate Greenland Purchase
House Republicans, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's bold foreign policy ambitions, introduced a bill Monday to authorize negotiations for the United States to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Dubbed the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," the proposed legislation has reignited debate over Trump's geopolitical aspirations as he prepares to take office on January 20. 
House Republicans, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's bold foreign policy ambitions, introduced a bill Monday to authorize negotiations for the United States to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Dubbed the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," the proposed legislation has reignited debate over Trump's geopolitical aspirations as he prepares to take office on January 20. -
U.S. Tightens AI Chip Exports to Counter China, Faces Criticism from Nvidia, Oracle
The Biden administration has unveiled its most sweeping restrictions yet on the export of advanced computer chips used in artificial intelligence, a move aimed at curbing access to the technology by rivals like China and Russia. Announced Monday, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the measures represent a significant escalation in Washington's efforts to maintain its technological edge while addressing national security concerns. 
The Biden administration has unveiled its most sweeping restrictions yet on the export of advanced computer chips used in artificial intelligence, a move aimed at curbing access to the technology by rivals like China and Russia. Announced Monday, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the measures represent a significant escalation in Washington's efforts to maintain its technological edge while addressing national security concerns. -
Denmark Secretly Scrambles to Appease Trump’s Greenland Takeover Ambitions, Reports Reveal
Denmark has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump's team in recent days with private overtures to address the incoming administration's provocative stance on Greenland. 
Denmark has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump's team in recent days with private overtures to address the incoming administration's provocative stance on Greenland. -
Biden Extends Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 1 Million Migrants as Trump Prepares Deportation Crackdown
President Joe Biden, in one of his final actions before leaving office, extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly one million migrants, providing a lifeline to those from El Salvador, Venezuela, Sudan, and Ukraine. The move, announced on Friday, delays potential deportations and renews work permits for individuals covered by the program, even as President-elect Donald Trump signals a shift toward stricter immigration enforcement. 
President Joe Biden, in one of his final actions before leaving office, extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly one million migrants, providing a lifeline to those from El Salvador, Venezuela, Sudan, and Ukraine. The move, announced on Friday, delays potential deportations and renews work permits for individuals covered by the program, even as President-elect Donald Trump signals a shift toward stricter immigration enforcement. -
Trump Sentenced Without Penalty in New York Hush Money Case, Avoids Jail Before Second Term
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge Friday in a New York court, avoiding jail time and fines in a hush money case that has made him the first person convicted of a felony to assume the U.S. presidency. The historic ruling comes just ten days before Trump is set to be inaugurated for a second term in the White House. 
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge Friday in a New York court, avoiding jail time and fines in a hush money case that has made him the first person convicted of a felony to assume the U.S. presidency. The historic ruling comes just ten days before Trump is set to be inaugurated for a second term in the White House. -
Elon Musk Sparks Outrage With Far-Right Endorsement in German Election
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, has drawn sharp criticism for his public endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of Germany's upcoming national election. During a livestream on Thursday, Musk hosted Alice Weidel, the AfD's co-leader and candidate for chancellor, amplifying the party's message to his global audience of millions. 
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, has drawn sharp criticism for his public endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of Germany's upcoming national election. During a livestream on Thursday, Musk hosted Alice Weidel, the AfD's co-leader and candidate for chancellor, amplifying the party's message to his global audience of millions. -
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.
