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Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Inauguration Sparks Nazi Salute Accusations, Outrage in Europe
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, found himself at the center of a political and cultural firestorm this week after performing a straight-arm gesture during an event celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration. Critics, particularly in Europe, were quick to label the move as reminiscent of the Nazi salute, sparking outrage and prompting condemnations from left-wing politicians, human rights advocates, and international observers. Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, found himself at the center of a political and cultural firestorm this week after performing a straight-arm gesture during an event celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration. Critics, particularly in Europe, were quick to label the move as reminiscent of the Nazi salute, sparking outrage and prompting condemnations from left-wing politicians, human rights advocates, and international observers. -
Trump Rolls Back Prescription Drug Reforms, Raising Concerns Over Costs and Accessibility
In a sweeping move during his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding several key healthcare initiatives introduced by former President Joe Biden, including measures aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and expanding access to advanced therapies for Medicaid recipients. The decision, part of a broader conservative agenda, has drawn sharp criticism from healthcare advocates and political opponents, who warn of significant repercussions for millions of Americans. In a sweeping move during his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding several key healthcare initiatives introduced by former President Joe Biden, including measures aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and expanding access to advanced therapies for Medicaid recipients. The decision, part of a broader conservative agenda, has drawn sharp criticism from healthcare advocates and political opponents, who warn of significant repercussions for millions of Americans. -
Trump Proposes Sweeping Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Roiling Markets
President Donald Trump, in his first major policy move after returning to the White House, signaled plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, igniting concerns about the future of North American trade. The announcement, delivered during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, marked a stark escalation in Trump's longstanding campaign to reshape U.S. trade policy and prioritize domestic economic interests. President Donald Trump, in his first major policy move after returning to the White House, signaled plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, igniting concerns about the future of North American trade. The announcement, delivered during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, marked a stark escalation in Trump's longstanding campaign to reshape U.S. trade policy and prioritize domestic economic interests. -
Trump Returns to the White House with Aggressive Agenda, Declares Border Emergency
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, reclaiming the White House after a contentious and historic election. In his inaugural address, delivered in the Capitol Rotunda, Trump outlined an ambitious and divisive agenda, pledging sweeping reforms on immigration, energy, and governance while casting his victory as a repudiation of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, reclaiming the White House after a contentious and historic election. In his inaugural address, delivered in the Capitol Rotunda, Trump outlined an ambitious and divisive agenda, pledging sweeping reforms on immigration, energy, and governance while casting his victory as a repudiation of his predecessor, Joe Biden. -
Trump to Sign 10 Immigration Executive Orders as Part of 200-Day One Actions
President-elect Donald Trump is set to sign 10 executive orders on immigration immediately after taking office on Monday, including a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. These orders form part of a larger agenda comprising more than 200 executive actions, a record-setting first-day initiative aimed at implementing key campaign promises. President-elect Donald Trump is set to sign 10 executive orders on immigration immediately after taking office on Monday, including a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. These orders form part of a larger agenda comprising more than 200 executive actions, a record-setting first-day initiative aimed at implementing key campaign promises. -
Santa Ana Winds Return, Heightening Fire Risks in Southern California
Southern California is preparing for another round of fierce Santa Ana winds this week, raising the risk of new wildfires in a region still reeling from devastating blazes that have claimed at least 27 lives and destroyed thousands of homes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning from Monday morning through Tuesday evening, signaling a "particularly dangerous situation" for areas already impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Southern California is preparing for another round of fierce Santa Ana winds this week, raising the risk of new wildfires in a region still reeling from devastating blazes that have claimed at least 27 lives and destroyed thousands of homes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning from Monday morning through Tuesday evening, signaling a "particularly dangerous situation" for areas already impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. -
Trump Administration Reevaluates Mass Deportation Raids Following Leak
The Trump administration is reconsidering plans to launch large-scale immigration raids in Chicago next week after details of the operation were leaked, according to incoming "border czar" Tom Homan. The leaked information has prompted a review, raising uncertainty about the timing and execution of the operation, initially planned to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The Trump administration is reconsidering plans to launch large-scale immigration raids in Chicago next week after details of the operation were leaked, according to incoming "border czar" Tom Homan. The leaked information has prompted a review, raising uncertainty about the timing and execution of the operation, initially planned to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. -
Trump’s Border Czar Confirms Mass Immigration Raids to Begin Next Week, Chicago Among Key Targets
President-elect Donald Trump's administration is set to initiate large-scale immigration raids in sanctuary cities, with Chicago expected to be among the first targets. The effort, described as the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, is slated to begin Tuesday, just one day after Trump's inauguration. President-elect Donald Trump's administration is set to initiate large-scale immigration raids in sanctuary cities, with Chicago expected to be among the first targets. The effort, described as the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, is slated to begin Tuesday, just one day after Trump's inauguration. -
Trump Warned Against Trusting Putin in Peace Talks: Risks of World War 3 Highlighted by Experts
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, former US General Ben Hodges has issued a stark warning against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace negotiations over the Ukraine war. Hodges, the former commander of US Army Europe, cautioned that a premature deal with Moscow could embolden Putin, risk further aggression, and even spark a global conflict. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, former US General Ben Hodges has issued a stark warning against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace negotiations over the Ukraine war. Hodges, the former commander of US Army Europe, cautioned that a premature deal with Moscow could embolden Putin, risk further aggression, and even spark a global conflict. -
Severe Weather Forces Trump’s Inauguration Indoors for First Time in 40 Years
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that his inauguration will be moved indoors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures predicted for Washington, D.C., on Monday. This marks the first time in 40 years that a U.S. presidential inauguration will take place indoors, a decision last made during Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in ceremony in 1985 when temperatures dipped to perilous levels. President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that his inauguration will be moved indoors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures predicted for Washington, D.C., on Monday. This marks the first time in 40 years that a U.S. presidential inauguration will take place indoors, a decision last made during Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in ceremony in 1985 when temperatures dipped to perilous levels.