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Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case
A federal appeals court has upheld the $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump in the high-profile case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant development in the legal battles surrounding the former president. The case centered on Carroll's allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990s and subsequent defamation by Trump when she went public with her claims decades later. 
A federal appeals court has upheld the $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump in the high-profile case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant development in the legal battles surrounding the former president. The case centered on Carroll's allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990s and subsequent defamation by Trump when she went public with her claims decades later. -
U.S. Ramps Up Ukraine Support with $2.5 Billion Aid Package Before Trump’s Inauguration
President Joe Biden announced Monday a nearly $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, aiming to bolster the country's defenses against Russia's ongoing invasion as his administration seeks to maximize support before the transition of power in January. The package underscores the administration's urgency to strengthen Ukraine's position amid concerns over future U.S. assistance under President-elect Donald Trump. 
President Joe Biden announced Monday a nearly $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, aiming to bolster the country's defenses against Russia's ongoing invasion as his administration seeks to maximize support before the transition of power in January. The package underscores the administration's urgency to strengthen Ukraine's position amid concerns over future U.S. assistance under President-elect Donald Trump. -
Jimmy Carter, Longest-Living U.S. President, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on Sunday, December 29, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His death was confirmed by his son, James E. Carter III, to The Washington Post. The Carter Center also announced the news on social media, bringing to a close a life defined by dedication to public service, humanitarian work, and advocacy for peace. 
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on Sunday, December 29, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His death was confirmed by his son, James E. Carter III, to The Washington Post. The Carter Center also announced the news on social media, bringing to a close a life defined by dedication to public service, humanitarian work, and advocacy for peace. -
Musk Declares ‘War’ Over H-1B Visa Program, Deepens Rift Among Trump Supporters
Billionaire Elon Musk's staunch defense of the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers has ignited a fierce debate within President-elect Donald Trump's coalition, highlighting a growing divide between the tech industry and Trump's traditional base. Musk's outspoken stance, which included branding some critics as "hateful, unrepentant racists," underscores the escalating tensions over the contentious immigration policy. 
Billionaire Elon Musk's staunch defense of the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers has ignited a fierce debate within President-elect Donald Trump's coalition, highlighting a growing divide between the tech industry and Trump's traditional base. Musk's outspoken stance, which included branding some critics as "hateful, unrepentant racists," underscores the escalating tensions over the contentious immigration policy. -
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a looming TikTok ban, emphasizing the need for a negotiated resolution that addresses national security concerns while preserving the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans. The plea, outlined in a legal brief filed Friday, underscores the contentious debate surrounding the popular social media platform, which has more than 170 million users in the United States. 
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a looming TikTok ban, emphasizing the need for a negotiated resolution that addresses national security concerns while preserving the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans. The plea, outlined in a legal brief filed Friday, underscores the contentious debate surrounding the popular social media platform, which has more than 170 million users in the United States. -
Trump’s Fiery Christmas Message Targets Clemency Recipients, Foreign Policy, and Political Opponents
President-elect Donald Trump delivered a striking and controversial Christmas message this week, taking aim at federal death row inmates recently granted clemency by President Joe Biden, political opponents, and even foreign leaders. The remarks, posted on Trump's Truth Social platform, have reignited political tensions as his inauguration approaches. 
President-elect Donald Trump delivered a striking and controversial Christmas message this week, taking aim at federal death row inmates recently granted clemency by President Joe Biden, political opponents, and even foreign leaders. The remarks, posted on Trump's Truth Social platform, have reignited political tensions as his inauguration approaches. -
Elon Musk Calls for Boycott of Wikipedia Over $50M Spending on Diversity Initiatives
Elon Musk has urged his followers to stop donating to Wikipedia, accusing the platform of political bias and excessive spending on diversity initiatives. Musk's comments come amid revelations that the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates the online encyclopedia, allocated over $50 million of its $177 million annual budget to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 
Elon Musk has urged his followers to stop donating to Wikipedia, accusing the platform of political bias and excessive spending on diversity initiatives. Musk's comments come amid revelations that the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates the online encyclopedia, allocated over $50 million of its $177 million annual budget to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. -
Federal Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Arkansas Law Targeting Librarians and Booksellers
A federal judge on Monday invalidated significant portions of an Arkansas law that sought to impose criminal penalties on librarians and booksellers for providing material deemed "harmful" or "obscene" to minors. The ruling, which determined that key sections of Act 372 were unconstitutional, has dealt a blow to a measure championed by Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders as a safeguard for children. 
A federal judge on Monday invalidated significant portions of an Arkansas law that sought to impose criminal penalties on librarians and booksellers for providing material deemed "harmful" or "obscene" to minors. The ruling, which determined that key sections of Act 372 were unconstitutional, has dealt a blow to a measure championed by Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders as a safeguard for children. -
Trump Vows to Restore Federal Executions After Biden’s Death Row Commutations
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reinstate and aggressively pursue federal executions, days after President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life without parole. Trump's pledge has reignited debate over capital punishment in the U.S., underscoring the polarized political landscape on the issue. 
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reinstate and aggressively pursue federal executions, days after President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life without parole. Trump's pledge has reignited debate over capital punishment in the U.S., underscoring the polarized political landscape on the issue. -
Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Fever, Expected to Recover Soon
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Monday after developing a fever. Angel Ureña, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, confirmed the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing that the 78-year-old is "in good spirits" and appreciates the care he is receiving. 
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Monday after developing a fever. Angel Ureña, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, confirmed the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing that the 78-year-old is "in good spirits" and appreciates the care he is receiving.
