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Mexican Cartels Allegedly Plot to Assassinate Trump Over Border Crackdown
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly facing credible death threats from Mexican drug cartels as he prepares to assume office, with intelligence intercepts suggesting that criminal organizations are plotting his assassination. According to U.S. and Mexican law enforcement sources, the threats emerged from discussions on Telegram, a platform often used by criminals and terrorists to communicate. The cartels allegedly view Trump's plans to enforce strict border policies as a direct threat to their lucrative smuggling operations. 
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly facing credible death threats from Mexican drug cartels as he prepares to assume office, with intelligence intercepts suggesting that criminal organizations are plotting his assassination. According to U.S. and Mexican law enforcement sources, the threats emerged from discussions on Telegram, a platform often used by criminals and terrorists to communicate. The cartels allegedly view Trump's plans to enforce strict border policies as a direct threat to their lucrative smuggling operations. -
Rudy Giuliani Clashes with Judge Over Defamation Case Assets and Trial Schedule
Rudy Giuliani, the embattled former New York City mayor and one-time personal attorney to Donald Trump, faced tense moments in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday as he sparred with U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman over his failure to comply with court-ordered asset transfers. Giuliani owes $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who successfully sued him for defamation after he falsely accused them of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. 
Rudy Giuliani, the embattled former New York City mayor and one-time personal attorney to Donald Trump, faced tense moments in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday as he sparred with U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman over his failure to comply with court-ordered asset transfers. Giuliani owes $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who successfully sued him for defamation after he falsely accused them of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. -
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China Over Border, Drug Concerns
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his effort to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump pledged to implement a 25% tariff on all goods entering the United States from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. The measures, he stated, would be enacted through an executive order on his first day in office, January 20. 
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his effort to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump pledged to implement a 25% tariff on all goods entering the United States from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. The measures, he stated, would be enacted through an executive order on his first day in office, January 20. -
Biden Administration Pushes for Medicare, Medicaid to Cover Weight Loss Drugs
The Biden administration proposed Tuesday a significant expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications, including high-profile drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The proposal seeks to provide millions of Americans access to treatments for obesity, a condition linked to heightened risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other serious health concerns. 
The Biden administration proposed Tuesday a significant expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications, including high-profile drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The proposal seeks to provide millions of Americans access to treatments for obesity, a condition linked to heightened risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other serious health concerns. -
Migrants Rush to U.S. Border as Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Looms
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making a desperate push toward the U.S.-Mexico border, driven by fear of President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown. A caravan of roughly 1,500 people departed Chiapas, southern Mexico, on November 21, aiming to reach the border before Trump's inauguration on January 20, amid concerns that the incoming administration will dismantle the CBP One app and impose the largest mass deportation in American history. 
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making a desperate push toward the U.S.-Mexico border, driven by fear of President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown. A caravan of roughly 1,500 people departed Chiapas, southern Mexico, on November 21, aiming to reach the border before Trump's inauguration on January 20, amid concerns that the incoming administration will dismantle the CBP One app and impose the largest mass deportation in American history. -
California to Launch State EV Rebate Program If Federal Tax Credit Ends
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to reinstate a state rebate program for electric vehicle (EV) purchases if the federal government eliminates its $7,500 tax credit for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Newsom's statement, made Monday, reaffirmed the state's leadership in clean transportation and its commitment to making EVs accessible for consumers. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to reinstate a state rebate program for electric vehicle (EV) purchases if the federal government eliminates its $7,500 tax credit for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Newsom's statement, made Monday, reaffirmed the state's leadership in clean transportation and its commitment to making EVs accessible for consumers. -
Tulsi Gabbard’s Russia Ties Spark Alarm Amid Trump DNI Nomination: Report
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has reignited concerns over her history of defending Russian foreign policy and her alignment with Moscow's narratives in major international conflicts. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate, has drawn bipartisan criticism for echoing Kremlin talking points and supporting autocratic regimes, raising questions about her suitability for the role overseeing U.S. intelligence operations. 
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has reignited concerns over her history of defending Russian foreign policy and her alignment with Moscow's narratives in major international conflicts. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate, has drawn bipartisan criticism for echoing Kremlin talking points and supporting autocratic regimes, raising questions about her suitability for the role overseeing U.S. intelligence operations. -
Trump Ally Criticizes Kremlin Peace Talks, Calls Putin ‘A Tyrant’ at Security Forum
At the Halifax International Security Forum on Friday, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds dismissed the possibility of negotiating a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, expressing deep skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's trustworthiness. His remarks provided a stark contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's repeated claims that he could end the conflict quickly. 
At the Halifax International Security Forum on Friday, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds dismissed the possibility of negotiating a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, expressing deep skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's trustworthiness. His remarks provided a stark contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's repeated claims that he could end the conflict quickly. -
Critics Slam Trump’s DOJ Shake-Up as Pam Bondi Becomes Attorney General Nominee
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General, making her the fourth lawyer from Trump's defense team to be selected for a high-ranking position within the Department of Justice. The nomination, announced shortly after Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, has reignited concerns over the independence of the Justice Department under Trump's leadership. 
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General, making her the fourth lawyer from Trump's defense team to be selected for a high-ranking position within the Department of Justice. The nomination, announced shortly after Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, has reignited concerns over the independence of the Justice Department under Trump's leadership. -
Texas School Board Approves Optional Bible-Based Curriculum for K-5 Students
The Texas State Board of Education has narrowly approved an optional Bible-based curriculum for elementary school students, igniting a fierce debate over the role of religion in public education. Known as the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, the material incorporates Bible stories into K-5 reading and English language arts lessons. Schools that choose to adopt the state-developed curriculum will receive additional funding beginning in the 2025-26 school year. 
The Texas State Board of Education has narrowly approved an optional Bible-based curriculum for elementary school students, igniting a fierce debate over the role of religion in public education. Known as the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, the material incorporates Bible stories into K-5 reading and English language arts lessons. Schools that choose to adopt the state-developed curriculum will receive additional funding beginning in the 2025-26 school year.
