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HuffPostTrump Leveled This Condescending Remark At A Female Journalist — And Experts Have Thoughts
The president-elect made the startling remark to veteran journalist Kristen Welker during a wide-ranging sit-down interview on "Meet the Press."
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- HuffPost
Mary Trump Exposes Family Irony In Uncle's 'Despicable' Vow
Donald Trump "seems to forget" one key thing, said the president-elect's niece.
- HuffPost UK
Turkish President Erdogan Says He And Putin Are 'Only' Two Leaders Left In The World
His bizarre remarks follow the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
- HuffPost
'So F**king Tacky': Donald Trump Slammed Over 'Gross' Bid To Cash In On Jill Biden Photo
Critics ripped the president-elect over a post on his Truth Social platform.
- NewsWire
‘Disturbing’: Dutton slammed on flag pledge
Peter Dutton has made a controversial election pitch as the country edges closer to Australia Day, but that decision has been slammed as dismissive.
- Reuters
China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
TAIPEI (Reuters) -China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday. Speaking in Taipei, defence ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang said the scale of the current Chinese naval deployment in an area running from the southern Japanese islands down into the South China Sea was the largest since China held war games around Taiwan ahead of 1996 Taiwanese presidential elections. China's military has yet to comment and has not confirmed it is carrying out any exercises.
- NewsWire
‘Slack’: Dire warning on Albo’s future
Jacqui Lambie is warning Anthony Albanese’s days could be numbered after a key poll found the Prime Minister weak.
- The Daily Beast
Lara Trump Ditches RNC as Bigger Political Future Beckons
Lara Trump, the wife of Donald Trump’s third child, Eric, announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee Sunday night—prompting a new round of speculation over her political future. The 42-year-old posted on X Sunday night that “serving as the @GOP co-chair throughout the course of the most consequential election in American history has truly been the honor of my life.” The news was initially reported by the Associated Press, which noted the former television producer
- The Independent
Judge warns Rudy Giuliani he could face ‘imprisonment’ after attacking election workers again
The former New York City mayor could be hit with an ‘arsenal of sanctions’ for his statements
- Associated Press Finance
Argentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here's how his shock measures are reshaping the economy
When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were marking price increases on an almost daily basis. It was popular outrage over this upside-down economy that fueled the rise of Milei, a self-declared “anarcho-capitalist” and former TV pundit who rode to power on vows to “blow up” the central bank, take an axe to the bloated government and kill sky-high inflation. It was an almost impossible job, and Milei's lack of government experience, unkempt hairdo, sexual boasts and missionary-like zeal for his dead dog, the Rolling Stones and the free market didn't inspire much confidence in a country with a history of failed economic reforms.
- The Independent
Syria – live: Rebels vow to hunt down Assad’s torture henchmen as Israel condemned over military land grab
Israel has denied penetrating Syria beyond the buffer zone in the occupied Golan Heights
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia latest: Zelensky won’t sacrifice young troops to Putin’s forces for more weapons from West
Ukraine hits back against pressure to lower conscription age to 18
- HuffPost
Donald Trump 'Can't Guarantee' Tariffs Won't Cost Americans More
During a Sunday interview on "Meet the Press," the president-elect conceded that tariff costs could end up trickling down to American consumers.
- Cover Media
President-Elect Trump Outlines Bold First-Day Agenda
Donald Trump has announced bold plans for his first day in office, vowing to review pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. In a recent interview with NBC's Meet the Press, he described their conditions as “hellish” and pledged quick action.
- HuffPost
Matt Gaetz Reportedly Has A New Primetime Gig
The firebrand former Florida lawmaker is reportedly pivoting from politics with the move, following his withdrawn nomination as Donald Trump’s attorney general.
- The Hill
Opinion - Trump has no use for the Senate: Why not get rid of it?
With his demand for Congress to allow recess appointments for his executive and judicial appointments, Trump is letting his imperial side show.
- The Independent
Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine
President Zelensky stresses that even with an invitation to the NATO military alliance, long-term protection would still be uncertain in the face of future Russian aggression
- The Independent
Trump trolls Jill Biden as he hawks new perfume: ‘A fragrance your enemies can’t resist’
Trump also met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky while in Paris
- CNN
A mass animal sacrifice festival is underway in Nepal. Activists say it needs to stop
Animal rights activists have urged the Nepali government to stop what they’ve called “an appalling bloodbath” after they claimed thousands of animals were killed as part of a festival held every five years that traditionally ends with a mass animal sacrifice.