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30Nov

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Did Biden’s border policies cost Democrats the White House? Party members blame ‘political malpractice’ – Times of India

After US President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory, Democrats spent Thanksgiving reflecting on what went wrong, with many admitting that President Biden’s handling of the border crisis alienated voters and handed Republicans control of the White House, New York Post reports.Party insiders have privately acknowledged that their failure to address concerns about illegal immigration hurt vice president Kamala Harris’ campaign.'Political malpractice'“We destroyed ourselves on the immigration issue in ways that were entirely predictable and entirely manageable,” a Democratic senator told The Hill, acknowledging the party's role in their election loss. “We utterly mismanaged that issue, including our Democratic caucus here. That’s political malpractice,” they added.A source close to New Yo...

30Nov

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‘Coordinated psy-op’: Elon Musk echoes Joe Rogan’s defence of Trump – Times of India

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk (Picture credit: Agencies) Elon Musk has once again defended US President-elect Donald Trump in a post on social media platform X. On Friday, Musk defended Trump by calling the criticism against him a "coordinated psychological operation." Musk’s comment, which directly quoted podcast host Joe Rogan, has drawn attention to their shared belief that Trump’s opponents are engaging in a smear campaign to manipulate public perception.The post came shortly after Rogan, on his popular podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, claimed that much of the backlash Trump faces is orchestrated rather than genuine. In a recent episode of his recurring segment ‘Protect Our Parks’, Rogan described the criticism of Trump as a "massive, concentrated psy-op." Discussing this with his comedia...

28Nov

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Yale, MIT, U-Mass, and Other Universities Advise Students To Return To Campus Before Donald Trump Takes Office: A Haunting Deja Vu? – Times of India

A system on edge: Preparing for the unknown With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025, anxiety is mounting among international students and university communities and stakeholders. Fears of travel disruptions, visa complications, and policy shifts echo concerns from Trump’s first term, leaving students and institutions preparing for a potentially rocky transition.A familiar unease: Universities advise students to return earlyThe University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) has joined at least two other institutions in issuing advisories urging international students, scholars, and staff to return to the U.S. before Trump’s inauguration. A travel advisory from the Office of Global Affairs notes:“This advisory is made out of an abundance of caution... gi...

28Nov

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joins Donald Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago | World News – Times of India

Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg Former US President and President-elect Donald Trump dined Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Florida.The meeting comes as a crucial interaction between the Facebook founder and the Republican politician who was once banned from the social media platforms.Zuckerberg was among several business leaders invited to discuss Trump's economic plans ahead of his return to the White House. Stephen Miller, recently appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, described Zuckerberg’s attendance as indicative of the tech leader’s interest in supporting Trump’s vision for the nation. "Mark, obviously, has his own interests, company, and agenda," Miller said during a Fox News interview. “But he’s made clear that he wants...

28Nov

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FBI Launches Probe After Trump’s Cabinet Picks Recieve Bomb Threats

President-elect Donald Trump’s top cabinet and administration appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting” this week, a spokesperson for the transition team said on Wednesday. The US Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI) has said it was investigating this matter. According to a Reuters report, these threats were made on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning following which law enforcement swiftly took action to ensure the safety of the people targeted, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Among those targeted were New York Representative Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations; Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general; Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer, whom Trump chose to lead the Departme...

27Nov

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Donald Trump unveils key picks for his second term; John Phelan, Kevin Hassett, and Vince Haley appointed to top roles | World News – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump made several major announcements on Tuesday night, unveiling his picks for key positions within his administration. Among them, Trump has selected businessman John Phelan to lead the US Navy, economist Kevin Hassett to chair the National Economic Council, and speechwriter Vince Haley to head the Domestic Policy Council. These appointments will take effect when Trump assumes office as President on January 20.John PhelanTrump nominated John Phelan as the next Secretary of the Navy. Phelan, who has no prior military experience, is best known for leading the private investment firm Rugger Management and for his role in managing Michael Dell’s investments. Despite his lack of military background, Trump expressed confidence in Phelan's ability to lead the Navy. “I...

27Nov

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Elon Musk Hails Jay Bhattacharya’s Appointment As The Lead Of US Medical Research Agency NIH

X owner Elon Musk has hailed President-elect Donald Trump's choice of making health economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya the lead of the National Institutes of Health. Trump, in a statement on Tuesday evening, said that the 56-year-old physician and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine will work in collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to make important discoveries that will improve the health of citizens. Musk, while hailing this decision on X, wrote, "Great outcome!" Great outcome! https://t.co/v7VU2URH6x — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 27, 2024ALSO READ | Elon Musk's X May Fine You $15,000 For Excessive Usage, Use Your Posts To Train AI: What New Terms Of Service State Who Is Jay Bhattacharya? Dr. Jay Bhattac...

27Nov

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Donald Trump names lawyer Jamieson Greer his US trade envoy | World News – Times of India

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Tuesday named Jamieson Greer his trade envoy, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's economic agenda, particularly his plans to use tariffs to raise revenue and help bring more manufacturing to US shores.Trump also picked Kevin Hassett as his top economic advisor, bringing the former member of his first administration to the helm of the White House National Economic Council. Hassett is set to help advance Trump's plans too, ranging from tax cuts to widening energy production."Jamieson played a key role during my First Term in imposing Tariffs on China and others to combat unfair Trade practices," said Trump of Greer, who served as chief of staff to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during Trump's first administration.He also cited Greer's exp...

27Nov

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Trump Picks Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya To Lead National Institutes of Health

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya as the director of the National Institutes of Health, the country's top health research and funding institutions. With this, Bhattacharya becomes the first Indian-American to be nominated by Trump for a top administrative position. Earlier, Trump picked Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla owner Elon Musk. However, that is a voluntary position and does not need confirmation from the US Senate. "I am thrilled to nominate Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, to serve as Director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bhattacharya will work in cooperation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to direct the Nation’s Medical Research and to make important...

27Nov

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Mexican president warns ‘tariff against tariff’ to Donald Trump’s 25% import duties threat – Times of India

Mexican president said Mexico would impose its own tariff to counter US tariff. Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum hinted at a tit-for-tat retaliation to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent import duties. Sheinbaum said the US tariff would be responded to with a Mexican tariff. “One tariff would be followed by another in response, and so on until we put at risk common businesses,” Sheinbaum said. Trump said Monday that his first action as the president would be a 25 per cent tax on all imports from Mexico and Canada in an effort to stop the flow of migrants and narcotics into the United States. “This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social page....

26Nov

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‘But you are not Donald Trump…’: Prosecution’s reply to Diddy who compared himself to President-elect – Times of India

Diddy cited Donald Trump's free speech rights to defend his PR campaign from jail. Sean Diddy drew a comparison with President-elect Donald Trump in his latest bid for a bail release ahead of Thanksgiving. The reference to Trump came in the context of the prosecutors claiming that Diddy tried to influence his case through an online public relations campaign. Diddy's attorneys said Donald Trump enjoyed free speech rights and posted on social media on charges of election interference case -- which were dropped on Monday in the latest developments. "Only a significant and imminent threat to the administration of criminal justice will support restricting Mr. Trump's speech," the DC Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in a decision from December that Combs' lawyers now quote defending Diddy's right...

26Nov

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Donald Trump seeks apology from NYT after ‘passionate letters from Natalie Harp’ story – Times of India

Natalie Harp is seen typing Donald Trump's social media posts in a video. In a late-night rant, President-elect Donald Trump hurled abuses at New York Times and senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman for writing "phony junk". Trump said he never speaks to her but she writes story after story without fact-checking. "Will the failing New York Times apologize to its readers for getting years of “Trump” coverage so wrong. They write such phony “junk,” knowing full well how incorrect it is, only meaning to demean. Magot Hagerman, a third rate writer and fourth rate intellect, writes story after story, always terrible, and yet I almost never speak to her. They do no fact checking, because facts don’t matter to them. I don’t believe I’ve had a legitimately good story in the NYT for years,...

26Nov

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Cases Were ‘Empty And Lawless’: Trump As Prosecutors Drop Election Interference, Documents Case

President-elect Donald Trump said that the “cases against him should never have been brought” he said that the cases were “empty and lawless”. He said this after Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Trump on Monday. He acknowledged that Trump’s return to the White House would obstruct any federal prosecution attempts related to his retention of classified documents or alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. According to the US Justice Department policy, sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. However, it marked a momentous finale to an extraordinary chapter in political and law enforcement history as federal officials attempted to hold accountable a former president while he was simultaneously running for another term. According ...

26Nov

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Jack Smith files motion to dismiss Jan 6 case against Donald Trump before his inauguration | World News – Times of India

Jack Smith asked the court to drop election intereference charge against Donald Trump before his inauguration on January 20. Special counsel Jack Smith Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss the four charges against President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election before his inauguration on January 20. Smith cited longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from prosecution while in office as he moved the motion. In court papers. prosecutors said the Justice Department's position "is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated.”“It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting ...

25Nov

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: My hopes and dreams are … – Times of India

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently received honorary degree in engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Post the felicitation, Huang participated in a fireside chat with the university's Council Chairman Harry Sham. The audience comprised students and academics. He talked about a range of topics around AI, Supercomputers, potential restrictions under Donald Trump administration.Nvidia surpassed Apple early this month to become the highest valued company in the world. Huang encouraged a shift in thinking toward AI's ultimate goal: inference, rather than solely training models. By leveraging AI's power to discover new solutions, he said that we can optimize energy usage and create a more sustainable future. He envisions a world where AI supercomputers are strategica...

24Nov

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Will Continue To Serve Customers All Over The World: Nvidia CEO Amid Possibility Of Stricter Ex

After Donald Trump's win in the US Presidential Elections 2024, uncertainty has been looming over various sectors as the Biden government was known to be more lenient when it came to export policies. However, with Trump, the case might be a bit different. Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, has made a bold statement that global cooperation in technology will continue even if the incoming government imposes stricter export controls on advanced computing products. During his first term, President-elect Donald Trump implemented several restrictions on the sale of US technology to China, citing national security risks. This policy has largely been maintained by the current administration under President Joe Biden. ALSO READ | Maharashtra Election Results 2024: BJP For The Win Leaves Resort Owners In Lo...

24Nov

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Is Matt Gaetz running for Florida governor after withdrawing from Trump’s AG nomination? – Times of India

Matt Gaetz said he won't be returning to Congress. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz hinted at a possible run for Florida governor just days after withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's Attorney General.On Saturday, Gaetz responded to a post by former Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Gaetz will be the next Governor of the State of Florida." Gaetz replied with a GIF of the Florida state flag waving.This development comes after Gaetz announced he was no longer a candidate for Attorney General, prompting speculation about his political future. Current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.Gaetz resigned from Congress after Trump initially nominated him as Attorney General on November 13...

24Nov

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Trump picks attorney Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary

Brooke Rollins. File | Photo Credit: AP President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday (November 24, 2024) that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his Agriculture Secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers and allies. The nomination must be confirmed by the Senate, which will be controlled by Republicans when Mr. Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. Ms. Rollins would succeed Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden’s Agriculture Secretary who oversees the sprawling agency that controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.Ms. Rollins, an attor...

24Nov

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Trump picks attorney Brooke Rollins as US agriculture secretary – Times of India

Brooke Rollins (Picture credit: AP) US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen attorney Brooke Rollins to lead the department of agriculture, overseeing farming, food safety, and nutrition programs.Trump announced his decision in a statement, saying, "As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American farmers, who are truly the backbone of our country."Rollins served as Trump's domestic policy chief during his previous term. Currently, she is the president of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank preparing for second Trump administration.The USDA, established in 1862, plays a crucial role in supporting farmers and ensuring food safety. The department also manages nutrition programs for low-income families and sets standards for school meal...

24Nov

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Trump ally Lindsey Graham warns UK, Canada, and other countries of sanctions for aiding Netanyahu arrest: ‘We should crush your economy’ – Times of India

Lindsey Graham and Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: Reuters/X) A US Senator and ally of President-elect Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, has issued a warning to the UK and other nations about potential economic sanctions if they assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in enforcing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant. This comes after a statement from Downing Street suggested that Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the UK due to the ICC warrant.The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over alleged war crimes committed in Gaza, sparking outrage among US Republicans, including Senator Graham."If you are going to help the ICC as a nation and enforce the arrest warrant against Bibi (Netany...

23Nov

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Pam Bondi says there is ‘no legal basis’ to keep names private in Jeffrey Epstein documents – Times of India

Pam Bondi and Jeffrey Epstein with his associates (Picture credit: Agencies) US President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, has called for the release of names in the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein case files. Bondi said that those seeking to keep their identities hidden in Epstein's case have "no legal basis" to do so.Epstein, an American financier linked to numerous high-profile individuals, died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.Assembly Election ResultsThe extent of these individuals' involvement in the case remains unclear.Speaking in a Fox News interview, Bondi questioned attorney general Merrick Garland and the Justice department's silence on the matter."I want to know why AG Garland and the Justice Department ar...

23Nov

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How Elon Musk added 70 billion dollars to his wealth since Trump won | World News – Times of India

He might as well have been speaking about his new BFF and the nation’s first buddy Elon Musk who just can’t stop winning since Donald Trump came back to power. Elon Musk, already a dominant force in the business world, has now cemented his place in history as the wealthiest person ever. Thanks to a $70 billion surge in his net worth following Donald Trump's election victory, Musk’s fortune has soared to unparalleled levels, making him not only the richest individual alive but also the wealthiest ever tracked by Forbes. Donald Trump has a lot of iconic lines over the years but there’s one line from April 12, 2024 that stands out. He had said at a rally: “"We're gonna win so much, you may even get tired of winning. And you'll say, 'Please, please. It's too much winning. We can't take it anym...

23Nov

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Trump nominates hedge fund chief Scott Bessent to lead US treasury – Times of India

If confirmed by the US Senate, Bessent would be the first openly gay Treasury chief. President-elect Donald Trump said he is nominating Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the next US Treasury secretary, enlisting a key adviser to manage the sweeping economic agenda he has vowed to enact in a second term.“Scott has long been a strong advocate of the America First Agenda,” Trump said in a statement Friday. “On the eve of our Great Country’s 250th Anniversary, he will help me usher in a new Golden Age for the United States, as we fortify our position as the World’s leading Economy.”Bessent, 62, emerged as the pick after an extended search for a Treasury chief that saw Trump consider multiple candidates — and Wall Street executives and business leaders vie to influen...

22Nov

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What immigration policies are expected in Trump’s second administration? – Times of India

Donald Trump (Picture credit: Reuters) US President-elect Donald Trump is poised to intensify his crackdown on illegal immigration and restrict legal immigration when he returns to the White House on January 20, 2025. Trump reaffirmed his approach to immigration during a campaign rally in Duluth, Georgia, saying, "Immediately upon taking the oath of office, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history."The following are some of the immigration policies Trump is expected to implement during his second administration:Mass deportationsTrump has announced plans to enact large-scale deportations if he returns to office. This initiative, aimed at individuals residing in the US illegally, seeks to return millions to their countries of origin. The president-elect intends to ut...

22Nov

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Dana White’s shocking U-turn on politics after supporting Trump: ‘Gross, never f**king doing this’ – Times of India

Dana White says his support for friend Donald Trump is not his support for the Republican Party. He has no interest in politics. UFC CEO Dana White who emerged as an endorser for his longtime friend Donald Trump before the election has now made a surprising U-turn as he said he wants nothing to do with politics. "I'm never f**king doing this again. I want nothing to do with this s**t. It's gross. It's disgusting. I want nothing to do with politics," Dana White said to New Yorker. Nothing went wrong between Dana and Trump but White told New Yorker that he helped the campaign because Trump is a friend. The rest of the GOP is on their own, he said hinting that politics is not something that interests him though he has been frequently seen in the political arena of late -- but only because of...

22Nov

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Once Robert F Kennedy Jr blasted Donald Trump as ‘threat to democracy’ and compared him to Hitler – Times of India

Robert F Kennedy Jr, selected as US President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of health and human services, previously voiced strong opposition to Trump, describing him as detrimental to democracy and criticising his leadership style through July.During Trump's political emergence in 2016, Kennedy's "Ring of Fire" radio programme featured harsh commentary about Trump supporters and drew parallels between Trump and authoritarian leaders like Hitler and Mussolini, suggesting they similarly capitalised on societal fears.In a December 2016 broadcast, Kennedy distinguished Trump from Hitler by noting that "Hitler was interested in policy." A comprehensive review by CNN KFile reveals Kennedy's sustained criticism of Trump throughout the years.In 2019, Kennedy criticised Trump's administration for...