Trump’s government plans to hire 13,000 immigration officers amid record $170bn funding. Officers now recruited from age 18, with shortened training and large cash incentives. Human rights groups warn recruitment tactics could lead to more abuses at the border. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a massive recruitment drive aimed at … Read more
U.S. firms remain in China despite Trump’s push for reshoring. Rising tariffs and policy uncertainty hinder business exits. Small businesses are under pressure, unlike large retailers who can manage the cost. Despite President Donald Trump’s promise to bring back American manufacturing jobs from China, many U.S. companies remain deeply tied to the Asian country. According … Read more
Trump says U.S. does little business with India while importing heavily from the country. Claims India offered to drop tariffs on U.S. goods too late. India reaffirms strong, independent trade policy despite external pressure. India has once again found itself in the spotlight of U.S. President, Donald Trump’s criticism. This is following comments suggesting that … Read more
Jimmy Carter, former US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100. Tributes from Joe Biden and Donald Trump highlight Carter’s humility and service. Carter’s post-presidential humanitarian work restored his legacy after a challenging White House term. Joe Biden and Donald Trump have both paid tribute to former US President and Nobel … Read more
Trump requests Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban, aiming for a political resolution. TikTok and ByteDance face a 19 January deadline to divest or risk a US ban. US officials cite national security concerns, while TikTok argues for free speech protections. US President-elect Donald Trump has petitioned the US Supreme Court to delay an impending … Read more
Greenland has once again reiterated that it is not for sale, responding to US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments about wanting to take control of the territory. “Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland,” said Prime Minister Mute Egede on Monday, following Trump’s remarks, which he had previously made several years ago. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an unusually prominent role in the transition to the White House. Trump made the comments during a speech in Arizona on Sunday, following Musk’s involvement in helping the president-elect derail a budget bill negotiated … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has called on Panama to lower fees for use of the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States, accusing the Central American nation of imposing “exorbitant prices” on American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” Trump told supporters at … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who produced The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the UK. Trump expressed his “great honour” in selecting Burnett for the position, which is distinct from the US ambassador role. The president-elect stated that Burnett would focus on enhancing diplomatic ties, particularly in … Read more
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, has announced she will no longer pursue a Senate seat. This comes after she stepped down as co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) earlier this month, sparking speculation she might replace Florida Senator Marco Rubio, whom Trump nominated for Secretary of State. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
The Republican-led House of Representatives narrowly avoided a federal government shutdown by passing a budget deal just six hours before the midnight deadline. The measure, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 366-34, now heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate for approval before reaching President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Canada has vowed to introduce a comprehensive set of new security measures along its border with the US, including enhanced surveillance and the creation of a joint “strike force” aimed at tackling transnational organized crime. This commitment comes in response to a threat from President-elect Donald Trump, who has warned that, starting in January, he … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew as the social media company battles efforts to have the app banned in the United States. Trump was scheduled to meet Chew at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday, according to CBS News, citing sources familiar with the meeting. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
A New York judge has upheld Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, rejecting the president-elect’s argument that the case should be dismissed following a landmark immunity ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. In July, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken in their official capacity while in office. … Read more
Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, has been named TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, underscoring his dramatic return to political prominence. The announcement was made Thursday by TIME Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, who hailed Trump’s “historic comeback” as a defining moment in American politics. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
US President Joe Biden has granted presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others, marking the largest single-day use of presidential clemency in U.S. history, according to the White House. The names of the individuals involved have not been disclosed. Under the U.S. Constitution, presidents have … Read more
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, following weeks of consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wray’s decision comes amid Trump’s indication that he would remove Wray from his position. Trump has already nominated Kash Patel, a vocal critic of the FBI, to lead … Read more
Elon Musk’s net worth has surpassed $400 billion, reaching $440 billion after a SpaceX share buyback valued the company at $350 billion. This $50 billion boost solidifies his position as the world’s richest person, according to Bloomberg. Musk’s wealth, mostly driven by Tesla and SpaceX, surged after Trump’s November election win. Tesla’s stock rose 65 … Read more
Donald Trump praised the Prince of Wales as a “good-looking guy” following their weekend meeting in Paris. The US president-elect spoke warmly about Prince William during an interview with the New York Post, recounting their conversation and offering personal compliments. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
The shortlist for the 2024 Time Person of the Year award was announced on Monday, unveiling ten candidates under consideration for the prestigious title. The nominees, revealed on NBC’s Today Show, represent individuals and concepts that have made the most significant impact—whether positive or negative—over the past year. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more