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
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
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
ABC News has reached a $15 million (£12 million) settlement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit stemming from false statements made by its anchor, George Stephanopoulos. During a 10 March interview on This Week, Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape” in a civil case, a misstatement of the … 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
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
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed enthusiasm, saying, “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as … Read more
President Joe Biden has granted an official pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two criminal cases. The decision marks a reversal from Biden’s previous stance against clemency for his son. In a statement, the president defended his actions, stating that Hunter had been “singled out” and describing the cases as … Read more
Several individuals appointed by Donald Trump to key positions in his administration, including cabinet nominees and members of his White House team, have been the subject of bomb threats. The FBI confirmed it is investigating “numerous bomb threats” as well as “swatting incidents”—hoax calls designed to provoke a police response at the homes of the … Read more
Russia possesses a stockpile of advanced missiles “ready for use,” President Vladimir Putin announced in an unscheduled television address, a day after a ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Putin highlighted the capabilities of the Oreshnik missile, claiming it is “impossible to intercept” and promising further tests, including in “combat conditions.” The … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to serve as the next Secretary of Labor. During his campaign, Trump pledged to prioritize American workers by safeguarding their jobs, revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, and ensuring pathways to achieve the American dream. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt management, international finance, and economic sanctions. The announcement concludes one of the lengthiest deliberations in Trump’s efforts to finalize his cabinet as he prepares for his second term in office. EDITOR’S … Read more
Texas officials have announced that they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre (567-hectare) plot of land along the US-Mexico border to construct detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter to Trump, the Texas General Land Office proposed the land be used to build canters for “processing, detention, and coordination of the … Read more
During a meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump made a remark that seemed to hint at the possibility of him serving a third term in 2028. According to audio shared with newsmen, Trump jokingly suggested, “I suspect I won’t be running again, unless you do something,” adding, “Unless you say, ‘He’s so … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trump made the announcement on Thursday in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter). In his statement, Trump expressed confidence that the Kennedy-led HHS will play a pivotal role … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik as his pick for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In a statement, Trump expressed his confidence in Stefanik, saying, “I am honoured to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Tom Homan, former Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as his administration’s “Border Czar,” responsible for overseeing national border security and managing the deportation of undocumented immigrants. Trump expressed strong confidence in Homan’s abilities, saying, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more
President Joe Biden will welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the Oval Office on Wednesday for a traditional postelection meeting, the White House announced on Saturday. This meeting serves as part of America’s democratic tradition of a peaceful transfer of power, symbolizing cooperation between the outgoing and incoming presidents. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more