Bezos, Musk rivalry heats up ahead of Trump’s second term
This week's social media spat between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos is the latest in a row between two of the world's richest men as both look to grow vast business empires in President-elect Trump's second term. This highlighted the intensification of the conflict. “Tonight at Mar-a-Lago, I learned that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone […]
Meet Trump’s unlikely allies: Criminal justice reform advocates, who see potential in his second term
As part of his 2016 presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump styled himself as a tough-on-crime candidate who, if elected, would launch a national anti-crime policy, crack down on immigration and commit to “very “We will implement strong and swift policies.” “Law and order. His inflammatory rhetoric and messages about crime set off alarms among many […]
Charting a course for science during Trump's second term
The 2024 presidential election will mark Donald Trump's historic return to the Oval Office. In the wake of this news, scientists and policy experts alike find themselves pondering the impact his second term will have on the future of science. There are challenges facing society and the world at large, from current global economic changes […]
Biden loosens immigration restrictions ahead second Trump term: ‘last-ditch effort’
The Biden administration will ease some key immigration restrictions ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second term, opening the door to thousands more illegal immigrants. President Trump has declared a national emergency and threatened to use military assets to carry out mass deportations. But the Biden administration is taking steps to make President Trump's plans for […]
Trump naming cabinet officials at ‘warp speed,’ far head of first term pace
President-elect Trump appears to be a politician who is in a hurry to staff key positions in his next second administration. President Trump has announced roughly 20 Cabinet and other top-level positions in the nearly two weeks since his decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The pace of staffing […]
How Trump can continue to realign the Middle East in his second term
Iranian regime attempted assassination but failed President-elect Donald Trump. Apparently third time isn't the charm. The next administration will have a chance to avenge the attack on President Trump's life while accelerating a major reorganization of the Middle East. For the past 45 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has brought fear and instability to […]
California to remove racist term for Native American Woman from more than 30 places
California officials are working to remove racist terminology against Native American women in more than 30 locations in California, according to the state's Natural Resources Agency. The removal of the term “squaw,” which was deemed “derogatory” by the Secretary of the Interior in 2021, is part of AB 2022, a bill signed into law by […]
Dems weigh replacing Justice Sotomayor ahead of Trump's second term: Report
‘Fox News Sunday’ anchor Shannon Bream joined ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss how Democrats might be scheming behind … source
US Court Hands Crypto Mixer Operator 3-Year Jail Term – Details – Bitcoinist
In an interesting development, a US court has sentenced an Ohio crypto mixer operator to prison. The development comes amid aggressive enforcement action by U.S. prosecutors as crypto mixers reportedly play a role in facilitating money laundering, hacking, and other illegal activities. Helix founder sentenced to 3 years in prison, over $700 million forfeited in […]
California to rename places to remove racists term for Native American woman
Racist terms referring to Native American women will be removed from about 30 geographic features and place names on California lands, the state Department of Natural Resources announced Friday. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill in 2022 that bans the use of the word “squaw” in future place names, including roads, bridges, public buildings, […]