The US Senate confirmed Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy by 59 votes to 38. The appointment was controversial due to his ties to the oil sector and contributions to Trump's campaign.
Selena Gomez found herself at the center of a scandal after a video in support of immigrants affected by Trump's deportation raids. A former Republican Senate candidate called for the singer's deportation, to which she ironically responded.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, most Americans do not support some of Trump's first executive orders. 59% oppose the abolition of birthright citizenship, and 70% oppose renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
The Trump administration has temporarily suspended federal grants and loans until February 10. The decision will not affect social benefits, but has drawn criticism from Democrats and NGOs.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagel announced plans to create a missile defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome. Raytheon and Rafael are already working on adapting the system for the US territory.
Republican Susie Wiles has rejected Elon Musk's request to locate an office in the West Wing. Instead, Musk's team will work in the Eisenhower Building across from the White House.
The foreign ministers of Denmark and the United States held 20-minute talks on security issues. The two sides agreed to discuss Greenland separately, with representatives from the island.
Republican Andy Ogles has proposed an amendment to the US Constitution that would allow Trump to run for a third term. Trump himself has previously stated that he does not intend to run for more than two terms.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders will meet with Trump at the White House.
Donald Trump has signed a decree transforming the US Digital Service into the Department of Government Efficiency under the leadership of Elon Musk. The new body will have expanded powers and aims to optimize the work of federal agencies.
Senator J. D. Vance, who will serve as Vice President of the United States under Donald Trump's new term, opposed aid to Ukraine and called for negotiations with Russia. He believes that Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions.
Trump's policy and his inner circle have become more realistic over the past two weeks. Experts expect an adequate position on the war in Ukraine after the inauguration and continued military assistance to Ukraine.
President-elect Trump arrived in Washington on the eve of the inauguration. Due to extremely low temperatures, the ceremony was moved to the Capitol Rotunda, which caused problems with accommodating 250,000 guests.
Donald Trump's wife admitted that she does not always agree with her husband's actions and words. Melania declared her independence and her own position on important issues.
Republican senators and congressmen consider the idea of seizing Greenland unrealistic. Restoring direct US control over the Panama Canal also seems unlikely.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to rename the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to McKinley. The mountain was renamed by Obama in 2015 in honor of local residents.
366 congressmen supported the bill to avoid a government shutdown. The document now needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by President Biden.
The US House of Representatives rejected the Republican spending bill by a vote of 174 to 235. 38 Republicans voted against the package, despite Trump's support.
At Trump International Golf Club, Donald Trump was spotted with an unusually short and slicked-back hairstyle. The photos and videos sparked a heated discussion on social media.
The survey showed a significant increase in Ukrainians' trust in Donald Trump - from 10. 1% to 44.6%. The most trusted foreign leaders are Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda, with 65% each.
Political expert Petro Oleshchuk said that Poroshenko's visit to the United States will remind Republicans of Ukraine's interference in the 2016 elections. The expert recalled the scandal with the "Black Book" and support for Hillary Clinton.
Head of the OP Andrey Ermak met with representatives of the team of Donald Trump to discuss Russia's plans. Meetings were also held with US officials and business representatives.
The Biden administration will appeal to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of 2 24 billion. Of these, 8 8 billion. it will go to USAI, and 1 16 billion. - to replenish US warehouses for new aid packages.
Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone spent Thanksgiving at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The actor has not previously publicly supported Trump's candidacy in the election.
Hollywood actress Sharon Stone criticized Trump's voters at the Turin Film Festival. She said that "ignorant" men and their naivety influenced the results of the US presidential election.
Donald Trump has appointed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for the US Attorney General. If confirmed, she will head the department responsible for Trump's key policy initiatives.
The US Congressional Ethics Committee has voted against releasing a report on Matt Goetz, who is accused of having sexual relations with a minor. Getz, who was nominated by Trump to be Attorney General, denies the allegations.
Andriy Sybiga met with U. S. Deputy Secretary of State John Bass to discuss defense cooperation. He also held talks with Senators Graham and Blumenthal on bipartisan support for Ukraine.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
The current Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, received unanimous support from the Republican Party. The final vote on his candidacy will take place early in the new year.
