The newly elected US president plans to sign over 100 executive orders after taking office. Among the priorities are mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, a visit to Los Angeles, and a possible postponement of the TikTok ban.
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.
Trump's inaugural committee has raised more than $150 million from individuals and corporations. Among the largest donors are tech giants and aerospace companies, which donated a million dollars each.
The truce between Israel and Hamas begins on Sunday, but there are problems with the transfer of hostage lists. It is planned to exchange 33 Israeli hostages for 1900 Palestinian prisoners within 42 days.
Joe Biden is planning to write a book after his presidential term. The publication will reveal his view on the presidency and decisions regarding the 2024 elections.
A large-scale security operation has been launched in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. Thousands of troops, snipers, and threat detectors are protecting the ceremony with the participation of world leaders.
In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.
Chicago plans to conduct a week-long operation to deport illegal immigrants who have committed minor offenses. The operation will involve up to 200 law enforcement officers.
A Belgian royal decree dating back to World War II could help preserve frozen Russian assets in the event of a Hungarian veto. Orban threatens to block the extension of EU sanctions, waiting for Trump's position.
The US Supreme Court rejected ByteDance's appeal, allowing the TikTok ban to go into effect on Sunday. The decision on the app's future will depend on President-elect Donald Trump.
TikTok is organizing a Power 30 Awards party for influencers who supported Trump during the election. The event will take place on the last day of the deadline for the company to separate from its Chinese owner.
Biden will not ban TikTok before the transfer of power to Trump. The newly elected president promised to keep the app, and TikTok's CEO will receive a VIP seat at the inauguration along with other tech leaders.
There is a risk that the war in Gaza will continue. The signed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas may come into force only on Monday. The Israeli government will meet only on Saturday evening to vote on the agreement.
Obama, Clinton and Bush Jr. will not attend President-elect Trump's traditional inaugural dinner. All three, however, will attend the swearing-in ceremony.
Netanyahu's office announces that Hamas has rejected part of the agreement on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. Hamas demands to clarify the identity of Palestinian prisoners, which contradicts the agreed terms.
US President Joe Biden has warned of the formation of an oligarchy and a dangerous concentration of power among the super-rich Americans. He compared the situation to the era of “robber barons” and called for forcing the wealthy to play by common rules.
The White House is considering options for maintaining access to TikTok in the United States after the ban came into effect on Sunday. The app may remain active, but without updates, although a complete shutdown is also possible.
The US President called for constitutional amendments to increase the responsibility of presidents for crimes during their tenure. Biden also expressed concern about the concentration of power in the hands of oligarchs and the spread of disinformation.
U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.
The President of Ukraine said that without the Ukrainian army, EU troops would have no chance against Russia. Zelenskyy called on Europe to triple its weapons production and warned of a threat to neighboring countries.
President Zelenskyy said that 33-34% of Ukraine's weapons are domestically produced, about 40% come from the United States, and less than 30% from Europe. He also expressed his gratitude to Biden and emphasized the importance of the US-European alliance.
The US president welcomes the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Biden said the deal was the result of pressure on Hamas and U.S. diplomacy.
During Trump's inauguration, the flags over the Capitol will be raised fully, contrary to Biden's order to lower them in memory of Carter. Republican governors support Trump's decision.
Biden removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before the end of his presidency. In return, Cuba agreed to release 553 prisoners, including political prisoners and participants in the 2021 protests.
US Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has stated the need to invest in new military technologies. Decisions will be made based on the experience of using technology in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
The SEC accuses Musk of securities fraud for failing to disclose the acquisition of a 5% stake in Twitter in 2022. The regulator claims that this allowed the billionaire to save at least $150 million.
The Biden administration plans to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism as part of a deal to release political prisoners. This decision may be reversed after the inauguration of the new US president.
11 people organized an illegal drug and prostitution business in Kyiv during the curfew. Among the organizers are a police officer's wife, a military serviceman, and an employee of the State Environmental Inspectorate.
Ukraine's European allies have held private talks with the Trump team about supporting Ukraine. Officials expressed cautious optimism that the new US administration would not force Kyiv into premature negotiations with Russia.
The future US Vice President J. D. Vance did not receive an invitation from Kamala Harris to visit the vice president's residence before the inauguration. Harris' team explains this by the absence of such a tradition during the pandemic.