Tradition Breaks as Vice President-Elect Vance Misses Pre-Inaugural Tour of Naval Observatory Residence Hosted by VP Harris

Washington, D.C. — In a departure from decades-old tradition, Vice President Kamala Harris has not extended an invitation to Vice President-elect JD Vance for a customary tour of the Naval Observatory, the official residence of the vice president. This break in protocol comes after a particularly acrimonious election cycle. The U.S. Naval Observatory, situated a brief drive from the White House, has housed vice presidents since the 1970s. It is known for its 33-room Victorian …

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against President-elect Trump in E. Jean Carroll Abuse and Defamation Case

New York, NY — In a significant legal setback, President-elect Donald Trump’s appeal to overturn a $5 million verdict regarding allegations of sexual abuse and defamation was dismissed by a federal appeals court on December 30, 2024. The lawsuit, initiated by writer E. Jean Carroll, concluded with the court upholding the damages awarded for the claims. The decision was confirmed by a unanimous vote from the three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of …

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President-Elect Donald Trump Pays Tribute to Jimmy Carter, Acknowledges Him as a ‘Consequential’ Leader Despite Past Criticisms

Washington, D.C. — Following the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump extended surprisingly warm condolences, despite a history of public criticism towards Carter. The gesture marked an unexpected pivot from Trump’s earlier harsh commentary, offering a reconciled tone during a poignant moment in national mourning. Trump, in a Truth Social post, acknowledged the former president’s efforts “to improve …

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President-Elect Trump Shakes Up Tradition with Inaugural Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented move that diverges from long-standing diplomatic norms, President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his January inauguration in Washington, D.C. The invitation, extended shortly after Trump’s electoral win in early November, marks a significant departure from the tradition recorded by the State Department since 1874, which has never witnessed a foreign head of state attending a U.S. presidential inauguration. The invitation was part of Trump’s broader …

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Arizona Man Arrested for Threatening President-Elect Trump and Family; Faces Multiple Charges Amidst National Security Concerns

San Diego, CA — A 45-year-old Arizona man, Manuel Tamayo-Torres, has been arrested on charges of making death threats against President-elect Donald Trump and members of his family. Authorities detained Tamayo-Torres on November 25, 2024, in San Diego after he allegedly posted several violent threats online while displaying weapons. Court documents reveal that over recent months, Tamayo-Torres uploaded multiple videos to Facebook in which he accused Trump of heinously kidnapping and trafficking his children, though …

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Media Storm Erupts as ‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Face Backlash for Mar-a-Lago Meeting with President-elect Trump

PALM BEACH, Fla. — A recent private gathering between President-elect Donald Trump and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort has spurred a wave of criticism among journalists and media figures. The meeting, noted as their first in seven years, took place on November 15, 2024 and has raised concerns over the implications for journalistic integrity and media relationships with political figures. Since their last encounter, Scarborough and Brzezinski …

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Trailblazer Susie Wiles Appointed as First Female White House Chief of Staff in Historic Decision by President-elect Trump

WASHINGTON — In a historic decision, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles to serve as the White House Chief of Staff, marking the first time a woman has ever held this pivotal position. Wiles, recognized for her decisive leadership style and deep-rooted ties to American political history, has been applauded for her appointment across party lines, signaling a strategic and potentially unifying move for the incoming administration. At 67, Susie Wiles brings to the …

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