Trump energy chief pick says linking wildfires to climate crisis is ‘hype’

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Democrats criticize Chris Wright’s comments during US Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary nominee

Donald Trump’s nominee for energy secretary, Chris Wright, is facing criticism for disput…

Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to Trump

Joe Biden’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone after warning of the growing power of…

‘A stern message’: how return of Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiations

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

US president-elect demanded a deal – while success against Iran and Hezbollah gave Israeli PM room to make one

The phone call from Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, surp…

Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Joe Biden said his team negotiated the deal, but Donald Trump said it was agreed only because he is the incoming US president

The question yelled at Joe Biden by a reporter was unapologetically blunt:…

Trump helped secure a Gaza ceasefire deal. Can it last?

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from Financial Times › Financial Times

US and Israeli administrations face tough political calculations — and vast undertaking of rebuilding Palestinian enclave

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: California governor slammed by Trump once sparked speculation he would fast-track Meghan to a seat on Capitol Hill... was her Plan B always jam making?

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Democrat California governor Gavin Newsom, savagely criticised by Donald Trump, may be fearful of what the new president might do next week.

Does Netanyahu's telephone diplomacy reveal whether Biden or Trump did more to secure hostage deal?

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Donald Trump for his help in security the release of hostages held by Hamas, according to his office, before then offering his thanks to President Joe Biden.

STEPHEN POLLARD: This ceasefire deal isn't the final hurrah for Biden... it's the first victory for Trump

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The majority have been killed in captivity, and the deal between Israel and Hamas does not mean the immediate release of all those who are still alive.

MAGA world tries to keep Don Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson away from Trump inauguration

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Allies of Donald Trump and the incoming administration continue to be worried about the presence of Donald Trump Jr .'s new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson.

Biden, 82, issues ominous warnings about Trump and Elon Musk in farewell speech after 50 years in politics

found 2025 › Jan › 16 (Thu) @ 06:46 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

President Joe Biden used the farewell speech of his 50-year-political career to issue ominous warnings about his successor Donald Trump and the wealthy allies in his inner circle.