Multiple Trump cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and “swatting incidents,” the Trump transition team said. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats
Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten North American jobs, says Mexican employers’ association
US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada could threaten the regional job market and create economic uncertainty, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) warned. Coparmex on Wednesday said that Trump’s repeated tariff threats would impact the
Judge dismisses election interference case against trump
A federal judge has dismissed the election interference case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, granting the special prosecutor’s request citing the changed circumstances after he won the presidency. Special prosecutor Jack Smith filed requests to the judges in the two cases he had
Trump wins legal battle as judge dismisses election interference case
A judge has agreed to dismiss Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case. President-elect Trump faced charges related to his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, which ultimately led to the January 6th attack on the U.S.
India under Trump 2.0 could bolster its position in global supply chains
As Donald Trump returns as the next US President, India could actually bolster its position in global supply chains, particularly in technology sectors like AI and semiconductors, due to previous investments and policy shifts such as the “China+1” strategy, according to a report
Matt Gaetz and Trump 2.0: A political gamble gone awry
Dr. Avi Verma MD(h) Matt Gaetz’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal as Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General has left the Republican Party grappling with yet another scandal that threatens to overshadow Trump’s second administration. Once hailed as a loyal Trump ally and
Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Tehran says it has no assassination plot
In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to the President-elect, and separately Tehran assured the US government that it was not
Trump names White House communications chief, press secretary from campaign staff
US President-elect Donald Trump has selected two veterans of his first term and campaign to run White House communications and face a mostly adversarial media he has labelled the “enemy of the people.” Steven Cheung, who ran his media relations for the campaign,
Trump 2.0: A world reimagined or a world on edge?
Dr. Avi VermaAs the world braces for a potential second term of Donald Trump, the implications for America’s domestic and foreign policies loom large. Trump 2.0 promises a presidency more organized and deliberate than its predecessor, but also potentially more polarizing. With lessons
Trump 2.0: A cabinet built on loyalty and MAGA ideals
By Dr. Avi Verma As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for a second term in office, the key figures he has chosen for his Cabinet reveal a clear intention to forge ahead with an agenda deeply rooted in his “Make America Great Again”
Trump announces Matt Gaetz as nominee for attorney general
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he was nominating Matt Gaetz, a Republican Congressman from Florida, as his pick for the next attorney general, with the task of ending the partisan weaponizing of the Justice Department. “Matt is a deeply gifted
Trump names Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard to his cabinet as director of national intelligence
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat member of Congress, to his cabinet as the director of national intelligence. “Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our
Trump names Marco Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. “It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be
Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won the Republican nomination to remain in the position, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared to back him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected House Speaker in a full chamber vote
Government efficiency ‘czar’ Musk to cut a lot of waste in US govt: Mark Mobius
With Elon Musk leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE) under Donald Trump’s presidency in the US, the tech billionaire will be able to cut down on a lot of waste in the US government, ace global investor Mark Mobius has said.
Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as defence secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his defence secretary, filling another key position in his incoming cabinet. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” the Trump-Vance transition team said in
John Ratcliffe is Trump’s pick to head CIA
US President-elect Donald Trump has named John Ratcliffe, a former congressman and Director of National Intelligence, as his pick for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This decision comes despite widespread speculation that the position would go to Kash Patel, an Indian-American
Trump realizes India a key component to his economic agenda amid China factor: Mark Mobius
As US President-elect Donald Trump begins raising the pitch around imposing tariffs amid his ‘America First’ policy, he realizes that India — on a robust growth path under Prime Minister Narendra Modi — is an important component to his economic agenda amid the
Bitcoin may touch $100,000 by January end after Donald Trump takes office
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is heading towards $100,000 amid President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and promise for clearer cryptocurrency regulations. On Tuesday, the Bitcoin price was hovering around $87,880 apiece. The price has surged about 30 percent since the US election. According
Trump doubles down on mass deportation of illegals, but says he wants immigrants
While reaffirming his campaign stance of deporting illegal migrants, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he still wants immigrants to enter the country legally. “We obviously have to make the border strong and powerful, and at the same time, we want people to come