President-elect Donald Trump is counting down the days until his return to the White House, using social media to build anticipation for his upcoming inauguration. On Thursday, Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing himself standing beside a desk with his longtime aide, Dan Scavino, sitting nearby. The image was overlaid with the words, "Back in 18 days…to be continued," signaling the final countdown before Trump’s return to power.
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday placed the blame for the deadly New Year’s Day attacks squarely on outgoing President Joe Biden’s “open borders” policy, tying it to the rise of “radical Islamic terrorism” in America.
A mosque near the home of the New Orleans terror attack suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has raised eyebrows after instructing its worshippers to refrain from commenting on the incident to both law enforcement and media.
HuffPost's recent claim that President-elect Donald Trump stoked hate following the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans seems to be one of the first major anti-Trump conspiracy theories of 2025. The headline of the article, "Trump Stokes Hate With False Insinuations About New Orleans Truck Attack Suspect," promotes a narrative that is based on an exaggeration of Trump’s words and an intentional mischaracterization of his stance.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) tenure as Speaker of the House faced significant challenges after a contentious government funding battle left him at odds with conservatives, moderates, and even President-elect Donald Trump. His inability to secure Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling in the government funding bill placed his leadership on shaky ground, leading many to question his future in the role.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, attention is turning to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her future career prospects. Despite facing criticism for her performance in the role, Jean-Pierre’s next steps could closely resemble those of her predecessor, Jen Psaki, who transitioned into a lucrative media career after leaving the White House.
