The left-leaning New Republic marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House with an urgent call for Democrats to mobilize a new resistance movement. In an article published on Inauguration Day, the magazine described Trump’s administration as a “nakedly fascistic agenda” and urged Democrats to find a way to “extinguish the growing movement he leads.”
In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Committee, along with Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the committee. The pardons, announced early Monday morning, sparked controversy as Biden justified them as a measure to protect public servants from “politically motivated prosecutions.”
TIME magazine has highlighted Donald Trump’s return to the center of American public life with a bold cover marking his resurgence as the 47th President of the United States. The illustration, created by artist Tim O’Brien, shows Trump clearing President Joe Biden’s belongings from the Oval Office desk with a sweeping motion, symbolizing the transfer of power. The image is accompanied by the caption, “He’s Back.”
Rapper Nelly has described his upcoming performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as “an honor” amid criticism. Scheduled to appear at the Liberty Ball, Nelly emphasized respect for the presidency and the importance of unity during a contentious interview with rapper Willie D. He cited his family’s military background as a reason for supporting those who serve the nation, regardless of political affiliations.
Rapper Tom MacDonald and comedian Roseanne Barr teamed up for a new song titled "Daddy's Home" ahead of President Donald J. Trump's inauguration on Monday. The track celebrates Trump’s recent victory while critiquing the political left and its "sacred cows," embracing themes of resilience and defiance.
Bill Gates recently shared details of a private dinner he had with President-elect Donald Trump, providing insight into the wide-ranging discussions they had over three hours at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
President-elect Donald Trump achieved a historic milestone in the 2024 election, garnering the highest percentage of the Jewish vote for any Republican presidential candidate since 1988. According to WPA Intelligence, citing exit polls from AP/Fox News/NORC, Trump received 32% of the Jewish vote nationally, surpassing his 30% share in 2020 and 24% in 2016. This marks the strongest showing for a Republican among Jewish voters since George H.W. Bush’s 35% in 1988.
Ayman Mohyeldin of MSNBC has raised concerns over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s motivations in securing a recent ceasefire and hostage release agreement. On the network’s “Alex Wagner Tonight,” Mohyeldin suggested that Netanyahu may have delayed the deal intentionally, positioning it for strategic leverage with the Trump administration, rather than aiding U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in building political momentum during an election year.
