Nick Clegg, Meta's Vice President of Global Affairs, admitted in a blog post that the tech company has a "high" error rate in content moderation, leading to "harmless" posts being censored.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) declared that he is "ready to work" with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in support of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, held high-stakes meetings in November with leaders in Qatar and Israel to advance a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza before Trump’s January 20 inauguration, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Peter Navarro will serve as the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing in the incoming Trump administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. Trump pledged to block the deal, continuing the stance taken by the Biden administration earlier this year. He proposed stronger tariffs and tax incentives to reinvigorate the iconic steel company and prevent it from relocating its operations out of Pittsburgh.
President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.