Trump News for Sunday, January 5, 2025
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US Current Events: Politics, Weather, and Tragedy
Devdiscourse
The summary details various US news items, including Trump's White House appointments amid a winter storm, Biden expanding Social Security benefits, New Orleans' barrier issue after a vehicle attack, and the tragic death of director Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza.
Jan 5, 2025, 11:50 PM

'That speaks volumes': Lawyer says Trump just gave 'a clear slap in the face to democracy'
Raw Story
Donald Trump's recent Mar-a-Lago gathering to promote a Jan. 6 lawyer's new documentary is a "clear slap in the face to democracy," an ex-prosecutor said on Sunday.Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance earlier in the day wrote about an "interesting footnote" that Judge Juan Merchan included in the...
Jan 5, 2025, 11:22 PM

Biden Criticizes Trump's Birthright Citizenship Plans
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U.S. President Joe Biden condemned President-elect Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in the United States. Biden emphasized the importance of birthright citizenship and critiqued Trump's threatening actions against U.S. democracy, including efforts to rally lawmakers against bipartisan immigration reforms.
Jan 5, 2025, 11:15 PM

Zelenskiy Seeks Trump's Security Assurance for Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stresses the need for U.S. security guarantees to end Russia's war in Ukraine. He urges NATO membership for Ukraine, fearing Russian rearmament without U.S. support. Zelenskiy eyes collaboration with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to forge a 'peace through strength' strategy.
Jan 5, 2025, 11:13 PM
Elon Musk’s apparent influence over Trump is drawing conflict-of-interest accusations
The Globe and Mail
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s corporate empire is heavily dependent on government money and favourable regulations
Jan 5, 2025, 11:08 PM

Millions brace for winter storms, Biden awards Presidential Medals of Freedom: Weekend Rundown
NBC News
The New Orleans attacker visited the city weeks earlier. New York becomes the first U.S. city to implement congestion charges. And Trump is fixated on Lincoln.
Jan 5, 2025, 10:57 PM

Amazon's Prime Video is releasing a Melania Trump documentary
BGR
Amazon, which is donating $1 million to the second Trump inauguration, is also releasing a film about First Lady Melania Trump this year.
Jan 5, 2025, 10:44 PM
A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon
The Associated Press
Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video.
Jan 5, 2025, 10:35 PM

'I'd rather stick needles in my eyes': Melania Trump movie news gets brutal response
Raw Story
It was recently reported that Amazon is putting out a Melania Trump documentary, but many onlookers are looking forward to skipping it. The Wall Street Journal is among the news outlets that on Sunday reported that Amazon's Prime Video streaming service has officially "licensed what it said was ...
Jan 5, 2025, 10:33 PM