Trump News for Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Raging Winds, Diplomatic Shifts, and Digital Dilemmas: A Day in US News
Devdiscourse
Wednesday's US news highlights include Los Angeles wildfires fueled by strong winds, Trump team's request for diplomats' resignations, a Gaza ceasefire deal featuring Biden and Trump's claims, TikTok's potential shutdown, and a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for flight delays.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:51 PM
Canada vs. Trump's Tariffs: Potential Countermeasures Unveiled
Devdiscourse
Canada is contemplating imposing countermeasures on up to C$150 billion worth of U.S. imports if President-elect Donald Trump implements tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in discussions with provincial premiers, emphasized a proportional response, while considering measures across three groups. Alberta voiced opposition to curbing oil exports.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:47 PM
Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It.
The Intercept
In their confirmation hearings, John Ratcliffe, Pam Bondi, and Tulsi Gabbard gave government mass surveillance two thumbs up.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:43 PM
Did Republicans Take Washington in a Landslide? Not So Much
The New York Times
President-elect Donald J. Trump was the first Republican to win the popular vote in two decades, but by only a 1.5-point margin, the narrowest since 2000.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:41 PM
Eight takeaways from Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing
Washington Examiner
Bondi faced heated questions from Democratic senators in her confirmation hearing as they scrutinized her loyalty to President-elect Donald Trump.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:34 PM
Apple CEO Tim Cook Will Attend Trump Inauguration
MacRumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook will be one of several tech CEOs in attendance at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, reports Bloomberg. Earlier...
Jan 15, 2025, 11:29 PM
How Trump and Biden worked together
CP24 Toronto
When Qatar’s prime minister emerged Wednesday to declare — at long last — that a ceasefire-for-hostage deal had been struck in Gaza, representatives for two American administrations were on hand in Doha to bask in the victory.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:24 PM
Guatemalan president says he's optimistic of finding common ground with Trump
Toronto Star
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo said Wednesday he anticipates issues like immigration will generate tension with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, but the former peacebuilder
Jan 15, 2025, 11:17 PM
Biden administration withdraws proposal that aimed to save whales off East Coast by slowing ship speeds
CBS News
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:15 PM
Battle for Credit: Biden and Trump's Tug-of-War Over Gaza Ceasefire
Devdiscourse
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both took credit for the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal. The deal was supported by Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, alongside Biden's team. The agreement offers hope for a Palestinian state and is seen as a step towards regional peace.
Jan 15, 2025, 11:13 PM