When Jesus Christ came to this earth over 2,000 years ago, he was greeted by three wise men and presented with precious gifts. As the US and the world prepares to greet the second coming of Donald Trump, he too will be greeted by three modern day ‘wise men’ at his inauguration on 20 January … Read more
Presidents, politicians and other dignitaries turned up to pay their final respects to former president Jimmy Carter at his state funeral Thursday morning in Washington, D.C. The gathering at the National Cathedral reunited opponents from both parties including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Vice President-elect … Read more
Elon Musk has escalated his public criticism of Wikipedia, alleging that the online encyclopaedia deleted significant content related to former US President Bill Clinton’s ties to controversial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk quote-retweeted a video by user @BGatesIsaPsycho, declaring: ‘No more donations to @Wikipedia until they start being … Read more
Before his death, Carter told his son, Chip, “I’m only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris,” according to reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In October 2024, he cast his last vote via absentee ballot. President-elect Donald Trump “Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is … Read more
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized with a fever 00:35 Former President Bill Clinton checked into a Washington, D.C., hospital Monday afternoon for “testing and observation after developing a fever,” an aide said in a statement. “President Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital this afternoon for testing and observation … Read more
Skydance Media may finally win regulatory approval for its $8 billion deal to merge with Paramount Global — but the process could look like something out of “Mission: Impossible.” That’s the word from sources close to the megadeal, who tell me that under terms of a merger approval being discussed by the incoming Trump administration’s … Read more
So long, America! It’s been real. As U.S. voters choose a new president, Europeans are anxiously waiting to see if the victor will be Donald Trump — a nightmare for many — or Kamala Harris, who’s seen as much better for the transatlantic relationship. Here’s a tip from a lifelong Euro-American: Worry less about the … Read more
Peering over the edge of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison from one of its numerous overlooks, it’s natural to feel weak in the knees. The dark canyon walls streaked with once-molten magma fall sharply down the river below, as if someone used a knife to slice a 48-mile slit in the earth’s crust. At … Read more
Common challenges The collaboration is just one strand in a growing transatlantic network of center-left think tanks and political operatives shaping policy and political messaging in Washington and London. Common challenges on both sides of the Atlantic include immigration, housing and pressure from the left on issues such as the Gaza crisis. Matthew McGregor, the … Read more
Last night, talk show icon Oprah Winfrey received roaring applause at her first-ever appearance at a national political convention. The day before, actor Sean Astin strutted onstage to call for the first woman president in United States history, while managing to slide in references to his roles in both Stranger Things and Rudy. And Atlanta rapper Lil … Read more
