• 01/18/2025

Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases

Jerusalem Post Federal discrimination cases resolved at major schools as Biden’s term winds down. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-838056

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Hegseth backed by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to lead the Pentagon under Trump

Fox News Pete Hegseth has picked up another key vote for confirmation as President-elect Trump‘s secretary of defense. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on Friday said he will vote to confirm Hegseth, an Army combat veteran whose nomination was under question because of his remarks questioning women’s roles in the military, sexual misconduct allegations, as well…

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Mozambique’s Ex-Finance Minister Sentenced to Prison Over ‘Tuna Affair’

New York Times Manuel Chang will spend eight and a half years in prison for taking about $7 million in bribes and kickbacks in a loan scandal that sent the country’s economy into a crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/nyregion/manuel-chang-mozambique-tuna.html

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Mayor Eric Adams, President-elect Trump meet in Florida; Adams says they didn’t discuss his legal case

Fox News New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Trump met in Palm Beach, Florida, Friday, three days before Trump’s return to the White House. “President Trump and I had a productive conversation about New York’s needs and what’s best for our city and how the federal government can play a more helpful role…

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Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295288/lunar-new-year-shopping-hong-kong-and-shenzhen-battle-dollars-and-deals?utm_source=rss_feed

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Former Space Force commander nominated to serve as Air Force undersecretary: President-elect Donald Trump

Fox News A former fighter pilot will serve as the next United States Undersecretary of the Air Force, President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday night. Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, a former U.S. Space Force commander, appeared on Fox News to discuss military readiness in July, after claiming he was fired for criticizing the “Marxist” DEI complex.…

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White House reveals Biden’s final list of clemency for nearly 2,5000 people, setting new presidential record

Fox News President Biden’s final list of commutations was released Friday afternoon, laying out the names and registration numbers of nearly 2,500 inmates whose sentences were reduced by the president’s action. This latest round of commutations cements Biden’s spot as the president with the largest number of pardons and commutations granted to individuals. The people…

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Drivers of China’s science and tech goals revealed as US rivalry intensifies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Policy meeting led by Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang unveils China’s tech leadership team, with observer noting focus on military-civil fusion. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295270/drivers-chinas-science-and-tech-goals-revealed-us-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed

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