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Outgoing Canadian PM Trudeau says ‘there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell’ Canada will become part of U.S.
National, The Post Millennial

Outgoing Canadian PM Trudeau says ‘there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell’ Canada will become part of U.S.

By Hannah Nightingale | The Post Millennial Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday that said there was no chance Canada would become a part of the United States. This comes after President-elect Donald trump has referred to the United States’ northern neighbor as the 51st state and has said that Canadians would enjoy becoming part of America. "There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States," Trudeau wrote. "Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner." On Monday, Trudeau announced his intention to resign after a new Liberal Party leader is selected. In response to the news, Trump wrote, "Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st state. The United...
Hegseth’s ex-wife disputes claims from estranged ex-sister-in-law: ‘there was no physical abuse in my marriage’
Breitbart, National

Hegseth’s ex-wife disputes claims from estranged ex-sister-in-law: ‘there was no physical abuse in my marriage’

By Kristina Wong | Breitbart Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife has disputed claims made by an estranged ex-sister-in-law she was abused during their marriage — a fact being downplayed by the mainstream news media and Democrats in a last-ditch effort to tank Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary. Samantha Deering, Hegseth’s ex-wife, said in an email to NBC News, who first reported the ex-sister-in-law’s claims: “I do not believe your information to be accurate, and I have cc’d my lawyer.” She added, “There was no physical abuse in my marriage. This is the only further statement I will make to you, I have let you know that I am not speaking and will not speak on my marriage to Pete. Please respect this decision.” READ THE FULL STORY AT BREITBART
Trump announces largest artificial intelligence infrastructure project ‘in history’
Fox Business, National

Trump announces largest artificial intelligence infrastructure project ‘in history’

By Breck Dumas  | Fox Business President Donald Trump unveiled a massive artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project from the private sector on the first full day of his second term in office on Tuesday. During a speech at the White House, Trump announced that Softbank, OpenAI and Oracle have joined forces for a project called Stargate, to build data centers in the U.S. for powering AI.  The CEOs of all three tech firms – OpenAI's Sam Altman, Oracle's Larry Ellison, and Softbank's Masayoshi Son – joined Trump from the Roosevelt Room at the White House for the announcement. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX BUSINESS
Trump lays out Coloradan Chris Wright’s focus, to unleash ‘liquid gold’ at home and abroad
coloradopolitics.com, National

Trump lays out Coloradan Chris Wright’s focus, to unleash ‘liquid gold’ at home and abroad

By Thelma Grimes | Colorado Politics President Donald Trump vowed to bring down domestic prices and position America as an energy exporter by unleashing the “liquid gold” flowing beneath U.S. soil, stripping away what he deemed to be excessive regulations and adopting a slew of policies favorable to oil and gas drilling.  “Once again, we will work to make America an energy producer. We'll bring prices down, fill strategic reserves up to the top, and export American energy all over the world,” he said during his inauguration speech on Monday. Chris Wright, a Denver businessman and Trump’s pick for Energy secretary, will play a key role in carrying out the vision. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
Costco Teamsters vote to authorize strike
Fox Business, National

Costco Teamsters vote to authorize strike

By Pilar Arias  | Fox Business Eighteen thousand Costco Teamsters are preparing to strike if a "fair contract offer" is not presented by the end of the month. Eighty-five percent of Costco Teamsters across the U.S. voted in favor of authorizing the strike, according to a Sunday press release. Tensions had been building throughout the week, as Teamsters put up several Costco-related posts on its social media. "From day one, we’ve told Costco that our members won’t work a day past January 31 without a historic, industry-leading agreement," Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien said in a statement.  READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX BUSINESS
Elon Musk announces newly-formed DOGE’s first official act under Trump
Daily Mail, National

Elon Musk announces newly-formed DOGE’s first official act under Trump

By Brittany Chain | Daily Mail Elon Musk has revealed the Department of Government Efficiency's first task since Donald Trump made the new agency official upon his return to the Oval Office.  'It begins,' the Tesla tech billionaire wrote alongside a post from the department's official account on the social media platform he owns, X, the former Twitter.  The Musk-headed DOGE has set to work removing the Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council website from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DAILY MAIL
President Trump, Melania take the stage to massive ovation at Commander-in-Chief Ball
National, New York Post

President Trump, Melania take the stage to massive ovation at Commander-in-Chief Ball

By Ryan King and Victor Nava | New York Post President Trump entered the Commander-in-Chief Ball with first lady Melania Trump to a thunderous ovation as the inaugural events continued late into the night on Monday.  The 54-year-old first lady dazzled the crowd as she walked out in a striking black-and-white strapless gown, white high-heeled shoes and black choker with an elegant brooch resembling a floral bouquet affixed to it.  The dress was reportedly designed by Hervé Pierre, the same couturier behind Melania’s 2017 inaugural ball dress.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE NEW YORK POST
Anti-Trump Inauguration Day protests in Washington, D.C., fail to deliver
National, The Daily Caller

Anti-Trump Inauguration Day protests in Washington, D.C., fail to deliver

By Hudson Crozier | Daily Caller Left-wing groups opposing Donald Trump’s second presidency had plans to “fight back” with thousands of protesters in Washington, D.C. on Monday — but that’s not what happened. The Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) Coalition and the People’s Forum, who were behind anti-Israel riots last summer in the nation’s capital, organized Inauguration Day rallies that led local law enforcement to expect around 10,000 people across the town, starting at Malcolm X Park. The Daily Caller News Foundation, however, observed a different scene: a crowd of dozens standing in the snow, a pile of unused megaphones, and complaints about the icy weather. “We are here on a day that is so cold that they decided to put the inauguration indoors,” one speaker said at...
Trump yanks security clearances of intel officials who spread disinformation about Hunter Biden’s laptop
National, The Federalist

Trump yanks security clearances of intel officials who spread disinformation about Hunter Biden’s laptop

By Shawn Fleetwood | The Federalist President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday night revoking the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who falsely claimed emails from Hunter Biden’s laptop were Russian “disinformation” to help Joe Biden’s 2020 election prospects. The directive also pulls the security clearance of John Bolton, who served as national security advisor in Trump’s first term. “To remedy these abuses of the public trust, this Order directs the revocation of any active or current security clearances held by: (i) the former intelligence officials who engaged in misleading and inappropriate political coordination with the 2020 Biden presidential campaign; and (ii) John R. Bolton,” the order reads. The infamous Oct. 19, 2020, let...
Trump grants sweeping clemency for Jan. 6 political prisoners after Biden pardons family
National, The Federalist

Trump grants sweeping clemency for Jan. 6 political prisoners after Biden pardons family

By Tristan Justice | The Federalist President Donald Trump pardoned nearly every defendant charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021 after his predecessor issued pre-emptive pardons for the rest of the Biden family moments before leaving office. The freshly inaugurated president delivered the pardons in one of his first acts upon his triumphant return to the Oval Office. The executive order granted “full, complete, and unconditional pardons” to roughly 1,500 people and commuted the sentences of another 14. The total number of defendants charged is 1,583, according to The Hill. “What they’ve done to these people is outrageous,” Trump said at the White House as he signed a pile of orders across the Resolute Desk READ THE FULL STORY AT THE FEDERALIST...