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Russia’s former president said Moscow’s main goal is ‘inflicting maximum damage’ on Ukraine as the US pauses weapons aid

Dmitry Medvedev says Moscow’s primary objective now is “inflicting maximum damage” on Ukraine.The Trump administration paused US military aid to Kyiv this week.There are Western fears that the suspension could hinder Ukraine’s vital fighting capabilities.Russia’s former president, Dmitry Medvedev, said the Kremlin should press the attack on the battlefield as…

President Trump targets DEI mandates for federal employees

President Trump took aim at federal DEI policies in his inaugural address on Monday.He pledged to reverse executive orders from Biden, in favor of a “merit-based” society.Trump indicated he plans to largely freeze federal hiring and roll back pro-LGBTQ+ initiatives.President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending diversity,…

US stock futures jump after President Trump takes office By Investing.com

Investing.com– U.S. stock index futures were higher on Monday evening after President Donald Trump took office and announced a series of executive orders, while a slew of major corporate earnings were on tap for the week. Trump reoccupied the White House on Monday when the stock markets were closed for…

Elon Musk’s DOGE hit with 3 lawsuits just minutes after Trump becomes president

Three lawsuits are challenging Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency on transparency grounds.The suits claim DOGE violates the 1972 law requiring public meetings and balanced perspectives.One suit also claims tech executives dominate DOGE’s membership, violating balance requirements.Three lawsuits from progressive organizations filed in federal court today, just minutes after President…

World reacts to the death of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100.Business and political leaders celebrated Carter’s humanitarian work.President-elect Donald Trump said the world owed Carter “a debt of gratitude.”Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. World leaders responded with an outpouring of support, celebrating…

Jimmy Carter, former president and humanitarian, dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, has died at age 100. The 39th president of the United States was widely admired for his global humanitarian work. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He was the son of a peanut farmer from Georgia. Former President…

Explainer-How to impeach a South Korean president By Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the threat of impeachment, with opposition lawmakers accusing him of violating his constitutional duty and committing a crime akin to treason when he declared martial law on Tuesday. Yoon lifted the martial law declaration before dawn on Wednesday, just…