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Donald Trump is hosting Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort

Donald Trump on Saturday named ally Devin Nunes, a former U.S. lawmaker who now runs Trump's Truth Social social media platform, to serve as chairman of President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Nunes, a longtime Trump defender who led the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee during part of Trump's first White House term, will remain Truth Social CEO while serving on the advisory panel, Trump said in a post on the platform. As committee chair, Nunes alleged that the FBI had conspired against Trump during its investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections in which Trump defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

The U.S. Post Office, which has lost more than $100 billion since 2007, reported a net loss of $9.5 billion for its fiscal year ending September 30, a $3-billion bigger loss than last year, largely due to a year-over-year increase in non-cash workers’ compensation expense, as per a report on Reuters. When told of the agency's annual losses, Trump said the government should not subsidize the organization, according to the Washington Post.

Barron Trump might be forming a pretty close friendship as it was revealed by the mother of Elon Musk named Maye Musk while she was appearing on Fox Business, reported Daily Beast. According to Daily Beast, she eventually shared that the two bonded over their shared interest in space during the Thanksgiving dinner at the Mar-a-Lago residence while discussing topics such as interplanetary colonization and why Mars is the ideal location for establishing a new civilization. Maye Musk also expressed her admiration for Barron Trump while noting his intelligence and how they engaged in conversation throughout the evening. Also Read:This famous Chinese EV maker was trying to copy Tesla's Cybertruck in one of its facilities, video goes viral

Xi Jinping has reportedly declined Donald Trump's invitation to attend the upcoming presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. No explanation has been provided by Chinese officials regarding Xi Jinping's decision not to attend the inauguration. This decision comes as a significant blow to Trump's plans for a spectacular swearing-in event on January 20th, which he had hoped would turn into a global spectacle. According to State Department records, this would have marked the first time a foreign head of state has ever attended a U.S. presidential inauguration.

A federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States

Donald Trump has once again captured the spotlight, being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024, marking the second time he has received this honor. The magazine recognizes Trump for orchestrating a remarkable political comeback and redefining the American presidency. Following the news, Trump shared a meme on social media illustrating «how it started» versus «how it's going,» which quickly went viral, drawing reactions from various figures, including tech billionaire Elon Musk. In the post, Trump showcased his journey in politics with captions reading «how it started» and «how it's going.» The meme humorously contrasts his earlier political challenges with his recent successes. This visual representation has resonated with many, capturing the essence of his dramatic political journey.

US Vice President Kamala Harris hugely hosted a holiday brunch at her residence named the Naval Observatory for friends, family and her supporters just ahead of the Kennedy Center honors, reported News Nation. According to News Nation, though, however the absence of US President Joe Biden sparked a widespread speculation while eminent sources suggested that he and his wife First Lady Jill Biden were not even invited. During the ongoing holiday brunch event, US Vice President Harris engaged with all the attendees and actually delivered her usual motivational remarks but avoided all sorts of questions regarding the whereabouts of the US President Joe Biden. Also Read: Why did Time magazine fact check its own Person of the Year, Donald Trump; here's the reason

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Donald Trump arrived at the New York Stock Exchange this week for a postelection victory lap, dozens of influential executives lined up to catch a glimpse of the man who holds the future of their businesses in his hands. Gathered behind red velvet ropes were senior executives at Visa, Meta Platforms, Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab and Citadel, according to people who were present.

OpenAI said Friday that its CEO, Sam Altman, was planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with Trump. «President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead,» Altman said in a written statement sent to The New York Times. His planned donation was first reported by Fox News.

Cook is the latest in a string of big tech leaders — including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon's Jeff Bezos — who have sought to improve their standing with the incoming president after choppy relations with Trump during his first term. Trump has said he has spoken with Cook about the company's long-running tax battles with the European Union.

Donald Trump got something this year that no other person designed Time magazine's Person of the Year had ever received

The Supreme Court says it will take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California’s nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions

US Vice President Kamala Harris has eventually taken a significant hit, revealed a recent Economist/YouGov poll which was conducted in the month of December, reported The Sacramento Bee. According to The Sacramento Bee, her favorability rating has eventually dropped to 43% while 52% are viewing her pretty unfavorably which is a sharp decline from a peak of 49% in the month of August during the Democratic National Convention. Whereas, during recent days, in comparison, US President Joe Biden holds a lower favorability at 38% while US President- elect Donald Trump enjoys a favorable rating of 49%. Also Read :Big dilemma for China: Should Xi Jinping accept Donald Trump's invitation and attend his inauguration on January 20?

US stock market is currently at a point that its investors are basking in glory at some of the most amazing returns showcased through the bull run in the past two years. As of now, the US stock market has recorded a historically high PE ratio, something that has only been seen twice in the past few decades, as per reports.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's regime was brought down by insurgents in the country, who managed to take control of major territories of the country, forcing the President to escape to Russia and seek asylum there. Meanwhile, there are already reports on how Moscow intelligence officials helped plan Al-Assad's escape, through a Russian airbase along the Syria coast. Now, a shocking development has been seen, where it is being claimed that a white tiny pill, named the Captagon, was responsible for bringing down the Syrian regime, helping the insurgents.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), who is competing for the position of ranking member on the House Oversight Committee is eventually facing a significant opposition from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who is backing her opponent named Gerry Connolly, reported Express US. According to Express US, in spite of not being the House Speaker anymore, the influence of Nancy Pelosi within the Democratic Party still remains pretty strong while she has reportedly convinced US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the US Presidential race following a poor debate performance. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who is 35 years old is representing a younger and progressive faction of the party and has gained traction among her colleagues, asserted Express US. On the other hand, Gerry Connolly who is aged 74 is currently battling with esophagus cancer but still remains optimistic about his health.

US economy, according to a report. SocGen has warned that whenever there was a spike in 36-month moving average of unemployment, the US economy slipped into a recession. SocGen has pointed out that this has been an alarming trend since 1950, Business Insider reported. SocGen stated that the US economy might go into recession even though Wall Street were hopeful of a fairly positive financial trend once Donald Trump takes charge as the President of the World's largest economy. The inauguration is scheduled for January 20, 2025.

president-elect Donald Trump, who was recognised as the 2024 Person of the Year, talked about Melania's plans for his second term. Trump was given the prestigious title by the magazine Thursday for the second time; the first time was following his election victory in 2016. In an interview with a Time reporter, the president-elect talked about his successful campaign, his goals for a second term, and Melania's intentions to run for president again, as quoted in a report by The Independent. Even though she accompanied Trump when he rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, the former first lady was conspicuously absent from the campaign trail.

Kimberly Guilfoyle and Don Jr. probably split up because of her fashion choices. According to a Trump insider, Kimberly Guilfoyle's fashion choices prompted his fiancé Donald Trump Jr. to look for a new girlfriend who would more effectively impress his father, as quoted in a report by the Daily Beast. This week, Don Jr. and Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson were seen holding hands. People report that Guilfoyle looked the other way while Trump Jr. and Anderson started dating six months ago. Donald Trump appointed Guilfoyle ambassador to Greece on Wednesday. According to People, Anderson pushed for her to be sent abroad. According to a source close to the Trump family, Trump Jr. has been pursuing Anderson because he believes she could be his Melania Trump counterpart and win over his father.