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Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon

Donald Trump said on Monday a series of tax incentives and tariffs will revive storied American firm U.S. Steel, as he reiterated his opposition to Nippon Steel's planned $15 billion purchase of the company. «I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this case Nippon Steel of Japan,» Trump wrote on his social-media platform Truth Social. «I will block this deal from happening. Buyer Beware!!!»

Nancy Pelosi was a leading figure in the ouster of Joe Biden from the US Presidential election race, according to reports, and has been blamed by many for the loss of Kamala Harris against Republican Party's Donald Trump. Meanwhile, if all of this was not enough, she is now planning a major cleanup drive within the Democratic Party bracket, and is initially targeting the top member of her party on the Judiciary Committee, Jerry Nadler, according to a Daily Beast report.

Joe Biden pardoning his son Hinter in the fag end of the Presidential tenure. While some of them have directly hit out at Biden over his choice, some of them feared it was due to fear of President-elect Donald Trump's political vendetta once he takes charge. U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, reversing his earlier pledge to leave the legal proceedings entirely up to the judicial system. Hunter Biden had pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges and faced upcoming sentencing, as per a Reuters report. The Democratic president's pardon comes as Republican President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to go after his political opposition, prepares to take office January 20, Reuters reported.

White House on Monday defended President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, and said the president believed his political opponents would have kept persecuting his son going forward. «They would continue to go after his son,» White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One during a trip to Angola. Jean-Pierre said this was not the first time a president had pardoned a family member.

Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family, as per a report. The Democratic president had previously said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence after convictions in the two cases in Delaware and California. The move on Sunday night comes weeks before Hunter Biden was set to receive his punishment after his trial conviction in the gun case and guilty plea on tax charges, and less than two months before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, AP reported. It caps a long-running legal saga for the younger Biden, who publicly disclosed he was under federal investigation in December 2020 — a month after his father’s 2020 victory — and casts a pall over the elder Biden's legacy.

Biden is finally making his long-promised visit to Africa this week, attempting to showcase a US-backed railway project in three countries that he has pushed as a new approach in countering some of China's global influence. Biden's first visit to the continent as president — which he left to the very end — will highlight the Lobito Corridor railway redevelopment in Zambia, Congo and Angola. It aims to advance US presence in a region rich in the critical minerals used in batteries for electric vehicles, electronic devices and clean energy technologies. That's a key field for US-China competition and China has a stranglehold on Africa's critical minerals.

President Joe Biden will make his long-awaited visit to Africa this week to showcase a U.S.-backed railway project that goes across three countries

Donald Trump has responded to outgoing US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations, calling it a miscarriage of Justice. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, «Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!» The J6 hostages is a reference to those people imprisoned for their role in the January 6, 2021 riots on Capitol Hill, Trump and his supporters have called the imprisoned people hostages claiming they were acting peacefully and patriotically.

US President- elect Donald Trump shared a parody video of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Truth Social during Thanksgiving while humorously depicting US President Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris, reported Independent. According to Independent, the 35 second clip actually features Joe Biden with his head superimposed on Chevy Chase's character Clark Griswold while he carves a turkey surrounded by prominent Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Schiff who is playing Cousin Eddie humorously asks for the turkey neck while Kamala Harris laughs in response. Also Read:Cyber Monday 2024: Target and Walmart unleash massive discounts | Top Deals

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a Democratic Congresswoman from New York, is being discussed as a potential leader for the party in 2028. Her strong connection with voters through social media and grassroots campaigns has made her a prominent figure in U.S. politics. Monica Crowley, a former Trump Treasury official, recently acknowledged AOC’s influence on Fox News, warning Republicans not to underestimate her. Crowley noted, “She’s young, vibrant, attractive… and has real grassroots support.” AOC's ability to directly engage with voters has positioned her as a key figure in shaping the future of the Democratic Party.

As markets and consumers eye possible turbulence during the transition from President Joe Biden to Donald Trump, there are hopes that the year's biggest shopping season — stretching from Thanksgiving to Christmas — will be a bonanza. The National Retail Federation (NRF) said a record 183.4 million people are planning to shop over the weekend, ticking up from 182 million last year and 18.1 million higher than 2019, before the Covid pandemic derailed the global economy.

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President-elect Donald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world

US Vice President Kamala Harris eventually faced significant challenges in publicly breaking from US President Joe Biden which was a decision eventually driven by her loyalty to his administration, reported The Hill. Senior adviser Stephanie Cutter explained that Kamala Harris wanted to avoid the negative media narratives that could arise from openly criticizing Joe Biden. According to The Hill, Kamala Harris actually maintained that US Vice Presidents traditionally do not diverge from their Presidents while citing recent historical examples, such as Mike Pence's break with Donald Trump following the Capitol riot. In spite of public perception that she might be a candidate for change, Kamala Harris struggled to articulate specific differences between her policies and those of Joe Biden. The Hill noted that in an interview on ‘The View’, when asked what she would have done differently from Joe Biden, she could not identify any significant change which was the statement that was later exploited by Donald Trump during his campaign rallies.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted

US Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that their internal polling never indicated that she was leading US President- elect Donald Trump during her US Presidential campaign, in spite of public polls suggesting otherwise, reported USA Today. David Plouffe, who is a key campaign adviser, expressed surprise at the discrepancy while stating that their internal data consistently showed Kamala Harris trailing Donald Trump. According to USA Today, David Plouffe noted that while public polls in late September and early October portrayed a competitive race, the campaign was aware of its challenges, specifically after US President Joe Biden dropped out in the month of July. Also Read: Sarah Michelle Gellar hints at legacy sequel for ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ | Release date update

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) is experiencing a significant user exodus as many users are migrating to alternatives like Bluesky and Meta's Threads, reported Futurism. Following the recent US Presidential elections, where Elon Musk's support for US President- elect Donald Trump became more pronounced, an estimated 1.8 million users deactivated their accounts which marked the largest departure since Elon Musk's acquisition in the year 2022. According to Futurism, this mass exit has been fueled by dissatisfaction with the platform's environment, which many users describe as increasingly hostile due to rising hate speech, misinformation and politically charged content. Also Read: Age-defying makeover: Did Lindsay Lohan spend $300,000 on plastic surgery? Fans gush about her new youthful look; here's how she looks now and what doctors are saying

Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), an Indian-American organisation, has urged US leaders to address the rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh. In letters sent separately to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, FIIDS raised concerns about the safety of minorities, particularly Hindus, in the country. Khanderao Kand, FIIDS President, in his letter to Donald Trump, wrote, «Bangladesh is rapidly descending into a radicalised Islamic state, all under the watch of the US, the State Department, and the UN who must act now to restore democracy and protect minorities. I request not only President Biden but would urge President Trump and his transition team to give priority to restoration of peace and protect minorities in Bangladesh.» In another letter addressed to President Biden, Kand emphasised the importance of protecting vulnerable populations for Bangladesh's democratic progress. He stated, «Bangladesh's progress as a democratic and inclusive society depends on safeguarding the rights of all its citizens, including its most vulnerable populations. We trust that your leadership will champion these values and help restore hope for those who continue to face oppression and displacement.»

Already bracing for funding cuts under a new Trump administration, U.S. Treasury officials are calling on Congress to unlock $20 billion in IRS enforcement money that is tied up in legislative language that has effectively rendered the money frozen

Mahesh Jethmalani said on Wednesday that while US and India have had excellent relations, he believes that the Joe Biden-led Democratic administration has done 'irreparable harm' to the bilateral ties between the two countries. Jethamalani made the comments while speaking in reference to the allegations pinned against the Adani group by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. He linked the case's timing with the exit of the Democrats from power in American as Donald Trump is set to take the Oval Office in January 2025.