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Democrats Grill AG Pick Pam Bondi Over Whether She Can Defy Trump - Time

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:32:43 -0500

Pam Bondi's hearing to become Trump's attorney general centered on whether she would stand up to White House pressure.

Gaza ceasefire announced but Israel warns details still to be finalised

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:07:27 -0500

Deal would end devastating war that has shaken Middle East and world beyond

Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect on 19 January, Qatar announces – live

Léonie Chao-Fong (now); Amy Sedghi and Martin Belam (earlier) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:05:09 -0500

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announces deal at Doha press conference

In Oslo today, Norway is hosting a meeting of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution.

Norway’s foreign ministry Espen Barth Eide is quoted by the Anadolu news agency making opening remarks in which he said that a ceasefire in Gaza would only be the beginning of the necessary process.

The time has come to take practical measures that advance the two-state solution, address the root causes of this conflict and directly confront the legality of the Israeli occupation and its ongoing violation of international law.

While we are waiting for a ceasefire, it is important to stress that it will not be acceptable for any entity to govern Gaza but the legitimate Palestinian leadership and the government of the State of Palestine.

India to join 'Afghan Quad'? Russia says New Delhi's increased role in Afghanistan will be 'right step'

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:03:43 -0500

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that India's inclusion in 'Afghan Quad', comprising Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran, ...

Pence-founded group urges senators to vote against RFK Jr. - The Hill

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:59:38 -0500

The conservative group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on senators to vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as ...

Watch live: Confirmation hearing for Marco Rubio, Trump's secretary of state pick - KOSU

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:58:14 -0500

Among President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio may face the easiest confirmation process.

FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained - NPR

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:56:44 -0500

Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on ...

FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained - NPR

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:56:44 -0500

Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on ...

Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:55:35 -0500

Dozens celebrated across the Gaza strip as it was announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. The deal reportedly includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and allowing hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes. Israel’s government is expected to vote on the deal tomorrow

Israel-Gaza war live

Israel’s cabinet reportedly preparing to meet to ratify Gaza ceasefire deal

The old-school senator working to confirm Trump's unorthodox DOJ picks

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:55:09 -0500

Sen. Chuck Grassley and President-elect Donald Trump have different political impulses but share a deep distrust of the FBI.

John Ratcliffe's CIA confirmation hearing insights - WVTM 13 Birmingham

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:54:32 -0500

“We're not where we're supposed to be,” Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ratcliffe said he views China as America's greatest ...

Russia sanctions are stone cold leverage. Let's use it. - Responsible Statecraft

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:54:12 -0500

However, saying the complete lifting of sanctions against Russia after any Trump-brokered peace agreement is as unrealistic as arguing that no ...

Trump: Election win brought hostage deal, Gaza will never again become terror haven

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:53:26 -0500

Trump said he's thrilled American and Israeli hostages will return to be united with their families and loved ones.

Trump inauguration: Michelle Obama to skip, ex-presidents to go - WHYY

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:53:24 -0500

Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, ...

Похоже на фантастику: Швеция разработала уникальную технологию роевого управления дронами

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:00 -0500

Специалистам пришлось пойти на определенные риски и существенно сократить сроки разработки новой системы.

Nico Aristizabal Named to Puerto Rico Roster for U-17 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Austin FC

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:49:49 -0500

La Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol (the Puerto Rican Football Federation) recently announced the Puerto Rican U-17 Youth National Team roster ...

Your right to participate and my right to exclude: The proper role of government in social media

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:44:27 -0500

In 2021, the Texas Legislature passed Texas House Bill 20, a law that bars social media platforms like Facebook, X, and WhatsApp from banning, ...

Beacon Roofing rejects QXO's $11 billion takeover offer - StreetInsider

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:44:03 -0500

By Anshuman Tripathy. (Reuters) -Beacon Roofing Supply on Wednesday rejected a $11 billion takeover offer from QXO, a new player in the building ...

Democrats Grill AG Pick Pam Bondi Over Whether She Can Defy Trump - Time

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:43:07 -0500

Pam Bondi's hearing to become Trump's attorney general centered on whether she would stand up to White House pressure.

Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire deal

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:42:07 -0500

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

Why Donald Trump's Tax Cuts Could Lead to Economic Trouble

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:41:54 -0500

Meanwhile, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that in 2024, the budget deficit was 6 ½ percent of GDP, even when unemployment remained ...

Why Donald Trump's Tax Cuts Could Lead to Economic Trouble

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:41:54 -0500

Meanwhile, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that in 2024, the budget deficit was 6 ½ percent of GDP, even when unemployment remained ...

LA wildfire victims: What we know about those killed

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:41:52 -0500

Family members have begun to identify the residents who were killed in the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Bondi hearing live updates: Democrats frustrated by Bondi on 2020 election answers

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:41:40 -0500

President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Justice Department -- former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi -- appears before the Senate ...

Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after 'massive' Russian missile strike - The Guardian

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:41:07 -0500

Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW's reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1057.

Polish leader vows to use EU presidency to push forward with Ukraine's membership quest

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:39:17 -0500

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed on Wednesday to use his country's presidency of the European Union to push forward with Ukraine's ...

Airbus chief urges closer ties between Europe’s rival fighter jet projects

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:35:53 -0500

Guillaume Faury says potential areas of synergies amid budgetary constraints include development of drones and sensors

Man and woman shot inside car in Northwest D.C. - Shore News Network

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:35:43 -0500

WASHINGTON, DC — Police are investigating a double shooting Monday night in Northwest DC that left a man and a woman injured.

UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can 'consider detail'

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:35:35 -0500

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says.

German Economy Braces For Trump's Return | Barron's

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:35:30 -0500

Germany hopes its economy, after shrinking for two years, can turn the corner in 2025, but Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens new ...

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:35:09 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) - As President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, prepares for questio...

This is 'disturbing but not a surprise' from China: Former intel exec - YouTube

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:34:42 -0500

23:57 · Go to channel · Erik Prince: U.S. Military in a "very, very dangerous place," needs new leadership | Will Cain Show. Fox News•351K views · 1: ...

Cease-fire in Gaza still not reached, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says - MassLive.com

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:33:26 -0500

Not long after news broke about a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas following a 15-month war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister said a deal has ...

Netanyahu: Israel and Hamas have not reached Gaza ceasefire agreement - al.com

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:33:10 -0500

UPDATE. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says a ceasefire deal with Hamas has still not been reached.

Bondi hearing live updates: Democrats frustrated by Bondi on 2020 election answers - WEIS

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:32:33 -0500

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Justice Department -- former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi -- faces ...

Daniel Fried: 'US has information on Ivanishvili’s dealings with Kremlin'

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:32:21 -0500

Michael_Novakhov shared this story from English Jamnews.

US sanctions Ivanishvili

Daniel Fried, a diplomat and former coordinator for sanctions policy at the U.S. State Department, spoke to Voice of America about the significance of U.S. sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party and the de facto ruler of Georgia. Fried emphasized that the sanctions were imposed under an executive order targeting Russian agents or individuals acting in Russia’s interests. “This means the United States has evidence of Ivanishvili’s actions on behalf of the Kremlin,” he added.

Fried also stated that the West continues to view Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia’s fifth president, as the country’s legitimate leader, even though her term officially ended in December with the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, appointed by Georgian Dream.

On December 27, 2024, the United States imposed financial sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili as part of a broader sanctions package against Russia. According to the U.S. State Department, “Ivanishvili has been added to the sanctions list for being responsible for, complicit in, or directly or indirectly engaging in actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the United States or abroad, or for acting on behalf of or in the interests of, directly or indirectly, the Government of the Russian Federation.”

As a result of these sanctions, all of Ivanishvili’s assets in the United States have been frozen.

What did Daniel Fried say about the sanctions on Ivanishvili?

The diplomat noted that the sanctions against Ivanishvili were imposed under a special executive order targeting Russian agents and individuals acting in Russia’s interests.

“This is very significant because it indicates that the U.S. has evidence of Ivanishvili’s actions on behalf of the Kremlin.”

Fried also pointed out that the U.S. could have sanctioned Ivanishvili for human rights violations under the Magnitsky Act but instead chose to target him for actions benefitting Russia. “This is particularly interesting given the context of Russian aggression against Georgia, especially after 2008,” he remarked.

Fried highlighted the importance of the sanctions being fully blocking, meaning that, with few exceptions, anyone conducting financial transactions with Ivanishvili could also face penalties. The U.S. Treasury, however, made certain exceptions, refraining from targeting Ivanishvili-owned companies to avoid harming the Georgian economy or its people. Despite this, Fried acknowledged that the sanctions could still negatively impact the economy, as they represent “a much more serious step than visa restrictions.”

“It will now be much harder for Ivanishvili to conduct business. Of course, the sanctions won’t have a major effect on his business dealings in Russia. <…> They also won’t save democracy in Georgia — that is up to the Georgian people. But it is now clear that the United States has taken a critical step against the main force supporting Georgia’s authoritarian course,” Fried commented.

Daniel Fried also added that Salome Zurabishvili will continue to be regarded in the West as the legitimate leader of Georgian politics: “She has shown great courage and principle, earning respect throughout the democratic world.” The diplomat also highlighted the fact that Zurabishvili had been invited by Congressman Joe Wilson to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Speaking about Mikheil Kavelashvili, the president appointed by the ruling party, Fried remarked, “Based on the actions he has taken as president, it gives the impression that he is the president of ‘Georgian Dream,’ not of Georgia.”

Daniel Fried: 'US has information on Ivanishvili’s dealings with Kremlin'

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:32:21 -0500

US sanctions Ivanishvili Daniel Fried, a diplomat and former coordinator for sanctions policy at the U.S. State Department, spoke to Voice of America about the significance of U.S. sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party and the de facto ruler

Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:32:12 -0500

Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza.

WATCH: Padilla spars with Bondi over her claims about 2020 Pennsylvania vote outcome

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:31:58 -0500

... Rudy Giuliani in falsely asserting that Donald Trump had won Pennsylvania. Padilla's line of questioning focused on whether Bondi had evidence of ...

What's next now that Hamas and Israel have agreed to a deal?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:31:57 -0500

While the deal has been announced by mediators, it still needs to go through a four-step ratification process in Israel before it can go into effect.

Trump's transportation pick says he'll let Tesla investigations proceed - The Verge

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:31:51 -0500

Ex-Congressman Sean Duffy, who was nominated to lead the Department of Transportation, also said the US needs “clear rules” about autonomous vehicles.

Trump's transportation pick says he'll let Tesla investigations proceed - The Verge

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:31:05 -0500

Ex-Congressman Sean Duffy, who was nominated to lead the Department of Transportation, also said the US needs “clear rules” about autonomous vehicles.

Middle East latest: Israel's Netanyahu says ceasefire deal still not reached - KULR-8

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:30:32 -0500

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says ceasefire deal with Hamas has still not been reached and that the final details were still ...

Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, source tells BBC

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:30:28 -0500

The Israeli PM's office says there are "unresolved clauses" but it hopes a deal can be finalised within hours.

Pam Bondi refuses to say Trump legitimately lost the 2020 election in confirmation hearing

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:30:05 -0500

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who helped Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, ...

Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue | Reuters

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:29:45 -0500

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Transportation Department said he would allow an ongoing government probe into Tesla's advanced ...

Donald Trump: We have a deal, the hostages will be home very soon - ФАКТИ.БГ

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:29:43 -0500

US President-elect Donald Trump said today that there is an agreement for the hostages held by the radical Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza ...

Biden has paved the way for Trump’s egregious flouting of international rules | Mohamad Bazzi

Mohamad Bazzi — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:46 -0500

The Biden administration has repeatedly undermined international institutions and law to shield Israel. This will come back to haunt them

Trump administration profile: Doug Burgum - OpenSecrets

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:40 -0500

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Doug Burgum on Nov. 14, 2024, to be secretary of the interior, a position that oversees most federal lands ...

House Republicans push to extend Trump tax cuts amid Democratic pushback - CNBC

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:13 -0500

House Republicans are pushing for extensions of the 2017 tax cuts enacted by President-elect Donald Trump. Here's what to know.