Donald Trump is detailing his plans for the first day of his presidency. Assad’s brutal regime fell in Syria. And Jay Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit.
Here’s what to know today.
Trump shares the changes he will make on Day 1 and beyond in an exclusive interview.
In an exclusive interview with Kirsten Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” President-elect Donald Trump vowed to make immediate changes after taking office on Jan. 20.
Trump’s first post-election network television interview took place at Trump Tower in Manhattan, where he spoke with Welker for more than an hour about the policy plans Americans can expect in his next term.
He plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Try to end birthright citizenship. Trump said he would fulfill a campaign promise to impose tariffs on imports from America’s biggest trading partners, but Welker said he would “not pay more to American families” as a result of his plan. If you can guarantee, then acknowledge the uncertainty.
Trump said the pardons for the Jan. 6 rioters would take place on the first day, arguing that many had endured harsh treatment in prison. “These people are living in hell,” he said. He warned that some members of the House committee that conducted the investigation. Jan. 6 attack “must go to jail.”
Trump dived into familiar complaints — he won’t admit he lost the 2020 election. He blamed President Joe Biden for the country’s political division and insulted perceived enemies. He continued to put some space between himself and the conservative “Project 2025,” which was intended to create a blueprint for his administration to implement new policies. But while he once rejected the policy guidebook, he embraces it more closely and agrees that some of its drafters are now part of his incoming administration.
Read more from the exclusive interview with Trump Here
Watch the full interview here.
Further coverage:
- As he did on the campaign trail and in his first term, Trump made false, misleading or exaggerated claims. We fact-checked his interview with “Meet the Press.”
- Trump suggested that RFK Jr., his pick to run Health and Human Services, would investigate the infamous links. Between vaccines and autism.
- Trump said he would. Don’t try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The term of which will continue till May 2026.
- When Trump returns to the White House, he will do so with a much larger business empire and fewer promises. About how they will avoid conflicts of interest.
- His daughter-in-law Lara Trump announced. That she will resign from the post of co-chairman. of the Republican National Committee
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Syrian rebels forced Bashar al-Assad out, freeing prisoners from notorious prisons.
The Assad family’s decades-long rule in Syria came to an abrupt end this weekend when rebel forces led by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus after a surprise nationwide lightning strike. done
Assad fled to Russia and left the presidency. This was confirmed by his patron in Moscow, who supported the government in quelling a vicious civil war that began as a peaceful protest movement during the Arab Spring that killed millions and fueled the refugee crisis. gave birth to
“Finally, the Assad regime has fallen,” President Joe Biden said yesterday. “This is a historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country,” he added, but warned: “This is also a moment of danger and uncertainty as we all face this question.” Focused on what comes next.”
Families and aid teams have rushed to a notorious prison in Damascus where prisoners are feared to be held underground, as many Syrians who disappeared under President Bashar al-Assad emerged to be reunited with loved ones. . Follow the live updates here.
Jay-Z accused Sean ‘Daddy’ Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000
Jay-Z, the rapper and music mogul, whose real name is Sean Carter, was accused in 2000 of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Daddy” Combs. The unnamed suspect said the attack happened while he was being driven to the MTV Video Music Awards after party.
The federal lawsuit was originally filed in October in the Southern District of New York, listing Combs as a defendant. It was refiled Sunday to include Carter. In a lengthy statement, Carter called the allegations “ridiculous” and alleged that Texas-based attorney Tony Busby engaged in unprofessional behavior. Buzby has filed several lawsuits in recent months — all withholding the names of their complainants — accusing Combs of assault and rape, the first in which he has named another high-profile defendant. .
Chiefs remain NFL’s best breakout artists, plus incredible games from Josh Allen and Sam Darnold: NFL Week 14
The Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL’s best team this season in winning close games, won their ninth straight AFC West division title and controlled their way to the AFC’s top playoff seed with a 19-17 comeback win. Continued. “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. NBC News sports editor Greg Rosenstein shared some more highlights:
👑 The Chiefs’ streak of division titles is the second-longest in NFL history, trailing only the 11 won by New England from 2009-2019.
🏈 Josh Allen had it. One of the greatest games in NFL history and still lost. The Buffalo Bills quarterback threw for three touchdowns and ran for three more – a first in NFL history – and it wasn’t so good as his team fell to the Los Angeles Rams 44-42. . Buffalo fell to 10-3 while Los Angeles improved to 7-6.
🤘 For those looking to discount the 11-2 Minnesota Vikings, do so at your own peril. On Sunday, they beat the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 against former quarterback Kirk Cousins. Vikings signal caller Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns — three to Jordan Addison and two to Justin Jefferson — en route to a convincing victory.
🤕 Two quarterbacks left the opening game: New Orleans’ Derek Carr and Las Vegas’ Aidan O’Connell. Carr suffered a left hand injury and possible concussion in the fourth quarter of the eventual 14–11 win over the New York Giants. O’Connell, meanwhile, was shut down with a knee injury in the third quarter of the Raiders’ 28-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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- The New York Mets and superstar outfielder Juan Soto have agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract. The biggest contract in sports history.
- New York City Police Exploring the waters of Central Park. for evidence as authorities continue to investigate the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Also issued by the NYPD. Two new photos Interested person wanted for enquiry.
- Woman federally indicted for boarding flight from New York to Paris over Thanksgiving holiday Released from US custody. With strict probationary conditions.
- A 70-year-old man was arrested in this connection. with the 1983 murders in Southern California.
▼Staff Selection: End of an era
Anyone with an ear to pop music knew what a big deal Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” was. After nearly two years, five continents, 50 cities and 149 shows, it came to an end. Featuring songs from Swift’s 11 albums, the tour was marked by friendship bracelets, booming local economies and even a congressional inquiry after fans overwhelmed Ticketmaster.
Seeing this tour bring so many people together and generate such excitement makes me a little sad to see it come to an end. The era may be over, but Swift’s famous tour left behind precious memories.– Both Elizabeth, Associate Platform Editor
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