Tag: trump
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New dawn in America: Clinton, Bush, Obama, Pence for Biden’s inauguration; Trump to miss in action
Vice President Mike Pence, former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama are billed to attend Wednesday’s inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th United States (U.S.) President. They will be accompanied by their first ladies Hillary, Laura and Michelle to the event billed for noon (EST). But, former President Jimmy Carter and…
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U.S. actors union hold meeting to consider expelling Trump
The American actors union will hold a meeting to consider expelling U.S. President Donald Trump from its ranks. SAG-AFTRA, which represents some 160,000 actors, journalists and other media professionals, said in a statement that it had ordered a meeting of its disciplinary committee regarding Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S.…
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Biden to sign Executive Order to rescind Trump’s travel ban, others on inauguration day
President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, on his first day in office, according to a memo from incoming chief of staff Ron Klain. He’ll also sign orders halting evictions and student loan payments during the…
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The Trump aftermath – Chidi Amuta
Chidi Amuta In exactly three days from now, Donald John Trump will fade into the grey silhouette of America’s presidential history. He may stage a delusionary grand exit and stride out through the front door of the White House. More appropriately, he could choose instead to sneak out through the back exit under cover of…
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U.S. executes 13th convict under Trump administration
The U.S. government on Saturday carried out the 13th and final federal execution under President Donald Trump’s administration. The execution comes days before Trump’s successor Joe Biden takes office with a promise to try to end the death penalty. Dustin Higgs, 48, was pronounced dead at 1:23 a.m. EST (0623 GMT), the federal Bureau of…
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U.S. Supreme Court approves last Federal Execution of Trump’s era
The US Supreme Court approved the 13th and final execution of the Trump administration Friday, less than a week before the White House is taken over by Democrat Joe Biden, who opposes the death penalty. Dustin Higgs, a 48-year-old black man, will receive a lethal injection in the federal penitentiary in Terre-Haute in Indiana, after…
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End of an era: Trump’s aides begin packing up at White House
Aides of President Donald Trump have begun clearing their desks at the White House ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Already, 20,000 National Guard troops have descended upon Washington to protect the capital from pro-Trump protests expected in the coming days. Some Trump’s aides were seen removing a bust of President Abraham Lincoln…
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America’s breakdance on the world stage – Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. THE United States has been the focus of world attention since its macabre political dance began with its November 3, 2020 elections. This degenerated to the invasion of its parliament by overfed and over-pampered child-adults and then, to Congress impeachment by 232-197 of President Donald Trump six days to the end of…
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How Will Africa Remember Donald Trump? Here Is How – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene US President Donald Trump may have lost re-election but he would be escorted out of the White House on Tuesday night with a special prize: Africa’s worst friend in modern times. Not that it matters to Trump one way or the other. We can only hope that after four years of spite,…
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Dr. Harold Bornstein, who called Trump ‘healthiest’ US President ever is dead
President Donald Trump’s former personal doctor — who claimed Trump had dictated a letter insisting he would be the “healthiest” president ever — has died, reports said Thursday. Harold Bornstein passed away last Friday at the age of 73, according to the New York Times. No cause of death was given. The long-haired gastroenterologist was…