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A montage of Senate Democrats pledging to oppose President-elect Donald Trump's policies has been mocked as "cringe" due to its perceived tone-deafness, with critics labeling it out of touch. The video was released by Senate Democrats ahead of Trump taking office.
Vice President-elect JD Vance has resigned his U.S. Senate seat as he prepares to take office alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Vance had served in the Senate since early 2023, prior to his election.
Lebanon's newly elected president has struck a nationalistic tone amidst regional shifts and ongoing challenges for militant group Hezbollah. The move is seen as an effort to assert the country's sovereignty in a volatile Middle Eastern region.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister emphasized the significance of its relationship with the US, citing group visits as contributing to regional peace and stability.
ABC News is facing embarrassment with a series of viral headlines, including a clothespin blunder from "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir and drama involving Sunny Hostin's husband. The incidents are kicking off 2025 as the network deals with the fallout.
President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom following his guilty verdict on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, marking an important win for the rule of law. Judge Juan Merchan will hand down the sentence next.
Cases of diabetes and heart disease have skyrocketed worldwide, with scientists identifying a single key reason: widespread consumption of processed foods high in added sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats.
Residents in Malibu have formed a neighborhood fire brigade to aid in disaster response efforts, with one member calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to reinstate controlled burns as a wildfire prevention measure. The move comes as the area faces increasingly severe wildfires.
A federal appeals court refused to block the planned release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on Trump cases, allowing the Justice Department to proceed with sharing the document. President-elect Donald Trump had sought to prevent the report's release.
Former US Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama showed rare signs of camaraderie during the funeral of their fellow Democrat, Jimmy Carter, according to an expert. The two appeared to have put aside their differences, with some noting expressions like Harris' "ice princess" demeanor and Bush's belly-laugh.
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed Jörg Meuthen, co-leader of the German far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), urging Germans to vote for the party in upcoming elections. Musk's involvement marks a new high-profile entrance into European politics by the billionaire entrepreneur.
A prominent Muslim voice is speaking out against the misconception that Muslims worldwide are divided, arguing instead that unity exists among them but often overlooked. The author urges his community to recognize their collective strength and unity.
Pakistan is preparing for potential foreign policy challenges in 2025 amidst looming threats from Donald Trump's re-emergence on the global stage, amid a backdrop of volatile politics and economic instability.
Former US President Jimmy Carter lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda, a rare honor given to a former head of state. This comes after he addressed the nation on the energy crisis in 1979, causing significant political damage during his presidency.