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President-elect Trump On Tuesday, he vowed to shake up the global order during his second term, promising major changes in the relationship between the United States and its foreign strategic partners.

At a press conference held at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, President Trump spoke of how he intends to shake up the world in pursuit of his ‘America First’ agenda:

• Trump condemns Panama By allying with China, he violated the canal treaty with the United States and said he would cut off financial supplies to the Central American country if China did not accept his demands.

“Panama charges us more than other countries because they think we are stupid. “Now we are no longer fools.” Trump said.

The president-elect also shot his former colleague. President Jimmy CarterHis body rests in the Capitol Rotunda.

“The Panama Canal is a disgrace. Jimmy Carter gave it to them for a dollar and they had to treat us well. The deal was they had to treat us fairly.” he said “Not really.”

President Trump said he plans to attend President Carter’s funeral this week.

• Trump was worried About purchasing Greenland from Denmark. Donald Trump Jr. Speculation about this idea is now growing in Greenland.

President Trump was asked by a reporter Tuesday whether he would promise not to use economic or military force to control the Greenland or Panama Canals.

“No, I can’t guarantee either one. But I can say this. We need that for economic security.” Trump said.

Denmark reiterated Tuesday that Greenland is not for sale.

• Trump said he would change the name From the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”. representative. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said legislation on the name change would come “as soon as possible.”

• What Trump said Makes Canada the 51st province. He said Tuesday he plans to use his “economic power” to make this a reality.

Canada is going through a period of political turbulence with its Prime Minister. justin trudeau His resignation was announced this week, frustrated by disastrous domestic opinion polls and rising conservatives.

Trudeau hit back at Trump over X.

“There is not a snowball’s chance that Canada will become part of the United States.” he said “Workers and communities in both countries benefit from being each other’s largest trade and security partners.”

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference was ostensibly to announce new investments in the United States by an Emirati development company. DAMAC attributeIt would invest $20 billion in proposed facilities in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

It is one of several U.S. investments announced by foreign business leaders since President Trump’s election.

There are also signs that corporate America is warming to Trump after many CEOs sided with rebellious progressives during his first term.

• Ultimate Fighting Championship Boss dana whiteA close Trump ally has joined Meta’s board of directors.

• meta founder mark zuckerberg On Tuesday, his company announced it would end its fact-checking program, believing it had gone too far with politically motivated censorship.

“The recent election… “It feels like a cultural turning point that once again prioritizes speaking out.” Zuckerberg said. “So we’re going back to our roots and focusing on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies, and restoring freedom of expression on our platforms.”

Trump responded: “I think they’ve come a long way.”

Trump promised Tuesday to cancel some of them. President BidenFinal action from ’s office, including a move to block new offshore drilling projects.

“I’m canceling on the first day.” Trump said.

Trump was also upset about federal regulations phasing out some gas-powered water heaters and other Biden measures related to the environment.

The Biden administration finalized guidance Tuesday expanding tax credits for wind and solar power.

“We will try a policy of not building windmills.” Trump added: “It won’t work without subsidies… “We don’t want energy that needs to be subsidized.”

💡aspect:

• The Hill: Democrats still underestimate Trump.

• The Financial Times: Canada’s political ‘prince’ steps down.

• The Hill: If Trudeau steps down, will Canadians get their freedom of speech back?

• The Hill: Will Trump stand up to Russia and China?

• The Hill: Ukraine is not waging a ‘permanent war’. The United States should not abandon this.

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• A populist vying to lead Canada and end a decade of liberalism.

• 5 things you need to know about Canada’s political crisis

• What you need to know about Biden’s new offshore drilling restrictions.

• War or peace? Trump inherited a turbulent US-China relationship.

• More Americans say immigration is their top priority: Survey.

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• The House of Representatives passed the first bill. Immigration bill named after new Congress Laken Riley. Forty-eight Democrats supported the bill, along with all Republicans. The bill is named after a student killed by an immigrant with a criminal record living in the U.S. illegally.

• Minneapolis approves federal oversight plan For police triggered by murder case george floyd.

• US transports 11 prisoners Guantanamo Bay is the latest group of prisoners to leave the Cuban prison, which once held about 780 prisoners.

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The investigation and prosecution of this President-elect Trump There are less than two weeks left until the inauguration ceremony.

U.S. District Court Judge Eileen Cannon The Justice Department on Tuesday temporarily blocked the release of the special counsel.jack smithReports of his election interference and classified documents case against Trump.

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals could still rule differently, but Cannon argued that his ruling would “preserve the status quo” and “prevent irreparable harm.”

Cannon previously dismissed Smith’s confidential documents case.

Trump praised Cannon, calling him “a great judge.” “He is someone who has shown great courage,” he said at a press conference on Tuesday. He also criticized Smith, calling him “a crazy person.”

The president-elect still faces sentencing Friday on the money convictions, but the judge Juan Mercan President Trump made it clear that he would not receive prison time.

Trump’s lawyers filed an emergency appeal seeking to have the sentence dismissed outright, but a New York appeals judge ruled Tuesday that sentencing can proceed.

President Trump called Murchan a “very crooked judge” on Tuesday.

“To this day, they are playing with the courts and judges to keep everyone happy on the Democratic side.” he said “Call this the law, call it the weaponization of justice, and it’s happened at a level no one has ever seen before.”

President Trump also promised to pardon many people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, but indicated he may not pardon those convicted of violent crimes.

“We will look into everything, but we apologize profusely.” Trump said.

Read more: 

• Free Speech Legal Group Defending Iowa Pollster Selzer in Trump Lawsuit.

• A judge found Giuliani in contempt in the Georgia election worker case.

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• The Democratic Party is investigating. for defense President BidenCognitive state before being eliminated from the presidential election.

via The Hills Alexander Bolton: “Several Democratic senators are warning that more answers and accountability will be required, given that Biden’s status has become a prominent issue since his chaotic first presidential debate with Donald Trump last June.”

• One or two bills? Trump’s conflicting signals about how congressional Republicans should implement his agenda are dividing the party even before he takes office.

speaker mike johnson (R-La.) has talked about one comprehensive bill, while Senate Republican leaders john thune (SD) has laid out a two-bill strategy calling for separate votes on the immigration and tax cut parts of Trump’s agenda.

via The Hills al weaver and Michael Schnell: “The president-elect’s ambiguity further complicates the debate over strategy on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are openly recognizing that whatever path they choose, the effort will be uphill.”

Trump is scheduled to meet Senate Republicans on Wednesday.

• New Japan Steel Biden is not backing down on his proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, despite Biden’s efforts to block the merger.

The Japanese company took legal action to push through the acquisition and accused Biden of being politically motivated to reward union supporters. Biden’s move angered Japan, America’s main Asian ally.

💡aspect:

• that American Prospect: Trump opts for one big bill.

• USA TODAY: Republicans are off to a strong start.

• The Hill: DOGE is unconstitutional.

• The Hill: The Democratic Party needs an overhaul.

• The Hill: Democrats need strategic, bipartisan cooperation.

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