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Following Kamala Harris's defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 election, Nancy Pelosi criticized President Biden for delaying his exit from the race. She suggested that his late endorsement of Harris hindered the Democratic Party's chances and sparked internal debates about leadership and future strategies.
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Brazilian police have recommended indicting former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for a coup plot aimed at preventing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office. This follows a two-year investigation into Bolsonaro's role in the election-denying movement and the January 2023 riots by his supporters.
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Edward Kelley, 35, was found guilty in Knoxville of conspiracy to murder federal employees and other charges related to his actions during the Capitol attack. He faces up to life in prison at sentencing in May 2025. Kelley had developed a 'kill list' targeting FBI agents and planned violent attacks against them.
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Following Donald Trump's re-election, he has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. This move is expected to impact various sectors of the US economy and could lead to a trade war, as countries scramble to respond. Trump's cabinet selections reflect a mix of ideologies, complicating the political landscape.
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Following Donald Trump's election victory, U.S. prosecutors have moved to drop criminal cases against him, citing a Justice Department policy that protects sitting presidents from prosecution. This decision marks a significant shift in Trump's legal landscape after his conviction for falsifying business records earlier this year.
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Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, began her two-year prison sentence on November 7, 2024, after pleading guilty to fraud charges linked to the FTX collapse. Her release date is now set for July 20, 2026, due to good behavior provisions under the First Step Act.
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Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump are mending their previously strained relationship as Zuckerberg seeks to influence tech policy in the incoming administration. Their recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago highlights Zuckerberg's desire to engage with Trump's team on issues like artificial intelligence and content moderation, amid a backdrop of shifting dynamics in the tech industry.
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President Joe Biden granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1, 2024, reversing earlier commitments not to do so. The decision has sparked backlash from both Republicans and some Democrats, raising concerns about political precedent and the integrity of the justice system.
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Protests have intensified in Washington, D.C., following new bathroom rules imposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, restricting transgender individuals from using facilities corresponding to their gender identity. Activists, including Chelsea Manning, staged a sit-in at the Capitol, demanding respect and dignity for trans rights amid rising tensions in Congress.