Biden fundraiser Jane Hartley tapped as new US ambassador to the UK Biden fundraiser Jane Hartley tapped as new US ambassador to the UK Joe Biden is set to pick Jane Hartley, a prolific Democrat fundraiser and former US ambassador to France, as the new envoy to the UK, according to diplomatic sources. It comes after weeks of deliberation over who would occupy the role – with billionaire former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg, former secretary of state [...]
Criminal investigation into Trump Organisation launched by New York state Criminal investigation into Trump Organisation launched by New York state The New York attorney general’s office has opened a criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s company, it confirmed today. Attorney general Letitia James has been investigating whether the Trump Organisation has obscured property values to bag loans and tax breaks. It signals an escalation of the legal threat the former Republican president faces, just four months [...]
US braces for higher inflation amid pandemic recovery, warns Fed US braces for higher inflation, warns Fed The US is trialling ways of bracing the American public for higher inflation rates as a fresh presidency attempts to heal an economy crippled by the ongoing pandemic, according to the Federal Reserve. Minutes released today from a lengthy policy meeting held by the US central bank last month revealed that Fed officials were prepared [...]
Bar-a-Lago: Facebook to review Trump ban January 21, 2021 Facebook’s independent oversight board will review the company’s decision to ban former US president Donald Trump’s social media accounts. Both Trump’s Facebook and Instagram profiles will remain suspended while the review is underway, the company announced. In the first move of its kind, Mark Zuckerberg’s company suspended the former president earlier this month in the [...]
World leaders react to Joe Biden entering the White House January 21, 2021 The US is waking up to a new leader, and government vision, as Joe Biden became the country’s 46th president yesterday. The spotlight is now on the future of the country and its international relations rather than the twists and turns that made this presidential race so historic. Here is how world leaders reacted to [...]
It’s Inauguration Day: Full timeline and where to watch Joe Biden’s entry to the White House January 20, 2021 Joe Biden’s inauguration will take place today, making him the 46th President of the United States. The Democrat will take the reins in a moment of profound unease in US politics, with outgoing Donald Trump becoming the first President in 152 years not to attend the welcome ceremony for his successor. With officials looking to [...]
Trump vows ‘movement is just beginning’ and pardons Bannon before leaving Washington January 20, 2021 Donald Trump has pardoned his former adviser Steve Bannon, who is facing fraud charges, in one of his final acts as President of the United States. Prosecutors said Bannon and three others defrauded hundreds of donors in connection with Trump’s wall campaign, which raised $25m. It was alledged Bannon then used at least $1m to [...]
Donald Trump course axed as host of 2022 US PGA Championship over fears of ‘irreparable damage’ to its brand January 11, 2021 US PGA Championship organisers have cancelled plans to stage the golf major at a course owned by Donald Trump next year. The PGA of America said it risked “irreparable damage” to its reputation if it did not terminate its agreement with Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. The decision come days after Trump supporters stormed [...]
Defending the rulebook: Overcoming America’s Darkest Day January 7, 2021 This is a time for elemental thoughts. Following one of the darkest days in the history of the American Republic, when an armed mob set in motion by Donald Trump marched on the capitol, ransacking it, and pressured lawmakers to overturn the 2020 election results (words I never, ever thought I’d write), it is time [...]
US Congress certifies Biden win as Trump vows orderly transition January 7, 2021 US Congress has formally certified Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory, hours after hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. Late last night lawmakers resumed the process of certifying Biden’s Electoral College win, with debate stretching into the early hours of this morning. The House and Senate rejected two objections to the tally and certified the [...]