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White House reacts to Kamala Harris’ scathing criticism of Trump in first major speech: ‘We encourage…’

White House said Kamala Harris should do more public speaking. Former vice president Kamala Harris made her strongest criticism of the Donald Trump administration since her November election loss as she spoke a day after the new administration completed 100 days in office. “They are counting on the notion that if they can make some […]

Grammy-winning rockstar leaves WH press secretary speechless with his question about free speech

Grammy winning rockstar Winston Marshall, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt A rock musician and Grammy recipient caught White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt off guard with his inquiry regarding freedom of expression and political refuge during Monday’s briefing.Winston Marshall, who previously played banjo with the UK folk ensemble Mumford & Sons, urged US […]

Barack Obama’s old Harvard University speech goes viral, amid funding freeze by Donald Trump administration

A young Barack Obama is seen delivering the speech A video has emerged of a speech by ex-US President Barack Obama, a Harvard University alumni, from a 1991 protest in support of a law professor, amid the current stand-off between US President Donald Trump and Harvard over the institute’s refusal to implement the Trump administration’s […]

‘They’ve taken a hatchet’: Joe Biden accuses Trump of wrecking social security in first major speech post-presidency

In his first major public appearance since leaving the White House, former president Joe Biden accused his successor, Donald Trump, of causing deep harm to the social security administration. Speaking at a national conference for disability advocates, Biden said Trump had “taken a hatchet” to the agency, which provides benefits to tens of millions of […]

Biden’s 1st public speech since leaving office; White House mocks, says it’s way past his bedtime

Former president Joe Biden will make his first public speech since the election. Hours before former president Joe Biden gave his first public speech since leaving office, the White House mocked his schedule and said it was way past his bedtime. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said her first reaction to Biden’s schedule was shock […]

Harvard professors sue Trump administration, allege funding cut violates free speech

Two faculty organisations at Harvard University filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Trump administration, claiming it is violating constitutional rights by threatening to cut billions in federal funding. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its Harvard chapter are challenging the administration’s decision to review nearly $9 billion in federal funds given to […]

‘They’re ripping us off & they understood it’: Key takeaways from Trump’s tariff speech

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping set of tariffs in what he called a declaration of “economic independence,” igniting fears of a global trade war. Speaking from the White […]

‘Say hi to George for me’: Elon Musk to protesters who interrupted his speech in Wisconsin

Elon Musk again took aim at billionaire George Soros after being interrupted by a heckler at a Wisconsin rally on Sunday. Musk was speaking at a town hall event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday when his speech was disrupted by an audience member. The tech billionaire responded by linking the interruption to George Soros, […]