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US: Donald Trump swearing-in-ceremony; EAM Jaishankar to represent India

The ceremonial event is set to take place on January 20, approximately two weeks after Trump's electoral college win was certified by the US Congress. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Elon Musk is planning a rude awakening for 94% of federal workers by monitoring their every move

Trump’s co-heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency—Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—are targeting remote work.

Fortune

Republican Senate Leader Slammed For Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel Of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First'

Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.

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Republican Senate Leader Slammed for Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First'

Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.

Latin Times

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?

Donald Trump’s support for ‘recess appointments’ fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.

Al Jazeera

Watch: Congress to ‘pull back curtain’ on UFOs in public hearing

Watch as the US Congress revisits the topic of UFOs in a public hearing on Wednesday (13 November).

The Independent UK

Veterans Day 2024: What’s open, closed and giving away freebies

While federal offices are closed on Veterans Day, most stores and businesses will be open, with some offering discounts and free meals to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military.

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How zebra mussels and a Lake Texoma pump station spurred Texas to redraw its border with Oklahoma

The two states agreed to a land swap to ensure that a Dallas-area water district’s pump station lies wholly within Texas. Neither state gained in size from the small change.

The Texas Tribune

Historic Puerto Rico Election Sees Pro-Statehood Candidate Leading

Jenniffer González leads Puerto Rico's gubernatorial race; statehood favored in referendum, signaling potential political shift.

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Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words

Americans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.

Al Jazeera

Thousands of lives will be lost if Kyiv denied permission to use western weapons in Russia, Zelenskyy says – as it happened

Ukraine president expected to reiterate plea to use western weapons deep inside Russia when he meets Joe Biden

The Guardian - UK

Scientists slam ‘indefensible’ axing of Nasa’s $450m Viper moon rover

In an open letter to the US Congress, experts say decision will undermine lunar exploration for the next decade

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft wants Congress to pass "a comprehensive deepfake fraud statute" to prevent AI-generated scams and abuse

Microsoft calls on the US Congress to pass a comprehensive deepfake fraud statute to prevent cybercriminals from leveraging AI capabilities to cause harm.

Windows Central

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress and receives a very mixed reception: expert Q&A

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, travelled to Washington this week for a series of high-level meetings. At the invitation of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, he addressed a joint session of the US Congress.

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Al Jazeera

Netanyahu’s claims before the US Congress: Facts or falsehoods?

PM defends Israel’s war on Gaza, suggesting Israel has minimised civilian losses. What do the facts say?

International Business Times

Israel PM To Rally US Congress Support Amid Tensions With Biden

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress Wednesday, seeking to rally support at a time of tensions between his country and its main military backer over the war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Netanyahu in the US: What to know about the visit, protests

Prime minister will seek to shore up US support for Israel, keep his governing coalition happy and dodge protesters.

International Business Times

Defiant Netanyahu To Face US Congress Amid Gaza Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress on Wednesday as he fights off intense pressure to quickly cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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Al Jazeera

‘No right to interfere’: Pakistan hits back at US over election scrutiny

US House resolution calls for probe into Pakistan’s February vote, which former PM Imran Khan’s PTI alleged was rigged.

The Conversation

How reciting the Pledge of Allegiance became a sacred, patriotic ritual

The Continental Congress, the legislative body for the newly declared United States, adopted an official flag on June 14, 1777. The delegates resolved that “the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a…

International Business Times

Israel's Netanyahu To Address US Congress On July 24

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address lawmakers in the US Congress on July 24, Republican party leaders announced Thursday.

International Business Times

Israel Denies Netanyahu To Address US Congress Over Jewish Holiday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Tuesday denied American media reports that he will address the US Congress on June 13, amid mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas.

International Business Times

Israel's Netanyahu To Address US Congress On June 13: US Media

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on June 13, media reported Monday, amid mounting pressure for the American ally and Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Address US Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress, clarifying Israel's stance on conflict. Democrats scrutinized over concerns on Israel's m...

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Affirm Support For Taiwan Against China's 'Aggression'

A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president.

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