US President Donald Trump is furious at the number of top celebrities billed to perform at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on January 20, Independent reports. Some of the top celebrities billed for the night include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Tom Hanks. This is quite unlike it was …
Read More »“Iwon’t Attend Biden’s Inauguration,” Says Trump
US President Donald Trump has, on Friday, said he will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. He said this a day after Biden’s Electoral College win was certified by a joint session of the US Congress. “To all of those who have asked, I …
Read More »Trump Succumbs, Promises ‘Orderly Transition’ of Power
President Donald Trump has promised “an orderly transition” to Joe Biden’s new administration on January 20, following affirmation of Biden’s electoral votes victory. Mr Trump is currently unable to tweet after Twitter suspended his account for 12 hours, however he released a statement through White House staffer Dan Scavino. “Even …
Read More »US election: Tear gas deployed as protesters disrupt electoral votes counting
Police ordered the evacuation of several office buildings for the US Congress Wednesday as supporters of President Donald Trump broke down security barrricades on the steps of the Capitol. Capitol Police sent orders for Congressional staff to leave the Cannon building and other large offices after Trump called on his …
Read More »US Ready for Stronger Post-Brexit Ties with UK, EU —Trump
US President Donald Trump’s outgoing administration congratulated Britain and the EU on their post-Brexit trade deal, saying Washington was ready to build “stronger transatlantic ties.” “Congrats to the UK and the EU for concluding a historic Brexit deal,” read a message from the national security officials at White House posted …
Read More »Trump Gives Condition to Vacate White House
United States President Donald Trump says he will relinquish power if the Electoral College affirms Democrat Joe Biden’s win but he signals he may never formally concede defeat, Bloomberg reports. The 74-year-old Republican candidate, who lost his re-election bid, also declined to say if he would attend Biden’s inauguration next year, …
Read More »Court Dismisses Trump’s Election Suit in Pennsylvania
A U.S. federal court on Saturday evening dismissed President Donald Trump’s suit that sought to cancel millions of mail-in votes in the Nov. 3 election in Pennsylvania. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is yet another major blow to efforts by Trump to have the presidential election …
Read More »Trump, Biden Clash in Chaotic First Presidential Debate
U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night clashed in the first presidential debate described by commentators as chaotic and messy. The 90-minute encounter was characterised by frequent interruptions, mostly from Trump, and insults, with Biden calling the president a clown. Fox News anchor and …
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