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  • Trump granted permission to seek dismissal of hush money case

    Trump granted permission to seek dismissal of hush money case

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    New York judge on Friday granted Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of his hush money criminal case, in which he was found guilty earlier this year, in light of his victory in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election.

    Trump, 78, had been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26. But prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office earlier this week asked New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to consider deferring all proceedings in the case until after Trump finishes his four-year presidential term that begins on Jan. 20.

    Lawyers for Trump, a Republican, have argued that the case must be dismissed because having it loom over him while he was president would cause what they called “unconstitutional impediments” to his ability to govern.

    Bragg’s office said they would argue against dismissal, but agreed Trump deserved time to make his case through written motions.

    Merchan on Friday set a Dec. 2 deadline for Trump to file his motion to dismiss, and gave prosecutors until Dec. 9 to respond.

    -Reuters

  • Trump To Appoint Former ICE Director Tom Homan As US ‘Border Czar’

    Trump To Appoint Former ICE Director Tom Homan As US ‘Border Czar’

    Tom Homan, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming “border czar”, said on Monday he would prioritize deporting immigrants in the United States illegally who posed safety and security threats as well as those working at job sites.

    Trump, who takes office in January, said in a social media post overnight that the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from his first administration would be in charge of the country’s borders in his new administration starting Jan. 20.

    The president-elect made cracking down on illegal immigration the central element of his campaign, promising mass deportations. He is expected to mobilize agencies across the U.S. government to help him deport record numbers of immigrants in an operation that Vice President-elect JD Vance has said could remove an estimated 1 million people per year.

    “Public safety threats and national security threats will be the priority…they pose the most danger to this country,” Homan told Fox News in an interview, adding: “Worksite operations have to happen.”

    Trump, in a post, opens new tab on his Truth Social platform late on Sunday, said Homan will be “in charge of our nation’s borders (“The Border Czar”), including, but not limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security,” including the deportation of immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

    Immigrant advocates have warned that Trump’s deportation effort would be costly, divisive and inhumane, leading to family separations and devastating communities.

    REUTERS NEWS AGENCY

  • Obi Congratulates Trump, Says No Democratic Election Is Complete Unless The People’s Will Is Reflected Through The Ballots

    Obi Congratulates Trump, Says No Democratic Election Is Complete Unless The People’s Will Is Reflected Through The Ballots

    Peter Obi, prominent Nigerian politician and businessman, and the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has congratulated President Trump on his successful return as the 47th President of the United States in the election he won a landslide in a political comeback of the century.

    In a statement, Obi expressed his optimism that Trump’s victory will reinforce democracy worldwide and contribute to fostering much-needed global peace.

    The former Anambra State Governor from 2006 to 2014, Born on July 19, 1961, in Onitsha, with a strong following among Nigerian youths, and respected across the board for his political ideology focused on national development, education, and reducing poverty, described the peaceful conduct of the U.S. elections, “along with the efficient transmission and release of results” as an example and an inspiration for Nigeria.

    He described the development as a model and an urgent call to “abandon outdated practices such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying, election violence, and network disruptions that continue to hinder our democratic process”.

    The banker-turned-politician emphasised that “no democratic election is complete unless the people’s will is genuinely reflected through the ballots.” He urged Nigeria to work together “to restore the integrity of our electoral system and ensure that our process for choosing leaders is free, fair, and reflective of the people’s true desires”.

    Recall that Obi and the Obedient Movement, who believed that their mandate was stolen, challenged the result of the Nigeria 2023 presidential elections up to the Supreme Court. The court ultimately decided in favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC). With the next presidential election beckoning, Obi’s political moves and realignments across six geopolitical zones of the country show his preparations to enter the 2027 political ring.

  • Donald J. Trump Declares Victory, Reiterates Campaign Agendas

    Donald J. Trump Declares Victory, Reiterates Campaign Agendas

    Trump reiterated his campaign promises of cracking down on illegal immigration and running a prosperous booming economy to benefit all Americans. He acknowledged the support of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, to his victory, describing the tech giant as a “new star” and promised to repay his supporters for the victory.

    Donald J. Trump, the Republican Candidate for the US 2024 presidential election, has declared victory. In the early hours of Wednesday, he spoke to many of his supporters at his election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida. He described his defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House as “the greatest political movement of all time” and his comeback heralding what he described as a “Golden Age of America.”

    Describing the high level of support for him and the Republican Party in the elections, he noted that the party has also won a majority in the US Senate and is optimistic it will also control the House of Representatives.

    Following the development, torrents of congratulatory messages to him have poured in from several world leaders, pledging to work with his administration. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu wrote: “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship.”         

                                                                                                                                                            

    Also, the French President, Emmanual Macron, in his message expressed his readiness to “work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”

    Trump reiterated his campaign promises of cracking down on illegal immigration and running a prosperous booming economy to benefit all Americans. He acknowledged the support of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, to his victory, describing the tech giant as a “new star” and promised to repay his supporters for the victory.