VIDEO| Biden Celebrates His Last White House Holiday Season with Turkey Pardons, Tree Lighting
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VIDEO| Biden Celebrates His Last White House Holiday Season with Turkey Pardons, Tree Lighting
President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season in the White House with a mix of cherished traditions and heartfelt moments.
In a festive South Lawn ceremony, he pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, as part of the Thanksgiving tradition, sharing stories about resilience and gratitude.
The festivities didn’t end there, as the president also lit the National Christmas Tree, officially marking the start of the holiday season.
Republican figures, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, have criticized President Biden’s potential nuclear support for Ukraine, claiming it could provoke a dangerous escalation with Russia. The controversy emerged after reports of discussions on supplying nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent. This move has raised concerns about global security and the risks of provoking a nuclear conflict.
#Biden #Ukraine #NuclearWeapons #Russia #Green #USPolitics #MilitaryAid #GlobalSecurity #USForeignPolicy #RepublicanCriticism #Escalation #Oneindia #OneindiaNews
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The White House has officially confirmed a policy shift, allowing Ukraine to strike targets within Russia using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that Ukraine now has the green light to deploy these weapons for immediate defensive needs, particularly in areas like Russia's Kursk region. This move follows heightened speculation over the past week, during which Kyiv reportedly used ATACMS in strikes on Russia’s Bryansk region.
The U.S. and NATO allies have continuously supplied advanced weaponry to Ukraine since 2022 while asserting that this support does not make them direct participants in the conflict. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned of severe repercussions, including nuclear escalation, if NATO’s involvement crosses certain thresholds. In September, Putin emphasized that Kyiv's use of long-range weapons could alter the nature of the war, effectively drawing NATO into direct confrontation.
#WhiteHouse #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #ATACMS #NATO #MilitaryAid #Geopolitics #Putin #KyivStrikes #USPolicy
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U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed to drop federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump, reversing course on two high-profile cases. Smith, who led the Justice Department’s efforts in election interference and classified documents cases, charged Trump in 2023 with four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruct an official proceeding. Smith’s motion emphasizes that Justice Department policy prohibits criminal prosecution of a sitting president, regardless of the severity of the charges.Trump faced allegations of pressuring election officials to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 victory and inciting the January 6 Capitol riots. Despite the dropped charges, the government maintains confidence in its evidence and legal merits. Smith, who Trump has publicly criticized as “crooked” and a “lunatic,” is expected to resign before Trump’s January 2025 inauguration. Meanwhile, Trump’s sentencing in a separate New York case has been postponed indefinitely, signaling further legal uncertainties ahead.
#TrumpChargesDropped #JackSmith #USPolitics #DonaldTrump #ElectionInterference #JusticeDepartment #CapitolRiots #BidenVictory #PresidentialTransition #LegalBattle
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The charges include starvation as a warfare tactic and targeting civilians. US leaders, including Senator Tom Cotton, have denounced the court, invoking the Hague Invasion Act to threaten action against the ICC. While the Biden administration and bipartisan figures criticized the warrants, ICC member states like the UK and France sign
#Netanyahu #TomCotton #ICC #Biden
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There could be game of musical chairs in the White House Briefing Room, because it sounds like Trump may be replacing some of the traditional media reporters.. TMZ.com
Russia deployed a new Oreshnik hypersonic missile against a Ukrainian military factory, with Putin claiming it was a response to Ukraine's Western-supplied weapons. China called for restraint and peaceful resolution, while Zelensky demanded strong global action. Putin warned of potential escalation but remained open to negotiations, and the White House reaffirmed continued support for Ukraine.
#XiJinping #AFP #Oreshnik #RussiaUkrainewar #Ukrainewar #Ukrainelive #Aegis #NATORussiaWar #NATOnews #Ukrainewarlive #Worldnews #Warnews #War
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Step back in time with this festive collection of classic Christmas radio episodes, bringing nostalgic warmth, holiday cheer, and timeless performances. From Abbott and Costello’s humor in Christmas..
Step back in time with this festive collection of classic Christmas radio episodes, bringing nostalgic warmth, holiday cheer, and timeless performances. From Abbott and Costello’s humor in Christmas..
Step back in time with this festive collection of classic Christmas radio episodes, bringing nostalgic warmth, holiday cheer, and timeless performances. From Abbott and Costello’s humor in Christmas..
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