Trudeau all smiles as he dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid tariff threats to Canada: Live updates
Trump has threatened Canada and Mexico with 25 percent tariffs, despite deep economic ties, which have alarmed Canadian officials
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Neither Trump nor Trudeau publicly announced the meeting, but the Canadian official was seen exiting a hotel in the area on Friday. He reportedly traveled to Florida alongside Canadian public safety minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Earlier this week, Trump threatened Canada and Mexico with 25 percent tariffs, in what the Republican said was an attempt to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling. The proposal, which would likely cause massive economic disruption, alarmed officials in Canada.
Tariffs aren’t the only form of international influence Trump is pursuing before inauguration day. Senator Lindsey Graham, a close adviser, said on Friday that Trump hopes a ceasefire deal can be reached over the Israel-Hamas war before he takes office.
“Trump is more determined than ever to release the hostages and supports a ceasefire that includes a hostage deal,” Graham told Axios. “He wants to see it happening now.
“I want people in Israel and in the region to know that Trump is focused on the hostages issue. He wants the killing to stop and the fighting to end.”
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Trudeau makes Friday night visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump after threat of tariffs against Canada
‘Who’s going to pay for that? We are!’: Fox News anchor suggests we need to be ‘realistic’ about Trump tariffs
Fox News anchor Julie Banderas was “realistic” on Thursday about the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, telling her viewers that the American consumer would ultimately absorb the increased costs of goods.
Speaking to small business owner and columnist Gene Marks on Thanksgiving Day, Banderas first brought up a recent column by the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board warning that the American economy could be in for a “wild ride” as Trump aims to impose tariffs “early and often.”
Justin Barangoa reports.
Fox News anchor suggests we need to be ‘realistic’ about Trump tariffs
Julie Banderas is a bit more clear-eyed about the impact of the tariffs than some of her other colleagues at the conservative cable giant
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Elon Musk gets standing ovation at Mar-a-Lago
Elon Musk received an exuberant standing ovation at President-elect Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving celebration at Mar-a-Lago.
The billionaire spent the evening Thursday beside his mother, Maye Musk, and the president-elect for the holiday dinner at the club. Trump’s youngest son, Barron, and wife Melania Trump shared the same table.
Katie Hawkinson has the story.
Elon Musk gets standing O at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving dinner
Musk earlier shared a post on X referring to him and Trump as ‘basically best friends’
Rhode Island Democratic lawmaker latest target of bomb threat
Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island says he was “recently notified of a bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home.”
This comes after bomb threats and swatting incidents against five Democratic lawmakers in neighboring Connecticut as well as the targeting of some of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees.
“We are safe and there was no evidence of a bomb on the property,” says Magaziner.
Full story: Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader spox
At least five Democratic members of Congress who were targeted with bomb threats and “swatting” attempts on Thanksgiving received messages signed with “MAGA,” according to a spokesperson for House Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
US Capitol Police and state and local police cleared the threats, which followed a series of similar incidents targeting several of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees.
Bomb threats were reported on Thursday at the homes of Senator Chris Murphy as well as Reps. Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, John Larson and Jim Himes, the top-ranking Democratic member of the House Intelligence Committee, according to their offices. All represent the state of Connecticut.
Alex Woodward reports.
Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader
Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut received threats and ‘swatting’ attempts on Thanksgiving
Tis the season...
Donald Trump has released his latest line of festive merchandise as he vows to “Make Christmas Merry Again.”
With the festive season now in full swing, the Trump Store has unveiled its holiday gift guide promising to “make the holidays that much greater,” complete with $150 sequin shirts, a $550 “bling” clutch and $95 baubles in the shape of Mar-a-Lago.
James Liddell has the details.
Tis the season: Trump hawks Christmas merch – including a $150 sequin sweatshirt
The president-elect’s holiday gift guide has arrived complete with Mar-a-Lago baubles, Trump pickleball paddles and ‘Dark MAGA’ wrapping paper
Musk names financial watchdog he wants to ‘delete’
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur turned political adviser, announced on X he intends to push Donald Trump’s administration to get rid of the Consumer of Financial Protection Bureau, a financial watchdog agency.
The noteworthy announcement, made in a nine-word response to a clip from The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, is part of Musk’s new role co-leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – the committee advising Trump on how to cut down on government spending.
Ariana Baio reports.
Elon Musk names financial watchdog government agency he wants to ‘delete’
Musk used a clip from ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ to make the announcement
House Dem leader wants ‘maximum protection’ for all members after bomb threats against Connecticut lawmakers
House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is calling for “maximum protection for all Members and their families” after a series of bomb threats over Thanksgiving against the party’s Connecticut delegation.
The threats against Connecticut Democrats ranged from detailed threats about pipe bombs placed in mailboxes to swatting — all signed with “MAGA”.
“House Democrats will not be deterred or intimidated from serving the people by violent threats,” he wrote in a statement.
‘Embarrassed’ Barron Trump looks on as his dad dances
If you were mortified by your family this Thanksgiving, spare a thought for Barron Trump, as James Liddell reports.
‘Embarrassed’ Barron looks on as Trump and Musk dance to YMCA at Thanksgiving
Musk was once again spotted with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago as they celebrated Thanksgiving
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