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Donald Trump is glaring in his new official portrait: What’s with the look?
Fp Explainers • 3 months agoDonald Trump’s latest official portrait has turned heads with its intense glare, dramatic lighting, and striking resemblance to his 2023 mug shot. Experts call it a 'message picture', crafted to reflect Trump’s polarising persona as he prepares to take office once again
Why has Donald Trump’s inauguration moved indoors? How does this change plans?
Fp Explainers • 3 months agoDonald Trump's inauguration, set to take place on the steps of the US Capitol, has been relocated indoors to the Rotunda due to extreme cold. This marks the first indoor swearing-in in 40 years, reshaping plans for thousands of attendees and posing unique logistical and security challenges
How Donald Trump could technically 'buy' Greenland
Fp Explainers • 3 months agoDonald Trump has displayed interest in purchasing Greenland. With the island's untapped mineral wealth and strategic Arctic location, options range from direct purchase to military agreements. However, legal, diplomatic, and independence-related hurdles make this complicated
Biden claims he 'would've beaten Trump' in 2024 race, says Harris is 'competent to run again'
Fp Staff • 3 months agoThe remarks from the 82-year-old president came with just over a week left in his term. Before taking questions from the reporters, Biden gave prepared remarks touting job gains and underscoring the economic accomplishments
What rights does Donald Trump lose after his felony conviction — and what rights remain?
Fp Explainers • 3 months agoUS President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction for falsifying business records has brought to question the implications. While he retains the right to vote and run for office, the conviction restricts him from owning firearms and may complicate international travel
Why does Donald Trump want to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America?
Fp Explainers • 4 months agoUS President-elect Donald Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America'. While claiming the change is 'appropriate' given US dominance in the region, the move has drawn criticism and scepticism. This bold idea comes alongside Trump's ongoing aspirations, including acquiring Greenland, regaining control of the Panama Canal, and referring to Canada as the '51st State'
Why doesn't Trump face any jail time in hush money case sentencing days from inauguration?
Fp Explainers • 4 months agoUS President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on January 10, days before his inauguration, following his conviction for falsifying business records in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. While Judge Juan Merchan has dismissed Trump’s attempts to delay the sentencing, he indicated that jail time is unlikely
After H1-B visas, MAGA targets OPT for foreign students: What is this programme?
Fp Explainers • 4 months agoThe Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a critical bridge for international students to gain work experience in the US, faces mounting scrutiny as MAGA proponents label it a threat to American jobs. Amid growing debate over immigration policies, the future of OPT could reshape US higher education and its global competitiveness
What will a second Donald Trump administration bring in 2025?
Fp Explainers • 4 months agoAs Donald Trump prepares to assume office in 2025, his administration promises sweeping reforms in immigration, economic policies, and foreign relations. With ambitious plans like mass deportations, tariff hikes, and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, his second term looks like a step up from his first
How much will Trump's mass deportation plan cost? Can the US afford it?
Fp Explainers • 4 months agoUS President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious deportation strategy aims to remove millions of undocumented immigrants, but the costs are staggering. With estimates ranging from $86 billion to over $315 billion for a single year, the plan involves massive logistical efforts, including 100,000 detention beds and military support for transportation