Over the course of 2020, our country has suffered the devastating and unexpected loss of life due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The economic impact of the pandemic, which has been felt by so many in this country, has profoundly shaped our shared experience of American life. As a result, it was with a great sensitivity to the wider national backdrop that I unveiled two long-planned projects on the White House grounds. In November 2020, we publicly marked the installation of “Floor Frame” by Isamu Noguchi in the newly restored Rose Garden. The Rose Garden celebrates the history of many previous First Ladies, and it was my privilege to introduce into its design the first work completed by an Asian-American artist to enter the White House collection. The simplicity and beauty of Nogochi’s sculpture provides an enduring message of strength, which felt particularly relevant at the moment of its unveiling. … [Read more...] about Melania Trump defends her controversial White House renovations as she leaves with approval rating of 47% compared to Michelle Obama’s 69% and Laura Bush’s 67%
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Trump will fly out of DC at ‘8am Wednesday’ after ‘issuing 100 pardons and commutations to white-collar criminals, high-profile rappers and a jailed eye doctor’ on his final full day in office
Following the chaos inside the Capitol last week, U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. The fears have prompted the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. … [Read more...] about Trump will fly out of DC at ‘8am Wednesday’ after ‘issuing 100 pardons and commutations to white-collar criminals, high-profile rappers and a jailed eye doctor’ on his final full day in office
Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
Putting his national security team in place quickly is a high priority for Mr. Biden, not only because of his hopes for reversing or modifying Trump administration policy shifts but also because of diplomatic, military and intelligence problems around the world that may create challenges early in his tenure. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
Parler website is back online after Amazon brought it offline
The social networking site went dark when Amazon stopped providing it cloud hosting services after it was revealed the platform was used to help organize the Capitol Hill attack on Jan. 6, which left five people dead. Amazon's actions followed moves by Apple and Google to ban the Parler mobile app from their respective stores. The Parler app, which is more popular with its user base, remains unavailable. … [Read more...] about Parler website is back online after Amazon brought it offline