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#10 Canadian Ministers Head to Palm Beach for Talks With Incoming Trump Administration - Rob Gillies for AP, Mario Nawfal, Canada Related TV, Washington Times, and John on X
Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers are visiting Palm Beach to talk border security and trade with the incoming Donald Trump administration as Trump threatens tariffs on all Canadian products. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will be in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday for the talks this week, said Jean-Sébastien Comeau, a spokesman for LeBlanc. LeBlanc said last week he would meet with Tom Homan, Trump’s incoming “border czar,” after Christmas to discuss Canada’s plan to secure the border as part of a bid to avoid the sweeping tariffs...
#9 Trump Floats NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky as Canadian Prime Minister Amid Trudeau Turmoil - Ryan Gaydos for Fox News, Eric Daugherty, The New Right, Marika, Albirdly, Ben Owen, and Economic Times on X
President-elect Trump threw his support behind NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a potential candidate for Canadian prime minister in a post on social media on Wednesday. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Canadians should follow. "I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada - You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign,’" Trump wrote. "He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!"
#8 Canadian Businessman Kevin O’Leary Proposes ‘Erasing The Border’ Between US, Canada To Combat China - Jason Cohen for The Daily Caller, Collin Rugg, Leading Report, and Eric Daugherty on X
Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary proposed on Thursday that the United States and Canada eliminate the border between them to form a united front against China and Russia. Trump suggested in a Christmas Day Truth Social post that Canada should become the United States’ 51st state, which the president-elect asserted would boost the northern country’s economy and provide it with military security. O’Leary, on “The Big Money Show,” said the potential economic and security benefits of the countries uniting are attractive prospects.
#7 Bombshell Photos Show Joe and Hunter Biden Met With Chinese President in 2013, John Solomon Reports - John Solomon and Amanda Head for Just the News, Juanita Broaddrick, America First Legal, Libs of TikTok, Joni Job/PJ Media, Scott Hendricks, and Miranda Divine on X
Just the News Editor in Chief John Solomon reports on bombshell photos obtained by America First Legal showing then-Vice President Joe Biden and son Hunter meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking Chinese officials in 2013. “That photo isn’t just a reminder of the grift. I think it’s also a reminder of the fact that on Joe Biden’s watch, China gained an extraordinary leg up in the world that it didn’t have before then,” he says...#6 Elon Musk Combats Anti-immigration Sentiment in Posts Decrying ‘Dire Shortage’ of Tech Talent - Chris Pandolfo for FOXBusiness, Elon Musk/Autism Capital, Scorched Ace, Polly St George, and AF Post on X
Billionaire businessman and recently appointed government cost-cutter Elon Musk called for increased immigration of high-skilled foreign workers to the U.S. in several social media posts combating immigration restrictionists. In a post on X, Musk decried a "permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent" in America, calling it the "fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley." Mario Nawfal, a businessman and influencer on X, quoted Musk's post and said the U.S. semiconductor industry alone needs more than 160,000 engineers by 2032, citing McKinsey & Company...#5 Vivek Ramaswamy Dragged After Wild Rant on How American Workers Suck - The New Republic, Vivek Ramaswamy (community note), By Your Logic, Dr. Ben Braddock, Paul Ingrassia, Grace Chong/Steve Bannon, Han Shawnity, and Austin Peterson on X
Vivek Ramaswamy thinks that tech companies are choosing foreign-born workers over American ones because our culture is too chill, too mediocre, and doesn’t uplift dorks like him enough. The former Republican presidential candidate and upcoming Department of Government Efficiency co-lead offered his two cents on the discussion surrounding the future of “American-born” labor in Silicon Valley. ”A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers. A culture that venerates Cory from ‘Boy Meets World,’ or Zach & Slater over Screech in ‘Saved by the Bell,’ or ‘Stefan’ over Steve Urkel in ‘Family Matters,’ will not produce the best engineers,” Ramaswamy wrote in a lengthy post on X.
#4 Rep. Massie: Name Lawmakers Who Settled Harassment Claims - Theodore Bunker for Newsmax, Thomas Massie, Real AF Patriot, and Kanekoa the Great on X
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said Thursday he would support releasing the names of congressional legislators who used taxpayer funds to settle harassment claims made against them. "Congress has secretly paid out more than $17 million of your money to quietly settle charges of harassment [sexual and other forms] in Congressional offices," Massie posted on X. "Don't you think we should release the names of the Representatives? I do." Massie also included in the post a clip from a June 2024 House hearing on President-elect Donald Trump's criminal case in New York involving payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, in which Massie claimed that "Congress has paid over $17 million in hush money for sexual misconduct inside of the offices in these buildings. And what's more is that was taxpayer money."
#3 Hochul Signs Bill That Will Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion to Pay For Damage Caused to Climate - Cristina Laila for The Gateway Pundit, Reuters Legal, and Ken Herzberg on X
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $75 billion climate change bill that will fine fossil fuel companies for the damage caused to the environment. “With nearly every record rainfall, heatwave, and coastal storm, New Yorkers are increasingly burdened with billions of dollars in health, safety, and environmental consequences due to polluters that have historically harmed our environment,” Governor Hochul said. “Establishing the Climate Superfund is the latest example of my administration taking action to hold polluters responsible for the damage done to our environment and requiring major investments in infrastructure and other projects critical to protecting our communities and economy.”
#2 X's New Algorithm Changes Trigger Backlash as Users Claim Voices Are Being Silenced - EconoTimes, Melchizedek/Elon Musk, X Daily News, MRS. MASSACRE, and Mark McEathron
Elon Musk’s recent algorithm update on X, formerly known as Twitter, has sparked a heated debate among users. The changes, aimed at maximizing "unregretted user-seconds," have raised questions about whether the platform is suppressing dissenting voices. Critics argue that the algorithm, designed to enhance user experience, may inadvertently censor content that challenges Musk’s personal views, particularly on topics like immigration.
The update, rolled out quietly, focuses on increasing user satisfaction by curating content tailored to individual preferences. According to X, the goal is to reduce regrettable interactions and improve platform usability. However, some users claim that the algorithm disproportionately suppresses posts critical of Musk, especially those addressing his controversial stance on immigration policies...
