Blog Verité

Corporate interests commit millions to celebrate Trump’s inauguration  CNN

Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now  The Hill

Protests have been breaking out in some southern Syrian villages against a presence by the Israeli military, which seized control over the border area as the Assad regime collapsed.

Trump’s ‘border czar’ says family detention centers could play role in deportation effort  NBC News

Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.  The Washington Post

What to know about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash and Russia’s possible role in it  Axios Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns  The Associated Press Azerbaijan probe finds Russian missile caused deadly crash,

Even before the Christmas market attack, the nation was straining under the influx. But the economy needs new workers.

Canadian ministers head to Palm Beach for talks with incoming Trump administration  The Associated Press Canadian ministers head to Florida for talks with incoming Trump administration: report  Fox News Canada ministers to meet Trump aides in Florida over tariff risks  Reuters Canada Joly,

Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here are Three Things to Know.  The New York Times

WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport which Israeli strikes targeted  CNN Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Hitting Airport and Ports  The New York Times Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board plane  CBS