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Notre Dame holds first mass after five-year restorationNonePresident-elect Donald Trump vowed to make immediate and sweeping changes after he takes office on Jan. 20, such as pardons for those convicted in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and said he wants to find a legislative solution to keep Dreamers in the country legally. In an interview with Kristen Welker , moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also said he’ll work to extend the tax cuts passed in his first term. He said he will not seek to impose restrictions on abortion pills. He plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and try to end birthright citizenship. And he said the pardons for Jan. 6 rioters will happen on day one, arguing many have endured overly harsh treatment in prison. “These people are living in hell,” he said. Trump’s first postelection network television interview took place Friday at Trump Tower in Manhattan, where he spoke for more than an hour about policy plans Americans can expect in his next term. Trump said he would fulfill a campaign promise to levy tariffs on imports from America’s biggest trading partners. In a noteworthy moment, he conceded uncertainty when Welker asked if he could “guarantee American families won’t pay more” as a result of his plan. “I can’t guarantee anything,” Trump said. “I can’t guarantee tomorrow.” Trump also said he will not raise the age for government programs like Social Security and Medicare and will not make cuts to them as part of spending reduction efforts led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Asked if “raising ages or any of that stuff” was “off the table,” Trump agreed, saying, “I won’t do it.” Trump spoke in a calm, measured tone and at times sparred with Welker when she fact-checked him. He seemed heartened by the scope of his victory on Nov. 5. After winning the popular vote and capturing all seven of the key battleground states, he said with pride, “I’m getting called by everybody.” He’s heard from Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post: “We’re having dinner,” he said. “People like me now, you know?” he said, adding: “It’s different than the first — you know, when I won the first time, I wasn’t nearly as popular as this. And one thing that’s very important, in terms of the election, I love that I won the popular vote, and by a lot.” ‘Maybe he should’ Trump did segue into familiar grievances. He would not concede that he lost the 2020 election. Asked how, in his view, Democrats stole that election but not this one even though they control the White House, Trump said, “Because I think it was too big to rig.” He blamed President Joe Biden for the nation’s political divide and heaped insults on perceived foes. Adam Schiff, the incoming Democratic senator from California, is “a real lowlife,” he said. But he delivered something of a mixed message when it comes to political retribution. Trump made clear he believes he’s been wronged, but he also sounded a conciliatory note, saying he will not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Biden. “I’m not looking to go back into the past,” he said. “Retribution will be through success.” A fear among Trump’s political opponents is that he’ll use the government’s fearsome investigative machinery to exact vengeance. He has chosen two allies for top law enforcement positions: Pam Bondi for attorney general and Kash Patel for FBI director. If confirmed, Trump suggested, they’d have autonomy in how they go about enforcing the law. Yet he also singled out people he believes crossed the line in investigating his actions, calling special counsel Jack Smith “very corrupt.” Members of the House committee that examined the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol were “political thugs and, you know, creeps,” committing offenses in going about their work, he said. “For what they did, honestly, they should go to jail,” Trump said. Asked if he would direct the Justice Department and FBI to punish them, Trump said, “No, not at all. I think that they’ll have to look at that, but I’m not going to — I’m going to focus on drill, baby, drill” — a reference to tapping more oil supplies. If Biden wants to do it, he could pardon the committee members, Trump said, “and maybe he should.” Minimum wage, immigration and Obamacare The interview covered a range of topics — during which he continued to keep some space between himself and the conservative “Project 2025” that was intended to be a blueprint for his administration to implement new policies. But while he once disavowed the policy guidebook, he embraced it more closely and agreed some of the drafters are now part of his incoming administration. “Many of those things I happen to agree with,” Trump said. He said he would consider raising the federal minimum wage, which has been $7.25 an hour since 2009, but would like to consult with the nation’s governors. “I will agree, it’s a very low number,” he said. He said he’ll release his full medical records. Trump will be 82 by the time his term ends in 2029 — the same age Biden is now. He said he doesn’t plan to divest from Truth Social, the billion-dollar platform he launched after leaving office. “I don’t know what’s to divest,” he said. “All I do is I put out messages.” And he said he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he has criticized in the past. He said his children won’t join him as White House aides, a departure from his last term, when daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner both served as senior advisers with West Wing offices. “I’ll miss them,” he said. He didn’t address a question about what role his wife, Melania Trump, will play in the new term, though he described the future first lady as both “very elegant” and “very popular.” Immigration was the centerpiece of Trump’s campaign, and he didn’t flinch in saying he will carry out mass deportation of those who are living in the country illegally. First will be convicted criminals, he said. Pressed on whether the targets would go beyond that group, Trump added: “Well, I think you have to do it, and it’s a hard — it’s a very tough thing to do. It’s — but you have to have, you know, you have rules, regulations, laws. They came in illegally.” It’s also possible that American citizens will be caught up in the sweep and deported with family members who are here illegally, or could choose to go. Asked about families with mixed immigration status, where some are in the U.S. legally and some illegally, Trump said, “I don’t want to be breaking up families, so the only way you don’t break up the family is you keep them together and you have to send them all back.” The expense and logistical complexities of deporting millions of people haven’t deterred him, he said. “You have no choice,” he said. “First of all, they’re costing us a fortune. But we’re starting with the criminals, and we’ve got to do it. And then we’re starting with the others, and we’re going to see how it goes.” An exception might be the “Dreamers” — people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and have lived here for years. He voiced openness toward a legislative solution that would allow them to remain in the country. “I will work with the Democrats on a plan,” he said, praising “Dreamers” who’ve gotten good jobs, started businesses and become successful residents. “We’re going to have to do something with them,” he said. He also said he intends to eliminate birthright citizenship, the protection enshrined in the 14th Amendment that guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil regardless of their parents. Asked about the likelihood that doing so unilaterally would face legal opposition, Trump said he would consider amending the Constitution. “We’ll maybe have to go back to the people,” Trump said. “But we have to end it.” During Trump’s one debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, he was criticized for saying he had “concepts of a plan” to replace the Affordable Care Act, the health care law signed by President Barack Obama. It’s not clear Trump’s ideas have evolved further. “Obamacare stinks,” he said. “If we come up with a better answer, I would present that answer to Democrats and to everybody else and I’d do something about it.” When will he have a developed plan? “Well, I don’t know that you’ll see it at all,” Trump said, adding that health care experts are studying possible alternatives. Foreign policy Later Friday after the interview, Trump flew to Paris for a ceremony marking the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which had been devastated by a fire. After arriving, he met privately with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who posted on social media that the trio talked about reaching “a just peace” in his country’s war with Russia. Zelenskyy joined for roughly the last 10 minutes of the meeting, a Trump transition official said. In the interview with “Meet the Press,” Trump said he is actively trying to end the war, “if I can,” adding that Ukraine can “possibly” expect it won’t get as much military aid from the U.S. when he’s back in office. He would not commit to keeping the U.S. in NATO, the European military alliance that has been a bulwark against Russia since World War II. “If they pay their bills, absolutely,” he would preserve America’s role in the alliance, he said. On another foreign policy front, Trump expressed doubt that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will be able to remain in power. “It’s amazing, because he stayed for years under you would think much more adverse conditions, and all of the sudden, just rebels are going and they’re taking over large pieces of territory,” Trump said. “People have bet against him for a long time, and so far that hasn’t worked. But this seems to be different.” ‘No American carnage’ One phrase that leapt out of Trump’s first inaugural address in 2017: “American carnage.” It evoked a nation ravaged by crime and saddled with rusting factories. This time, Trump said the takeaway from his inaugural speech will be different. “We’re going to have a message,” he said. “It will make you happy: unity. It’s going to be a message of unity.” “And no American carnage?” Welker asked. “No American carnage, no,” the 45th and soon-to-be 47th president said. Asked for his message to the Americans who didn’t vote for him, Trump compared them to his most strident supporters — a shift from his campaign rhetoric. “I’m going to treat you,” he said, “every bit as well as I have treated the greatest MAGA supporters.” This article first appeared on NBCNews.com . Read more from NBC News here: Trump says RFK Jr. will investigate the discredited link between vaccines and autism: ‘Somebody has to find out’ Donald Trump says he won't try to remove Fed chief Jerome Powell Fact-checking Trump's interview with 'Meet the Press'The Los Angeles Lakers’ inconsistent form shows why tweaks are needed to turn the current roster into a championship-winning team. What we have seen from the LA Lakers this season suggests JJ Redick’s team are not good enough to win the NBA Championship. But there is hope, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James now helped by young shooter Dalton Knecht , who is one of the most impressive rookies in the NBA. According to HoopsHype , the Lakers are monitoring three different names around the NBA, while ready to let three different players leave to try and acquire one of them. Day’Ron Sharpe Brooklyn Nets centre Day’Ron Sharpe is close to a return from injury and is of interest to teams around the league. It is claimed the Lakers are one of five teams interested in Sharpe, along with the Grizzlies, Clippers, Pelicans and Raptors. Sharpe was a 2021 draft pick on the Nets but the 23-year-old has struggled with injuries. He would potentially come cheap for the Lakers. Kyle Kuzma Former LA Laker Kyle Kuzma is stuck on one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Washington Wizards, who failed to win a single game in November. The Wizards are likely to want to make trades, and Kuzma is described as a player the Lakers have ‘kept tabs’ on. The Bucks, Warriors, Cavaliers and Heat are also interested. Kuzma put up 23 points in the Wizards recent loss to the Bulls. He was a first round draft pick on the Lakers in 2017 before being traded away in 2021 as part of the deal to acquire Russell Westbrook . Jonas Valanciunas The Lakers are said to hold ‘most diligent interest’ in Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas. He is one of five players we picked out as potential trade targets . Center is a position of need for the Lakers, it would allow Anthony Davis to change position. The Wizards have been using Valanciunas to help the development of rookie Alex Sarr. Valanciunas only joined the Wizards earlier this year, having previously played for the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Pelicans. On the trade block In order to potentially acquire players, the Lakers would have to balance salary, and there are three players the team are reportedly open to trading. D’Angelo Russell , Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent are all players the Lakers would be willing to part with. A potential deal including Vincent and future second round picks has been touted for Valanciunas. Another name linked has been Nikola Vucevic, with the Warriors and Lakers tipped as potential suitors for the Chicago Bulls center. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
The Tobacco Cessation Centre at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), an accredited centre by the World Health Organisation, conducted a number of educational and health activities and events in the last quarter of 2024. Aimed at enhancing community awareness and informing the public about the risks of tobacco product consumption, especially new products such as electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches, the centre aimed to help users quit smoking and overcome the harmful habit. The Tobacco Cessation Centre intensified awareness campaigns in educational institutions by launching a campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education across several schools in Qatar. The campaign aimed to raise awareness, provide accurate information, and correct misconceptions about tobacco and its products, while also reducing tobacco use among youths. The campaign covered more than 15 secondary and high schools and engaged over 1,000 students through educational and interactive sessions. These sessions emphasised the importance of awareness and highlighted promotional tricks used by some tobacco producers. Discussions were held with students about new tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches to correct misconceptions associated with them. The centre also participated in various vocational and health exhibitions held at public high schools to encourage students and teachers to adopt a healthy, nicotine-free lifestyle. At a community level, the centre participated in several events alongside other institutions across Qatar to prevent tobacco use. These events included Doha Week for Healthcare, sponsored by WISH 2024, as well as activities with the Qatar Diabetes Society, Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar, Aspire Academy, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and various departments within HMC. Related Story HMC marks Qatar National Day Dreama Centre launches new story series for childrenHyderabad: As of March 2024, over one-third of the 339 pesticides registered in India qualify as Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). Additionally, 20 of the 100 registered herbicides in the country also fall under this highly toxic category, said Narsimha Reddy Donthi, an environmentalist. "Furthermore, 81 HHPs registered in India are banned or unapproved in numerous other countries due to their extreme toxicity and adverse effects. These chemicals, many of which predate the Insecticide Act of 1968 and lack thorough safety testing, are linked to reduced crop yields, soil erosion, and significant contamination of air, water, and soil," he said during a symposium organised to mark the ‘No Pesticide Use Week' in remembrance of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy . The event, jointly organised by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) India, the Council for Green Revolution, and the Centre for Economic and Social Studies, highlighted the urgent need for stricter regulation and eventual bans on these toxic substances. Donthi, in his keynote address, described the "chemicalisation" of Indian agriculture as a grim reality. He likened the seasonal pesticide spraying in rural areas to creating gas chambers, drawing a parallel to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. "Pesticide poisoning is one of the least understood and least addressed issues," he added, emphasising its devastating effects on rural families. PAN India's CEO, A D Dileep Kumar, underscored that HHPs dominate both imports and exports in India, with residues of these chemicals frequently detected in food items. "This has not only raised serious food safety and health concerns domestically but also led to the rejection of Indian agricultural exports in global markets, exacerbating the economic burden on farmers," he added. The symposium highlighted the severe health risks posed by HHPs. "Acute exposure can cause irritation, dizziness, sweating, convulsions, and even death, while long-term exposure is linked to cancer, neurological damage, birth defects, infertility, liver and kidney damage, and endocrine disruption. These pesticides also have trans-generational toxicity, accumulating and persisting in the environment," added Donthi. Environmentalist K Purushotham Reddy called on the medical community to collaborate with campaigners in advocating bans on HHPs. "Through this, we demand to ban HHPs and herbicides in India to protect public health, biodiversity, and the environment," he added. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
