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Friday January 3rd, 2025 day edition

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that elections can be held in Ukraine once the hot phase of the war is over and martial law is lifted.

Source: an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska on the 24/7 national joint newscast on 2 January.

After that, we can potentially start thinking about not having martial law in Ukraine.".

Read more: Are elections possible before the war ends, and who is likely to win?.

Details: The president reiterated that under the Constitution and current legislation, elections cannot be held during martial law.

Both the president and the parliament are legitimate authorities until there is a new president or a new parliament," Zelenskyy noted.

"I believe that when martial law ends, there is no need to wait several years before holding elections," the president said. »

Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary’s policymaking body said Thursday.

Judicial Conference to make a criminal referral regarding a Supreme Court justice, U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad wrote.

He serves as secretary for the conference, which sets policy for the federal court system and is led by Chief Justice John Roberts. »

Harris to Swear-In Senators Who Refuse to Say Her Name Right

Authored by time.com

For Harris, who inherited the Democratic nomination late in the calendar, the day cannot be one of ease.

Cruz also said in September the Ukrainian president was using a trip to the United States to campaign as a Harris surrogate.

Political pros like Harris understand this is just the nature of the performative piece of doing the job. »

Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel, Washington Post reports

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U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to officially block Nippon Steel's proposed purchase of United States Steel, The Washington Post reported, citing two administration officials who were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States had referred the decision to approve or block the deal to Biden, who will leave office on Jan. 20.

Biden's call to block the deal was taken despite contrary efforts by some of his senior advisers over concerns that it could damage U.S.-Japan relations, the report said. »

‘Half-Life 3’ Rumors Spark Excitement After Cryptic Tease from G-Man

Authored by fictionhorizon.com

The video was shared on Shapiro’s YouTube channel, leading us to speculate about a potential new installment in the Half-Life series.

The G-Man is a mysterious character known for his enigmatic presence and influence over the series’ protagonist, Gordon Freeman.

Despite the excitement, it’s important to note that there has been no official announcement from Valve, the developer of the Half-Life series. »