The Daily Populous

Tuesday February 4th, 2025 morning edition

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Just weeks after leaving office, Joe Biden is laying the groundwork for his post-presidential era in Hollywood.

One of the entertainment industry’s biggest talent firms, Creative Artists Agency, which represents actors including Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, said Monday it had signed Biden to its roster.

Biden was previously a CAA client from 2017 to 2020, following his second term as vice president during the Obama administration.

“President Biden is one of America’s most respected and influential voices in national and global affairs,” said Richard Lovett, CAA’s co-chairman, in a statement.

Biden, 82, is the oldest man to serve as U.S. president, holding the office from 2021 to 2025.

Biden received criticism from Hollywood talent for not dropping out of the presidential race sooner against Trump in 2024.

A friend of Hunter Biden, Bobby Sager, told The Times that Hunter Biden could explore paths including potentially venturing into podcasting or public speaking. »

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs for one month after agreement on border troops

Authored by cnbc.com

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is pausing for one month his new 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico after that country's president agreed to immediately send 10,000 soldiers to the U.S. border to prevent drug trafficking from Mexico.

The announcement came two days after Trump slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% tariffs on goods imported from China.

Sheinbaum over the weekend threatened retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States, and nontariff measures, but had not disclosed the rate for the tariffs. »

Trump to pause promised tariffs for 30 days after speaking with Trudeau

Authored by cbc.ca
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WATCH | Trump and Trudeau strike deal for 30-day pause of tariffs: Trump grants last-minute delay on tariffs for Canada Duration 7:42 U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day delay on proposed tariffs after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations, appoint a fentanyl czar and increase border security.

"Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together," Trudeau said in a social media post after he wrapped up a 45-minute call with Trump — his second of the day.

Trump was speaking ahead of a planned call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 3 p.m. »

Greenland plans to ban foreign political funding over Trump-led election fears

Authored by theguardian.com

Greenland plans to ban foreign political donations over fears about potential interference in its forthcoming elections after attracting Donald Trump’s interest.

Despite Greenland and Denmark saying the Arctic island is not for sale, Trump has repeatedly said he plans to acquire it and has threatened to use tariffs and military force to get his way.

After weeks in the global spotlight as a result of the repeated threats, Greenland is scheduled to hold an election before 6 April. »