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Carrie Underwood was booed while critiquing contestants on American Idol, with social-media chatter tying the moment to her perceived conservative leanings after performing at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration. She shrugged off the backlash, saying she stays out of partisan politics and is honored to have sung at the inauguration.
Rapper Nelly defends his performance at Donald Trump's inauguration, emphasizing respect for the office and denying political support, while criticizing social media backlash and making remarks about Kamala Harris and his community work.
Tech leaders Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are donating $1 million each to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, signaling a shift in Silicon Valley's approach to the incoming administration. This move is seen as an attempt to foster better relations and potentially influence regulatory policies favorable to the tech industry. Despite past tensions, these executives are now openly supporting Trump, hoping to avoid stringent regulations on sectors like AI and cryptocurrency.
Harvard's International Office advised international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration due to potential changes in immigration policies. The guidance, seen as a precaution against possible travel restrictions, was issued in response to student concerns. Some students found the advice cryptic, while others viewed it as a direct response to the incoming administration. Similar advisories were issued by other Ivy League schools, prompting mixed reactions among students regarding their travel plans.
New York City plans to close the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field by January 15, ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, amid concerns it could be repurposed as a detention center. This closure is part of a broader plan to shut down 24 shelters by March, as the city sees a decline in migrant numbers. Mayor Eric Adams credits federal border restrictions and city management strategies for the decrease. The city aims to phase out the migrant shelter system by 2026, transferring control back to the Department of Homeless Services.