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The votes were still being counted when President-elect Donald Trump proclaimed that he had received an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” from the nation’s voters. His words were reminiscent of those 20 years ago from George W. Bush, the last prior GOP president to win a popular majority, who said the 2004 election provided him with “political capital, and I intend to spend it.” It did not work out well for Bush. He squandered that capital on an ill-fated effort to partially privatize Social Security and an endless war in Iraq, and his party lost the White House four years later. His experience was more the rule than the exception. Presidents from both parties have regularly overreached their “mandates” and gotten themselves into political trouble by trying to do more than the voters expected. Outgoing President Joe Biden, for example, was narrowly elected, primarily to normalize Washington after the vicissitudes of the first Trump presidency and manage the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. But he took advantage of narrow Democratic congressional majorities to push through major domestic programs. While the nation will benefit in the long run, his failure to respond to the post-pandemic inflation and the festering immigration problem sapped his popularity and led to his party’s loss of the presidency. Trump’s victory, which included a sweep of all seven battleground states, looks somewhat more modest today than it appeared on election night. His popular margin over Kamala Harris is under 2 points, and his share of the popular vote, likely to be just below 50 percent, is the second lowest of the last six elections. But that has not stopped the president-elect from proceeding as if he won by a landslide. As a leading senatorial Trump supporter, Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, put it: “Trump was elected to turn this place upside down.” In particular, he is mapping plans to implement some of his most far-reaching campaign proposals, such as mass deportation of undocumented workers and vengeance against those who prosecuted him or refused to help overturn his 2020 election defeat. Trump repeatedly complained in his first term that Attorneys General Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr refused to heed his complaints about independent counsel Robert Mueller’s probe of alleged Russian influence in his 2016 campaign and his allegations of fraud in the 2020 result. So he picked the ethically challenged Matt Gaetz, one of his most outspoken congressional supporters, as attorney general despite pending allegations of sexual misconduct and possible drug use. Gaetz stepped aside last week under much scrutiny. As key Justice Department deputies, Trump chose three of his personal lawyers. Trump seems likely to succeed in bringing the Justice Department under tighter White House control. Other dubious choices include Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and former National Guard member, as secretary of defense; Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines and the medical establishment, as secretary of health and human services; and former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who echoed the Kremlin line blaming Biden for the war in Ukraine, as director of national intelligence. If Trump is lucky, the Senate will reject some or all of them. That’s because of the potential damage and resulting unpopularity that could stem from the policies they might implement. For example, Hegseth has advocated firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is Black, and the chief of naval operations, a woman admiral, on grounds they were “diversity” choices. He is opposed to women serving in combat. And some Trump aides want to fire other generals and admirals who pushed diversity efforts and investigate the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, possibly including court-martialing some of those deemed responsible. Kennedy has advocated withdrawing support for fluoride in water supplies and limiting some of the childhood vaccinations that are widely held responsible for the low rate of diseases like polio. Trump also named Tom Homan, the former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to manage plans for deporting millions of undocumented workers, starting on his Inauguration Day. While polls have shown most Americans favor such deportations, public attitudes may change if people discover the effort sweeps up not only alleged criminals but also their law-abiding immigrant neighbors or the farm and construction workers who are crucial to the American economy. Also risky politically is the prospect of the massive cutbacks in federal programs that have been threatened by billionaire Elon Musk, named by Trump to co-chair a Department of Government Efficiency. While polls always show widespread support to cut federal spending in general, specific cuts of health and education programs may prove less popular. For the president-elect, this is just the start. Trump has vowed to impose stiff tariffs on all U.S. imports, a move that could lead to a renewed spurt in the inflation against which he campaigned. And congressional Republicans are talking of reductions in Medicaid and food stamps to pay for the tax cuts they hope to enact in Trump’s first 100 days. Trump’s more egregious personnel choices unpleasantly surprised some GOP senators, though his intent echoed his campaign promises. Some Trump voters might be unpleasantly surprised at the impact of the changes for which they voted.

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MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces. The prisoners fled during violent protests that have seen police cars, stations and infrastructure destroyed after the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the Oct. 9 elections. The escape from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the capital, started around midday on Wednesday after “agitation” by a “group of subversive protesters” nearby, Rafael said. Some of the prisoners at the facility snatched weapons from the guards and started freeing other detainees. “A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defense and security forces,” said Rafael. “They (protesters) were making noise, demanding that they be able to remove the prisoners who are there serving their sentences”, said Rafael, adding that the protests led to the collapse of a wall, allowing the prisoners to flee. He called on the escaped prisoners to surrender to authorities and for the population to be informed about the fugitives. Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards. Many prisoners tried to hide in homes, but some were unsuccessful and ended up being detained again. In one video, a prisoner still with handcuffs on his right wrist says he was held n the disciplinary section of the prison and was released by other inmates. Violence has engulfed Mozambique since the country’s highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections on Monday. Mozambique's Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that the violence was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned at the violence and urges all political leaders and relevant parties “to defuse tensions including through meaningful dialogue (and) legal redress,” U.N. associate spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay said Thursday. The U.N. chief also calls for a halt to the violence and redoubled efforts “to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis,” she said.Los Angeles Kings (11-7-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (6-12-5, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks take on the Los Angeles Kings as losers of three games in a row. San Jose has a 6-12-5 record overall and a 1-5-0 record in Pacific Division games. The Sharks have a 2-6-1 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent. Los Angeles is 4-4-0 against the Pacific Division and 11-7-3 overall. The Kings serve 9.9 penalty minutes per game to rank eighth in league play. The matchup Monday is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Sharks won 4-2 in the last matchup. TOP PERFORMERS: Mikael Granlund has nine goals and 15 assists for the Sharks. Macklin Celebrini has over the last 10 games. Alex Laferriere has scored nine goals with six assists for the Kings. Kyle Burroughs has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 3-4-3, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.6 assists, three penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Kings: 5-4-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.6 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game. INJURIES: Sharks: None listed. Kings: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

The Defence Secretary has said that “proscription is not a matter for now” in relation to the UK’s ban on the group that has taken power in Syria. John Healey said that the Government’s “interest” in Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is “that they live up to their promises to protect” rights, when he spoke to reporters after a Cobra meeting on Thursday. HTS is banned in the UK because of its past association with al Qaida, the terrorist organisation once led by Osama bin Laden. But its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, cut ties with al Qaida years ago and has sought to present his group as a more moderate and inclusive organisation, leading some to suggest the group should no longer be proscribed. When asked whether the Government was considering the status of the group, Mr Healey said: “Proscription is not a matter for now. “It doesn’t stop us talking to all the parties, and our interest in HTS is that they live up to their promises to protect the rights of all individuals and all groups, to respect international law and to prevent Syria becoming a base for a fresh terrorist threat.” Mr Healey said that Thursday’s meeting was “about making sure we have, as a Government, a laser focus on the role that we can play with allies to see a stable, peaceful transition. “So that the Syrians get the government they need for the future, and the region can see the stability in the future that it also needs.” Cobra meetings are called when ministers or officials need to respond to urgent matters. Following the toppling of the Bashar Assad regime over the weekend, the UK has paused decisions on asylum applications from Syria. Thousands of Syrians have been granted asylum in the UK but, earlier this week, the Home Office said decisions on applications would be paused while events unfold in Damascus. When asked how long the system would be paused for, and whether the move was fair, Mr Healey said on Thursday: “This is early days. “It’s a measure in response to rapidly changing developments, and the most important thing for us now is that the UK plays and will continue to play a full role with allies to see a stable, peaceful, orderly transition and that requires a political process. “It requires dialogue at the heart of it, and today’s ministerial meeting, the Cobra meeting, was about making sure that we do just that.” Earlier on Thursday, G7 leaders said that they “stand with the people of Syria” and “denounce terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms”. In a statement, Sir Keir Starmer and his counterparts said: “The G7 will work with and fully support a future Syrian government that abides by those standards and results from that process.” It went on: “After decades of atrocities committed by the Assad regime, we stand with the people of Syria. We denounce terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms. “We are hopeful that anyone seeking a role in governing Syria will demonstrate a commitment to the rights of all Syrians, prevent the collapse of state institutions, work on the recovery and rehabilitation of the country, and ensure the conditions for safe and dignified voluntary return to Syria of all those who were forced to flee the country.”President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and about what the peak should be called. Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one” or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley’s home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska’s senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump’s suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. ___ Rush reported from Portland, Oregon. Claire Rush, The Associated Press

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