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Against his party, the mayor of New York believes that Trump “is not a fascist”

The mayor of New York, the Democrat Eric Adams, said on Saturday that former President Donald Trump should not be called a “fascist,” with which he is contrary to the approach taken by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on the risk that a second term of the Republican means for democracy.

Adams responded to journalists at a press conference at the New York Police Department about the security that has been deployed for the rally that the former president (2017-2021) will hold tomorrow at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
The mayor also said that the Republican candidate should not be compared to Adolf Hitler.

The head of the New York City Council warned that he has been the target of similar attacks during his administration. “My answer is no (Trump is not a fascist), I know what Hitler has done and I know what a fascist regime is like,” Adams said when he was questioned about the statements made by John Kelly, Trump’s former cast chef, this week.

Trump labeled a fascist

Harris has made several references in recent days to Kelly’s statements, who said in an interview this week that Trump had suggested that the Nazi leader “did some good things” and that he needed “German generals” like the ones he had.

The former cheid of staff said that Trump complies with the definition of “fascist.” In that sense, Adams said “that we could all lower the temperature,” referring to the campaign.

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He also rejected the criticism of some New York residents for allowing the Republican candidate to hold his rally in the iconic enclosure.

New York mayor disagrees with allegations

“I totally disagree… I think it is important that we allow people to exercise their right to convey their message clearly to New Yorkers,” he said, adding that the city will guarantee the safety of the rally amid concerns about the protests.

Madison Square Garden has hosted major political events including several conventions of both parties.

On February 20, 1939, it served as the stage for a massive meeting of more than 20,000 people who openly supported Adolf Hitler and the rise of fascism in Europe.

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U.S. Senate Rejects Budget, Bringing Government Closer to Shutdown Amid DHS Dispute

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday against a budget proposal in a move aimed at pressuring changes at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following the killing of two civilians during a deployment of immigration agents in Minneapolis.

All Senate Democrats and seven Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, which requires 60 votes to advance, pushing the country closer to a partial government shutdown that would cut funding for several agencies, including the Pentagon and the Department of Health.

The rejection came as Senate leaders and the White House continue negotiations on a separate funding package for DHS that would allow reforms to the agency. Proposed measures include banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing face coverings and requiring them to use body-worn cameras during operations.

The vote took place just hours after President Donald Trump said he was “close” to reaching an agreement with Democrats and did not believe the federal government would face another shutdown, following last year’s record stoppage.

“I don’t think the Democrats want a shutdown either, so we’ll work in a bipartisan way to avoid it. Hopefully, there will be no government shutdown. We’re working on that right now,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.

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Trump Says Putin Agreed to One-Week Halt in Attacks on Ukraine Amid Extreme Cold

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he secured a commitment from Russian President Vladimir Putinto halt attacks against Ukraine for one week, citing extreme weather conditions affecting the region.

“Because of the extreme cold (…) I personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv or other cities and towns for a week. And he agreed. He was very pleasant,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting broadcast by the White House.

Trump acknowledged that several advisers had questioned the decision to make the call.
“A lot of people told me not to waste the call because they wouldn’t agree. And he accepted. And we’re very happy they did, because they don’t need missiles hitting their towns and cities,” the president said.

According to Trump, Ukrainian authorities reacted with surprise to the announcement but welcomed the possibility of a temporary ceasefire.
“It’s extraordinarily cold, record cold (…) They say they’ve never experienced cold like this,” he added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later commented on the announcement, expressing hope that the agreement would be honored.

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Storm Kristin Kills Five in Portugal, Leaves Nearly 500,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin, which battered Portugal with heavy rain and strong winds early Wednesday, has left at least five people dead, while nearly half a million residents remained without electricity as of Thursday, according to updated figures from authorities.

The revised death toll was confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson for the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANPEC). On Wednesday, the agency had reported four fatalities.

Meanwhile, E-Redes, the country’s electricity distribution network operator, said that around 450,000 customers were still without power, particularly in central Portugal.

Emergency services responded to approximately 1,500 incidents between midnight and 8:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, as the storm caused widespread disruptions.

The Portuguese government described Kristin as an “extreme weather event” that inflicted significant damage across several regions of the country. At the height of the storm, as many as 850,000 households and institutions lost electricity during the early hours of Wednesday.

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Several municipalities ordered the closure of schools, many of which remained shut on Thursday due to ongoing adverse conditions.

Ricardo Costa, regional deputy commander of the Leiria Fire Brigade, said residents continue to seek assistance as rainfall persists.
“Even though the rain is not extremely intense, it is causing extensive damage to homes,” he noted.

In Figueira da Foz, a coastal city in central Portugal, strong winds toppled a giant Ferris wheel, underscoring the severity of the storm.