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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, tens of thousands have been displaced from their homes and are in need of aid.

At least 35 people have died in the floods and a number have been reported missing. 

Donald Trump, who is worth a reported 3.5 billion dollars, is set to make a personal donation to those in need. 

The White House says that the POTUS has promised to donate 1 million dollars to help those in need.

The money will go to storm relief efforts, and he has not yet decided which specific organisation to donate it to.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement yesterday. 

The storm is now moving from Texas towards the state of Louisana. 

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Donald Trump is still pushing to complete one of his most infamous campaign claims. 

The POTUS insisted during a press conference last night, that he will be building a wall between Mexico and the US, and that Mexico will pay for it.

'We need the wall. It's imperative,' said Trump.

'We may fund it through the United States but ultimately Mexico will pay for the wall.'

As a presidential candidate on the campaign, Donald Trump stated that he would be responsible for creating a physical barrier between Mexico and the US.

The border barricade would prevent drug trafficking and illegal immigration, according to the POTUS, and would be financed by Mexico, he claimed at the time.

At the press conference, he did not give specific details on how he would force Mexico to pay for the structure.

The Mexican government has said on numerous occasions that they will not be financing or participating in the project. 

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After the violence that marked the Charlottesville white nationalist rally to protest the removal of a confederate general statue, one might think that the POTUS would have words of condemnation for the protesters. 

However, Donald Trump took to both Twitter and an official press conference to support the reasons for the rally, saying: 'This week, it is Robert E. Lee and this week, Stonewall Jackson.'

'Is it George Washington next week and is it Thomas Jefferson the week after? You have to ask yourself, where does it stop?'

Twitter users were less than impressed with the stance of the POTUS, and, like many things on the internet, have meme-ified the president's statements. 

Digging up some of the most questionable statues in global history, Tweeters are clapping back. 

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Today, Washington DC residents came into contact with a sight that sparked both delight and disapproval (but mostly delight).

Chicken Don, a 60-foot inflatable chicken created by artist Casey Laitiolas appeared within sight of the White House. 

The most notable aspect about the giant chicken? Well its resemblance to POTUS Donald Trump, of course.

The inflatable has been seen before during times of turmoil. 

It was first spotted earlier this year after the POTUS refused to release his tax returns. 

Now, the chicken materialises as Trump promises 'fire and fury' on North Korea. 

While there is very little that can cheer us up after the announcement of a potential impending nuclear war, this is a nice attempt. 

The chicken even has his own Twitter account, where he makes social commentary. 

Much like the real deal so…

Feature image: Twitter

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According to breaking reports, the US Supreme Court is allowing for the partial enforcement of the Trump administration's 90-day ban on travellers from six Muslim countries and a 120-day ban on refugees.

It has been established, however, that the court sought to protect one category of foreigners who they deem to hold "a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States."

Commenting on the controversial decision, the Supreme Court said: "In practical terms, this means that [the executive order] may not be enforced against foreign nationals who have a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States."

"All other foreign nationals are subject to the provisions of [the executive order]," they confirmed.

Last week, President Trump said that the ban, which effects citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, would go into effect a mere 72 hours after being cleared by the courts.

When first introduced on January 27, the ban sparked mass outrage and considerable protest at various airports in the United States.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the ban in October.
 

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So, earlier this week Donald Trump baffled the internet with a confusing tweet that quite frankly made no sense what so ever – or did it? 

The tweet has since been deleted, but mystery around ''covfefe'' remains.  

It seems that Trump may have been trying to type the word ''coverage'' but accidentally drifted off mid-tweet.

Hey, it happens to all of us. But at least we don't have 30 million Twitter followers watching our every move.

The president later responded to the confusion by challenging his followers to figure out the true meaning of ''covfefe''.

We haven't a clue, but do you know who probably does? Xiaxue, the blogger from Singapore, who stunned Twitter this week after posting a picture of what looked like the nonsense word tattooed across her forearm.

Fans were shocked and everyone was left asking the same question – WHY? 

We can all calm down though as it turns out the whole thing was a hoax and the blogger had actually cleverly drawn the tattoo using liquid eyeliner.

Speaking to the Press Association Xiaxue said, “I think the word itself is really cute and there was a lot of hype over it so I thought I’ll draw it to get a reaction.''

“The reactions have ranged from people liking it to people telling me I’m super stupid.''

“Meanwhile I’m just sitting here and enjoying the reactions.”

She also shared her theory about the meaning of ''covfefe'' saying, “I think it’s not a typo but a deliberate act meant to create conversation and buzz and at the same time humanise him.”

Perhaps the same reason Xiaxue chose to play the joke on her followers? Either way, she has us all fooled.

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Ivanka Trump was booed and jeered during her first international outing as a White House advisor following comments she made praising Donald Trump’s views on women.

She is in Berlin to participate in talks aimed at encouraging women’s economic empowerment, but it wasn’t long before to topic of discussion turned to her father.

In a video obtained by The Independent, a reporter can be heard asking the first daughter about the President’s attitude towards women, to which she replied, "I've certainly heard the criticism from the media, and that's been perpetuated."

She continued to defend her father’s actions, insisting that her own personal experience, and the experience of ‘thousands’ of other women did not add up with the media’s portrayal.

"He encouraged me and enabled me to thrive. I grew up in a house where there was no barrier to what I could accomplish beyond my own perseverance and my own tenacity."

The panel discussion was also attended by German Chancellor, Angel Merkel, and IMF director, Christine Lagarde.

This is not the first time Ivanka has been the subject of public criticism.

Just last month she was impersonated by Scarlett Johansson in a Saturday Night Live sketch

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Okay, so most of us went through an emo phase when we were in our early teens.

Remember all the studded belts and stripy arm warmers mixed in with the scent of Impulse Tease and teenage angst? Yeah, that was us. 

So when we saw this emo parody of Donald Trump's speeches, we couldn't help but laugh. 

The song reminds us of all our favourite emo songs from the noughties, and it completely suits Trump and his rhetoric. 

With classic Trump lines like "Ive' never said I'm a perfect person, or pretended to be someone that I'm not," and "the American dream is dead, we are dying dying dying," the melodramatic words of the speeches perfectly suits the melancholic tone of the song. 

P!ATD and BMTH would be proud. 

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny has received global recognition for his speech about Irish immigration in Washington.

Using the annual St Patrick's day visit to discuss the contribution of the Irish community in the US, the Taoiseach used the shamrock ceremony speech to “lecture” President Trump on immigration.

"Four decades before Lady Liberty lifted her lamp we were the wretched refuse on the teeming shore.

"We believed in the shelter of America, in the compassion of America, in the opportunity of America. We came and became Americans," he said, as Trump looked on.

Now, Twitter is full of praise for Enda's speech from people from all over the world, but some Irish folk are claiming that the praise is misguided. 

"Do you know how Ireland treats asylum seekers? it's a system called "direct provision" and it's brutal, worse than you can imagine," said one, referring to the short-term accommodation that asylum seekers live in in Ireland. 

Others found it hypocritical that Enda would refer to people leaving their countries due to a lack of liberty, while some feel that Irish women are currently being deprived of their reproductive rights due to the 8th amendment to the constitution.

The 8th amendment, which has come under much opposition in recent years thanks to the work of The Abortion Rights Campaign and the Repeal project, means that Irish women face up to 14 years in prison for obtaining an abortion, and must flee the country to procure these services safely. 

However, the majority of people feel that the Taoiseach's speech was a subtle burn directed toward's the POTUS and his travel ban.

"I don't like Enda Kenny and I doubt I ever will, but the speech he made was brave and respectable," said one. 

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Donald Trump clearly isn't a fan of One Direction, after he removed them from one of his hotels. 

The President kicked the boy band out after they refused to meet his daughter. 

This revelation comes courtesy of band member Liam Payne, who let the news slip in an interview with Rollacoaster.

 

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Liam said that the POTUS phoned their room asking if they'd be happy to meet his daughter (either Ivanka or Tiffany, it's not clear which one), and their manager declined on the basis that the boys were asleep. 

“Trump actually kicked us out of his hotel once. You wouldn’t believe it. It was about his daughter. He phoned up our manager and we were asleep," said the star. 

"He said ‘well, wake them up’ and I was like ‘no’ and then he wouldn’t let us use the underground garage."

"Obviously in New York we can’t really go outside. New York is ruthless for us. So he was like, ‘OK, then I don’t want you in my hotel.’ So we had to leave.”

That's definitely not the best hospitality service, Trump!

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Another day, another ridiculous Trump claim – and this time, it involves microwaves.

The President's senior adviser, Kellyanne Conway, has dealt with her fair share of controversy, but this is probably one of the most ludicrous claims.

During an interview with North Jersey yesterday, Kellyanne suggested that the alleged wire tapping by Obama in Trump's campaign headquarters involved far more than just tapping phones.

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“What I can say is there are many ways to surveil each other," said Ms Conway during the interview.

“You can surveil someone through their phones, certainly through their television sets — any number of ways.”

She then continued saying that monitoring can be done with “microwaves that turn into cameras."

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She added that "this is a fact of modern life.”

Kellyanne gave absolutely no evidence towards her claims, so for now we're going to sit tight that there was no spying through microwaves.

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President Donald Trump has today signed a revised version of his controversial travel ban.

The revised ban will halt entry to the United States to individuals from six Muslim-majority countries who are currently seeking new visas.

According to a fact sheet obtained by The Associated Press, the revised order imposes a 90-day ban on people from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia and Yemen, but does not apply to those who already have valid visas.

It is understood that the revised order, which was signed by President Trump today, excludes Iraq after advisors highlighted Iraq’s role in combating terror group ISIS.

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally unveiled the new edict today.

In keeping with his decisions to sign most executive orders in private, President Trump signed the measure without news organisations present today.

The order will take effect on March 16.

 

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