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Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides

President Donald Trump gave sizable holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to new financial disclosures released by the administration.

Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides

The White House has removed a Tetris-inspired game from its website following concerns from the creator of Tetris. The game, titled Build The Wall, allowed players to stack blocks to construct a border wall. The Tetris Company expressed strong opposition to the game, stating that they were not involved in its creation and that copyright infringement is a serious matter. The White House has not provided any official explanation for the removal of the game.

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UK prime minister warns he will be ‘relentless’ in defense of Malvinas islanders

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