Elon Musk publicly urged lawmakers to reject a government funding bill, warning of electoral consequences for supporters. He insisted no bills be passed until President-elect Trump takes office. House Speaker Johnson, who spoke with Musk, is pushing for the bill's passage to avoid a government shutdown and provide disaster relief.
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US President Donald Trump criticised the Associated Press for continuing to use 'Gulf of Mexico' instead of his officially changed name 'Gulf of America'. He has restricted the AP's access to the White House until they comply, leading to objections from press freedom organizations.
Four female Israeli soldiers are set to be released by Hamas this weekend, under a ceasefire deal that pauses fighting in Gaza for six weeks. In return, Israel will release 200 Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire also aims to aid civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli operations in the West Bank have resulted in more casualties.
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Former President Donald Trump announced a $5 million "gold card" initiative for wealthy individuals to obtain US residency and eventual citizenship, replacing the EB-5 visa program. The program aims to generate trillions of dollars and requires congressional approval for full citizenship.
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Russia praised the new US administration's decision to close USAID, calling the agency a "machine for interfering" in global affairs. The move followed Trump advisor Elon Musk's announcement to shut down the agency as part of efforts to reduce government size. USAID, which funded global health, development, and democracy initiatives, was accused by Russia of meddling in domestic politics, particularly in ex-Soviet states. The closure has faced criticism, especially from aid groups, who warn of... Expand
DOGE staffers, inspired by Elon Musk, have converted federal office spaces into sleeping areas at the GSA headquarters to work long hours. Ethical concerns are raised due to the unusual practice of staying overnight in non-emergency situations, drawing scrutiny from legal experts and members of Congress.
Special counsel Jack Smith argued that Donald Trump could have been convicted for trying to overturn the 2020 election if he hadn't been re-elected. His report claims Trump used knowingly false election fraud claims to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power and highlights challenges faced during the investigation.
​"Sorry, it's a lot of them," Hegseth said as he fumbled on Rex's name. But he did not actually forget the name. He just got stuck which he admitted and overcame. ​Out of the seven children, four are Hegseth's biological and three are his stepchildren. He shares one daughter with his current wife Jennifer and shares three other kids with his second wife Samantha Deering. Hegseth is a stepdad to Jennifer's three children.