President-elect Donald Trump has criticised California leaders for their handling of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, accusing them of incompetence and questioning why the fires remain uncontrolled. Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials have defended their efforts, as the blazes continue to claim lives and destroy homes.
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Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians, including women and children, and a Hamas political leader. The military ordered evacuations in Rafah as tanks advanced. The ceasefire collapsed, leading to renewed conflict. Humanitarian conditions worsened, displacing many residents, while casualties and destruction mounted in the region.
Joshua Riibe, previously a person of interest in the missing case of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has returned to the U.S. after being detained in the Dominican Republic. Despite suspicions, authorities found no evidence to formally charge him, and after resolving legal hurdles, he and his father flew back home.
Vivek Ramaswamy leaves Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency to pursue electoral politics, possibly a gubernatorial bid in Ohio. He denies discord with Elon Musk, focusing on a collaborative effort to reform government bureaucracy. He also criticizes American cultural attitudes, advocating for a focus on excellence over mediocrity.
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has been detained by US immigration authorities. The university is collaborating to provide internal support and was not previously informed. University officials emphasize a commitment to the safety of affected community members. State Senator Doron Clark criticizes the federal agency's presence near the campus.
Though Trump only mentioned those who were in the January 6 committee which would include Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney, Biden also pardoned his son Hunter Biden and Dr Fauci. If Dr Fauci's pardon is also withdrawn, he may face an investigation into his role during the pandemic. When Biden pardoned Fauci, Fauci accepted it and said he did no crime.
US President Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda reaffirm their close alliance at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Trump lauds Poland's commitment to increasing defense spending. Duda encourages Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to cooperate with the US for lasting peace in Ukraine.
On his return to the White House, Donald Trump signed orders rolling back climate policies, targeting wind energy, and cutting clean power funding. Despite economic growth in the renewable sector, the EPA revoked $20 billion in green grants, citing alleged fraud. Federal court challenges and economic analyses question the sustainability of Trump's actions.
A group of Venezuelan gang members was sent to Guantanamo Bay as part of a new immigration crackdown by President Trump. The notorious prison, known for past human rights abuses, will now hold up to 30,000 migrant criminals categorized as the 'worst criminal aliens.' This plan has sparked controversy and raised human rights concerns.
China's former agriculture minister, Tang Renjian, has been arrested on bribery charges. The arrest follows an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission and is part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Tang, 62, was removed from his post in May and expelled from the Communist Party six months later, accused of accepting bribes and abusing his power.