Kyle Rittenhouse, acquitted of homicide in 2021, contrasts his self-defense case with Luigi Mangione's, who is accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. As both the cases are being compared as how Americans lust for 'young white killers', Rittenhouse said he is not even remotely like Luigi Mangione who killed a man in cold blood.
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A major purge is ongoing in Washington DC, with thousands of government officials being removed, spurred by President Trump and led by Elon Musk, targeting the established bureaucratic structure. Key figures in departments like Treasury and Justice are being fired, challenging the traditional power dynamics in the US government.
A US judge has demanded Trump administration officials explain the possible violation of his order following the deportation of Venezuelan gang members. The administration maintains that federal courts lack the jurisdiction to challenge the president's authority, invoking an old wartime law for the expulsions.
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is already "the law of the land," despite it not being certified as part of the US Constitution due to missed ratification deadlines. Legal authorities uphold the deadlines, requiring new legislative action for further progress.
US President Trump and Russian President Putin held a crucial 90-minute call to discuss ending the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed to an immediate ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure. They also emphasized rebuilding US-Russia relations for economic and geopolitical stability.
At least 56 senior officials from USAID were placed on administrative leave following an internal probe into alleged attempts to undermine President Trump's executive orders. This action comes after Trump's directive to pause most foreign assistance for 90 days. The move has caused significant disruption in global aid programs, with many questioning how this might impact US foreign aid priorities in the future.
During a flight from Las Vegas to Florida, President Trump discussed various topics including changing the colour of Air Force One, TikTok's acquisition, and his vision for Greenland and Canada. He confirmed discussions with potential buyers for TikTok, criticized remote work for federal employees, and suggested the annexation of Greenland and Canada into the US for strategic benefits.
Israel has delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners until the release of the next hostages is confirmed, without any ceremonial aspects. This decision followed the release of six Israeli hostages and added uncertainty to the Gaza ceasefire truce. Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire terms.
Tom Homan, former border chief under Trump, criticized MSNBC's Joy Reid for dismissing ICE operations as merely performative. Homan emphasized that these raids, targeting undocumented immigrants with violent crime records, have significantly enhanced public safety by apprehending dangerous offenders, including child sex predators.
The recent killing of Cambodian dissident Lim Kimya in Thailand and the potential deportation of Uyghur refugees highlight Thailand's inability to protect political refugees. Thailand's membership in the UN Human Rights Council might increase scrutiny on its human rights record and its handling of transnational repression.