Colombian lawmaker Cathy Juvinao issued a statement after she was seen vaping in the parliament a moment before she was to speak about health care reforms. In the video, the Green Alliance Party leader was seen quickly hiding her vape pen. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in government buildings in Colombia, including the parliamentary chambers.
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Elon Musk is visiting the Pentagon on an invitation from defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Controversy arose after the New York Times reported Musk would be briefed on a secret war plan against China, a claim denied by both Trump and Pentagon officials. They assert the meeting focuses on innovation and efficiencies, not war strategies.
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