Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC, will step down after leading the network for four years. Rebecca Kutler, named interim president, joined the network in 2022. Jones cited reflection over the holidays for her decision and expressed pride in the team's accomplishments. She will remain for a few months to assist with the transition.
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Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan seeking asylum in the US, claimed he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador as part of a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang. He claims a tattoo of his favourite soccer team Real Madrid led to confusion as Feds thought it was a Tren de Aragua sign but DHS said it was not only that tattoo that got him deported.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, once part of an online gaming group, was found with a 3D-printed firearm and a manifesto. His online activity had become increasingly radicalized in recent years, contrasting sharply with his former persona.
The Trump administration faced a serious security breach when US plans to strike Houthi targets in Yemen were leaked on Signal, as claimed by Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, who claimed that he was mistakenly added to the group where the war plans were leaked. Vice President JD Vance and defense secretary Pete Hegseth loathed Europe, calling it 'pathetic' and 'free-loading'
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday welcomed indirect talks between the United States and Iran but insisted Europe would be "vigilant" its security concerns were taken into account. "We very much welcome this step, but we will be vigilant with our British and German friends and partners to ensure that any negotiations that may be undertaken are consistent with our security interests," Barrot said at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress from Utah, passed away at 49. Known for her trailblazing political journey, Love served in Congress from 2014-2018. She had been battling brain cancer. Love's family announced her peaceful passing and will share details about her funeral services soon.
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Las Vegas police have apprehended and charged 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim for allegedly setting fire to Tesla vehicles. Kim faces arson and weapon charges in both state and federal courts. Authorities confirmed he vandalized a Tesla service centre and used Molotov cocktails and a firearm to damage the property.
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