Vivek Ramaswamy, former US presidential candidate, hinted at running for Ohio governor following social media speculation. According to sources, Ramaswamy is preparing for a gubernatorial bid after leading the department of government efficiency (DOGE). He is favored for governor over replacing JD Vance in the Senate, who resigned to serve as Trump's vice president.
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A deadly shooting and fiery car crash rocked a quiet Baltimore suburb Tuesday night, leaving one dead and nine injured. Police Chief Robert McCullough revealed the incident unfolded near a funeral home, with gunshots reported throughout the neighborhood. Investigators suspect a targeted attack, believing the individuals involved knew each other.
Political activists in Germany said Thursday they had projected an image of Elon Musk's infamous raised-arm salute and the word "Heil" onto the outside of his Tesla plant. The word "heil" is seen projected onto the factory near Berlin in the font of the automaker's logo, to spell the message "Heil Tesla", a reference to the Nazi greeting that honoured Adolf Hitler.
Melania Trump made her first White House appearance in a month at the governors' dinner. She has limited her presence in Washington and spends more time in New York and Florida. While avoiding public involvement in her husband's daily operations, she remains an influential adviser and plans to expand her 'Be Best' initiative.
Vice President JD Vance faced backlash after supporting the rehiring of Marko Elez, a former DOGE staffer who resigned due to resurfaced racist posts. Vance argued past social media activity shouldn't ruin Elez's life, while Elon Musk also supported his return. Critics argue Elez showed a lack of professionalism for a government role. Vance implied that the issue got more attention than it should have as the 25-year-old is not a cabinet secretary.
Tornadoes hit Greater Houston, causing one death and multiple injuries, impacting homes and infrastructure across several counties. Notable tornado touchdowns occurred in Katy, Cypress, Porter Heights, Splendora, and Liverpool. Approximately 10 homes were damaged in Brazoria County, with further damages and delays reported north of Houston and at major airports.
Following the fall of the Assad regime, families of Syria's disappeared rushed to Sednaya prison, hoping for answers. Hundreds converged on a Damascus morgue after 38 bodies were discovered at the prison, desperately searching for their loved ones among the remains.
President-elect Trump voiced support for 45,000 dockworkers locked in a labor dispute over automation. He argued that the cost savings from automation don't justify the job losses. Trump urged foreign shipping companies benefiting from US markets to prioritize American workers over machinery, especially given their record profits.
President Trump withdrew Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination to maintain the Republican majority in the House, considering the risky electoral landscape. This decision was driven by upcoming tough votes and concerns over possible vacant seats in New York and Florida’s districts.