President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr Day. The overlap leads to school closures primarily due to the federal holiday. Schools, postal services, and banks will be closed, and education institutions may use the following day for staff development activities.
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US Vice President JD Vance experienced an unforgettable moment as he entered the Oval Office for the first time, led by President Donald Trump. Captured on video by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vance expressed his awe, calling the experience incredible. Johnson highlighted Vance's rise from humble beginnings to Vice President, showcasing the possibility of achieving high office in America.
A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night escalated into a shooting, critically injuring a woman and wounding three others. The incident occurred near a Terminal 4 restaurant, forcing a temporary closure of the security checkpoint. Police detained a man and a juvenile girl, recovered weapons, and confirmed no suspects remain at large. Investigation continues.
Elon Musk condemned puberty blockers as a "horrific crime" after the UK banned their use for children under 18, citing safety concerns. Musk's stance stems from personal experience with his transgender child. The ban, while praised by some as a protective measure, faces criticism from transgender advocates. The UK plans further clinical trials to assess the treatment's efficacy.
​Blaming his university, Khalil said Columbia targeted him for his activism. "Columbia surrendered to federal pressure by disclosing student records to Congress and yielding to the Trump administration's latest threats," he said. Khalil was arrested on March 8 on allegations of supporting Hamas. His wife Noor Abdalla, a dentist, is eight months pregnant.
Elon Musk appears on the Time Magazine cover as 'President Musk' in an illustration done by the magazine as he and his Department of Government Efficiency gain strength in the administration. The cover story noted that no man before Elon Musk wielded such authority in the government and these are just the beginnings, it said.
Tufts University is calling for the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a graduate student detained by DHS over alleged links to Hamas. Her visa was revoked despite being in good standing. The university disputes the allegations and is concerned about the impact on campus safety. Ozturk is currently in a Louisiana detention center.
Fifteen Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel under the Gaza ceasefire have arrived in Turkey, according to foreign minister Hakan Fidan. They were issued visas by the Turkish embassy in Cairo. This follows the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, where 33 Israeli hostages were released in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Some of the freed prisoners will be permanently exiled, with Turkey offering to take in a number of them.
A Russian delegation made its first visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, with plans to meet Syria's interim leader and foreign minister. Meanwhile, a Palestinian Authority delegation visited Damascus, addressing Syrian-Palestinian refugee matters. Russia maintains its military presence but canceled a port management contract, signaling shifting dynamics post-Assad.