According to inside reports, Vivek Ramaswamy rattled a section of the MAGA after he criticized the American culture in his support for the H-1B visa program that allows US companies to hire foreign talents. Though Donald Trump, Elon Musk are also in favor of their visa program, Vivek Ramaswamy's criticism of the American culture that they venerate mediocrity did not go down well with the Republicans.
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House Republicans have proposed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, increasing defence funding while cutting nondefence spending. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, who seek equal funding for defence and domestic programs. With President Trump's backing, Republicans aim for a Tuesday vote, risking a Senate filibuster and potential shutdown if it fails.
During his address to Congress, Donald Trump criticised an $8 million government expenditure on transgenic rodent studies, suggesting taxpayer money was wasted. He referenced a Republican-researched initiative to cut unnecessary spending, supported by Elon Musk. These studies, funded by NIH, aimed to improve medical care for transgender patients and enhance overall understanding of hormone therapies.
The Trump administration has suspended around $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania due to concerns over transgender participation in women's sports. This decision comes after an investigation into Penn's swimming program involving transgender athlete Lia Thomas. The suspension is part of a larger enforcement of President Trump's February executive order regarding transgender athletes and Title IX compliance.
A chartered plane carrying the Gonzaga basketball team narrowly avoided a collision at Los Angeles International Airport after an air traffic controller's urgent command to 'stop.' The FAA is investigating the incident where the Embraer E135 jet was close to crossing a runway edge as another aircraft was taking off.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris visited her Los Angeles home, serving food to wildfire evacuees and thanking firefighters, which elicited mixed reactions from Brentwood neighbors. While some appreciate her presence, others are annoyed by increased security measures. Harris hinted at continued political involvement but faced criticism over recent state leadership.
Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger committed suicide and set off an explosion near Trump hotel in Las Vegas to highlight societal issues. His notes revealed grievances about the country's direction. The explosion injured seven people but caused no major damage. Livelsberger, a Green Beret, was struggling with PTSD and recent health issues.
The Pakistan high commission in New Delhi issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in Punjab's Chakwal district from February 24 to March 2. Under the 1974 Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, thousands of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan annually. Pakistan’s charge d'affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and facilitating such religious visits.
US President Trump defended national security advisor Michael Waltz after a Signal group chat leak exposed planned military strikes on Houthi rebels. A staffer accidentally added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to the chat, raising security concerns. Trump dismissed calls for an apology and ordered Waltz to investigate Signal's vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for secure communication tools.
US FBI Director Kash Patel plans to reassign up to 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI, significantly reducing the ATF workforce. This temporary reassignment aims to strengthen border-related criminal enforcement and bolster public safety by combating violent crime and criminal organizations more effectively.