Two former Politico reporters, Marc Caputo and Tara Palmeri, reveal how their attempts to report on Hunter Biden's issues were delayed or blocked. Both experienced significant editorial interference, with Caputo's laptop story dismissed and Palmeri facing prolonged publication for her reports on Biden's gun purchase.
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US Senate confirmed US President Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after a tie-breaking vote by Vice president Vance. Hegseth, known for his conservative commentary on Fox News, was almost jeopardized by misconduct allegations. He is praised by Trump and has extensive military service, influencing his views on national security.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to eliminate 'transgender ideology' from the military, reversing the Obama-era policy restored by Joe Biden. The policy change has sparked a debate over LGBTQ rights, with critics arguing it is discriminatory. Trump's move may impact military readiness at a time of recruitment challenges, as an estimated 15,000 transgender service members could be affected.
A UN helicopter on a rescue mission was attacked in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, resulting in fatalities, including a UN crew member and soldiers. The attack, targeting the evacuation of national troops, has been condemned by UNMISS and may constitute a war crime. The incident heightens tensions amid recent arrests of senior officials linked to Vice President Riek Machar.
The Pentagon revealed 2,000 US troops are in Syria, over double the previously reported 900. This undisclosed increase, attributed to temporary rotations, has been in effect for months and is unrelated to the recent fall of the Assad regime or increased ISIS activity, though it aims to counter the group. The move has prompted varied reactions from neighboring countries.
The FBI has closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion just before Donald Trump's inauguration, citing no specific reason. Trump and several Republican politicians suggest the closure is due to corruption and misplaced priorities, with national security concerns taking a backseat to DEI initiatives.
The United States Department of Homeland Security has revoked legal safeguards for over 530,000 immigrants from these four countries who have been in the US since October 2022. The directive impacts those under the humanitarian parole program.
Mike Benz, a former state department official, has sparked controversy with his claims about USAID's operations, gaining attention from influential figures like Elon Musk. Benz alleges that USAID is a front for intelligence activities, leading Musk to criticize the agency. Benz's past, linked to alt-right ideologies, further fuels the debate.
Luigi Mangione's attorney in Pennsylvania Thomas Dicky declined to say if Mangione’s prominent Baltimore family is fronting his legal bills, though he said that members of the public had offered to contribute but he also mentioned that it's highly unlikely that the aid fund would come to use. Meanwhile, Mangione now has another attorney in New York who also declined to comment on who is paying her.
US President Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine, halting the delivery of billions in weaponry amid crucial defense needs against Russia. This decision alters US foreign policy and may embolden Russia as European allies struggle to fill the gap. Critics argue it undermines Ukraine, while supporters praise Trump's focus on peace negotiations.