Donald Trump's transition team is planning for the U.S. to withdraw from the WHO on the first day of his potential second term. This move aligns with Trump’s longstanding criticism of the agency, suggesting it failed to hold China accountable for COVID-19. Critics warn this could undermine global health efforts and increase China's influence.
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The House Ethics Committee unexpectedly voted to release findings from its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz, who recently withdrew after being nominated as Attorney General, denied the allegations, which involve paying for sex with a minor. Gatez also reacted to the news of the secret vote to release the report.
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Richard Grenell as special envoy for missions in volatile regions, including Venezuela, North Korea, and the Balkans. Grenell, a seasoned diplomat and Trump loyalist, previously served as ambassador to Germany and special envoy for Serbia and Kosovo. He will focus on diplomatic solutions, echoing Trump's foreign policy stance.
Attorney General Letitia James released footage showing correction officers beating inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation, with 13 staff members suspended. State corrections commissioner Daniel Martuscello III condemned the act, and criminal charges are demanded. Increased security is in place due to potential unrest.
​Former FBI profiler McCrary pointed to one sentence of the alleged manifesto that said Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow "would rather be dead than sit in a roll all day". "She has planned to kill herself all along and then is going to get this posthumous notoriety," McCrary said. ​School shooters, the former FBI profiler said, often seek infamy as they view it as a form of fame -- fame without work. "That's what they're getting here, fame without work," McCrary said.
Border Czar Tom Homan criticized Boston police for not complying with ICE's deportation policies and vowed to bring 'hell' to the city. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox defended the department's stance, citing local laws. Homan accused the Biden administration of intentionally leaving the border unsecured, contrasting it with past presidents' efforts, including Obama’s.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average initially plummeted 560 points but rebounded after President Trump announced a delay in Mexico tariffs. Trump and Mexican President Sheinbaum agreed to negotiations and troop deployments on the border. Key stock indices and cryptocurrencies began to recover as Mexican president agreed to post soldiers on the border to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed concerns about US President Trump's communication with Putin before contacting him. He warned this could undermine Ukraine's position in negotiations and highlighted a shift in American support, urging Europe to form a united military and diplomatic strategy.
Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition while undergoing therapy for a lung infection. Despite his illness, he continued his duties and made significant administrative decisions. A vigil was held in St. Peter's Square, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, to pray for his recovery.