Vivek Ramaswamy leaves Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency to pursue electoral politics, possibly a gubernatorial bid in Ohio. He denies discord with Elon Musk, focusing on a collaborative effort to reform government bureaucracy. He also criticizes American cultural attitudes, advocating for a focus on excellence over mediocrity.
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Daniel Penny, acquitted in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, attended the Army-Navy football game as a guest of J.D. Vance. He met with President-elect Trump and Vance, who praised Penny's "courage." Neely's death sparked protests over the treatment of homeless individuals. Penny maintains Neely posed a threat, while the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by neck compression.
Tension escalates in South Korea as investigators warn supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol against obstructing his arrest. The court issued an arrest warrant for Yeol on charges of insurrection and abuse of power after he attempted to declare martial law. The constitutional court still needs to finalize his impeachment.
Wall Street experienced significant losses on Thursday, with the Dow Jones dropping 427 points and the Nasdaq plunging 483 points. Despite President Trump's decision to delay tariffs, market instability persists. Retailers like Macy's and Victoria's Secret reported disappointing forecasts, while major tech firms, including Nvidia, also declined.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine proposed measures to end the war, such as releasing Russian prisoners and halting strikes, contingent on Russia reciprocating. His proposal aims to shift the responsibility of peace onto Russia. This follows a turbulent meeting with President Trump and a subsequent suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
A New Yorker is facing a lawsuit for allegedly harassing the owners of a TikTok-famous photo booth next to her home. Accusations include throwing urine, painting feces, and making threats. The neighbor claims the suit is a ploy for money and denies some of the allegations. The photo booth has drawn large crowds, causing tensions.
Michael Wolff's new book claims Donald Trump was unimpressed by Elon Musk at the Butler rally and was startled as Elon Musk was jumping on the stage. 'Disgraced' author Wolff claimed at that time Elon Musk was not interested in engaging with JD Vance, then Donald Trump's running mate and now the Vice President.
An old rumor that Rep Ilhan Omar married her brother and committed immigration fraud resurfaced as a report claimed that it is not anymore a rumor as a personal friend has now confirmed on record that she indeed married her brother. According to the UK Daily Mail, sources confirmed that Omar told her friends that her second husband was actually her brother and that the marriage was a scam to get him immigration papers.
A severe lack of medical supplies is hampering efforts to respond to the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, the United Nations said Saturday, adding that those affected needed urgent humanitarian aid. "As the full scale of the disaster unfolds, urgent humanitarian assistance is needed to support those affected," the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a statement.
Samir Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison head, was charged in the US with torturing political prisoners during his tenure at Adra Prison. He allegedly oversaw brutal practices and later lied on immigration applications. Alsheikh faces potential decades-long prison sentences if convicted of torture and immigration fraud.