In her first press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal migrants, calling it "unconstitutional" and affirming plans to challenge legal opposition. She also emphasized aggressive immigration enforcement and confirmed the imposition of tariffs on Canada starting February 1, with potential duties on Mexico and China.
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Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's case has ignited a legal and diplomatic battle involving immigration policies and gang affiliation claims. Despite a judge's order, Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and is now held in a maximum-security prison. The Trump administration's refusal to comply with a Supreme Court directive to bring him back has intensified the standoff.
A Florida woman, Briana Boston, was arrested for threatening her health insurance provider, BlueCross BlueShield, echoing the phrase used by the alleged killer of a UnitedHealthcare CEO. Boston's threat, inspired by the recent killing, resulted in charges of threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. He lawyer said she was overcharged as she only made those threats over the telephone which should come under freedom of speech.
The US Department of Education mandates the implementation of Trump-era policies for handling sexual misconduct investigations in schools and universities, following a federal court ruling. Critics argue that these rules, particularly live hearings, may deter victims from reporting assaults, while proponents claim they ensure fair treatment for all students involved.
Elon Musk and Steve Bannon's feud has a recent history with Bannon claiming that he would oust Elo Musk from Donald Trump's inner circle as the two warred over H-1B. While Elon Musk is in favor of US companies hiring foreign talents, Steve Bannon stands for America First and their disagreement never got resolved with Bannon calling Elon Musk a toddler.
A strike by paramilitaries on El-Fasher, the last city in Sudan's Darfur region not under their control, has killed at least 12 people, both the army and local activists said. "The militia bombarded the city of El-Fasher with heavy artillery, killing 12 people and wounding 17," the army's Sixth Infantry Division in El-Fasher said Wednesday.
The US Supreme Court will review Texas' age verification law limiting access to adult websites, challenged by the adult entertainment industry for violating privacy and free speech. Though a federal judge opposed the law, the Fifth Circuit upheld it to protect minors. The new laws have led to an increase in the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), as people in affected states seek ways to bypass the restrictions.
A crucial water reservoir in Pacific Palisades, the Santa Ynez Reservoir, was offline for maintenance when wildfires began, contributing to water supply issues for firefighters. Though storage tanks were filled, high demand quickly depleted them. Officials are investigating whether the reservoir's offline status affected firefighting efforts, with questions about the timing of maintenance during fire risk periods.
A South Korean elementary school teacher is under police investigation for allegedly stabbing a first-grade student to death in Daejeon. The female suspect, in her 40s, had recently returned to work after medical leave and had been receiving treatment for depression since 2018. The girl was found in an audio-visual room and later pronounced dead at a hospital. The tragedy has shocked the nation, prompting acting President Choi Sang-mok to order a review of school safety measures. The school... Expand
Japan's Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace on his birthday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Imperial Household Agency said on Sunday. "I hope that this year, the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, will be an occasion... to remember the preciousness of peace in our hearts, and to renew our commitment to peace," Naruhito said in a speech to the IHA ahead of his 65th birthday.