Robert F Kennedy Jr's confirmation hearings for the position of health and human services secretary are set to begin this week. Kennedy, known for his controversial views on vaccines, abortion, and food policy, is navigating a complex path to approval. His confirmation could reshape the $1.7 trillion agency overseeing food, health inspections, and insurance for millions. Key topics during the hearings will include his vaccine stance, anti-abortion views, and efforts to gain support from both republicans and democrats.
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US President Donald Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where he emphasized his efforts to reshape the federal government by removing officials and deporting undocumented immigrants. Trump also highlighted changes to international development agencies and his actions against radical-left bureaucrats, reinforcing his administration's commitment to reclaiming America's governance.
France must take back its jihadist nationals from Syria, Turkey's top diplomat said Friday, insisting Washington was its only interlocutor for developments in the northeast where Ankara is threatening military action against Kurdish fighters. Asked about the possibility of a French-US troop deployment in northeast Syria, he said France's main concern should be to take back its nationals who have been jailed there in connection with jihadist activity.
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A federal court has denied a request to block the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference and retention of classified records. The court also rejected appeals from Trump aides accused of obstructing the FBI's separate investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman publicly clashed over Donald Trump's $500 billion AI project, with Musk claiming in the public that OpenAI and SoftBank don't have that much money. "Wrong, as you surely know. Want to come visit the first site already under way? This is great for the country. I realize what is great for the country isn't always what's optimal for your companies, but in your new role I hope you'll mostly put America first," Sam Altman said.