Kash Patel, Trump's nominee for FBI Director, faces scrutiny over his impartiality and past controversial actions, including criticism of the FBI and alleged protocol breaches. Democratic senators are expected to challenge his qualifications, while Republicans view him as essential for reforming the FBI.
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At least 55 civilians were killed in northeastern Congo by CODECO militia fighters in an attack on villages and a displaced persons camp in Ituri province. The loosely affiliated Lendu farming militia has killed nearly 1,800 people in four years. The UN warns some attacks may be war crimes. Despite intervention by peacekeepers and government troops, the attackers overwhelmed defenses. The death toll may rise as bodies are recovered.
Emily Hernandez, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash killing Victoria Wilson and injuring her husband. Hernandez was driving on the wrong side of the highway with a blood-alcohol content of 0.20%. The sentences will run concurrently. Earlier, she was pardoned for her involvement in the Capitol attack.
As Vance took the stage at the factory, he spoke about the protesters and wondered how they had free time on a Friday afternoon. 'I can't be the only person wondering it's a little after noon on a Friday ... Don't you all have jobs?' he asked making Usha Vance smile and the crowd applaud.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged a strong response to US President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports starting March 4, linking this to efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking. Trudeau emphasized Canada's efforts in reducing fentanyl trafficking and criticized the rationale behind the tariffs, highlighting substantial investments in border security.
The Pakistan high commission in New Delhi issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in Punjab's Chakwal district from February 24 to March 2. Under the 1974 Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, thousands of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan annually. Pakistan’s charge d'affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and facilitating such religious visits.
A fire at an Islamic school in northwestern Nigeria killed at least 17 children and injured 17 others. About 100 children were at the school when the fire broke out in the Kaura Namoda district of Zamfara state. Preliminary findings suggest the fire may have been caused by a stockpile of sticks used for oral hygiene. President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences and urged schools to prioritize safety. The government had previously failed to enforce safety measures despite a 2014 initiative.
Elon Musk accused New York Magazine of misrepresenting a pro-Trump party by cropping out Black attendees to support a narrative of a nearly all-White event. Black conservatives at the event, including CJ Pearson, criticized the publication for pushing a misleading story.
Elon Musk reacted with surprise to a post alleging NSA and CIA discussions about raising intersex babies as non-binary to promote 'trans ideology.' The authenticity of the chat logs remains unverified, and neither agency has commented on the alleged messages.
US President Donald Trump, during a Black History Month event, announced a national garden of American heroes featuring tributes to notable Black figures like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and others. The event showcased prominent Black supporters, sports, and entertainment personalities, celebrating Black contributions to American history and greatness.