US Senate Democrats have delayed the confirmation process for Kash Patel’s FBI Director nomination due to allegations of him promoting lists targeting Trump’s enemies. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer expressed concerns over Patel's potential to undermine the FBI’s independence, sparking a need for a second hearing.
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President Donald Trump announces a one-month exemption on new tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada, easing concerns of American automakers. This follows discussions with executives from major car manufacturers and aims to prevent domestic manufacturing disruptions while positive market reactions are noted with stock indices rising.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed his attendance at Moscow's Victory Day parade, defying EU pressure. This decision risks jeopardizing Serbia's EU membership aspirations, especially with his pro-Russian stance and refusal to sanction Moscow. Adding to tensions, a new Serbian government with anti-EU ministers was approved, and Vucic cited a Russian FSB report dismissing claims of sonic weapon use against protesters.
Speaking at a press conference after the virtual meeting of the "coalition of willing" - a group of Western nations that have pledged to help defend Ukraine against Russia--Starmer said that Russia's 'yes but' is not good enough.
US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defended Donald Trump after a book alleged he made a controversial remark while offering her rest on his private jet. Luna, facing pre-eclampsia, praised Trump's gesture done respectfully in front of her husband. She criticized the author for not seeking her comment, labeling the book a 'hit piece.'
On being asked whether Barron would be allowed to invite his friends to the White House, Melania said, "Yeah whatever he would like to do, yes. I feel that as children we have them till 18-19 years. We teach them, we guide them. Then we give them wings to fly, I always respect Barron's 'yes', 'no' -- what he likes to do, what he would like to be," Melania said.
Former US vice president Kamala Harris visited wildfire-stricken California, describing the devastation vividly and emphasizing the need for climate resilience and preparation. Harris met with displaced residents and faced questions about a potential run for governor. She highlighted the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and stressed the importance of adaptation.
President-elect Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as special envoys to Hollywood. The aim is to restore Hollywood's business, with Trump emphasizing their talent and support. Voight, Gibson, and Stallone have strong pro-Trump inclinations, setting them apart in the predominantly Democrat-supporting industry. The move has stirred mixed reactions in Hollywood.
North Korea on Monday condemned joint US-South Korean military drills as a "provocative act", warning of the danger of sparking war with "an accidental single shot," days after Seoul's air force mistakenly bombed a village on its own territory. The latest exercise comes after two South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a village during a joint training exercise with US forces on March 6.
Mussayev is not the first former KGB officer to make such a claim. Years ago, Yuri Shvets, a former KGB major now living in Washington, D.C., was a key source for Craig Unger’s book American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery. Shortly after Mussayev’s recent statement, another ex-KGB officer, Sergei Zhyrnov, who now resides in France, endorsed the claim in an interview with a Ukrainian journalist.