U.S. aviation authorities are considering allowing Elon Musk to modernize the air traffic control system within a year. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supports the initiative despite concerns from some Democrats about Musk's lack of expertise in aviation. Musk's team, known for rapid innovations, aims to enhance system efficiency significantly.
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US President Donald Trump is receiving rare accolades from animal advocacy groups like PETA for federal agencies' plans to phase out animal testing. The FDA and EPA are shifting towards humane alternatives, with the FDA using lab-grown organoids and AI. The EPA is reinstating a Trump-era directive to eliminate animal testing by 2035.
Jessica Aber, former US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at home on Saturday morning. Alexandria police suspect natural causes, with no evidence of foul play. Aber, 43, was known for prosecutions related to the CIA and Russian fraud cases. Officials and friends expressed condolences, and the investigation continues pending the medical examiner's final ruling.
China is committed to continuing its participation in the WHO and the Paris climate accord, expressing concern over US President Trump’s orders to withdraw from both. Beijing emphasizes the importance of international cooperation on health and climate change, and hopes to strengthen dialogue with the US on trade and other issues despite existing tensions.
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders voted against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as the Director of National Intelligence. Elon Musk called Sanders a fraud as the old video of 2016 when Tulsi Gabbard stepped down from her DNC vice chair position to support Sanders as the presidential candidate against Hillary Clinton went viral.
Elon Musk has gained access to the federal payment system to help the Department of Government Efficiency monitor and limit government spending. This move faced resistance from Treasury officials, resulting in the retirement of senior official David Lebryk. DOGE officials have been asking for this access since then and then stepped up the pressure after Donald Trump's inauguration. Musk suggested the access intends to uncover fraudulent or illicit payments.
Former President Donald Trump criticized a 60 Minutes segment featuring George Clooney, calling Clooney a 'failed political pundit'. Trump claimed the show dishonestly edited interviews and suggested Clooney's political commentary was misguided. Clooney defended press freedom and expressed concerns about President Biden's age affecting his performance.
Preslie Ginoski faced backlash for performing a risky press-up stunt near a stationary jet engine at Sydney Airport. The airport authorities emphasized their stringent safety protocols, while Ginoski defended his actions, saying the incident was blown out of proportion and meant for humor.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed acting administrator of USAID, which is facing potential closure under the direction from Elon Musk and Donald Trump. USAID headquarters was shut down on Monday, with remote work enforced for employees. Established in the 1960s, the agency provides international humanitarian aid, which Musk sees as unnecessary.
A video showing Eric Trump changing his hand gesture after his wife Lara whispered to him at the inauguration ceremony has sparked online debate. The hand position, similar to ones used by Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, has led to speculations about its significance, including connections to anti-Illuminati symbolism. When Angela Merkel was asked about her hand position, she said it was spontaneous as one often wonders what to do with the hands at a meeting.