President Trump has fired several board members from the Kennedy Centre and appointed himself as chairman. Citing previous drag shows as problematic, he promises a new board and programming aligned with his vision. This unprecedented move raises uncertainty about the centre’s future leadership.
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John Ullyot, former Pentagon chief spokesperson, is departing this week, amidst conflicting reports of resignation versus being asked to leave. Ullyot cited disagreement over a 'number two' role after Sean Parnell's appointment and his temporary commitment. His tenure included a controversial directive to remove DEI-promoting images, coinciding with a probe into leaks and the suspension of three senior officials.
​The deadline to pass a new spending bill ends today midnight. Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects the House will be voting again soon to avert a shutdown. "Yeah we're expecting votes this morning, we've got a plan," he told reporters as he arrived on Capitol Hill. When asked if there was a new agreement, he only replied: "We'll see."
Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to discuss technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, following prime minister Netanyahu's talks in Washington. The ceasefire, which began on January 19, involves hostage releases in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. So far, 18 hostages have been freed, with further negotiations set to determine the fate of the remaining captives. Netanyahu will convene Israel’s security cabinet to finalize the country's stance on the next phase.
Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency token called $TRUMP, which saw a rapid surge of 300% within hours. The token, launched by CIC Digital LLC, aims to support Trump's ideals and beliefs. While the venture is not intended as an investment opportunity, it has sparked controversy and speculation, including comments from former aide Anthony Scaramucci.
Ashley St. Clair claims she secretly gave birth to Elon Musk's 13th child. They are working on an agreement about raising the child. St. Clair's lawyer mentioned tabloid media interfered with their privacy. Musk has not directly addressed the claim. The baby marks Musk's 13th child across four relationships. St. Clair is known for her conservative commentary.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance accompanied their husbands to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the cemetery where Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. Clad in black and white, Melania Trump and Usha Vance projected a picture in contrast at the event. Melania Trump is around 5 feet 9 inches tall while Usha Vance is around 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. Both the women were wearing heels at the event.
Elon Musk's recent claims about astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Eilmore being stranded due to political reasons sparked backlash from the astronaut community. Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen, and Scott Kelly defended themselves against Musk's insults, while Mark Kelly criticized Musk for not having the courage to climb into a rocket.
In her first White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt revealed President Trump’s report on New Jersey’s drone mystery, confirming they were authorized research flights and private drones. Trump had promised transparency on the issue. In November, mystery drones were spotted flying over New Jersey and the Pentagon asserted that they were not enemies.
Elon Musk blames political rhetoric for rising attacks on Tesla owners and businesses, targeting individuals spreading anti-Tesla narratives. He accuses Democratic leaders of fueling resentment due to criticism of his role at the department of government efficiency (DOGE). Musk revealed potential Trump administration actions against those propagating lies, likening his challenges to those faced by President Trump.