Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a comprehensive immigration bill into law, enhancing state involvement in border enforcement and aligning with President Trump’s immigration policy. The law establishes a State Board of Immigration Enforcement and introduces strict measures, including tougher penalties for illegal immigration and significant funding for enforcement efforts.
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President-elect Donald Trump successfully persuaded two critical GOP lawmakers to support Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson as House Speaker. This intervention highlighted Trump's continued influence within the party and underscored the political challenges he faces in maintaining party unity and executing his agenda.
Philippine security officials said on Monday they had arrested a Chinese software engineer suspected of spying on Filipino military and police camps. Brawner said it was the second arrest of a suspected Chinese spy since last year and that forensic analysis of equipment seized in the earlier arrest also revealed images of military and police camps in Manila.
A party supporting a gradual approach to Greenland's independence from Denmark has won a surprising victory in parliamentary elections. The Demokraatit Party has opposed US President Trump's desire to control the island. Greenland, colonized by Denmark 300 years ago, is navigating its future political course towards independence with newly elected lawmakers.
French President Emmanuel Macron is leveraging his close relationship with former US President Trump during his visit to Washington. He aims to ensure European nations are included in any resolution of the Ukraine war while maintaining strong defense commitments against Russia. Macron will emphasize the importance of protecting European security.
Starting January 1, Milan's new law bans smoking in all public spaces, including streets, to combat air pollution and passive smoking. Non-smoker Stellina Lombardo supports the tougher measures, while some residents find it excessive. The ban, part of progressive restrictions since 2021, aims to enhance air quality and public health. E-cigarettes are exempt from this rule.
The Lebanese army said it received on Thursday a soldier taken by Israel last weekend, after Israel handed over four other detainees earlier this week. "The army through the International Committee of the Red Cross received (on Thursday) the soldier who was kidnapped by the Israeli enemy" on Sunday, the army said on X, adding that he had been transported to a hospital for treatment.
Saikat Chakrabarti has announced his candidacy for US Congress, challenging Nancy Pelosi for California’s 11th district. He believes the Democratic Party needs new leadership to address the current political climate and improve Americans' living standards. Chakrabarti criticizes the party's paralysis and seeks to offer bold, comprehensive solutions.
A severe winter storm brought snow, ice, and strong winds to parts of the US, causing dangerous travel conditions and power outages. States such as Arkansas, Kansas, and Virginia declared emergencies. The National Weather Service warned of potentially record snowfall, with temperatures significantly below normal due to the polar vortex stretching south.
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.
An Indian national, Abdul Jaffar Haji Ali, 40, received a 16-month jail sentence in Singapore for smuggling 58 endangered Indian star tortoises. He transported the reptiles in his luggage, intending to travel from India to Jakarta via Singapore. One tortoise died en route, and 22 were found underweight. Previously, Ali also faced charges under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act and the Animals and Birds Act for failing to ensure the well-being of the tortoises.