The Trump administration has terminated several probationary employees from federal health agencies to downsize the government. Thousands received termination letters citing inadequate performance and lack of fit. Exemptions were made for certain CDC and FDA staff.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared Mexico will not tolerate any invasion of its sovereignty following the US designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations. She emphasized collaboration, not subordination, and hinted at expanded legal actions against US gunmakers. Rising tensions involve increased drug seizures and troop deployments as both nations combat narcotics smuggling.
Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a boxing match to raise funds for cancer research or a charity of Trump Jr.'s choice. Stemming from frustrations over US-Canada trade tensions, Brazeau wants to test the Trumps' courage while addressing significant economic issues.
A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar during Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan, killing over 1,700 people, including more than 700 worshipers in mosques. The quake caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, including airports and mosques, complicating relief efforts.
A man left a gallon jug with a threatening note outside a Manhattan police precinct. The note warned of chlorine gas and a future bomb threat to a West Virginia airport. The suspect, dressed in black, fled the scene. The bomb squad determined the jug's contents were harmless. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A US federal judge criticized the Trump administration's expedited deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. The judge issued a restraining order, noting that unlike WWII Nazi cases, the deported individuals had no chance to challenge their removal, prompting legal and ethical concerns.
Former US President Donald Trump pardoned 23 pro-life demonstrators convicted under the FACE Act during Biden's administration, just before the March for Life event in Washington, D.C. Trump claimed these individuals were unjustly imprisoned. Senator Josh Hawley criticized the Biden administration for targeting Christians, while Senator Mike Lee proposed legislation to abolish the FACE Act.
A grenade attack at a bar in Grenoble, France, left 12 people injured on Wednesday night. The suspect remains at large, with authorities investigating a possible link to organized crime. Six people are critically injured. Investigators do not believe the attack was an act of terrorism but could be related to a 'settling of scores.'
US President Donald Trump has shown willingness for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok, amidst legal challenges faced by the app in the US. Trump suggested a potential partnership with ByteDance to save TikTok's US operations. Musk has opposed the TikTok ban, citing freedom of speech concerns.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio humorously suggested Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was 'probably spying somewhere' after she missed an event. This comes amid a Senate Intelligence Committee's review of a 'Signalgate' scandal involving Gabbard and discussions about war plans on an encrypted app.