US President Donald Trump dismissed General Charles Q Brown Jr as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appointing retired General Dan Caine as his successor. Trump's decision followed their previous encounter in Iraq, where Caine demonstrated effective military leadership against ISIS.
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Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions that have threatened a fragile peace agreement. Ugandan army spokesman Felix Kulayigye confirmed that troops had been deployed in the capital "to protect the government".
Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as prefect of the Vatican department overseeing religious orders, marking the first time a woman has held this significant position. While this historic appointment signifies progress in female leadership within the Catholic Church, a male co-leader was also named to perform sacramental functions.
Kamala Harris, after her electoral defeat, is exploring potential future political roles and has been consulting with Hillary Clinton. Harris is considering a 2028 presidential run or possibly the California governorship in 2026. Her 2024 loss poses a challenge, but she has yet to decide her path forward. Harris maintained loyalty to Biden throughout her campaign.
US Border Czar Tom Homan responded strongly to Pope Francis' criticism of Trump's deportation policies by accusing him of hypocrisy. Homan defended the US's strict immigration measures while pointing out the Vatican's own security practices, urging the Pope to address internal Church issues.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, indicating potential future cuts. Economic growth is slowing, and inflation persists above the 2% target, currently at 2.5%. Tariffs are influencing inflation through higher import costs. The Fed will reinvest more in Treasury securities to stabilize markets. Consumer sentiment is cautious as inflation may rise to 3% by year-end, driven by import taxes.
Steve Bannon said Barack Obama initially gave a cold shoulder to Donald Trump at the funeral service of Jimmy Carter though later they were seen chitchatting. Bannon condemned Bush for not even acknowledging Donald Trump and walking past him. "Bush walked past Trump, the man fixing the mess he created, without an ounce of humility,†Bannon said. "This is who they are — arrogant, out-of-touch elites.â€