US President Donald Trump mocked federal workers over a controversial directive from Elon Musk’s department, requiring employees to list weekly accomplishments. The directive sparked outrage among employees and unions, while Musk dismissed the task as trivial. Democratic senator Tina Smith criticized Musk’s approach as aggressive.
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Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming him alongside Putin and Biden for the war's millions of deaths. He questioned Zelenskyy's military strategy and reliance on Western weapons. Despite recent tensions and echoing Kremlin talking points, Trump claimed a peace deal was still possible, following a deadly Russian missile strike in Sumy.
Elon Musk reportedly helped release Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from an Iranian prison in January. His connections with Iranian diplomats and Donald Trump played a role in the negotiations. Sala was detained in December 2023 amid rising tensions between Iran and Italy. Her release was part of a possible prisoner swap involving an Iranian engineer held by Italy.
Republican Randy Fine won the special election for Florida's sixth congressional district, securing a key win for the GOP and President Trump. Despite being outfunded by Democrat Josh Weil, Fine prevailed in the conservative district. Fine's victory maintains the Republican majority in the House as he prepares to transition from the Florida state legislature to Washington.
Israel has delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners until the release of the next hostages is confirmed, without any ceremonial aspects. This decision followed the release of six Israeli hostages and added uncertainty to the Gaza ceasefire truce. Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire terms.
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr Day. The overlap leads to school closures primarily due to the federal holiday. Schools, postal services, and banks will be closed, and education institutions may use the following day for staff development activities.
A federal judge has refused to halt the destruction of old or unnecessary classified documents at the US agency for international development (USAID). Despite concerns over the near-dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration, the judge found no link to ongoing court battles. The agency is significantly reducing staff and ceasing most foreign development programs.
Meghan Markle faces controversy as her rebranded 'As Ever' business name matches a small New York vintage clothing company. Additionally, the logo closely resembles the emblem of a Spanish town, Porrers, causing objection from its mayoress. Both entities claim they lack resources to sue the duchess who has Netflix as the partner of this new brand.
​"Donald John Trump is going to raise his hand on the King James Bible and take the oath of office, his third victory and his second term," Bannon said. "And the viceroy Mike Davis tells me, since it doesn't actually say consecutive, that, I don't know, maybe we do it again in '28? Are you guys down for that? Trump '28?" he said.
Scientists are sending mouse sperm to space. They want to see if mammals can reproduce there. The sperm is stored on the International Space Station. It will return to Earth in 2025. Researchers will then study the sperm. This research will help humans live on the Moon and Mars. It may also help save species on Earth.