USAID allocated $29 million to a controversial political project in Bangladesh without passing funds through official channels, as confirmed by Bangladesh's NGO affairs bureau. Despite the controversy, support for Rohingya-related projects remains unaffected. The funding issue arises from accusations by President Trump on the nature of the fund's allocation, criticizing a small firm's receipt of the money.
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defence Secretary, faced a challenging Senate confirmation hearing on allegations of misconduct, including sexual assault and inappropriate views on women in combat. Despite these, Hegseth defended his military experience, pledging to foster a 'warrior culture' at the Pentagon. Hegseth's confirmation could depend on whether he can win over enough votes from both parties.
A surge of social media activity has targeted prominent figures in the health insurance industry, publishing their names and salaries, and in some cases, featuring them on "Wanted" posters plastered across Manhattan. These posters bear provocative imagery, including bullet-shaped graphics, alongside slogans such as "UnitedHealthcare killed everyday people for the sake of profit. As a result, Brian Thompson was denied his claim to life. Who will be denied next?" and "Wall Street CEOs Should Not... Expand
Elon Musk credited SpaceX, NASA, and President Donald Trump for the safe return of two astronauts stranded on the ISS for nearly ten months, while criticizing the Biden administration for delaying their rescue for political reasons. Musk had offered an earlier return, which he claims was rejected by Biden's administration.
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump, makes bizarre demands in a jailhouse letter, offering to become a Hamas hostage in exchange for peace. Routh also expresses emotional connections to historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and George Bailey, critiquing US leaders and supporting university students backing Hamas.
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