House Republicans aim to eliminate Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC, asserting it represents partisan governance and diverts attention from crime issues. The move aligns with President Trump's push against 'woke ideology' and signals broader reforms to federal oversight in the nation's capital.
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Entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced his candidacy for Ohio governor. He aims to grow the economy, minimize government interference, enhance education, and boost state independence. Ramaswamy's priorities include cutting corporate taxes, supporting law enforcement, and increasing local energy production. He promises to make Ohio a premier state for business and family life.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized European leaders at the Munich security conference, accusing them of failing to protect democracy and free speech in their own countries while ignoring citizens' concerns. He condemned the suppression of different viewpoints and the consequences of unchecked mass migration in Europe.
Vice President Kamala Harris did not extend the customary invitation to incoming Vice President JD Vance to familiarize him and his family with the Naval Observatory residence. Communication was later established between Vance's team and Navy officials to arrange details concerning the residence. Harris' team reportedly said they were busy canceling an overseas trip first and then with California wildfires.
Captain Rebecca M Lobach, identified as the third soldier killed in the Army Black Hawk helicopter collision with an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport, was a distinguished military graduate and a certified pilot-in-command. The cause of the accident is under investigation by NTSB, focusing on multiple factors, including air traffic control procedures.
Prince Andrew is reportedly anxious about visiting the US amid renewed demands for an Epstein-related investigation. His fears of potential arrest or civil action have limited his travel, except to Bahrain. Andrew's links to Epstein remain under scrutiny, with calls for further questioning.
A key Senate Democrat accuses Donald Trump's FBI nominee, Kash Patel, of perjury regarding the dismissal of top officials. Senator Durbin cites credible whistleblower evidence, while Patel's spokesperson denies the accusations, calling them gossip. Patel emphasizes his commitment to FBI reform and increased cooperation with Congress.
Vivek Ramaswamy was pushed down the stairs in his early school by a 'big Black boy' following which his school was changed. ​In his book, he did not recount the incident kindly and identified himself as a high-achieving nerdy Indian kid. "...a big Black kid thought it would be amusing to push a nerdy high-achieving Indian kid down the stairs. Whether our races were relevant, I don’t know, but I’ve learned that others think it’s part of these stories," he wrote.
A Tennessee pastor, Reverend Steve Caudle, called for possible violence against Elon Musk, citing fears of Musk interfering with the US Treasury and personal information. He suggested that violence might be necessary, invoking religious justification and referring to spiritual conflict. "I'm worried that we are on the verge of bloodshed. This is an attempt to take us back to a day that we do not want to go and we will not go. Therefore, there will be conflict," the pastor said.