Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that the Donald Trump administration has decided to cancel 83 per cent of the USAID programs after six weeks of review. In his X post in which he announced the crucial decision, Rubio thanked DOGE but did not mention Elon Musk with whom he reportedly had a major fallout.
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A town hall in Coeur d’Alene turned chaotic as plainclothes security officers aggressively removed Teresa Borrenpohl, prompting public outrage and legal scrutiny. Videos of the incident went viral, leading to fundraising for her legal costs. Police Chief Lee White requested revocation of the security firm's license, while the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office announced an independent investigation.
Egyptians have strongly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, dismissing his threats to cut aid. Officials and citizens view any forced displacement as a national security threat and an “act of war.†Despite economic hardships, Egyptians support President Sisi’s stance, emphasizing Palestinian statehood as the only path to lasting peace while condemning external pressure.
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Bill Briggs as the deputy administrator of the small business administration for his second term. Briggs, who previously oversaw the Paycheck Protection Program, will work with Kelly Loeffler to support small businesses, which are crucial to the US economy.
Elon Musk has reignited the work-life balance debate by calling working on weekends a 'superpower.' This comes amidst global discussions on work ethics and balance. While some support his philosophy, critics argue it could lead to burnout. Similar comments from other corporate leaders have stirred debates and controversies regarding work culture and employee well-being.
Donald Trump Jr attended the Superbowl Sunday with his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson. While they were clicked together at the event, Anderson posted a series of Instagram stories from the Superbowl. Don Jr's ex-fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle too was present at the Superbowl. Guilfoyle posted photos with Vivek Ramaswamy, actor Kevin Costner among many others.
Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency token called $TRUMP, which saw a rapid surge of 300% within hours. The token, launched by CIC Digital LLC, aims to support Trump's ideals and beliefs. While the venture is not intended as an investment opportunity, it has sparked controversy and speculation, including comments from former aide Anthony Scaramucci.
Orlando police arrested Jaythan Gilder, 32, who allegedly stole diamond earrings worth $769,500 from Tiffany & Co. and swallowed them. Clues from his statements led to this discovery. An x-ray confirmed foreign objects in his abdomen. Gilder claimed to represent an Orlando Magic player, but fled upon receiving the jewelry during a VIP viewing.
Officials in Hawaii are investigating after a body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane that arrived from Chicago. The body was discovered upon arrival in Maui, with the wheel well only accessible from outside. It remains unclear how or when the person accessed the area. United is cooperating with local law enforcement.
During a White House meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney challenged President Trump's inaccurate claims about US-Canada trade relations, correcting Trump's figures and asserting Canada's significance as America's top export destination. Carney firmly defended Canada's sovereignty against annexation suggestions, creating a tense yet seemingly respected exchange, highlighting the evolving dynamics of Oval Office diplomacy under Trump.