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President Donald Trump has directed the justice department to remove remaining 'Biden era' US attorneys, claiming political bias. This action follows termination letters sent to several Biden-appointed attorneys. While typically resignations are requested, Trump's administration has seen numerous Justice Department officials resign or be fired, amid his campaign against the department's alleged 'weaponization.'
A widespread power outage in Chile led to a state of emergency and an overnight curfew as officials worked to restore electricity. The blackout, caused by a failed high-voltage transmission line, disrupted daily life, stranded transport, and halted copper mining operations, affecting millions of residents.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Donald Trump for his alleged effort to overturn results of the 2020 election, has left the US Department of Justice, prosecutors said Saturday in a court filing. The statement on Smith was a footnote in the filing to Cannon as she mulls whether to maintain a hold on the special counsel' Trump's role in the January 6, 2020 insurrection at the US Capitol aimed at halting certification of Joe Biden's victory, and the case of Trump's... Expand
Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair claims that Elon Musk is the father of her five-month-old child, potentially making it Musk's thirteenth. St. Clair disclosed the information to preempt media revelations and requested privacy for the child's well-being. Musk has not yet responded to these claims.
USAID's future is uncertain after being placed under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sparking concerns among aid organizations and Democrats. The agency, known for its swift global humanitarian responses, faces potential dissolution amid Republican criticism and budget cuts initiated by Elon Musk's task force.
Incoming Trump administration officials have been questioning career civil servants at the White House National Security Council about their political affiliations and social media activity, prompting some employees to pack up their belongings. Trump's pick for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, aims to replace nonpolitical appointees with Trump loyalists by Inauguration Day, potentially impacting US expertise on key global issues.
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs as part of a large-scale restructuring to improve efficiency, bringing workforce levels back to 2019. This move, set for August, is part of a wider government downsizing. Critics worry about potential negative impacts on services for the 9 million veterans relying on the VA.
Negotiators in Qatar are close to finalizing a ceasefire in Gaza after intense talks involving the US, Egypt, and Qatar. The potential deal could end over a year of conflict, recover hostages, and release Palestinian detainees, although Israeli right-wing figures have voiced opposition.
Comedian Chelsea Handler, in an interview at a music festival in Austin, humorously dismissed the idea of dating Elon Musk for the sake of the country. “I mean did anyone vote for Elon Musk to be the president?’ she said. “I mean, can’t we come together—Republicans and Democrats—and say we don’t want that. Can’t we agree on that at least?†the comedian said expressing her disapproval of Elon Musk's presence in the government affairs.