During a congressional hearing on US aid to Europe, Rep. Keith Self misgendered transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, sparking a heated confrontation. Rep. William Keating demanded proper recognition of McBride's identity, leading to an abrupt session end. Self later defended his actions citing a Trump-era policy. This incident is not McBride's first of such treatment.
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Canada's Liberal Party will select a new leader to succeed Justin Trudeau. The frontrunners are Mark Carney, a former central banker with significant economic expertise, and Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau’s former deputy. The successor is expected to call an early election to challenge Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
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.
Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney was detained by US immigration authorities for nearly two weeks due to flagged paperwork on her TN visa application. She faced harsh conditions during her detention, leading to media attention and criticism from Canadian officials. Mooney was eventually deported and banned from the US for five years.
Ciara Brascom allegedly robbed a New Jersey bank with a water gun painted to look real, making off with $60,500 in July. Brascom admitted to financial difficulties leading her to the crime, where she threatened the teller and accessed the vault. Facing up to 20 years in prison, she awaits trial.
Pope Francis is conscious but in critical condition after suffering a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions due to low platelet counts. The 88-year-old, who has a pre-existing lung condition, remains at risk of sepsis. He was hospitalized on February 14 with a complex respiratory infection. Clinical tests continue, and the main concern for doctors is preventing the onset of sepsis.
Donald Trump's invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for his inauguration, which was turned down, has led to a surge in foreign leaders seeking access. Traditionally, foreign leaders do not attend US presidential inaugurations, but Trump has invited those ideologically close to him, including leaders from Italy, Argentina, El Salvador, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
During a press conference, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was surprised by a bizarre question about stepping on ants and folk sayings related to rainfall. She laughed off the question while addressing other significant topics, including concerns over former US President Trump's controversial international proposals.
Vice President JD Vance is hopeful that a deal to sell TikTok and keep it operating in the US will be finalised by April 5, addressing national security concerns. TikTok, owned by ByteDance, faces scrutiny over data privacy. Prospective buyers include Reid Rasner and Alexis Ohanian.
President Donald Trump has announced new executive orders to establish a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system and reinstate service members discharged over Covid-19 vaccine refusals. The orders also call for an assessment of transgender policies and the elimination of DEI programs in the military.