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Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine skeptic and former presidential candidate, has been confirmed by the Senate as the next health secretary. Confirmed in a 52-48 vote by a Republican Senate, Kennedy's appointment marks a significant rise for him and a notable shift in American politics.
As Vance took the stage at the factory, he spoke about the protesters and wondered how they had free time on a Friday afternoon. 'I can't be the only person wondering it's a little after noon on a Friday ... Don't you all have jobs?' he asked making Usha Vance smile and the crowd applaud.
Federal agencies, following a directive tied to President Trump's order, scrambled to comply with removing 'gender ideology' from websites, email signatures, and forms by Friday. This led to the disappearance of public health data and important resources regarding transgender issues, causing concerns among experts about the potential risks to scientific information and public health.
UK Conservative MP Bob Blackman extended Holi wishes in the House, explaining the festival's lore and advising first-timers to avoid business attire to enjoy the celebration. He highlighted the festival's significance, celebrating the divine love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil, wishing everyone a joyful Holi.
A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night escalated into a shooting, critically injuring a woman and wounding three others. The incident occurred near a Terminal 4 restaurant, forcing a temporary closure of the security checkpoint. Police detained a man and a juvenile girl, recovered weapons, and confirmed no suspects remain at large. Investigation continues.
President-elect Donald Trump meets with Republican senators on Capitol Hill as the GOP strategises for his upcoming term. The party faces internal debates over whether to pass Trump’s priorities in one or two bills. The stakes are high with issues like tax cuts, border security, and energy production at the forefront of the legislative battle.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are poised to resume foreign office consultations in Dhaka on Thursday, marking the first bilateral meeting since 2010. Led by foreign secretaries Md Jashim Uddin and Amna Baloch, the discussions aim to strengthen ties and address unresolved historical matters.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that Beijing will retaliate against US tariffs, accusing Washington of hostility despite China's cooperation on issues like America's fentanyl crisis. He also criticized President Trump's approach of placing US interests over international cooperation, warning it could destabilize global order and harm international relations.
Iran's security chief Ali Akbar Ahmadian said a new group would emerge in Syria to fight Israel following the fall of president Bashar al-Assad, state media reported. In a meeting with Oman's foreign minister, Ahmadian insisted that Iran's anti-Israel axis of resistance was "not weakened" after the December 8 fall of Assad, a longtime Tehran ally.
Brazil's Supreme Court will weigh Tuesday whether to put far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup after losing elections in 2022. A decision is expected Tuesday or Wednesday, the court has said.