US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defended Donald Trump after a book alleged he made a controversial remark while offering her rest on his private jet. Luna, facing pre-eclampsia, praised Trump's gesture done respectfully in front of her husband. She criticized the author for not seeking her comment, labeling the book a 'hit piece.'
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President-elect Trump announced key appointments for his upcoming administration. Aaron Reitz, Senator Ted Cruz's Chief of Staff, is nominated to lead the DOJ's Office of Legal Policy, focusing on Trump's law and order agenda. Chad Mizelle, former DHS General Counsel, is tapped as DOJ chief of staff to restore integrity.
President Joe Biden announced a three-phase ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending a 15-month conflict. The agreement includes a ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of hostages, including Americans. Negotiations involved the US, Egypt, and Qatar, with the UN Security Council's endorsement. The deal aims to halt Gaza fighting and reunite families.
Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians, including women and children, and a Hamas political leader. The military ordered evacuations in Rafah as tanks advanced. The ceasefire collapsed, leading to renewed conflict. Humanitarian conditions worsened, displacing many residents, while casualties and destruction mounted in the region.
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Tom Homan said he is closing in on the individual believed to be responsible for leaking the details of an upcoming ICE operation as what reportedly happened in Aurora, Colorado tipping off gang members. The leaked information reportedly allowed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to evade capture last week and about 30 people were taken into custody.
The White House claimed victory in its dispute with Colombia over the deportation of migrants, after President Trump threatened steep tariffs and sanctions. Tensions arose when Colombia's President Gustavo Petro rejected US military flights carrying deported migrants, citing mistreatment concerns. In response, Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Colombian imports, with a potential increase to 50 per cent. The situation highlighted the Trump administration's stance on immigration and its use of... Expand
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Thailand makes history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, granting full legal, financial, and medical rights to couples. Celebratory events are planned across the country, including a mass wedding in Bangkok. Despite this progress, activists continue to push for transgender rights, highlighting ongoing issues in the fight for true equality.