Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Rep. Gerald Connolly of Virginia are seeking detailed information about the authority of the DOGE Service, including Trump adviser Elon Musk and some 40 other people, to carry out firings of federal workers and dismantling of federal agencies.
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US Vice President JD Vance accused a European Union official of threatening to arrest Elon Musk for allowing Donald Trump back on X. Vance criticized Europe for not upholding free speech and insisted on the importance of American values in international alliances like NATO, emphasizing the need for shared democratic principles.
US plans to use AI to revoke visas of international students deemed supportive of Hamas, following Trump's executive order against antisemitism. The initiative involves state, justice, and homeland security departments, aiming to target participants in pro-Palestinian demonstrations during Israel's Gaza campaign.
The Taliban administration has directed all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan employing women to shut down. Non-compliance will result in the cancellation of operational licenses. Women in Afghanistan face tough restrictions since the Taliban’s return, including exclusion from jobs, education restrictions beyond sixth grade, and limits on public space access.
Ontario and British Columbia have announced a ban on American liquor in response to escalating tariffs between the US and Canada. Premier Doug Ford and Premier David Eby have instructed local liquor stores to remove American products as a form of protest against the tariff policies enforced by President Donald Trump.
At least seven people, including two children, died after a boat carrying migrants from Turkiye to Lesbos, Greece, capsized. The Greek coast guard rescued 23 survivors and a search operation is ongoing. The cause of the incident, which occurred in good weather conditions, remains unclear.
The Pakistan high commission in New Delhi issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in Punjab's Chakwal district from February 24 to March 2. Under the 1974 Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, thousands of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan annually. Pakistan’s charge d'affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and facilitating such religious visits.
A 30-year-old UK drug dealer, Samantha Sansum, went viral due to her glamorous mugshot, overshadowing the drug trafficking charges against her and her associates. Despite the crime, her online fame grew, and she received a suspended sentence owing to her cooperation and commitment to rehabilitation.
Barron Trump caught attention at the inauguration for his height and polite demeanor, exchanging greetings with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Social media speculated on his interaction with Biden, but a lip reader clarified that the exchange was light though Barron Trump's reply to Joe Biden was weird. "It's good to see you man," Biden apparently told Barron Trump.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's sudden declaration of martial law on December 3rd plunged the nation into chaos. A late-night cabinet meeting, convened with little notice, revealed Yoon's unilateral decision, sparking fierce objections from ministers concerned about economic fallout. Despite pleas, Yoon proceeded with the declaration, triggering market panic and a dramatic parliamentary response.