The White House accused federal judges of overstepping their authority following legal setbacks for President Trump, including blocking the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. Trump called for the impeachment of Judge Boasberg, while Chief Justice Roberts and others criticized this stance. The administration faced additional legal defeats, with courts halting actions like aid agency shutdowns and the military ban on transgender individuals.
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Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 will be notable for its high-profile attendees, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. Various global leaders and former US Presidents, except Michelle Obama, are also set to attend the event.
Increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan has been reported, with 41 aircraft, 9 vessels, and an official ship detected. Amidst heightened tensions, Chinese and Canadian naval transits in the Taiwan Strait have sparked responses from both Beijing and Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence. International discussions reaffirm the global commitment to Taiwan’s security and regional peace.
Four US Army soldiers were found dead in Lithuania after missing during a training exercise near the Belarus border. The soldiers, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, were last seen operating an armored vehicle. The cause of their deaths remains unclear despite extensive search-and-rescue efforts supported by Lithuanian forces.
A top DOJ official supervised large-scale deportation raids in Chicago, resulting in 100 arrests. The DOJ is investigating potential law violations by sanctuary cities like Chicago, which refuses to assist federal immigration enforcement. Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges to uphold the city's sanctuary policies despite federal pressure.
A 17-year-old girl was killed by a shark while swimming off Queensland’s Bribie Island, marking Australia's third fatal shark attack in five weeks. Previous attacks include a surfer in South Australia and a pastor in Queensland. The number of shark sightings in the area is common, according to local residents.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reshape the Smithsonian Institution by eliminating programs that promote divisive narratives. The order specifically targets the National Museum of African American History and the Women's History Museum and aims to prevent perceived liberal biases in these and other museums.
The administration now argues that it is unable to retrieve him because he is under Salvadoran jurisdiction and downplayed the risk that he may face torture or death inside CECOT.
German lawmakers approved a massive defence and infrastructure spending plan proposed by incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz, allocating up to a trillion euros over the next decade. This plan aims to strengthen Europe's security amid concerns over the US stance on the Ukraine war. The proposal received strong support, paving the way for a new European defence community.