Patty Morin, mother of a murder victim, criticizes judges and Democrats for blocking Trump’s deportation flights, accusing them of prioritizing criminals. Her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant. She supports Trump's efforts and condemns judicial decisions halting deportations as harmful to Americans. Trump's legal battle over deportations forces Democrats into a difficult position, reflecting strong public support for stricter immigration enforcement.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly used a 'dirty line' in his Pentagon office. This bypassed security protocols to access apps like Signal. He allegedly shared sensitive military details about Yemen air strikes via Signal. This included flight timings. Previously, he criticised Hillary Clinton for using a private email server. Similar incidents involving Hegseth and Signal chats have surfaced recently.
Sean Diddy Combs was rushed to Brooklyn Hospital for an MRI due to knee issues while in jail for charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The visit occurred at night to maintain privacy and avoid speculation and he was back to jail after MRI without spending a night in the hospital. Reports said it was not an emergency but a scheduled doctor visit. Recently, Diddy broke down in jail and pleaded with prison guards for hospital observation.
Indian research scholar Ranjani Srinivasan fled to Canada after her US student visa was unexpectedly revoked, with US authorities labeling her a 'terrorist sympathiser' supporting Hamas without evidence. Despite trying to continue her studies at Columbia University, Srinivasan faced aggressive ICE actions and termination of her enrolment, highlighting alarming immigration enforcement on political activism.
A Florida pizza delivery worker, Brianna Alvelo, 22, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman 14 times over a $2 tip. The incident occurred at the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee. Alvelo returned with a masked accomplice and attacked the victim. Alvelo was arrested, but her accomplice remains at large.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urges the EU to address Hungary's gas dispute with Ukraine, citing increased energy prices following Ukraine's decision to stop Russian gas transit. Orban emphasizes Hungary's economic burden due to EU sanctions on Russia and signals potential veto against renewing these sanctions unless the gas transit issue is resolved.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending the perp walk of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Critics, including mayoral candidate Jim Walden, called it political theater and vowed to ban the practice. Adams defended his presence as a show of support for law enforcement and a message against violence.
Elon Musk has secured access to the White House complex and began working from there soon after Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk's DOGE team, according to the report, has largely spent the past two months at SpaceX's offices. They will be spread across the federal government studying the excesses as of now.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican governors ordered US flags to be raised on Inauguration Day to honour President-elect Donald Trump, despite a 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. The move highlights Trump's frustration over lowered flags during his swearing-in. Flags will return to half-staff the following day.
Washington, DC, is set to host the inauguration of Donald Trump's second term, featuring wealthy supporters like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. The event has raised a record-breaking $170 million, with attendance from high-profile corporate leaders and billionaires.