The Taliban has freed American citizen Faye Hall, who was detained earlier this year along with two British nationals and their Afghan interpreter. Hall thanked former President Trump for her release and highlighted the struggles of Afghan women imprisoned by the Taliban. The Reynolds couple remains in Taliban custody.
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Former VP Kamala Harris dined at Craig's in West Hollywood with husband Doug Emhoff and Hollywood friends, in a gathering described as casual and non-political. Doug started a new job, splitting time between LA and New York, while Harris explores future career moves, potentially in politics . She has also set up a company named Pioneer49 in California.
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The CIA is offering buyouts to its entire workforce, making it the first intelligence agency to implement Donald Trump's voluntary redundancy program for federal employees. This includes halting the hiring of certain candidates. The initiative aims to align the CIA's workforce with national security priorities and Trump's government efficiency goals. This development follows Trump's proposal regarding the Gaza Strip.
Recent US policy decisions under President Trump are raising concerns about the future of American tourism, with projections indicating a 5.1% drop in foreign arrivals and significant revenue losses by 2025. Stricter immigration policies, tariffs, and rising global tensions are expected to deter international visitors and organizations from hosting events in the US, according to experts.
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President Trump signed his 107th executive order, surpassing previous records with a focus on reducing federal budget and regulations, rolling back Biden-era policies, and intensifying immigration enforcement. His unprecedented pace raises both support and criticism, while courts have blocked several orders.
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