The White House Correspondents' Association has removed Amber Ruffin as the headliner for its annual dinner, citing tensions with President Trump. The WHCA aims to focus on awarding journalists and supporting young talent, amidst ongoing friction regarding media access and the press pool selection process.
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Alina Habba, a senior aide to Donald Trump, offered an insight into the replica White House spaces used by Joe Biden. She showcased the sophisticated setup, including teleprompters and professional lighting, which facilitated Biden's televised events during his presidency. Stephen Miller claimed Biden required this setup to read scripts effectively.
The People's March returns to Washington, DC, aiming to expand its support and reflect on progressive organizing. Attendance is expected to be smaller than the 2017 Women's March, focusing on issues such as feminism, racial justice, and anti-militarization, with the goal of long-term community activism.
A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv resulted in injuries to seven people and ignited fires in high-rise apartment buildings. The overnight strikes prompted emergency services response across multiple districts, with falling debris from a destroyed drone causing significant damage.
European leaders have declared an increase in military spending to bolster Ukraine with economic and military aid, aiming to deter potential invaders. The UK will provide significant financial support for air defence missiles. A peace plan involving the UK, Ukraine, France, and other nations will be drawn up and presented to the US.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced limiting their Red Sea attacks to only Israeli-affiliated ships as a Gaza Strip ceasefire takes hold. The Houthis have targeted roughly 100 merchant vessels since November 2023, resulting in seizures and casualties. They have intercepted missiles and drones aimed at Western military vessels.
A clandestine tunnel discovered on the US-Mexico border allowing entry from Ciudad Juarez into the Texan city of El Paso will be sealed by Mexican authorities, an army official said Saturday, adding that its construction was under investigation. According to the Mexican newspaper Reforma, the fire was started by some of the migrants who were camping there to resist attempts by immigration authorities to detain them and transfer them to Mexico City for later deportation.
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.
The Balochistan government, led by CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti, plans stringent action against government employees involved in anti-state activities. This includes surveillance and dismissal if they fail to promote national symbols in educational institutions. The move seeks to suppress activism and dissent in the region, drawing criticism from international human rights groups.
New York election officials are being urged to investigate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for alleged voter fraud by using a discredited address in New York to vote by mail in the last election. Kennedy, a nominee for a top health role in the Trump administration, was accused of residing in California instead.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of directing the Houthi rebels in Yemen and warned Iran of severe consequences for their actions. Amid escalating US airstrikes killing at least 53 people, Trump linked the Houthis' attacks to Tehran. The UN called for restraint while the Houthis vowed revenge and raided a World Food Program warehouse in response.