Susie Wiles, the first female White House Chief of Staff, emphasizes her role in ensuring smooth operations during Donald Trump’s second administration. Highlighting key priorities such as trade discussions, economic rebuilding, and international peace efforts, Wiles reflects on her long-standing dynamic with Trump and their focus on impactful governance.
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A Georgian court has sentenced former President Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional 4½ years for illegal border crossing, extending his total imprisonment to 12½ years. Saakashvili, who accuses the authorities of politically motivated prosecution, vows to continue fighting against what he calls unjust charges.
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South Carolina's Republican lawmaker Joe Wilson proposed a new $250 currency bill featuring President Donald Trump. Wilson cited economic challenges under Biden, dubbed "Bidenflation," as a key reason. This proposal, shared on social media, has not yet been formally introduced in Congress. If approved, it would be the highest-denomination US banknote.
Russia has intensified its missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, launching 43 missiles and 74 drones targeting western Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the strikes and called for more international security assistance. Meanwhile, Russian forces reportedly captured a village in the Donetsk region amid ongoing conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Hamas after they returned the bodies of two young Israeli hostages, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, who were killed along with their mother. The incident occurred during a ceasefire phase, resulting in the release of more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Polish anti-discrimination coach Lukasz Jakubowski reports a rise in racist attacks against Ukrainian refugees, including schoolchildren. Tensions have increased as the Polish government considers limiting child benefits for Ukrainian parents. This issue has also become a topic in the upcoming presidential election.
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would undermine Nato's credibility, costing trillions to restore. Speaking at Davos, Rutte emphasized the need to increase western support for Ukraine, rejecting the notion of scaling back aid. He cautioned against a rushed peace deal with Russia, warning it could embolden Putin and his allies. Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski echoed concerns, urging Putin be held accountable as a war criminal.