Elon Musk will step down as head of the department of government efficiency due to regulations limiting special government employees to 130 days. His tenure saw significant budget cuts and a new reporting system before tensions rose. President Trump and Musk confirmed his departure as planned, dismissing speculations of a rift between them.
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An Israeli drone strike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, killed one person on Monday, marking the deepest attack since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in November. The strike, near a Lebanese army checkpoint, occurred a day before the deadline for Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued airstrikes on suspected military sites, and both nations have accused each other of violating the agreement.
Russell Vought has been confirmed as the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget by the US Senate, despite strong Democratic opposition. Vought, previously holding the same post, is key in Trump’s plan for reshaping the federal government. Controversy surrounds an OMB order that halts federal aid, with Democrats challenging its legality.
A US judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to detain and deport Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. This comes amid a broader crackdown on foreign students engaging in political activism. Chung’s lawyers argued that immigration laws were misused to suppress political speech. Legal challenges against the administration's policies are ongoing.
A gay couple, William Zulock and Zachary Zulock, received 100-year sentences without parole for sexually abusing their adopted sons. The boys endured horrific abuse, starting at ages three and five, and were exploited to produce pornography. Authorities found extensive digital evidence after an investigation linked to a local abuse network.
​Shamsud-Din Jabbaar came to New Orleans on November 10 by train to look at an apartment for rent on Orleans street in the French Quarter but told the landlord that he changed his mind after applying to rent it. FBI said their investigation revealed that Jabbar began isolating himself from society in 2022 around the time when he moved to his Houston trailer home where police found chemicals to make explosives.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump boarded Air Force One for the first time in four years to assess Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina. The visit also includes a trip to California to inspect wildfire damage and address resource issues.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. reacted to a meme comparing Ukrainian President Zelensky to Kevin McAllister from Home Alone 2. The meme shows Zelensky, edited to wear Kevin's hat, asking Trump for directions in a scene from the movie.
Maysaa Sabrine has become the first woman to lead Syria's central bank amidst the new leadership's reforms, which include easing state control over the economy. The central bank is facing severe US sanctions and has experienced a significant reduction in foreign currency reserves since the civil war.
US President Donald Trump responded humorously when asked to define a woman during a press conference. He stated that a woman can have a baby and is often smarter than a man. Trump then addressed the unfairness of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, asserting it disrespects women. He reiterated his administration's policies on gender ideology.