Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele of staging a deceptive media stunt during a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported under the Trump administration. Van Hollen claims Bukele's team planted margarita glasses to falsely portray a casual encounter, downplaying Abrego Garcia's detention in the notorious CECOT prison.
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Trump is changing US foreign policy by focusing on deals rather than alliances. His approach is transactional, viewing international relationships as business deals. This shift is causing concern among traditional allies and could undermine the global order established post-World War II. NATO and US influence may weaken, while adversaries like Russia and China see opportunities.
Federal employees face significant uncertainties due to the Trump administration's workforce reduction initiatives, primarily targeting probationary staff lacking civil service protections. Mass dismissals across multiple agencies, including up to 1,300 CDC employees and 300 NNSA personnel, have sparked chaos and distress. The abrupt terminations have raised concerns about adequate implementation and potential impacts on public health and national security functions.
MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's 7 pm show, The ReidOut, as part of a programming overhaul led by new president Rebecca Kutler. Reid, known for her strong criticism of Trump, faced declining ratings and past controversies. Her slot will be filled by a new panel show. Further changes under Kutler include Alex Wagner's 9 pm show being axed.
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At 26, Suchir Balaji, an Indian-origin tech researcher and former OpenAI employee, voiced copyright concerns about AI companies, then was found dead, ruled a suicide, but his family remains skeptical. They push for a deeper investigation into his death while advocating for whistleblower protections.
Iran and the United States are set to engage in talks in Oman, aiming to revive negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program. Despite disagreements over the format, these discussions mark a significant point in the strained relationship between the two nations. This meeting follows a timeline of escalating tensions, including the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal and recent regional conflicts.
President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% duties on US products. Trudeau emphasized Canada as a close ally but issued retaliatory tariffs totaling $155 billion in response to what he described as an unjustified trade war initiated by the US.
French authorities arrested two people after improvised explosive devices were thrown into the Russian consulate's garden in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Two of the three plastic bottles exploded, but no injuries were reported. Moscow labeled it a "terrorist attack," while Paris condemned the act. Local reports suggest the suspects were identified during a pro-Ukraine protest. No explosions were heard by nearby residents.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials in South Korea resumed efforts Wednesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul, after his martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment. Despite court warrants and police deployment, his presidential security team continues to block attempts to execute the detention. Yoon has not left his official residence in Seoul for weeks, and the presidential security service prevented dozens of investigators from detaining him after... Expand