Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the senators as the 119th Congress convened. A video of JD Vance laughing during the oath of the Senators went viral as this was the face-to-face meeting of the Republican leaders with the Vice President after the bitterly fought election during which several Republicans mispronounced Kamala Harris's name.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to make in-vitro fertilization (IVF) free for those facing infertility. The order instructs the Domestic Policy Council to recommend policies to reduce IVF costs within 90 days. Trump had pledged free IVF during his campaign, aiming to support families in their journey to parenthood.
Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer, has faced backlash for her racist and anti-Indian remarks. Known for her hate speech, Loomer was distanced by the GOP ahead of the election because of her racist comment against Kamala Harris. Now in the H-1B row, the Trump-ally said India does not have running water or toilet paper and skilled tech workers from India mostly have fake degrees.
At least 29 people are missing after a massive landslide hit China’s southwestern Sichuan province, burying 10 houses and a manufacturing facility. Rescue operations are under way, with hundreds of residents evacuated for safety. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang are urging efforts to minimize casualties and investigate further geological hazards.
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President Trump has called for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and criticized the US financial aid to Ukraine. He claimed the war has led to substantial loss and financial strain. Trump accused President Zelenskyy of mismanagement and insisted only his administration could have ended the war. Elon Musk also supported these sentiments.
Israel on Sunday said troops would stay in West Bank refugee camps for the coming year, announcing expanded military operations including tank deployments, after the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians. On Sunday, Israel's military said "a tank division will operate in Jenin" as part of "expanding" operations in the area.
Prince Harry faces potential deportation as a US court mandates the release of his immigration files. Questions have been raised about past drug use omissions in his visa application following revelations in his autobiography. The Heritage Foundation initiated the inquiry, with the case stirring significant public interest.
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