Trump has nominated Linda McMahon as secretary of education, charging her with scaling back the department, which oversees federal education policies, promotes student achievement and ensures equal access to education.
Gold prices hit a record high on Wednesday, bolstered by fears of a new trade war between the United States and China after Beijing slapped tariffs on U.S. imports in a response to new U.S. duties on Chinese goods.
A State Department notice to USAID employees ‒ two-thirds of whom work overseas across 60 countries ‒ said all USAID “direct hire personnel” across the world will be placed on administrative leave effective Friday, Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The only exception is for designated personnel responsible for “mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs.”
The size of the CIA’s workforce, as at other intelligence agencies, has always been closely guarded and remains classified.
The US president has previously said that neighboring nations could take in displaced Palestinians from Gaza – a proposal that was rejected by Arab nations. Asked about the idea, Trump said that he envisions “a long-term ownership position.”
Sweden’s laws on firearm ownership are strict, with “the right to possess weapons, even for protection purposes,” requiring a license granted only with explicit permission from the police force, which must be applied for in advance of any intended purchase
Several UN special rapporteurs have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, including, most notably, the special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese.
Musk, Trump, and some Republican lawmakers have increasingly targeted the U.S. aid and development agency, which oversees humanitarian, development, and security programmes in over 120 countries.
tarting Feb. 10, China will impose an additional tariff of 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement automobiles and pickup trucks, the government said
Protesters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags and said they were in favour of an independent Palestinian state.
