At Hurricane Site, Trump Considering Dissolving The Disaster Agency
The visits are Trump’s first trips outside of Washington, DC, since taking office in his second term as president.
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The US halts nearly all foreign aid
he US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide, effective immediately; days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such aid for 90 days.
In Southern California, Fresh Fires Start Before Trump’s Visit.
The blazes – named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 – flared up on Thursday in the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura and Riverside.
Tata Electronics Acquires 60% Stake In Pegatron Technology India Ltd For iPhone Plant
As part of this deal, in addition to acquiring a majority stake in PTI, TEPL and PTI will work on integrating their teams to work seamlessly. PTI will undergo rebranding to reflect its new ownership structure and business direction while continuing to deliver high-quality electronics manufacturing services. This acquisition solidifies TEPL’s position as a key player in the Indian electronics manufacturing sector.
Trump Pulls USA Out Of Global Corporate Tax Treaty
Trump signed a flurry of executive orders within hours of taking the oath of office on Monday, pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Accords and the World Health Organisation (WHO), and undoing many of his predecessor’s policies.
Musk Bashes The $500 billion AI Project President Trump Announced
“They don’t actually have the money,” Musk wrote on his social media platform X. “SoftBank has well under $10B secured. I have that on good authority.”
Trump Speaks To Putin To Stop “Ridiculous War” In Ukraine Or Face New Sanctions
Russia has not yet responded to the remarks, but senior officials have said in recent days that there is a small window of opportunity for Moscow to deal with the new US administration.
Thousands Evacuate From Southern California As Officials Warn Of Fire Threat
The fire – impacting both Los Angeles and Ventura counties – had burned more than 10,000 acres and is 14% contained as of Wednesday night, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Donald Trump makes ‘two Genders’ And Anti-DEI Policy Indorsed
Two of the orders he revoked included a Biden directive aimed at preventing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Machado, Venezuelan’s Opposition Leader Free After Being ‘Violently Intercepted’
In a later update, her team posted that “during the period of her kidnapping she was forced to record several videos and was later released.”