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In a swift move following the withdrawal of his previous nominee, Donald Trump, the president-elect, has tapped former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the role of US Attorney General. This decision comes amid significant scrutiny surrounding Trump’s prior pick, Matt Gaetz, who stepped back from the nomination process. Gaetz's tenure was mired in controversy. Facing accusations that included an inquiry by the House Ethics Committee regarding alleged relations with a 17-year-old and claims of drug use, he staunchly…

In a startling twist, President Joe Biden’s government has paved the way for Ukraine to launch strikes deep into Russian territory using American-made armaments, according to revelations from two U.S. officials and an insider familiar with the decision. This move marks a dramatic shift in the U.S. stance concerning the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian forces, without divulging specifics due to the cloak of operational secrecy, are gearing up for their initial long-range strikes in the coming…

President Joe Biden's recent endorsement allowing Ukraine to launch strikes into Russian territory using American-provided long-range missiles might just be a pivotal moment for Kyiv, according to Andriy Sybiga, Ukraine's foreign minister. Mr. Sybiga expressed, “This could indeed change the game. The more Ukraine can reach out and hit, the quicker this war will come to an end,” during a press briefing that took place just ahead of a UN Security Council meeting commemorating 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He…

U.S. House Speaker Johnson Applauds Trump's Unconventional Cabinet Choices for Shifting Washington's Gear WASHINGTON - As the winds of change blow through the capital, House Speaker Mike Johnson has given a thumbs-up to President-elect Donald Trump's bold cabinet choices. Describing them as "disruptors," Johnson believes they are crucial for shaking up the status quo in the heart of the nation. Johnson, now the chief Republican spokesperson in Congress, shared his thoughts on CNN's "State of the Union," where he defended…

In a notable shift in policy, President Joe Biden’s administration has given Ukraine the green light to deploy American-made weaponry for targeted strikes deep within Russian territory. This information has surfaced through two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision, marking a significant pivot in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. According to these sources, Ukraine is gearing up to perform its inaugural long-range strikes in the very near future, although specific details remain undisclosed for security…

In a striking move, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental advocate known for spreading dubious claims about vaccines, to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the preeminent health agency in the United States. Kennedy, who once pursued the presidency as an independent candidate earlier this year, withdrew from the race in August. He subsequently threw his support behind Trump, looking to secure a position within the Republican administration as part of the…

Just a few days after Donald Trump clinched the presidential election in the United States, Meg Whitman, the Ambassador to Kenya, decided to step down from her position. In a candid chat with her team at the US embassy, Whitman said, "I informed them today that I submitted my resignation to President Joe Biden. It has been an honor to work for the American people, especially in strengthening our bond with Kenya." Reflecting on the time she spent in her role, starting from 2022, Whitman shared her experiences in enhancing…

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has announced that both Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will take charge of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. In a statement, Mr. Trump declared, "Musk and Ramaswamy will spearhead efforts to trim government red tape, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and overhaul Federal Agencies." He believes their mission is crucial for streamlining government operations. Mr. Trump expects their initiatives to wrap up by July 4, 2026. He envisions a more…

American Drone Takes a Nosedive in Somali Turf MOGADISHU, Somalia - Earlier this week, a U.S. military drone crashed in southern Somalia, as confirmed by the U.S. Africa Command. This disclosure ended swirling rumors about the machine’s ownership, pivotal in battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency. Initial chatter in the area sparked curiosity, with speculation floating around a possible Turkish drone crash in the Al-Shabaab-occupied town of Farsoley, in Lower Shabelle. This town sits about 130 km southwest of Somalia's…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Friday, the U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM if you're in the know, set the record straight about a drone that took a nosedive on Tuesday in the southern reaches of Somalia. What did they say? Well, turns out it was an American drone—not Turkish, like some local chatter had claimed. This misstep had folks initially mistaking the fancy flying gizmo for a Turkish Bayraktar TB2. Quite the mix-up! The drone, an MQ-1C Gray Eagle to be exact, crash-landed near Farsooley—a spot under the watchful eye of…