HeGSeth ordered an investigation into his conduct and took Milley out of his security detail
The Pentagon has ordered an investigation into former Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley’s “conduct” after his security detail was revoked by President Donald Trump. “It is unconscionable and recklessly negligent for President Trump and Secretary Hegseth to revoke Milley’s security detail for their own political satisfaction,” the Department of Defence said. Milley had clashed with Trump during his first term.
Musk is running a website on the Federal Government
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly offered federal employees a “fork in the road offer” to leave the firm if they wish to remain in their jobs. The email was reportedly sent by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the federal agency responsible for hiring, firing, and spending on federal employees. It is not based on any law, regulation or anything else, NPR reported.
The infinite optimism of polymath Friedrick Leibniz
Three farmers in Switzerland filed a lawsuit against the government last year to force them to act against climate change before their farms become “unviable”. Climate law experts said that such lawsuits might have stronger sway with governments than previous climate cases from social activist groups. Farmers’ lawsuits might have a better chance of success than previous climate cases, they added.
2 Palestinians died as Israeli troops fired on them trying to return to homes
Israeli soldiers fired at a crowd of residents returning to Gaza Strip from Israel on Monday, injuring nine and killing two others, officials said. The Israeli military said that its soldiers had fired at “several gatherings of dozens of suspects” who were “posed a threat to them”. This comes amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end an 18-day conflict.
2 Palestinians died as Israeli troops fired on them trying to return to homes
Israeli soldiers fired at a crowd of residents returning to Gaza Strip from Israel on Monday, injuring nine and killing two others, officials said. The Israeli military said that its soldiers had fired at “several gatherings of dozens of suspects” who were “posed a threat to them”. This comes amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end an 18-day conflict.
A group of rebels claim to have taken control of a city
As many as 13 United Nations (UN) peacekeepers and foreign soldiers were killed in fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo, the UN said on Saturday. The rebels have given the military 48 hours to lay down their arms. On Saturday, the rebels issued an ultimatum to Congolese forces defending Goma, giving them 48 hours to lay down arms.
Hamas releases more hostages as a result of the ceasefire with Israel
The Israeli military said that seven female soldiers who were seized by Hamas in 2023 and held hostage since then have been released. According to the military, 66 Israeli soldiers were killed and seven females were taken hostage at the base. Agam Berger, who is still in Hamas’ possession, was one of the three who did not attend Saturday’s handover.
Hamas choreographed a show of force for the Hostages
Hamas on Saturday handed over four Israeli female soldiers, who were abducted in Gaza during the conflict with Israel last year, to the Red Cross. The soldiers were abducted from their base on the Gaza border and were held by Hamas since October 7, 2023. They were freed in a ceremony organised by Hamas in the Gaza City.
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Trump’s pick for defense secretary
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tie-breaking vote. Hegseth was confirmed with 90 votes to 8 against, while three Republicans joined allDemocrats in opposing his confirmation. Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law told the Senate that he was drunk and abusive towards his second wife.
Here’s what it means to label drug gangs terrorist organizations
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to designate Mexican drug traffickers as terrorist organisations. “We need to see the security component of the US-Mexico border relation ingrained with the trade and immigration conversation,” Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador said. Mexico had opposed the designation, saying it could jeopardize Mexico’s sovereignty.