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The White House has recently added a statue of Christopher Columbus to its premises, highlighting President Donald Trump’s efforts to alter narratives around U.S. history. This installation rebuilds a previous statue that was destroyed during protests in 2020.
The Trump administration has launched a lawsuit against Harvard University, claiming that the institution has violated civil rights laws by not addressing antisemitism, and is demanding the return of billions in federal funds already received.
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has rejected allegations that the United States is attempting to unseat Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel. His remarks come in response to a New York Times article suggesting pressure from the former Trump administration.
The Trump administration has issued a global alert for all US embassies and consulates in anticipation of potential retaliatory actions by Iran. This directive highlights increasing fears that the ongoing conflict could have broader implications.
Joe Kent, the Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down due to his dissent regarding the Trump administration's military actions in Iran. He articulated his inability to support the ongoing conflict as unjustified.
US President Donald Trump announced that Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue her duties while receiving treatment. The President expressed confidence in her prognosis and praised her commitment.
Zambia has turned down a more than $1 billion funding initiative from the U.S. government, citing incompatibility with its national interests. This decision aligns Zambia with Zimbabwe, which previously rejected similar terms.
The Trump administration has announced the termination of its controversial immigration enforcement activities in Minnesota, a decision that follows significant public unrest and protests after two American citizens were killed by immigration officers.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has expressed his disappointment following reports that the Trump administration excluded him from a bipartisan National Governors Association dinner. He criticized the decision as a significant disregard for cooperation among state and federal leaders.
The 2025 US National Security Strategy repositions Africa as a transactional entity amidst a new era of global power rivalry, raising concerns about its implications for the continent.
