Mexican authorities announced the seizure of more than a ton of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa during two raids on Tuesday. The bust is one of the largest in the country’s history, as soldiers and marines confiscated the synthetic opioid in a state long dominated by drug cartels.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Merus NV’s therapy Bizengri, the first treatment targeting the NRG1 gene, offering new hope for patients with challenging forms of lung and pancreatic cancers.
The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.
Mexican authorities detained over 5,200 migrants across the country on Tuesday, a significant enforcement action as the U.S. pressures Mexico to curb migration and drug trafficking at its border.
President-elect Donald Trump reportedly joked to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state if trade tariffs prove too challenging. The comments were made during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago last Friday, according to multiple reports.
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to BRICS nations over their ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from BRICS members if they move forward with plans to establish a rival currency or abandon the dollar as the dominant international reserve currency.
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, came to President Joe Biden’s defense during a tense debate over his recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, on Tuesday’s episode. Goldberg clashed with Alyssa Farah Griffin, the show’s sole conservative voice, as the panel discussed the controversial decision.
Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Poilievre described Trudeau’s approach as “weak” and criticized his inability to secure any tangible benefits for Canada during the high-stakes discussion.
