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Biden Administration Updates Assessment on ‘Havana Syndrome’ as Transition Looms

In a controversial press release, the Biden administration addressed the mysterious "anomalous health incidents" (AHIs) that have affected hundreds of U.S. personnel and their families worldwide since 2016. Known as "Havana Syndrome" due to its initial reports in Cuba, the symptoms include unexplained head pressure, ear pain, and dizziness. The release comes just days before President Trump is set to return to office.

Maria Corina Machado Arrested After Leading Anti-Maduro Protest

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday after her convoy was intercepted by security forces following an anti-government protest in Caracas.

Elon Musk Hosts AfD Leader on X Amid Controversy

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is set to host a live-streamed chat on his platform X with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the country's February 23 national election.

Texas Bill Aims to Block Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Legal Defense

Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione has introduced House Bill 1554, which would bar state and local governments from using taxpayer money to fund legal services for illegal immigrants. The bill specifically targets state agencies, boards, commissions, universities, and local governments, prohibiting them from allocating public funds to assist individuals in immigration-related legal proceedings, including deportation cases.

Maduro Claims U.S. Citizens Arrested as “Mercenaries” Amid Growing Tensions

Two U.S. citizens have been arrested in Venezuela on allegations of “practicing terrorism,” according to President Nicolás Maduro.

Migrant Caravan Heads North Amid Looming Border Policy Changes

A caravan of up to 2,000 migrants departed southern Mexico on Friday, seeking to reach the U.S. border ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta announced that it is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and will implement community notes similar to Elon Musk's X.

Italian Prime Minister Visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an unofficial visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday, joining a growing list of foreign leaders meeting with Trump as he prepares for his second term in office.

Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Iranian, Russian Entities

The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned entities in Iran and Russia over interference in the 2024 General Election.

America First Legal Warns Sanctuary Cities and States Over Immigration Law Violations

America First Legal, a conservative advocacy group founded by Stephen Miller, incoming deputy chief of staff for policy under President-elect Donald Trump, is intensifying efforts to hold sanctuary cities and states accountable for defying federal immigration laws. The group has sent 249 letters to officials in areas with sanctuary policies, warning them against obstructing federal immigration authorities.

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