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Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shared that her meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday was "great." She stated that both she and Trump "want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation."

The official X account for Ford Motor Company was reportedly compromised on Monday, resulting in the posting of inflammatory messages, including one labeling Israel a "terrorist state."

President-elect Donald Trump faces a critical geopolitical challenge: defending Taiwan's independence against China's growing aggression.

The U.S. attorney behind numerous prosecutions against those involved in the protest on January 6, 2021, announced that he will step down from his position.

The Treasury Department revealed that it was breached by Chinese hackers in what has been described as a "major cyber security incident."

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, speaking on Newsmax TV’s Wake Up America on Monday, called for reforms to make it easier for foreign students educated in the United States to stay and contribute to the economy. Wolf advocated for a merit-based system, arguing it would benefit the nation to prioritize skilled graduates over the current lottery-based visa system and nationality quotas.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has instructed cabinet nominees to cease all social media activity ahead of Senate confirmation hearings, according to a report from the New York Post. The directive, issued by incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on December 29, stresses that nominees should not speak publicly without prior approval.

Shatha al-Sabbagh, a 20-year-old Palestinian journalist and student, was fatally shot on Sunday in Jenin by Palestinian gunmen. Unlike past high-profile cases, her death has received little attention from the global community, raising questions about selective outrage in reporting on such tragedies.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, which crash-landed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Christmas Day. The incident claimed the lives of 38 passengers and crew out of the 67 onboard. Aliyev alleged that evidence points to Russian surface-to-air missiles as the cause, though he clarified there is no indication the attack was intentional.

Mass deportations proposed by President-elect Donald Trump could deliver a significant blow to Mexico’s economy, warns Ismael Plascencia López, a specialist with the Northwest Mexico Federation of Economists.