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Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Protests Erupt Over Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s Homeless Relocation Centers Ahead of Super Bowl

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s initiative to address homelessness in New Orleans faced protests on Wednesday as officials cleared encampments and opened a new temporary shelter in the Gentilly area.

“Freedom of Conscience”- American Minute with Bill Federer

"5,000 years of recorded history have proven that mankind has always believed in God in spite of many abortive attempts to exile God," stated Franklin Roosevelt, February 10, 1940. From the...

Pope Francis Urges a Compassionate Approach to Migration

Pope Francis called for greater compassion and dignity in addressing migration and emphasized the urgency of environmental care in his annual address to the diplomatic corps on Thursday. The pontiff criticized the treatment of migrants as mere "problems to be managed" rather than individuals with dreams, talents, and dignity.

Mexico’s Largest Drug Seizure in Years Sparks Debate Over Effectiveness of Anti-Trafficking Efforts

The recent seizure of 61 tons of drugs and the arrest of over 7,000 individuals by Mexican authorities has sparked both praise and criticism. While the operation is one of the largest in recent history, questions are being raised about the long-term effectiveness of such tactics in addressing the root causes of drug trafficking.

Los Angeles County to Cancel $2 Billion in Medical Debt For Residents

Los Angeles County has announced a program to cancel $2 billion in medical debt for residents.

Philadelphia Leaders Call for Unity After Weekend of Gun Violence Leaves 24 Shot, 4 Dead

The holiday season in Philadelphia was disrupted by a devastating wave of gun violence over the weekend, with 11 separate shootings leaving 24 people injured, four of them fatally.

Elon Musk Considering Donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK: Report

Elon Musk is reportedly considering giving Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party up to $100 million, according to The Telegraph.

Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat to Mexico Stirs Tensions Over Cartels, Migration

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on Mexico unless it curtails drug trafficking and illegal migration risks igniting economic and diplomatic...

U.N. to Vote on Anti-Israel Resolution as Biden Administration Remains Silent

The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution spearheaded by Algeria, calling for an end to Israel’s military operations against Hamas. The Biden administration has yet to announce its stance, sparking widespread speculation and concern. Critics argue that the resolution undermines Israel’s legitimate right to self-defense and could bolster Hamas's position in the ongoing conflict.

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