Trump bars South Africa from 2026 G20 in Miami

The Trump administration has proposed extending the operational life of certain coal plants, alongside their contentious waste disposal practices, as part of a broader energy policy initiative. This move comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of coal energy in the United States and its environmental implications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that delays the implementation of methane regulations established during the Biden administration for the oil and gas sector. This decision follows an earlier interim rule that postponed compliance deadlines by 18 months, effectively locking in the delay announced on Wednesday.

The Trump transition team has disclosed a list of 45 donors, including Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who co-chaired the transition. This disclosure comes one year after a pledge to release such information, highlighting the financial backing behind the transition efforts.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. will lose their legal protections and work permits in February, requiring those without the right to stay to return to Haiti. This decision affects approximately 340,000 individuals who have been living under Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed that she spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing tensions between Japan and China. The conversation followed Trump's call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he expressed his friendship towards Takaichi.

Representative Eric Swalwell has filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, alleging misuse of government databases to target Trump opponents with false mortgage fraud claims. This legal action highlights concerns over the integrity of government officials and the potential abuse of power in political contexts.

Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that South African officials will not be invited to the upcoming G20 summit in the U.S., making controversial claims about a supposed 'white genocide' against Afrikaners in South Africa. This statement has sparked significant backlash and concern regarding its implications for diplomatic relations.

President Trump criticized a New York Times report that questioned his energy levels and age, labeling it a 'hit piece' and dismissing concerns about his stamina as part of a recurring narrative against him. He expressed confidence in his capabilities despite approaching his 80th birthday.