Canada, U.S., Finland reaffirm icebreaker pact as trade talks remain frozen

A recent incident involving President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One has sparked significant outrage. During a press gaggle, Trump directed an insult at a female reporter, calling her 'piggy' while pointing angrily. This incident has gained traction on social media, contributing to a growing list of controversial remarks made by the president in recent days.

Saad Almadi, a 75-year-old US citizen, has been released by Saudi Arabia after being imprisoned for five months due to critical tweets about the government. His release follows a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former President Donald Trump, which has been linked to Almadi's case. Initially sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2021, Almadi's charges were later reduced to cyber crimes, resulting in a 30-year travel ban.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has publicly released his bank records to counter unsubstantiated claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his alleged ties to drug trafficking. This move aims to clarify his financial dealings amidst ongoing scrutiny.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced that the Justice Department will release files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, following the US Senate's passage of a bill mandating the release. However, there may be material withheld that could impact an ongoing investigation ordered by Donald Trump. As of now, Trump has not scheduled time to sign the bill.

NBC News' Peter Nicholas visited Georgia to gather opinions from voters in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's district regarding her recent conflict with former President Donald Trump. The discussions highlighted the varying levels of support for both political figures among constituents.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a $15 million reward for information leading to the capture of former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who faces new charges related to a drug-trafficking operation. Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian citizen residing in Mexico, is charged with nine offenses, including witness tampering, intimidation, murder, money laundering, and drug-related crimes.

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been charged with ordering the murder of a witness in a federal narcotics case against him. The witness was reportedly shot in a restaurant after Wedding allegedly shared photographs of the individual.