Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years

The Trump administration's Department of Education has successfully halted fraudulent activities involving AI bots and 'ghost students,' recovering over $1 billion in federal student loans that were improperly obtained. This initiative reflects a significant crackdown on educational fraud within the federal student loan system.

President Donald Trump has conducted significantly more press conferences and media interactions in his first year back compared to former President Joe Biden. This disparity highlights a stark difference in media engagement strategies between the two leaders.

The Senate is set to vote on competing healthcare proposals from both Republicans and Democrats aimed at addressing rising insurance premiums, but neither plan is expected to secure the necessary 60 votes for passage. This vote highlights the ongoing partisan divide over healthcare reform in the United States.

The U.S. military has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant escalation in the administration's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. Lawmakers, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, have expressed concerns about the legality and implications of such actions, suggesting it could lead to a war.

British MPs have expressed concerns that the US is adopting extreme rightwing tropes reminiscent of the 1930s, warning of potential interference in European democracies. This follows Donald Trump’s national security strategy, which suggests Europe faces 'civilisational erasure' and promotes support for patriotic European parties.

U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move described by the Venezuelan government as an 'act of piracy.' This action marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime, which has faced increasing sanctions and military operations from the U.S. government.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to face intense questioning from Democrats regarding the Republican administration's immigration policies during an upcoming House hearing. This scrutiny comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding her decisions, including the continuation of deportation flights despite court orders and her comments on the vetting of Afghan refugees linked to a recent shooting incident involving National Guardsmen.

Time magazine has announced that the 'Architects of AI' will be featured on the cover as the 2025 person of the year, following the selection of then-President-elect Donald Trump in 2024. This recognition highlights the growing influence and importance of artificial intelligence leaders in shaping the future.