Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman hikes committed US investment to nearly $1T

Hanan Elatr-Khashoggi, the widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, criticized President Trump for undermining her husband's legacy during a visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, was killed in 2018 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Trump's remarks labeling Khashoggi as 'extremely controversial' have sparked outrage, as they seem to dismiss the gravity of his murder and its implications for press freedom and human rights.

A New Jersey man, Eliyahu Weinstein, whose prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2021, has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for a new fraud conviction. Weinstein was found guilty of defrauding investors out of $35 million. The ruling was made by US District Judge Michael Shipp in Trenton, marking a significant turn in Weinstein's legal troubles after receiving a pardon just four years prior.

During a recent press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed questions regarding Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, asserting that the prince 'knew nothing' about the incident. This statement contradicts U.S. intelligence findings from 2021, which concluded that the crown prince had approved the operation. Trump criticized the reporter for asking about the murder, suggesting it was inappropriate to embarrass the Saudi leader.

A Romanian national, who was wanted globally, was apprehended while in possession of a New York driver's license under the name 'David Beckham.' The individual reportedly crossed the U.S. border illegally from Mexico in 2022. This incident highlights ongoing issues related to immigration enforcement and identity fraud in the United States.

A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved Purdue Pharma's settlement plan regarding thousands of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. The plan mandates that members of the Sackler family, who own the company, contribute up to $7 billion over a period of 15 years. The majority of the funds will be allocated to government entities to combat the opioid epidemic, which has been associated with approximately 900,000 deaths in the United States since 1999.

Donald Trump's 2024 campaign strategy has focused on inflation and racial grievances among his Maga base. While inflation peaked at 9% in July 2022, it decreased to 2.7% by election day. However, Trump's emphasis on race and hostility towards immigrants has overshadowed economic issues, leading to voter backlash in recent elections. This shift in focus has resulted in a decline in support as economic grievances resurface among voters who previously aligned with him.

Donald Trump has announced that individuals traveling to the United States for the World Cup next year will have expedited visa interview processes. This initiative aims to facilitate smoother travel arrangements for fans and participants attending the prestigious tournament, which is set to take place in the US.

New international student enrollments in U.S. colleges and universities have dropped by 17% this year, marking the largest decline in over a decade, excluding the pandemic years. This significant decrease is attributed to the Trump administration's stringent immigration policies affecting higher education. The data, released by the Institute of International Education, highlights the challenges faced by international students in the current academic landscape.