Trump administration reverses, wants to join G20 summit: South African president

Donald Trump and JD Vance were reportedly not invited to the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, which was attended by various US dignitaries. Notably absent were former Presidents Obama and Clinton, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Republican Party and the Cheney family's tensions with Trump.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the United States has reversed its decision to boycott the G20 summit in Johannesburg. However, he did not confirm whether former President Donald Trump, who previously indicated he would not attend, would now participate.

A new study published in Nature Communications warns that rising sea levels could inundate thousands of hazardous sites in marginalized communities across seven U.S. states by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. The flooding could impact approximately 5,500 sites, potentially releasing harmful contaminants into the environment.

A task force established by the Trump administration has proposed changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) but has not recommended its elimination. The FEMA Review Council, primarily composed of Republicans, was created to assess the agency's operations and suggest reforms. This development reflects ongoing efforts to reshape FEMA amid criticisms of its performance during recent disasters.

Cheryl Hines, known for her role in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' responded to RFK Jr.'s presidential bid by questioning, 'President of what?' Initially, she interpreted his statement as referring to a board or a company. RFK Jr. clarified that he was referring to the presidency of the United States.

The Trump administration has canceled several citizenship ceremonies in New York, citing unmet legal requirements. This decision has raised concerns among state lawmakers, who view it as an obstruction to the naturalization process.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the G20 nations will issue a joint declaration at their summit in Johannesburg this weekend, despite warnings from the United States against such a move. Ramaphosa emphasized that the group 'will not be bullied' by external pressures.

The Trump administration has proposed a plan to roll back regulations in the Endangered Species Act (ESA), raising concerns among experts who fear it could exacerbate the extinction crisis. The changes would grant the federal government greater authority to balance economic impacts against habitat protections, eliminate safeguards against climate change effects, and remove the automatic protections for threatened species.