U.N. Security Council approves Trump's Gaza peace plan

Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House meeting, downplaying the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This meeting coincided with the announcement of a significant arms deal, including the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Trump's family has vested interests in Saudi projects, including the development of Trump Plaza in Jeddah, further complicating the political landscape surrounding U.S.-Saudi relations.

During a White House visit, President Donald Trump downplayed the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, stating that the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was unaware of the incident. Trump characterized Khashoggi as 'extremely controversial' and unpopular. This visit marks the first time the Crown Prince has been welcomed to the White House since the murder, which has drawn international condemnation and strained U.S.-Saudi relations.

The US House of Representatives passed a bill with near-unanimous support to mandate the release of documents related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. This decision follows a significant shift from former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, who had previously opposed the release. The bill aims to shed light on Epstein's activities and the investigations surrounding him, responding to public demand for transparency.

The US House voted 427-1 to release government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision follows President Donald Trump's reversal of his previous opposition, highlighting divisions within the GOP as lawmakers aim to address the concerns of over 1,000 alleged victims. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

Eliyahu ‘Eli’ Weinstein, a New Jersey man previously pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021, has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of $35 million. The ruling was made by US District Judge Michael Shipp in Trenton, who also ordered Weinstein to pay $44,294,803 in restitution immediately. Weinstein, 51, from Lakewood, was known as Mike Konig and had his earlier sentence commuted by Trump, but now faces significant legal consequences for his fraudulent activities.

The joint statement from Canada, the U.S., and Finland reaffirms the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, known as the ICE Pact, which was originally signed under President Joe Biden. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to support this initiative despite ongoing trade discussions remaining stalled. The ICE Pact aims to enhance cooperation in Arctic navigation and icebreaker capabilities among the three nations.

Donald Trump faced criticism after referring to a female Bloomberg News reporter as 'piggy' during an incident on Air Force One. The remark, which initially went unnoticed, gained traction and drew backlash from journalists, including those who have previously been targeted by Trump. Critics argue that such language is part of a broader pattern of demeaning comments aimed at women journalists, suggesting an attempt to silence them.

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has once again rejected Donald Trump's threat to send U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug cartels, stating firmly, 'It’s not going to happen.' This response comes after Trump warned of potential military action against drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. Sheinbaum's comments reflect Mexico's stance on sovereignty and non-intervention, emphasizing the country's desire to handle its internal security issues independently.