Could international troops be sent to Gaza? Here's why Trump's plan hinges on it

The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has voted to proceed with a proposal to rename the institution after former President Donald Trump, potentially calling it the Trump-Kennedy Center. This decision has raised legal questions regarding its validity, as expressed by Joe Kennedy III, a descendant of President John F. Kennedy.

The Trump administration has announced an unprecedented arms package for Taiwan, valued at over $11 billion, which includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones. This decision has provoked a strong backlash from China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province and opposes any military support for it from foreign nations.

President Donald Trump announced a one-time payment of $1,776 for 1.45 million US military personnel, claiming it is funded by tariff revenues and part of a larger tax-and-spend bill. This payment coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the administration's focus on military support.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to their involvement in investigating potential war crimes by Israeli officials in Gaza. This action has been condemned by the ICC as a significant infringement on its independence, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding international accountability in conflict zones.

President Donald Trump has installed partisan plaques on the portraits of all U.S. presidents in the White House, labeling Joe Biden as 'sleepy,' Barack Obama as 'divisive,' and Ronald Reagan as a supporter of a young Trump. This action has drawn attention to Trump's ongoing engagement in political commentary even within the presidential residence.

New plaques installed in the White House's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' disparage former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush, with labels such as 'sleepy' for Biden and 'divisive' for Obama. This action by President Donald Trump has drawn significant attention and criticism.

Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, which will ease restrictions on research and certain regulations without legalizing it nationwide. This move was announced during a press conference in the Oval Office.

The Democratic National Committee has decided not to release a review of its 2024 election loss, which saw Kamala Harris defeated by Donald Trump. The DNC chair stated that such an 'autopsy' would be a distraction from the party's efforts to move forward and implement lessons learned from the election.