Former US Justice Department staff says civil rights division ‘destroyed’

Kirsten Hillman, who has served as Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. since 2020, is being considered for succession as negotiations for a new trade deal with the Trump administration have been ongoing and at times contentious.

European Council President António Costa has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs, asserting that only European citizens should determine their governance. This statement follows the release of a new national security strategy by the Trump administration, which has been criticized for portraying European allies as weak and for its tacit support of far-right political parties.

The Trump administration's new national security strategy has raised alarms among EU leaders, highlighting significant differences in perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine war. The strategy criticizes European leaders for their 'unrealistic expectations' regarding the conflict and calls for an end to NATO expansion, which has been a cornerstone of European security policy.

Authorities in New Orleans are closely monitoring online criticism and protests related to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, particularly during Operation Catahoula Crunch, which has led to numerous arrests of undocumented immigrants. This operation has raised public concern, especially as it involves distressing imagery of children crying during arrests.

Russia continues to conduct military attacks in Ukraine, notably targeting Kremenchuk, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the U.S. and recent comments from the Kremlin welcoming the Trump administration's national security strategy. This strategy has been interpreted as aligning with Russian interests, particularly in its approach to Europe.

Democrats are urging the Pentagon to release video footage of a military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, which resulted in the deaths of eleven individuals, including survivors from a previous attack. This incident has raised serious concerns about the legality of the strike, particularly as it involved a follow-up attack on individuals clinging to wreckage.

Godfrey Wade, a Jamaican-born US Army veteran, is facing deportation after being detained by ICE, prompting his fiancée, April Watkins, to advocate for legislative action to protect veterans from such actions. She emphasizes that those who have served the country deserve the chance to remain in it, highlighting the plight of many veterans in similar situations under the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Halle Berry criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill that would have guaranteed women access to menopause treatment, raising questions about his commitment to women's health compared to other political figures like RFK Jr.