Partial government shutdown drags as debate over ICE deepens
House Speaker Mike Johnson Difficult days ahead as we strive to ensure passage of a federal funding package and avoid a protracted transition period partial government shutdown As discussions about the Trump administration’s comprehensive implementation intensify immigration enforcement operations.
Johnson signaled his confidence in aid President Donald Trump to ensure passage. Embers Agreement reached with senators Separation of funding for the Department of Homeland Security from a broader package amid public outrage two shooting deaths during protests in Minneapolis Against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under the plan approved by the Senate, DHS will be provisionally funded through February 13, setting a deadline for Congress to find consensus to restrict ICE operations.
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Trump threatens to sue and ‘have fun’ with Trevor Noah after Grammys
US president threatens to sue comedian Trevor Noah after Grammys host He made fun of Trump during Sunday’s show.
Following his song of the year presentation, Noah said, “This is the Grammys that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.”
Trump responded on Truth Social on Monday, saying it was “false and defamatory” to suggest that Jeffrey Epstein visited his island. Trump, Clinton and other powerful men He is making headlines after the US government’s files on Epstein were once again released.
The president called Noah a “poor, pathetic, untalented, stupid emcee” and cited previous lawsuits filed against him. ABC And GIS. These provided payments that would go to Trump’s future presidential library.
“Get ready Noah, I’m going to have some fun with you!” Trump wrote.
Trump said the Kennedy Center will be closed for 2 years for renovations after reaction from artists
Trump said Sunday that he will close the Kennedy Center performing arts center in Washington for two years, starting in July, for construction; this was his latest bid to turn this historic venue upside down after returning to the White House.
Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations by prominent artists, musicians and bands since the president ousted previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump did not mention the latest cancellations in his post.
The offer was announced days later “Melania” premiere A documentary of the first lady was shown at the center, which she said was subject to approval by the Kennedy Center board, which is now filled with her hand-picked allies. presided over by Trump himself.
Neither Trump nor Kennedy Center President Ric Grenell, a Trump ally, offered evidence that they were in disrepair. Last October, Trump he promised The center would remain open during the renovations.
Senior Justice Department official downplays possibility of criminal charges stemming from revelations of Epstein files
A senior Justice Department official downplayed the possibility of additional criminal charges stemming from this incident. Jeffrey Epstein filesHe said in a statement on Sunday that the existence of “horrific photos” and disturbing email correspondence “does not necessarily allow us to sue someone.”
Department officials said over the summer that reviewing records related to Epstein did not provide a basis for new criminal investigations, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that position had not changed, even as the massive dumps that have emerged since Friday have renewed focus on Epstein’s connections to powerful people around the world and renewed questions about what, if any, information the wealthy financier had about the crimes of his associates.
She said victims of Epstein’s sexual abuse “want to be made whole” but that “doesn’t mean we can just create evidence or uncover a case that doesn’t exist.”
Trump says he ‘started talking to Cuba’ as he moves to cut US oil supplies
Trump said the United States began meeting with Cuban leaders as his administration put more pressure on Cuba. island ruled by communists and cuts off important oil supplies.
He made the comment to reporters as he flew to Florida on Saturday night. This follows his moves in recent weeks to cut off oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico, which he suggested on Saturday would force Cuba to the negotiating table.
His goals for Cuba remain unclear, but Trump turned his attention more to the island after his administration captured Venezuela’s then-President in early January. Nicolas Maduro and acted more aggressively in confronting nations that were enemies of the United States
Trump predicted that the Cuban government was ready to fall.
As the partial government shutdown drags on and the debate over ICE deepens, Speaker Johnson faces tough choices
House Speaker Mike Johnson Difficult days ahead as we strive to ensure passage of a federal funding package and avoid a protracted transition period partial government shutdown As discussions about the Trump administration’s comprehensive implementation intensify immigration enforcement operations.
The first test will come at Monday afternoon’s committee meeting, where Johnson will need his GOP majority to advance the package after Democrats refused to vote for rapid consideration. Johnson said he hoped the work could be completed with a full vote in the House of Representatives by at least Tuesday.
Johnson signaled his confidence in aid President Donald Trump to ensure passage. Embers Agreement reached with senators Separating funding for the Department of Homeland Security from a broader package after public outrage two shooting deaths during protests in Minneapolis Against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under the plan approved by the Senate, DHS will be provisionally funded through February 13, setting a deadline for Congress to try to gain consensus on new restrictions on ICE operations.
