⚡️ Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

With the Senate's final vote on Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense tied at 50-50, Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote confirmed Pete Hegseth in his new position.

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Trump's call with Danish PM on Greenland was a 'cold shower' - reports

Trump's call with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen on Greenland was a "cold shower" that signaled serious US intent to acquire the island, the Financial Times reported.

During the 45-minute call, Frederiksen confirmed Greenland's decision to become independent, but a person familiar with the contents of the call said Trump's tariff threats left the Danes "in crisis mode" and "freaked out."

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🔥 Watch Russian drone destroy tank with precision strike

The Russian Ministry of Defense shares footage of FPV drone teams from the Zapad group of forces destroying a Ukrainian T-72 tank in the Kharkov region.

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🚫US halts programs for Ukrainian and other migrants

The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily paused several immigration programs, including those supporting migrants from Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and other crisis-hit nations, as the Trump administration reviews their future, the NYT reports.

Key programs affected:

🔹 Asylum appointments at legal border crossings

🔹 Humanitarian entry initiatives for migrants

This move is part of President Trump’s broader crackdown on immigration policies.

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✍️US suspends foreign aid amid comprehensive review

A "stop-work" order has been made on all existing foreign assistance, and paused new aid commitments, following President Donald Trump's directive for a 90-day evaluation of foreign development aid.

Exceptions have been granted for military financing for Israel and Egypt, while no other countries were specified, according to the US State Department.

A USAID official, on condition of anonymity, said officers responsible for projects in Ukraine have been told to stop all work.

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🤝Hamas to free 4 more hostages

"Israeli female soldiers to be released [on Saturday]: Karina Arif, Daniel Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Elbaj," Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades military wing said in a statement.

The efforts are part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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🟠 US halts programs for Ukrainian and other migrants

🟠 What bombastic statements and controversies rocked the WEF gathering in Davos?

🟠 US arms exports hits record high of $318 billion in 2024

🟠 Trump's call with Danish PM on Greenland was a 'cold shower' – reports

🟠 VIDEO: Ukraine’s losses surpass US deaths in Vietnam and Korea – special envoy

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📹THROWBACK: Trump's wildfire solution

🔊In 2018, after visiting fire-ravaged Paradise, California, Trump pointed to Finland as an example, claiming they spend a lot of time on "raking and cleaning" their forests to avoid fires.

🔊He doubled down, telling California to "take care of the floors" to reduce wildfires.

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📹Israel deploys surveillance balloons over Jenin

The move coincides with ongoing military operations in the city, aiming to monitor activity and strengthen raiding the area.

Footage from social media

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