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[ad_1] Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday said that she has created a special team group, the Directors' Initiative Group, which is investigating Dr Fauci for perjury and his role in funding Wuhan gain-of-function research tied to COVID-19.In a podcast, "Megyn Kelly Show" Gabbard said, " I created kind of a special teams group, the Directors Initiative Group, that is focused on investigating a number of the President's top priorities and the things that the American people really deserve and want to know the truth about The Origins of COVID 19 is one of them. So they're actively working on that. A lot of the work that's been done is on Covid.gov."During the pandemic, Dr Fauci became the face of the US Covid-19 response. He was questioned about National Institute of Health (NIH) funding for virology research at […]

[ad_1] JD Vance's expression at the Cabinet meeting is going viral. As all cabinet members on Wednesday were heaping praises on President Donald Trump as his administration crossed the first landmark of the first 100 days, Attorney General Pam Bondi went overboard as she said Trump has saved 258 million lives, which is equivalent to 75 per cent of the US population. The claim stunned many social media users but they pointed out that vice president JD Vance, who was sitting beside her, was equally bewildered by her claim."President, you first 100 days has far exceeded that of ANY other presidency in this country. Ever. Ever. Never seen anything like it. Thank you," Pam Bondi said."34,000 kilos of fentanyl, since you've been - your last 100 days. Which saved, are you ready for this media? 258 million lives," Bondi said. […]

[ad_1] Tulsi Gabbard reveals whether she would be open to contest for the president in 2028. DNI Tulsi Gabbard has not ruled out running for president in 2028 as she spoke with right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly on her show and the question was an obvious one given President Donald Trump not ruling out running in 2028 either. Tulsi Gabbard ran for president for 2020 and became the first female combat veteran to run for president. "I will never rule out any opportunity to serve my country. If we had talked a year ago, the thought would not have crossed my mind that I would be here and I would be having this conversation," Gabbard said. “My decisions in my life have always been made around how can I best be of service to God and how can I best be […]

[ad_1] Steve Witkoff is tipped to be replacing Mike Waltz as Trump fires his Signal Gate-accused NSA. Donald Trump's special envoy and friend, Steve Witkoff, is at the forefront to become the new National Security Adviser as Mike Watlz is going to exit as he's believed to have been fired by the president following the Signal leak scandal. No decision has been made but Wikoff's name is under serious consideration, CNN reported, citing sources. First high-profile firing of Trump's second termMike Waltz is going to be Donald Trump's first high-profile firing during his second term. No suggestion of this huge firing was dropped yesterday as Waltz attended the Cabinet meeting and heaped praises on Trump. “Mr President, the last four years the world experienced a lack of leadership under Biden, and then we’ve had 100 days of your leadership with […]

[ad_1] New updates on US visa interview wait times have been released. The US Department of State has published its revised visa appointment wait time estimates that came into effect on April 25. “We now provide additional information on the average time non-immigrant visa applicants waited for an interview in the previous month. We also continue to provide the estimated wait time until the next available interview appointment for visitor visas," the department said. B1 visa is for business, B2 for tourists and F1 visas are for students. The wait time depends on the city where the consulate is located.Average interview wait timesChennai: 11.5 months Hyderabad: 7.5 months Kolkata: 8 months Mumbai: 7.5 months New Delhi: 9 months Next available interview appointment Chennai: 13.5 months Hyderabad: 7.5 months Kolkata: 8 months Mumbai: 9.5 months New Delhi: 9 months Student and […]

[ad_1] There’s a saying in cop circles: “Control the scene, or the scene will control you.” But for Rebecca Sayegh — a nine-year veteran of the Toms River Police Department — the night of April 26 was anything but controlled. According to prosecutors, it was pure chaos.It was nearly midnight in the sleepy Bayville section of Berkeley Township, New Jersey, when an off-duty Sayegh allegedly turned up at the home of her ex-boyfriend. She wasn’t there to patch things up.Court documents and police affidavits paint a picture of a violent and personal implosion. Sayegh, 32, is accused of smashing through the front glass door with her police-issued baton — storming into the house where her former partner was present with another woman. What followed, prosecutors say, was a barrage of shouting, shoving, and destruction. She allegedly assaulted both occupants, broke […]

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) JOHANNESBURG: South African police said Thursday they had rescued 44 Ethiopian nationals, 17 of them minors, who were being held against their will in an upscale neighbourhood of Johannesburg.The incident is the latest in a string of human-trafficking cases in Africa's most industrialised nation, a magnet for undocumented migrants from across the continent. Officers on patrol were alerted to the discovery by screams coming from the house in Sandton, spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told journalists. "We found that there were 44 illegal immigrants that were locked in rooms," he told Newzroom Afrika television. Seventeen of them were minors, he added. "We are still waiting for an interpreter that will help us get more information from them," Masondo said. In March, dozens of young Ethiopian adults and children who were also allegedly held captive in a […]

[ad_1] SEOUL: North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a bridge over a border river as a major development that will further expand their booming ties. Russia's Tass news agency reported that the bridge would be 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) long and its construction is expected to take 1 ½ years. North Korea's Korean Central News Agency said Thursday the bridge would expand cross-border travel of people, tourism and circulation of commodities. Relations and exchange programs between the two countries have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunitions and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.PollShould North Korea continue to strengthen its ties with Russia? North Korea has been receiving Russian tourists since February 2024 amid slowly easing pandemic curbs, but Chinese group tours, which […]

[ad_1] Government workers, green card holders, teachers, and student journalists across the US are asking editors to remove their names from old news stories, fearing backlash from President Donald Trump’s administration for views or identities now considered "politically risky."According to Poynter’s Kelly McBride, some government employees and others have asked journalists to remove their names from old news stories. These individuals are concerned that documented evidence of their sexual identity or positions opposing Trump's policies could make them vulnerable to employment termination.Kevin Naff, who serves as the editor of the Washington Blade, told the outlet that taking down stories "is not something I've ever done before with the exception of foreign sources who are facing life and death situations."The Washington Blade has a long history of reporting on governmental discrimination against gay employees. Currently, the publication continues its role in […]

[ad_1] The US State Department has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for 21 countries, adding two new nations to the list in April. These warnings cite risks including terrorism, civil unrest, wrongful detentions, armed conflict, and health emergencies.Full list of countries under ‘do not travel’ advisory:North KoreaBurkina FasoYemenIranSouth SudanSyriaDemocratic Republic of the CongoAfghanistanLebanonCentral African RepublicBelarusIraqUkraineVenezuelaHaitiLibyaSomaliaRussiaBurma (Myanmar)MaliSudanThe state department regularly updates its travel advisory system, which ranks destinations on a scale of 1 to 4:Level 1 – Exercise normal precautionsLevel 2 – Exercise increased cautionLevel 3 – Reconsider travelLevel 4 – Do not travelAmericans are still traveling moreDespite the growing list of “Do Not Travel” warnings, Americans remain eager to travel in 2025.A March report by the US Travel Association found that domestic travel spending increased by 0.8%. And even though consumer confidence in the US economy has […]