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Trump Order Expands U.S. Timber Harvesting
Former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at increasing domestic timber production by loosening environmental regulations on U.S. forests. This order intends to reduce reliance on Canadian lumber, allowing for logging on millions of acres of federal land. Critics argue this could lead to significant environmental damage, including habitat loss for endangered species, while supporters see it as a move towards economic independence and job creation in the timber industry.
Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit he filed against a former Trump aide. Citing financial hardship, Hunter claims his income has significantly dropped since his father left office, with his art sales and book deals slowing down drastically. He also mentioned being millions in debt, which was exacerbated by the LA wildfires, although reports indicate his rental home was not as affected as claimed.
Trump Limits Musk\s Power; Cabinet Clash Erupts
During a cabinet meeting, tensions arose between Elon Musk, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over management and staffing decisions, particularly involving air traffic control. Trump clarified that Musk does not have the authority to make hiring or firing decisions within the cabinet's departments. A heated exchange was reported where accusations of mismanagement and deceit were exchanged. Additionally, Trump had previously called a meeting to assert that cabinet secretaries, not Musk, hold such executive powers.
The FBI, under the direction of Kash Patel, has arrested two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and one former soldier, identified as Li Tian, Ruoyu Duan, and Jian Zhao, for their alleged involvement in stealing government property and a bribery scheme. They are accused of transmitting sensitive national defense information to China, an act described by some as a potential betrayal of national security. The legal process will determine the full implications of these charges.
Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security announced that two individuals accused of leaking information about ICE operations have been identified and are now facing prosecution. These leakers are alleged to have compromised law enforcement activities, with potential penalties including up to 10 years in federal prison. The Department aims to continue this crackdown to safeguard national security.