Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, including Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin, faced bomb threats and “swatting” this week, the transition team said Wednesday. Threats occurred Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Law enforcement ensured safety swiftly, according to spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Both Stefanik and Zeldin confirmed being targeted.
Green party leads state election in Baden-Württemberg, dealing blow to CDU
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU party lost the Baden-Württemberg state election yesterday, with the Green party leading at 30.2%. This morning,
Lebanon seeks direct talks with Israel amid ongoing conflict escalation
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Overnight, Lebanese Energy Minister Joe Saddi confirmed a request for direct talks with Israel, aiming to address ongoing conflict concerns. European