Donald Trump's administration faced criticism and scrutiny on multiple fronts, according to various news reports. The US President signed an executive order threatening additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, a move denounced by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel as an attempt to "suffocate" the island's economy, according to Al Jazeera. Diaz-Canel described the action as "fascist, criminal" in a social media post. The order alleged that Cuba posed an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security.
Meanwhile, speculation arose regarding Trump's pick to lead the US Federal Reserve. BBC Business reported that Trump selected Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman when Powell's term ends in May. Warsh, a former Fed governor and outspoken critic, was expected to support lower interest rates. The appointment occurred amid concerns about the Fed's independence, following Trump's increasing attacks on Powell for not cutting interest rates quickly enough. Federal prosecutors had also opened a criminal investigation into Powell's Senate testimony regarding renovations.
Elsewhere, a documentary co-produced by Melania Trump, titled "Melania: 20 Days to History," opened in cinemas across the US, reported BBC World. The film promised an intimate glimpse into her life leading up to her husband's January 2025 inauguration.
In Uganda, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, faced criticism for his social media posts, according to BBC World. Kainerugaba allegedly threatened to have the testicles of opposition candidate Bobi Wine removed and made comments about the killing of opposition supporters during the presidential election. These posts were later deleted.
Domestically, the Episcopal Church addressed issues of justice and peace in the United States. Fox News reported that a group of bishops, including RT. Rev. Mariann Budde, released a statement expressing "grief, righteous anger, and steadfast hope" in response to events in Minnesota and across the country. The bishops questioned, "Whose dignity matters?" and emphasized that the crisis was about the nation's identity. Separately, White House border czar Tom Homan vowed to remain in Minnesota to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations "until the problem is gone," according to Fox News.
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