Judge Blocks Trump-Era Policy Ending Protected Status for Haitians
A federal judge in Washington blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, allowing approximately 350,000 individuals to continue living and working legally in the United States, according to the Associated Press. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes granted an emergency request on Monday to pause the termination of TPS while a lawsuit challenging the decision proceeds, Fox News reported.
TPS is a humanitarian program that allows eligible immigrants from countries facing unsafe conditions to reside and work in the U.S.
Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
In other news, Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The New York Times reported. This decision came after months of resistance to subpoenas from Representative James R. Comer, the committee's Republican chairman. The Clintons had previously described Comer's actions as a politically motivated attack orchestrated by allies of former President Trump. The agreement averted a House vote to hold them in criminal contempt of Congress.
Rafah Border Crossing Reopens Between Gaza and Egypt
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, facilitating the movement of people after being largely closed since May 2024, when Israeli forces captured the Gazan side, according to BBC World. The reopening was initially planned during the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas in October, but was delayed by Israel until the return of the body of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza. The reopening is expected to provide relief to many Palestinians.
Musk Restricts Russian Starlink Use in Ukraine
Elon Musk's efforts to prevent Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks in Ukraine have yielded "real results," a Ukrainian official said, according to BBC World. Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov praised Musk as "a true champion of freedom and a true friend of the Ukrainian people," noting Musk's swift response to reports of Russian drones using Starlink connectivity. Musk stated on X, "Looks like the steps we took to stop the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russia have worked." The drones had been linked to recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.
China Criticizes Dalai Lama's Grammy Win
Beijing criticized the Dalai Lama's Grammy win in the audiobook category as "anti-China political manipulation," BBC World reported. The Dalai Lama was recognized for "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama." China's foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated, "We firmly oppose relevant parties using art awards as a tool for anti-China political manipulation, and this position is consistent." The Dalai Lama, who has lived in exile from his Tibetan homeland since 1959, accepted the award with "gratitude and humility."
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