As the Winter Olympics began in Italy, some Team USA athletes expressed their views on the political climate back home, while a federal appeals court upheld the Trump administration's mass detention policy for illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, in Japan, voters braved snowy conditions to participate in a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and the Trump family's crypto start-up saw significant success, bolstered by an alliance with the crypto exchange Binance.
Team USA athletes, speaking at the Winter Olympics, shared their thoughts on representing the United States amid a tumultuous political climate. According to CBS News, athletes generally avoided direct criticism of individuals or organizations. Freestyle skier Chris Lillis, when asked about ICE's actions in Minneapolis, stated, "I feel heartbroken about what's happened in the United States."
In the United States, a federal appeals court upheld the Trump administration's policy of detaining illegal immigrants without bond. Fox News reported that the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could lawfully deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested nationwide. Attorney General Pam Bondi reacted to the ruling, stating the Department of Justice (DOJ) "secured yet another crucial legal vic."
Simultaneously, in Japan, citizens voted in a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. BBC World reported that the election was held amid rare snowfall, the first mid-winter election in 36 years. Polls suggested that Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition, along with the Japanese Innovation Party, could secure up to 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.
The Trump family's crypto start-up, World Liberty Financial, reached a significant milestone, with its signature digital coin hitting 5 billion in total circulation, according to the NY Times. This success was largely attributed to an alliance with Binance, the crypto exchange founded by Changpeng Zhao. Eric Trump celebrated the achievement on social media.
In other news, Guy Fieri and Kevin Costner discussed their shared passion for supporting veterans and first responders. Fox News reported that the two bonded over their collaborative efforts, with Fieri recognizing the country's heroes.
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