Trump holds Board of Peace as an Iran strike is anticipated.
Trump Hosts First Peace Commission Meeting Amid Tensions President Trump convened the inaugural peace commission meeting in Washington, D.C., just as the world watches closely for the next U.S. actions regarding Iran. During a diplomatic gathering on Thursday, Trump met with key figures from his administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State […]
JPMorgan negotiating to provide banking services for Trump’s Board of Peace, according to a report.
JPMorgan in Talks for U.S.-Led Peace Commission JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly in negotiations to serve as the financial institution for a new U.S.-led Peace Commission aimed at Gaza reconstruction, an initiative put forth by President Donald Trump as a substitute for the United Nations. Financial leaders on Wall Street are exploring options for […]
Trump Board of Peace conducts initial Gaza meeting with officials on Thursday
Trump’s Peace Commission Meeting Scheduled President Donald Trump’s newly formed peace commission is set for its inaugural meeting on Thursday. Officials and the participating nations are highlighting this as a step towards advancing the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction efforts, although it’s not seen as an immediate turning point. About 20 countries are anticipated to join […]
Vatican finally answers Trump’s invitation for Pope Leo to be part of the Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation for Peace Commission Pope Leo XIV has decided not to join a peace commission initiated by President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing the situation in Gaza, as stated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s chief diplomat. Efforts to mediate peace are already in progress, with participation from leaders representing 26 countries, […]
Mamdani set to ‘halt rent’ after filling NYC board with similar progressive appointees
Mayor’s Rent Freeze Plans Take Shape with New Appointments Mayor Zoran Mamdani seems poised to fulfill his campaign promise of a “rent freeze” after appointing members aligned with his progressive views to the city’s rent guidelines committee. On Tuesday, he appointed five new members and reappointed another, securing a majority on the nine-member commission. “I […]
Security Council meeting on Gaza rescheduled before Trump’s Board of Peace meeting
UN Security Council to Address Gaza Ceasefire and West Bank Expansion The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a significant meeting on Wednesday focused on the delicate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel’s ongoing expansion in the West Bank. This comes as attention shifts towards President Donald Trump’s first meeting of the newly established […]
Pope declines invitation to participate in Trump’s Gaza Peace Board
WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV has shown openness to a proposal from President Trump. However, the Holy See has declined Trump’s invitation to participate in a peace commission focused on the troubled Gaza Strip, expressing concerns that such a commission might undermine the United Nations’ authority. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, shared […]
Republicans Become Nervous as Official Behind ‘Disinformation Board’ in Biden Era Assumes New Position
Jennifer Daskal Appointed as Advisor to FISA Court Jennifer Daskal, an official in the Biden administration who was involved with the brief-lived Disinformation Control Board, is set to begin her role as an advisor to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA) starting February 1. In her capacity as amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” […]
Vatican turns down President Trump’s Peace Board plan for Gaza rebuilding
The Vatican’s Decision on Trump’s Peace Commission The Vatican has decided against participation in President Donald Trump’s newly formed peace commission, which aims to oversee recovery efforts after the conflict in Gaza. This announcement came via a diplomatic official from the Vatican on Tuesday, illustrating some hesitation to engage in this post-war initiative. Cardinal Pietro […]
Oversight board approves $2.1M contribution to grow drone program for LAPD
LA Police Department Expands Drone Program Amid Budget Concerns The Civilian Oversight Board of the Los Angeles Police Department has approved a significant donation of $2.1 million aimed at enhancing the department’s drone capabilities. This funding will support the “Drone as First Responder” initiative, which deploys drones to 911 calls prior to the arrival of […]