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US Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired from the Trump administration amid the ongoing naval blockade of Iran. The White House announced his departure, with reports citing disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The firing comes as the US continues its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Justice Department's inspector general is auditing the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a historic shift in federal drug policy.
The White House is hosting talks between Lebanese and Israeli envoys, with President Donald Trump expected to greet them; Trump said both sides agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by three weeks.
India has criticized Donald Trump over his 'hell hole' remark, calling it 'uninformed and inappropriate.'
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary