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#politics
Le Monde: Musk's questionable record at DOGE
Elon Musk has stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after failing to meet ambitious goals, including cutting $1 trillion in waste from federal spending. His tenure resulted in limited savings of $175 billion, largely seen as inflated and ineffective.
The initiative, which aimed to streamline government operations, instead led to indiscriminate cuts and chaos within civil service, particularly affecting public health and international aid programs. Meanwhile, President Trump’s budget proposal threatens to increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion over the next decade, raising questions about the sincerity of efforts to improve government efficiency.
Times Of Israel: Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders quits coalition, likely leading to elections
Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Freedom Party, has withdrawn his party from the Dutch government over frustrations regarding immigration policy, leading to potential snap elections. His demands for stricter immigration controls, including border closures and deportations, have faced criticism as unworkable.
This political upheaval comes as far-right parties gain traction across Europe, with Wilders' party still polling as the strongest in the Netherlands. However, competition from left-wing parties has intensified, raising uncertainty ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
#society
Le Monde: French justice minister wants tougher sentences for 'violence' against police
Following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, police clashed with crowds during celebrations, resulting in over 600 arrests and significant violence, including two fatalities. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is advocating for stricter penalties for violence against law enforcement.
Darmanin criticized current sentences as insufficient and proposed a minimum jail term for assaults on state representatives. President Macron also condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for a response to such incidents amid the celebrations.
Fox News: Alex Marquardt's exit from CNN 'obviously' tied to network's costly defamation trial, insiders say
CNN's chief national security correspondent, Alex Marquardt, has left the network, with many colleagues attributing his departure to a costly defamation trial involving U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young. A jury found CNN liable for defamation in a report by Marquardt, leading to a settlement.
Marquardt's exit follows a "post-settlement ethics compliance review" linked to the trial. Despite previously being regarded as a valuable reporter, his abrupt dismissal has raised questions among staff about the timing and reasons behind it. Young criticized Marquardt for not apologizing during the trial, further complicating the narrative surrounding the case.
GB News: 'My freedom of expression!' Koran-burning protester blasts court after 'shocking' conviction
Hamit Coskun, a 50-year-old Turkish asylum seeker, was convicted for burning the Koran outside the Turkish Consulate in London, expressing shock at the verdict. He defended his actions as an exercise of free expression and criticized Islamic propaganda, claiming his protest aimed to raise awareness about the Koran's effects.
District Judge John McGarva fined Coskun £240, stating his behavior became disorderly due to the timing, location, and abusive language used during the protest. The judge noted Coskun's deep-seated hatred of Islam, linking his views on the religion to his experiences in Turkey.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: US citizen who fought for ISIS in Syria sentenced to 10 years in prison
Lirim Sylejmani, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Kosovo, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for receiving military training from ISIS in Syria. He engaged in combat against U.S.-led forces and will face a lifetime of supervised release after serving his sentence.
Prosecutors highlighted Sylejmani's choice to endanger his family's safety by joining ISIS, while his attorneys argued he is not a committed jihadist and regrets his actions. He hopes to reunite with his family, who are currently in a refugee camp in Syria.
#culture
The Federalist: Why 'Final Reckoning' Should Have Killed Off Ethan Hunt
"Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" concludes with an open-ended narrative, leaving viewers unsatisfied as Ethan Hunt retains the dangerous AI, the Entity, instead of achieving closure. The film features impressive action but misses a chance to resolve Hunt's character arc meaningfully.
Critics suggest the ending hints at potential future installments, as director McQuarrie has implied the story may not be over. The film's themes of choice and heroism blur the lines between action hero and messianic figure, raising questions about the franchise's direction.